The New York Clipper (December 1912)

10 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. December 28 WANTED-Burlesque People Addrm AT ALL TIMW, mjW*&£ZLi£SJg££ m WWM ,U. ■ OL. 51VKHH, OreenwaL ROBINSON CRUSOE GIRLS. THE DAM GIRLS (Western) People's Theatre, New York, Dec 28. Charles V. Cromwell'* Dandy Glrla dashed »i..i n . },u first New York engagement into the Bowery to make merry, Chrlatmaj » m! seTson Cbarics Robtoson and Ms week. Dec. 23, and a dandier bunch of girls SSAJPwWTw. Francis Sullivan or a more cntertam.ng show would.he fort (Eastern) Colombia Theatre, New York, Deo. «8, here Crusoe vj and Llbby Blondellc, were given a grand re- ception by an audience thnt filled this houso to capacity. . „. Two burlettBB were presented, entitled In His Son's Place" and "Cohen and the Gay Widow," both written for laughs, and sure cure for the blues. That they served tbeir purpose was evidenced by the hearty out- fiurEts of applause given. . The musical numbers, staged by Robert MarkB, were all put on with great expense, about a dozen changes being made by eigh- teen beautiful and shapely young ladlcB. all of whom know how to sing and dance in a capnblc manner. In the opening piece Mr. Robinson was cast as a Dutchman, and m the burlesque aa a Jew. In both characters he was seen at his best. Of the several musical numbers led by him, "Row, Row, Row," was easily the biggest encore getter. James Francis Sullivan, as a German and an Irishman, portrayed both characters In a humorous manner, and got many laughs with bis funny business. Ltbby Blondell, Bporting handsome gowns, looked charming, and sang In her own rich soprano voice Pn to find on the Empire Circuit. "Charlie Cromwell Is giving the burlesque fans a show of the kind that the patrons of the wheel houses want to see, plenty of numbers, with a chorus of handsome girls very much In evidence. The book. In two parts, "It Ha gened In Havana" and "It Happened aria," Is good, full of bright lines and funny bits, with a cast of principals that keep things humming and Interesting. The show Is nlrelv equipped and, while the scenery Is not elaborate, the settings are very pretty. The costumes are also up to the general standard. Sol. Ward and Ed. Swartz are the princi- pals In the comedy department and the way they plow along and put over their comedy makes them prime favorites immediately. Both boys work hard, and at the end of the show their efforts were plainly not forgotten. Anna Yale has a reputation In burlesque as being of the 22 carat variety, and this season she eclipses all former successes, and must be marked down as a leading woman who knows how. Bill Lester was very much in evidence throughout, and scored easily. "THERE'S A REASON." BI O. W. XBWTOW. If you have an ear for music, Then Just gather near. For here is something which I truly think you ought to near. When you hear It, I am confident You'll appreciate the sentiment; Tis not a case for argument— "Thebi's a Reasox." Take the man who plays by note alone, And put him to the test; He "tbumpa" along on what he feet, Unmindful of the rest Yet there Is something more to learn Than how to make a graceful "turn, And if his music critics spurn— "There's a Bkasox." Perchance he Oils an opes date, In hurry goes away, And learns In consternation That his trunk has gone astray. "My roll—I've lost my precious roll, Containing 'numbers' manifold; He's fired as In the days of old— "Thebs's a Beabox." He scans Thb Cliwbb (happy theagfcl), And goes again to work. While signing up the contract Is heard to thus remark : "Henceforth I'U keep It by my sloe.'* "You will, will yon f' the boss replied. "There's a reason why I think you'Te lisfl — "There's a K*asox." Into the boss' subtle brain There steals a sudden thought; namYVft oown°on WUtfefl EEStiSiF* f-Pg-i Basse *&&& I. Cartwrlght, to whose men, Mr. Forepaugfi was complimented Jnit the merits and extent of his collection ?