The New York Clipper (May 1912)

.X.y y*rj»> -{-, 8 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. May 25 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER THE FRANK QUEEN PUBLISHING CO.(UmlUtf) rioMirmii, ALBERT J. BORIE BDROIUI. Ana BUSOTSIS UllflOB. NEW YORK, MAY 25, 1912. Entered Jose 24. 1870. at lb« Po«t Offlce »t New York, N, X., ■■ second cl»»» matter, under tbf act of Mucb 8. 1878. Advertisement!—$2.80 ptr Inch, tingle column. Advertisements act with border, 10 per et extra. SUBSCRIPTION. One year, la advance, M; six montna, $2; three aootbi, $1- Oanada and foreign postage extra. Single copies will be tent, postpaid, on receipt ot 10 cents. Oar Terms) are Cash. THE CLIPPER it la.-Wd every WEDNESDAY morning. The Drat and laat four pages QO TO PBK88 OB FRIDAY, and toe other pages on MONDAY. The Forma Closing; Promptly on MONDAY, at 6 P. H. Please remit by express mosey order, check, P. O. order or registered letter. All caab enclosed with letter It at rlak ot sender. Address All Communications te THE NEW YORK CLIPPER, 4T West 28tti Street, New York. Tel. 2274-Madlaon. MtfUterit Cable Atdret; "Autiiositt." THE WESTERN BUREAU of Tux Gums Is located at Boom 005, Aabland Block, Chicago, Warren A. Patrick, manager and corresporoent THE LONDON BUREAU lasted at 14 Leicester Street, I«lcester Square, I Ion, W. O.: Henry George HIbbert, malinger iiimI correspondent Tub Clippix oak as obtaikbd wholbiaui and i 'TAIL, at onr agents, Brentsno's newt depot, 87 A.eiiue de l'Opera, Paris, France; Diamond Newt <'.... 120 Pratfo, Havana; Manila Book and Sta- liyiicry Co., 138 Ksoolta, Manila, P. I. . U1C NEW YORK CLIPPER publishes only one edition, and that Is dated i. <.iii New York. ANSWERS T O CORRE SPONDENTS., DRAMATIC. "Fwund," Brooklyn.—The party U billed to appear this -week at Uammersfcln's, New York. O. B.—Wo have no knowledge of the pres- ent whereabouts of tbe party. Address tbem In care of tula office, and we will advertise letter la Thx Clipper letter list. M. M., Wnlterboro.—We have no knowl- edge of any play by the name you mention. BILLIARDS, POOL, ETC. A. O. II., Chicago.—The stroke would have been "foul," and the player making It should Incur a penalty, or scratch. Furthermore, It 1* also "foul" If a player, In making a shot, Js assisted In any way whatever, by anyone except the marker or referee. CARDS. C. S. B., Brunswick.—A» the limit Is 10 cents, and A him put up 5 cents, he must put up 6 cents more to draw cards. MISCELLANEOUS. R. T. EX, Newark.—John Howard cleared a distance of 21) ft, 7 In. at one running iump, lining 6 lb, weights, at Chester Itucc 'ourse, England, May 8, 1804. hut as he "took off" from a solid block of wood, 1 ft wide 2 ft. long, 3 In. thick, -wedge-shaped and raised 4 in. in front, tbe performance cannot form a record at against Jumps made on level ground. ♦THEATRICAL AGENCY LAW DEFECTIVE.' Bo says Commissioner Iloblnson in bis re- port for the liccnac year ending May 7, 1012, In which he claims that tbe law docs sot do for the performers what lis framers In- tended. During the year his department approved 104,000 contracts, and although they were within the provisions of the ex- isting laws, he knew that the performers had paid out more commissions than they formerly did before the present law went Into effect. It was impossible to prosecute i he offenders because they would not testify against themselves or the grafters who helped them to get their contracts. The commissioner declares that "Agents" sub- scribe themselves as "Managers" and In this way evade the law directed ngalnst Agents, As a Manager can demand any salary agreed upon between him and the performer, it in- variably follows that the performer has to pay more to his (so-called) Manager than he ever had to pay to an Agent. But the commissioner Infers that all of these Mana- gers are fake AgcntB, when In reality this is not so. We have before mentioned In theso columns thut there arc legitimate Managers of Vaudeville Acta who earn all they get from the performers by looking after their inter- cuts In various ways, In securing new con- tracts, In judiciously advertising them, and keeping them posted In regard to Railroad and Steamship routes, and In many other ways. To the foreigner coming here a stranger, n Mnnngcr la almost Indispensable. There Is a wide difference between the legiti- mate Manager and tbe Booking Agent who merely fakes the name of Manager in order to evade the law and enable him to exact from the performer additional compensation which he dues not earn, There is another form of "graft" Id this business which tho commissioner docs not (ouch upon, and that Is the bonuses exacted by some of the un- scrupulous, favored Agents representing the big circuits. These men have a "pull" by which they can book any act, and, before any contract Is signed, demand whatever they think the performers will stand. They know that the performers will not "give them away," because that would place them on the much dreaded "Black Book." No legal remedy has been, suggested for this abuse of power, and It Is doubtful It any can be sug- gested that the sharks will not be uble to * Hrcumvcnt. The fault resls mainly with the performers themselves, who disregard the pledges made lo their organizations and be- come a parly to a despicable grafting system which, If not checked, will eventually ruin their business and make them the abject BTtrVTS of theso cormornulo. " W tl u will Ire-tlre- flnt to assert his manhood and throw off this yoke? It can be done If there Is a unity of action, but It requires courage and pcr- hapa some sacrifice on the part of those who make the first move. A few exposures will fix tbe stamp of crime en the offenders and will soon break up tbe practice. In the mean time It will be a step In tbe right direction if tbe White Rata will.exert their Influence towards educating their members up to a realization of the great wrong they arc doing to themselves, to their organiza- tion, to their co-laborers, and to the business In which they are engaged, by countenancing, any form of graft In obtaining their con-' tracts. STATEMENT. "As attorney for the I. C, Compton entcr- ?rises, with general offices at Harrlsburg. ■a., I wish to make the following statement in contradiction to an article which appeared In last week's issue of The Cliffer, headed •The Kimono Girls in Trouble.' "In the flrst Instance, 'The Girl In the Kimono' is the correct title, not "The Kimono Girls.' Tbe second, Jack C. Compton (not J. L. Compton, which is his correct name) Is owner and manager of the said company. Third, Frank A. Haley (not Hawley) is stage manager, not assistant manager. "The whole story is a malicious falsehood, perpetrated by discharged members of the company. Regarding girls being in the com- pany under age, there arc but two girls under the age of eighteen—Florence Stevens and Lauretta May. Aside from tbe fact that both these carry working papers with them, they also have a written consent from tbelr mothers to Mrs. K. F. Zane, chaperon of the girls. "The statement that Mr. Compton exacted a five or eight dollar deposit from the girls as security for their wardrobe, is not only untrue, but absurd. The only thing In the way of wardrobe required of the girls are their stockings and slippers, which Is cus- tomary with all musical shows. "Tbe members of the company left In Pottstown were discharged for Incompetency, In accordance with cancellation clause in their contracts. "The one member of tbe company closed without the customary notice was Helcne Vlolctte. who refused to appear at the Satur- day nlgbt performance, ns she did not wish to discontinue her horseback ride begun at 7 p. m. She thereby vitiated her contract and was closed accordingly. "The hotel bill for the entire company at the Jefferson Hotel, Pottstown, was paid In full by J. C. Compton. The hotel bill not paid was at the abuyler House, contracted by Miss Vlolctte, as she, earlier In the week, vns ejected from the Jefferson Hotel by Mr. Grithnm, tbe proprietor. She then went to the Shuyler House, which bill Mr. Compton refused to pay, he having her bill to pay In full at tbe Jefferson Hotel, and she had over- drawn her salary. "Sunday. May 5, Mr. Compton was com- pelled to jump ahead of the show, due to trouble with the agent. Immediately