°2 the able manner to which the entcrta?n.n. U ,* Myrtle Clark, the soobrctte, tea fast work. As a soubrette, Frankle Martin was a 11 jo )n _ up t0 tne minute singing and dancing bit Temptation to Investigate wire, lending much aid and life to both „f femininity that just romps along and gets seed not be further sougbt. all there is to be had and then some. As "I'll stick around and trust to fate, for looks. Myrtle his plenty of class. For knowledge cornea to him who waits, Margie DemoreBt Is a big, handsome blonde, Thus mused the footllght potentate— who reads line? exceptionally well, knows "Them's a Reason." how to wear her costumes, and Is a winner Jack MeSbrley. Ernest Storm, Jack Bills- burg and Lou Rials, who muke up the Vic- toria Four, are a quartette of good looking chaps nnd good dressers. They piny their Dan Rose. Ed. Manny. James Falco, May Bernhardt and Freda Lehr were all seen to good advantage In their respective roles. The olio was one of the features, and con- tained four sterling good acts. Martin nnd Lee. girls full of snap and ginger, offered a singing and dancing spe- cialty that met with much success. Both iris'are fairly good singers and know how , to put over a Bong. Their dancing was also p, rtg we .| an( j nRve exceptionally good voices, containing numbers manifold, The boss grew carious, day by day, Till shortly after "Joining" He came upon the "new man's" coat, Beneath the ticket awning. He saw the precious "music roll," ■Wm. Caldwell, Dr. J. B. Jones, r rank Pidgeon, Peter O'Brien, Senator A. P Gor- man, Wm. A. Hulbert, A. H. Boden. Robert Ferguson and a few others, who were chiefly Instrumental In rearing and developing the game of basebsll into the present great na- tional pastime. „. •His funeral services were held on Nov. a, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Indlsnapolls, Ind and the burial was at Crown H1K Ceme- tery that city. John J. McGraw, manager of the New York National League team, was one of the honorary pallbearers. Among the tascball men attending the funeral were: President T. J. Lynch, National League; President B. B. Johnson, American League; President Edward Barrows, International League; Charles Comlnskey, Chicago Ameri- cans; C. W. Murphy, Chicago Nationals; Au- Sist Herrmann, Cincinnati: Charles Bbbets, rooklyn, and Secretary Heydler, National League. _^__^_ r:e>vi::e>w -or- CIRCUS NEWS Frta Tii Clippe r, Biglmli; Ftimn, 1881 1867*.—Continue!*. French's Circus was at East Saginaw, Mich., on May 6, and the crowd was bo great we are informed, that the treasurer was obliged to Btop selling tickets, and the canvas could not hold all that tried to gain admit- tance. The concern will exhibit at Adrian, Mich., on May 20. g. 0. Wheeler's International Circus was billed for Ossian. Ind., May 10, and the com were conducted perienced exhbltor, Mr. F., although nrtTE ir, has evinced a decirti genius and a commendable taste In mai^L^ his colossal Institution. The preM £ C.'l* Its praises, and Mr. Forepaugh Uachirv? " proud name as a leading showman Thi.1.? * cem continues in the Eastern country Amnsoments at Kingston, Jamalea.'w I "We have been for a long time stale flit .Z monotonous," says nnr correspondent "Am. lcanus," "but to make good the old proverkS never rains but It pours, there dropped',' upon us. by different arrivals, three hLlL\, for the public amusement—Watty W»SZ2 the monologlst; the Luande Equestrian a^ Gymnastic Troupe and the Orrln Cirrus r„ The first named came from St. Thorns* ,V" next from Port au Prince, and the last V,„- Panama. Dc Cordova, McDougall 4 Co wh» are here all In all In theatrical Letters' Q the agency of the three conflicting