upon the departure of Mr. Compton's train Miss Vtolette bad Mr. Haley arrested on a "John Doc" warrant, charging him with engai' f;lrl> under age. At the hearing the follow- ng morning Mr. Haley was discharged, and the costs (120.7(1) put on the Rev. Gurley, who assisted Miss Vlolctte to bcr endeavor to tie up the show. ••'l'li.' next procedure on tbe part of Miss Vlolctte was to come to Harrlsburg, where the company was playing (escorted by Waller Armbrust a former member) and try to at- tach tho box receipts for two weeks' salary (she having been closed without the custom- ary two weeks' notice). After Attorney Lleby Investigated the case be dropped It. The following day, Thursday, May 18, Mr. Armbrust and Miss Vlolctte followed the company to Mechnnlcsburg, Pa., and bad a warrant sworn out for the manager's wife (Mr. Compton being ahead of the show), charging false pretense. Tbey Informed Mrs. Compton tbey would withdraw the charge if she would turn ovir the company's share ot the receipts. As attorney for Mr. Compton I was called, the necessary bail furnished, and a hearing set for 8 p. m., tbe following day. "Both tho defendant and myself were pres- ent, and at my request the presence of Mr. Armbrust and Miss Vlolctte was awaited until ft v. M„ but neither party put In an uppenrnncc and the matter dropped. "In conclusion I wish to state that Mr. Compton Is thoroughly responsible and finan- cially a hi" to pay nil salaries contracted by Mm. and I sincerely trust Mr. Armbrust and Mist Vlolctte will not Instigate the publica- tion of any detrimental notices In the future, or I will lie compelled to take legal action. "Signed, R. C. IIapkuman, Attorncy-at- I.aw, Capitol Hill, Hnrrlsburg, Pa." ANOTHER M COMBINE? And now it is rumored that Sullivan ft Consldlnc, the Locw time- and the William Fox interests will form a combination In order to control the small time acts. tj i » GROUND BROKEN FOR THEATRE. The excavating for the new theatre back of the Hotel Astor, to be managed by Wlnthrop Ames, was begun last week, and operations will be hurried from now on until the com- pletion of the building. The theatre will be on the alto originally acquired for the new New Theatre, On this site will be built two modern theatres, one about the size of Maxlne Elliott's Theatre, which will be managed by Mr. Ames, and the other with a seating ca- pacity of 1,400, under the direction of Lea Sliubcrt. The theatres will be only a short distance West of Broadway. Mr. Ames's the- atre, on the corner of Forty-fifth Street and the private street to run through from Forty- fourth to Forty-fifth streets, just back of the Hotel Astor. Mr. Shubert's theatre will bo on tbe corner of this private Btreet and Korty-fourth Street, Just across from tho new Palace Theatre. The plans for the theatres have been drawn by Henry B. HertB. The theatre will be ready for occupancy the first of November, and will house one of Mr. Ames' productions. < »4 NEW POLICY AT LA CROSSE. Two shows dally, Instead of three, will be the policy of the Majestic Theatre next sea- son. Manager F. L. Koppleberger states that his program each week will be made up of the Miles Circuit shows. The Majestic will close for tbe Summer on June 1!, unless a short season of musical stock be played. Mr. Koppleberger offers this week, May 20. a six act program of the class he will Install next season. Ihc general verdict classes tho show ns the beBt vaudeville entertainment ever offered here. It comnrlsofl Almont and Ilnmont. Augustus Neville and company, lullthc Livingston, the Marco TwIiib, Frank Hush and the Travcllu Bros, and their trained seal. Walter Keefe, of the Theatre Booking Cor- poration, arranged the bill. <i» TYLER PURCHASES "THE NEW SIN." The Lleblcr Company received news from George C, Tyler, May 17, that ho has pur- chased the American rights for presentation, In this country next season of "The New Sin," which Js-runnlng In London, Tho play Is by Macdonald Hastings. WESTON, FIELDS AND CARROLL, Whose pictures appear on the front page of this Issue, are considered among the top- notchers of tbe singing acts in vaudeville. The boys consolidated some three years ago, and have worked steadily ever since. They have been topping programs, and have played return dates at every bouse. * *)«» FREDERIC MELVILLE'S CON- TINENTAL NOTES. Motoglrl and company arrived at the Eden Theatre, Aachen, Germany, April 20, 1012, end opened as an extra added attraction' with Sylvester Sch'affer, the protean artist,' who is touring with bis own company.' Schaffer docs two hours of entertaining and is, without doubt, the most ■ versatile and talented artist In this class of work. His shooting portion of the act, with real trained deer running on the stage In a set Winter scene, is one of the most charming effects. The company go from here to Amsterdam, Holland, Circus Carre, for one month. Moto- fglrl goes to Montreux, the French Swltzer- and. This place Is situated on Lake Geneva, and is one of the most beautiful Summer re- sorts on the continent. Many Americans are to be found at all these Swiss resorts. Aachen Is a great resort also, for its fa- mous baths are sought by people from all over the world. There are many thousands of Americans. English and all nationalities here in the season. It Is renowned for Its bot sulphur springs. There is, In the centre of the city, a free fountain opened to the public at special hours in the day, and here assemble many wbo do not care to spend tho small price for drinking at the more elaborate fountains for tbe visitors. This place Is one of tbe oldest towns in Germany, and many buildings here date away back. An elaborate monument of Bismarck Is also seen here, as It is In many ot the towns of Germany, "The Walt," a resort In the beautiful woods, about ten minutes' ride from the town, in much sought after on cool Summer nights. Thousands go there and sit in an open air cafe that scats a large number of people. Tables are arranged In pretty hedge-covered nooks, and as this place is situated on tho top of a bill, the visitors are also treated to a beautiful view of Aachen, down below. "Tho Walt," In fine weather, Is a bad op- ponent to theatrical attractions, as the open , air is mucb sought after by Hermann who delight in cafes and music, and one can sit and bear snatches from beautiful operas at a very nominal price, and at the same time fosslbly make many agreeable acquaintances f you can carry on a conversation In a language suitable to both concerned. There Is much Kngllsh spoken around here, but It may be as well to nave a little German also. The population of this city Is about 100,000 persons, and there Is one vaudeville theatre, run by a very affable director, who is pleas- nnt to everyone, and manages to go through the world smiling. There are about ten pic- ture shows, but Instead of being "sore" about them, he has built one of his own, and It la next door to his theatre, bo he gets a big per- centage of those wbo like picture shows, as his programs arc of the latest and best, dramas being the most popular feature on tbe bill. There Is very little 'to write about In a theatrical line. 4 »» THEATRE FOR ADOLF PHILIPP. Adolf Phlltpp, tbe playwrlght-actor-mona- gi-r. will open a new German playhouse about ept. 20. The new theatre will be located at 205-200 East Fifty-seventh Street, New York, which Is a plot 00x1.10. It will be called Phlllpp's I'lftyt seventh Street Theatre, and will nave a seating capacity of 000 to 050. There will be a ladles' tea house with large, comfortable orchestra seats. Popular prices will prevail. The best orchestra seat will bo SI. Tbe architects are Messrs. Jardlnc, Hill & Murdoch. The deal was consummated through John Stlch. Ground will be broken oa June 1. The house will have a revolving stage. ', Mr. Phlllpp has been Identified with tho German-American stage In New York City trince 1803, when he opened I'hlllpp'i Gcr- manla Theatre on Eighth Street, between Broadway and Astor Place, which theatre ho managed until May, 1002, when be bad to vacate the house on account of John Wana- makei' securing the property. It was at this theatre Mr. 1'hlllpp produced German-Amer- ican local plays written by and produced by blm, he himself acting nnd singing the lead- ing roles. During his managerial career at this