inters, —conflicting because, to a small place iSl this, one entertainment la quite enuuch nil time-but. like good generals, they arranged a combination of the two circus cornsmC and so made It pay on all sides... Wit , Wallack has given two entertainments'at tn. theatre to five hundred dollar houses bcslriv, a performance on Her Majesty's steamVr Abonkcr. He is very talented, has a wonder ful power ot changing his voice, and Is *i ceedlngly expert In assuming bis varloiii characters. His entertainment Is in •£» style of Woodto's and Mr. and Mrs. firr man Reed's, of English celebrity, ne is related to the Wallacks, who so descrvedlr gained a high reputation to your city The Orrin .family are old favorites 'herd George and Ned have come out to new lino of business; they were always, ind arc still very good to vaulting and acrobatic exercisei but toe former is now, en rerlfe, a mlrtb- provoklng clown, and the latter a darinr horseback rider. This company has Jofcnsoa and Frank Lee with them, both very tret at leaping and somersaulting, and Kate Or- mond. a most charming creature and a very billed for Ossian Ind., May iu, ana me com- - race(ul equestrienne Luandc's company pany, it Is said, has done a fair business thas J, lt o very effective. Martlnho Luande h well received. James Francis Sullivan and I.lbby Blondell, assisted by five of the ponies, put over one of the hits of the show. Each takes a turn fu .''7 E1 j r ;;"and "network was" artistic a These boys really harmonize to their popu- lar songs. Ray Shirley, in poses, displayed a beauti- And acted In a manner bold— There's a Reason-." to showing what they can do. - _ ortB -_ 0 i dell, wearing a beautiful £«">"*£"g9g °"stcr and Monro have an eccentric slng- t 6 0 „. a .lv n a^ J pCa aS the Ult piro lS a^d 1 gSS5 *725******* that demands atten- funny business that was good for many en- corns Ed. Manny and James Falco, In their com- edy musical act, were a riot. The comedy supplied by Manny as a Dutchman was heartily enjoyed. Both are capable mu- sicians, and plnycd the popular airs with much success. Everybody waited for Charles Robinson, to bis monologue, and they were rewarded by a laugh a second. Charles whs seen In his specialty of the man of the world, and then changing to a Jew. At the conclusion of his clever sketch he was given a grand reception. During the action of the burlesques the Six Abdnllnhs, In acrobatic feats, showed what could be done by expert tumblers. Some of the most difficult tricks were executed with apparent ease and grace. The costuming was very handsome, all the members appear tog In red. The feature numbers given were: "Ghost of the Goblin Man," by Frankle Martin; "Dolores," rendered by Ltbby Blondell with tremendous success; "Soldier Man," by Freda Lebr and the chorus. A comic quartette, composed of Robinson, Sullivan, Rose and Falco, was a scream. Their efforts to put over a song was one of the funniest things seen here In some time. Following Is the full cast for "In His Bon's Place-" Eerman Van Rottendnm Chas. Robinson ans Van Rottcndam. James Francis Sullivan Dr. O'Saw Dave Rose tog — tion, especially Billy Lester's work in a dance drill with a gun that keeps the audience In roars of laughter. ■Stella Woods was seen to advantage in the "lollypop" number, and was well liked. Executive staff: Jack Blllsbury, stage man- ager : M. Zelenko, musical director: James lfoarnc, ndvnncc representative; John Con- nors, stogo carpenter; J. Ryan, electrician; Fred Collins, property man. Olio. OLD PROGRAMS. The lights are on, the show begins, The crowd is filled with wonder. In confidence he reaches for his roll, And then, O, thunder! His coat Is seen to fly in air, lie chokes and gurgles, tears his hair, His Income ended then and tbere^— "Thebb's a Reason " There's a reason