the- atre be produced, from 180.1 to 1002, sixteen plays, all from his own pen. After the Gcr- nmnla Theatre was torn down, Mr. Phlllpp and his company went on tbe road for two seasons, under the booking direction of Messrs. Klaw i Erlangcr, after which he appeared with his company In Berlin (Germany), where he produced his German-American play, "Oeber'n Grossen Tcicb" ("Across tbe Big- Pond"), for 1,300 consecutive performances. He returned to the New York stage three years ago and produced, beading bis own corn- play, "Alma, Wo Wohnst Du ?" by Paul Hcrve, nnd music by Jean Briquet, with remarkable success. Mr. Phlllpp has secured unother play by the same authors, and Is working nb this piece nt present. The title of the play with which the new house house will bo opened is "Auction Pinochle." 4 i » MARGARET ILLINGTON'S LONG TOUR. Margaret Illlngton, who Is playing to enor- mous audiences In the Middle west in Chas. Kenyon's tense drama, "Kindling," will re- main on tour throughout tbe entire Summer nnd Into next season. .She will begin an en- gagement of two weeks at the Cort Theatre, Sun Francisco, on June 2, and will afterward play the Important towns and cities In the Northwest, arriving for an engagement at Calgary, Alberta, on July 10, from which point she will travel East, through Canadian territory, reaching New York about Oct. 1, to open the Illlngton Theatre, which John Cort Is building In West Forty-eighth Street. + «» FAVEHSHAH FAMILY ON VACATION. Having completed arrangements for the "Julius Ca-sur" production for next season, Wm. Favcrsham, ■ Mrs. Favcrsham (Julie Opp) and their two sons sailed from New York on the Oceanic for England May 18, to spend the Summer at their home In Chld- ulngford, 'Surrey. Mr. Favcrsham announced that "Julius Caesar" will be produced In New York on election night, In either tho Lyric or the New Shubert Theatre. Tyrone Power will be Brutus, Frank Keenan as Casslus, nnd Mr. Faversham ns Antony; Julie Opp as l'ortla, and Suzanne Sheldon as Calpurnla. 4 l » BLANCHE MEHAFPBY'S INHERITANCE. Blanche Mohnffcy, a Cincinnati singer, was made sole heiress to the estate of Horace Wilson, secretory of the Kentucky Hone Breeders' Association. As soloist at tbe Lex- ington meetings for four seasons, singing with John C. Weber's Band, tbe singer won her way Into the good graces of Wilson, who became her devoted friend and admirer. The amount of the fortune is not computed, e»» BLANCHE DUFFIBLD AND JOSEPHINE JACOBY FOR "PIRATES OF PENZANCE." Blanche Dufflcld. prima 'donna of "Huron Trcnck," and Josephine Jacoby. have been en- /••"cd for-the' revival of "The Pirates of l'cnsunce," to be produced June 3, at tbe Lyric Theatre, New York., Carnivals. WOETJUM & AL1M NOTES. On the opening night at Moberly, Mo., May 6, tbe Wortbam & Allen Show encoun- tered one of tbe worst storms In the history of this company. They had been forewarned by tho railroad dispatcher of tbe approach of a severe storm. This warning saved all their fronts. Every show and riding device was warned by tbe management, and every precaution was used to prevent destruction of the property. The passengers In the Ferris wheel were unloaded, tents guyed out and wagon fronts propped up. Edwards' animal top was completely destroyed, but Doc Zeno, the manager of this attraction, 1b always prepared for just such an emergency, and had bis other top up and showing the next day. The executive staff Is practically the same as last season. Mr. Wortbam, as usual, will manage the shows, while Mr. Allen wll> handle the advance; Walter Stanley, gen- eral superintendent; J. R. Moore, promoter; Earl linos, press representative; B. S. Gcrcty, treasurer; F. W. Waters, band- master; Roy Parnell, free nets; C. F. (Red) Stockton, chief electrician; J. McKInney, chief engineer. The show Is composed of the following: Walters' twenty-six piece band; Princess Maxim and Lady 'Sylvia, the Arc lighting mule and educated horse, managed by Tom WeBt, with a new outfit and a beautiful front, with a seating capacity of 700; Edwards' Animal Show nnd Zoo, featuring the famous Joe and Sallie (Doc Zeno, manager) ; Buck- skin Ben's Wild West Show, Doc