why the fellow Who plays just what he sees Cannot compare with talent Which sees just what It plays. If your dreams are syncopated, And the classics are belated. You should not be atrgrsvated— "Thbrs's a Reason." ♦ ■ » en AMUSEMENTS. NEW RICHMOND THEATRE 2LSTSSS *»»«« Stage Manager.R. DOrsey 0, Mondat'evening, Nov. 2, 1863. The first night of the historical play from Sir Walter Scott's work of "The Abbot," entitled _ m "MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS; OB, THB ESCAPE FROM LOCH LRVEN." Second time of the successful comedietta, entitled "THE OBSTINATE FAMILY." Ballads, Dances, Conclude with "BRIDE OF EIGHTY-THREE." The management tako great pleasure In Informing their patrons they will shortly Present an entirely new piece, which, for to' ~ . a a i J _i .. .Minfr. (lae naval JOHN T. BRUSH. BY W. M. BANKIM. W&&EEEi£H8a gsgrSaraMS 383 sS5S%ESHSa Tapole Typer Frankle Martin ,^. HB ANG EL OF DEATH." l.*Z™l ^"1,.™ L° e .. Ba TL e I",!:'.. Willie Spoon May Bernhardt Unlrilp Prim . Freda Lehr No. 999 M" 1 * 1 Lee In preparation the New Burlctta, entitled the BUI "Hanie'r".".'.'.'.'.".'.". V.. ...... James Falco The chorns: Mabel Lee, Margie Conboy, Elizabeth Martin, Ethel Rogers, Lottie Lee, Tntsy Svmonds, Babe Griffin, Jerry Flem- ■nilng, Ethel Atkinson. Flo. Ward, Eunice 1'odl. Bvrlvn Earle. Ethel Norton, Madge Vincent Elsie Petrle, Sadie Edner, Edith Marcel Edith Morton, LHHnn Lawrence, Maud Hlukley. Executive staff: Sam RobtoBon, manager; I,ew Spnoncr, musical director: Fred La Verge electrician; Harry Link, publicity rep- Tesentntrvi-: Joe Mullen, carpenter; Tom At- kinson, properties; Evelyn Enrlc, wardrobe mistress. /«** ■ MAX SPIEGEL, PROMOTER. Max Spiegel is one of the prime movers to forming the corporation which hBB taken over the old Brewster block, on Broadway, between Forty-seventh and Forty-eighth streets. New York, to erect a new theatre within the next year. ■ Sara Hyatt, with the Runaway Girls, Is doing good work In the chorus. 8urM Moore closed with the Merry-Go- Bounders Dec. 21, and will join "The Rose Maid" Co. . . __,. Harry Emerson has succeeded 8nlts Moore as comedian with the Merry-Qo-Round- ers. Grace Celeste also Joined the show. UaiKMlle notes, Bryant's Famous Minbtrels, which are laving off during the week before Christmas, will re-open their season at Lima, 0., Dec 25, with all ot Ohio and Michigan to follow. New band overcoats have been ordered, and there will be some new faces. Madams Ukfi.osb Informs the members of the orofesslon that her husband is to bad health and unable to provide tor his family. Including his wife ana two children and, as they are In | slstanre woo. reside at SI De Rose _ ten a comedy sketch for Blanche Merrill and company : roondy-dramatlc sketch for How- ard Lattum and rompany, comedy act for l,e Roy and Kanner, a dramatic playlet for Maile Dc Rolo and her players, a comedy sketch for the Enrlc Sisters, monolorueB for Gus Wheeler, Jimmy Lent and Billy Eckhnrt. Tbey have acts In preparation for Kaylor, JenBon and Kline, Ftank and Gibbons Willis Grogan and Grace Luth. Jameb O. Babto, ot the Three Bnrtos, writes: "1 met with an accident while doing one ot onr feature tricks, and Injured my right shoulder, also broke a finger, which compelled me to cancel our engagement with the Harry Lauder show. We were to open Dec. 23 at the Casino Theatre, New York City. It will require at least four weeks be- fore I will again be able to resume our en- gagements." Bona Whibti.eb, the lxmlsvllle girl who played at Keith's, In her home town, week of Dec. 30, Joined the Annette Kellermann- Jeff De Angells Show 23, nnd will be billed as an added attraction. "ARTFUL DODGER. In active rehearsal, a new burlctta, entitled "GOING TO CAMP LEE; OR. THE PETTICOAT CAPTAIN." Notice. —The doors open at half