Turner's 10 in 1, Ed. Evans' Side Show and Annex, with ten pits; Thurow and Leldner's College Boys and Girls, with twenty people, and their own band ; Superba, the show beautiful; Billy Warren, manager, assisted by Jimmy Lynch; City of Yesterday, John McDonald, manager; the Turkey Wobble, J. George Roy, manager; Mutt and Jeff, Elmo Davis, manager: India Billy Everett, manager; tiny little horse, J. II. Wtortham, manager; alligator boy, Mr. Woodruff, manager; human roulette wheel George Holycross, manager; Ell Ferris wheel, Charles (Red) Bell, manager; Dark Town Elite Colored Minstrels, George B. Scott, man- ager ; loin; or, The Girl In toe Moon, Joseph Sutherby, manager. All tbe frontB carried with this company are red, blue, gold and green. The show travels on Its own special train, which Is painted red and lettered In gold; the boys nave nicknamed It the "Red Devil." After a few weeks of well known street fair dates, the Wortham ft Allen Shows will play some of the best fairs, centennials and home- comings in tbe country; among tbem the Fourth of July celebration at Calumet, Mich., which Is considered one ot the biggest events In the country, and the firemen's tournament at Gladstone, Mich., and everyone knows what a firemen's tournament means In the iron and copper country of upper Michigan. THE GREAT PARKER SHOWS. The Great Parker Shows closed the fifth week of their present season's tour at Fort Scott, Kan. While It has not been the most successful Spring opening In the history of the Parker Shows, yet, according to reports from other carnivals, considering they mad') a rather early opening, and encountered a large portion ot unfavorable weather, they arc congratulating themselves that at least tbey have broken even, with some of tbem adding a little to the bankroll. The show this season Is the largest and most thoroughly equipped that has ever been turned out of the Parker factories, consisting of a train of thirty-two double length ears, one private car, one diner, privilege, four state room, two Pullmans, three baggage and twenty flats, three complete electric light plants. The official staff is: C. W. Parker, owner; B. R. Parker, lessee; Ned Htmigbton. mana- ger; Homer Jones, secretary; J. C. Wiseman, frets; Wm. Richards, assistant secretary; lurry Wright, contracting agent; Dave Mor- ris, Col. Bcckwlth and Harry Edwards, ad- vance ; Wm. Spencer, electrician; Geo. Clark, trainmaster; Geo. Robinson, head porter. The line-up ot shows arc as follows: Far- ley 0-1, fcaturng Pearl and Jennie; "Girl in the Moon," George Hawk; musical comedy, Karl Way, manager; colored minstrel, Joe Lacy, manager; outlaws, "Red" Mclntire, manager; Pharaoh's Daughter, Jack Pollltt, manager; animal circus, Billy Dyer, mana- ger ; crazy bouse, D. C. McDanlels, manager; fi-1 featuring electric glrlg, Jack Pollltt, man- ager ; Jake Stalkman, talker; "Arabia." Essie Fay, owner and manager, "Red" Murray, talker; Dragon Gorge, Wm. Spencer, mana- ger;.Chas. Curby, dining car: Jim Hathaway, iirlvllcge car; Bert Warren, Ferris w heel; ''raslcr, high striker; Myron Flintjer, merry- go-round. C. W. Parker visited the show at Spring- field, and made the trip to Fort Scott on the Parker Special, and was well pleased with the general appearance of tbe outfit and tho way It was being conducted, which be showed by leaving orders that at any time anything was necessary to strengthen the appearance or attractions, he would willingly furnish it. Mr. Parker, while looking a little worn oa account of overwork at the factories, was in tho best of spirits, nnd said that the factory In working night and day shifts to keep up to the demand for the Parker Jumping horst carry-us-ail. The show Is booked solid for the Summer BUSINESS INDEX Advertisements not exceeding one line In will be published, properly detained In tail ... , at tbe rate of 110 for one year (81 Iteaeat^T copy of Thi Naw Yoik Curra will be -,'i» to each advertiser while the adT ertltementls rtT £ HT P. I E! AL FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Botanical Decorating Co., 310 Fifth Ave.. Oalcagt ASBESTOS CURTAINS AND PICTURE « — - BOOTHS. « waits 0. W. Trainer Mfg. Oo., 75 Pearl St., Boaton, Mata. A UTHORS AND PRODUCERS. Heart Allen. 222 E. 14th St.. N. Y C Wm. A. Quick. 2S2 W. 88th St.. New York Olt* CHIMES, BELLS A SPECIALTIES. R. H. Mayland, 381 Adams St. Brooklyn, N. T. CONFECTIONS. Rueckhelra Bros. & Eckstein, 245 So. Peoria St. COSTUMERt. Prank Harden, 148 W. ,36th St., N. I. 0. llldnbock ft Co., 140-151 W. 38th St., N. Y. Cits. Robert Warring, 872'70th St., Brooklyn N. I A. Fneger, 521 Walnut St., St. Louis, Mo. ELECTRIC SIGNS RENTED AND SOLB. Electric Carriage Call Co., 1730hrlitopher8t.,N.t; FORTUNE (INVISIBLE) WRITERS. S. Bower, 117 Barman St., Brooklyn, N. Y HALLS FOR REHEARSALS, Donovan't Rail. 808 W. 38th St., N. T. a HOTELS AND CAFES. Commercial House, Baa Claire, Wit. MOVING PICTURE MACHINE AND FILM EXCHANGES. W. E. Greene, 228 Tremont St., Boaton, Matt. MUSICAL BELLS AND NOVELTIES, i Edwin B. Street. 28 Brook St., Hartford, Con. MUSICAL GLASSES. A. Brtunelit, 1012 Grant Ave., Richmond im; MUSICAL SPECIALTIES. J. 0. Detgon, 8800 N. Clark St, Chicago, III. OPERA CHAIRS AND AUDITORIUM . SEATING. U. J. Barwood, 220 Devonahlre St.. Boston,. Htm. POPCORN MANUFACTURERS. Rueckbelm Bros, ft Eckstein, 245 So. Peoria fit. Chicago. ■ SCENERY AND SCENIC PAINTERS. O. L. Story Scenic Co., Somervllle Station, Bea- ton, Maaa, The New York Stndloa, 1001 Tlmee Bldg., N. y.B, John 0. Becker, 14S Soutbport Ave., Chicago, Manning Scenic Studio, Rochester. N, Y. Howard Tattle. 12th and Center St., Milwaukee. Sobdiod A Ltndlt Co., 417 S. Clinton St., Cblcagi. SHOW AND. POSTER PRINTERS AN* LITHOGRAPHERS. at. Wettern PrlntlngOo., 513-17 Rim St.. St. Loua. Planet Show Print ft Eng, House. Chatham, Oat Enquirer Job Printing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. SNAKE DEALER. W. O. Learn, 716 W. Commerce St., San Antonk. Texaa. STEAMSHIP AND RAILROAD TICKETS. Paul Tautlg, 104 E. 14th St., N. Y. 0. TENTS Kunkely Tent A Awning Oo.,*183 South St., N. I. THEATRICAL GOODS. Boaton Regalia Oo., 387 With. St., Bolton, Via THEATRICAL HARDWARE. A. W. Gerstner, 034 8th Ave. (41st St.), N. Y. C. THEATRICAL MAKE-UP. H. 0. Miner. 203 Bowery, New York. Tucker Drug Oo.. Demopolli. Alt. TRICK AND THEATRICAL FOLDINat BICYCLES. Kallajlan, expert, 817 Col. Ave.. Boaton, Meat. WIG MAKERS. Plucker ft Abrcna, 180 W. 48th St., N. Y. CL A. Foeger, 521 Wtlnut St., St. Lonlt, Mo. WIGS, SUPPLIES, ETC. Percy Ewlng Supply House, 71S N. Wacer St., De- catur, 111. season, and has enough offers, and is consid- ering a Winter tour. • ■ s A Turuuivii), Frank E. Butler writes that the Young Buffalo Wild West and Col. Cummins' Far East turned them away both shows at De- troit, notwithstanding a heavy snowfall an Monday, IS. MONARCH PARK, Oil City, Pennsylvania, will be energetically managed and business ges- eraily promoted this season. A number of concet- si una are not vet filled. Parties desiring concesalots write to Day k Zimmerman, 48 Exohaage PI., N.T.C GA6NEY BROTHERS 74 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY Gold Medal Special Miniature Railroads for Parka, Summer Resorts The GREATEST MO&EY-MAKBR8 it* BEST ATTRACTION In the WORLD No park complete without them, earning |i,W8 In six days. With proper care will last 25 years. Send for catalogue. AIRDO C AND PARK MANAGERS If yon Intend to play Vaudeville this teaton yon will do well to confer with FRANK Q. DOYLE VAUDEVILLE AGENCY, CHICAGO, ILL. Blar acta for big homei—good acts for all houses. No home too big or too little for as to book. FOURTH FLOOR, CHICAGO OPERA HOUSE BLDG.. CHICAGO _ r CONCESSIONS WANTED NEPTUNE GARDENS THE GREATEST AMUSEMENT PARK ON THE PACIFIC COAST, NOW IN COUR9E OF CONSTRUCTION IN ALAMEDA, ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY. Magnificent swimming beach, 87 aero of land. Reached by boat and driest olco'rlc suburban Bervlce In tho Wurld. Ten cent fure from ban Francisco, Ave cent faro from Berkeley, Oakland and other Urge suburban cities. Center million and half population, and practically only "-ounrts. -»»• CALIF, Amusement Park; Host liberal concession contracts. Aoceasiulo to Exposition Groumla E GARDENS AMUSEMENT CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL1 NEPTUNE