past 6. Performances commencing at half part 7 o'clock, precisely. Nov. 2, 14. ■ ■ AMUSEMENTS RICHMOND THEATRE, Corner Sbvesth and Broad Streets Stage Manager E. R. Dalton Wednesday Evenino, Nov. 16, 1864, By request, Sheridan Knowlc's great five act play of THE HUNCHBACK, With Mas. Katie Estelle Miss Jennie Powell, amp llaim. J. 8. Chables C. W. Talbott R. 3. Brown H. ALLBN E, Banker and Edmond R. Dalton IN THB CA8TB Favorite Dance Miss Mary Parllngton The glorious Farce of "THE ETON" BOY" With _ Mlat S. Partington as Fannie Curry In rehearsal, the Domestic Drama, entitled DREAMS OF DELUSION AND MEG MERRILES, OR THB GIPSY'S PROPHECY, With the Comedy of A HUSBAND AT SIGHT. Doors open at n quarter to 7; performance commencing at 7% o'clock. Nov. 10—6t. AMUSEMENTS. NCW RICHMOND THEATRE. In the death of John T. Brash the national game of baseball to general, and the National League In particular, Is deprived of a master mind and a ruling spirit that will not only prove a severe loss to them, but Is sincerely regretted by all who have the best interests of the game at heart. Mr. Brush, who bad suf- fered from locomotor ataxia for some yeare, died in his private car Oceanic, as the train was pulling Into a way station about thirty- six miles North of St. Louis. Mo., while he was bound Westward for bis health. Mr. Brush was born at Cllntonvtlle, N. Y., about Ofly-ntoe years ago, but afterwards resided at Troy, N. Y., before turning his face West- ward to seek fame and fortune. It was by the merest chance that he became actively had been since bis bovhood days, when be used to go to see the old Haymakers, of Troy, give battle to the Atlantlcs, Mutuals, Athletics and other teams famous at that time, which visited that city back In the sixties. Mr. Brush's first financial connection with the game was In 1887, when the dtlicns of Indianapolis, through contributions, acquired the St Louis franchise of the National League. It was not long, however, before Mr. Brush saw that baseball was conducted on a far different basis than It was during his younger days, and being naturally a shrewd and clever business man, he foresaw a great future for the came. He was one of the best judges connected with baseball as to what was for the best Interests of the game. Mr. Brash took his Initiatory lesson In baseball legislation in the Fall of 1887, when he represented the Indianapolis Club at the Nutlonal League meeting, held at the old Fifth Avenue Hotel, this city, Nov. 16, of that year. He first came into prominence as a legislator at the Fall meeting of the Na- tional League, held in this city Nov. 21, 1888, when he offered a communication looking to the classification of the players and the regu- lation of salaries, and he, with Messrs. John I. Rogers and W. A. Nlmlck, served on tho committee which took action on the report. At the National League meeting held Nov. 18, 1889, In this city, the Brooklyn and Cin- cinnati clubs were elected to membership, and this increased the circuit to ten clubs, which was very unwieldy. Washington was, however, easily disposed of, but not so Indianapolis, which declined to get out At a meeting held at Cleveland, O., March 4, 1890. the Indian- apolis Club was notified to withdraw, but, as it had filed a gilt edge bond of $25,v..j to finish out the season, it refused to go. Then It was forced out, but It succeeded in naming its terms. Alter the season had advanced nearly two months to 1800. and Mr. Brush was entirely out of baseball, he received a telegram at IndlnnapollB to come to Chicago on Important -business. Mr. Brush went there and learned, to his surprise, that the New York Club was In financial trouble, and must receive help from some source or .t would go to pieces. Mr. Brush was invited to Join with others In saving the club. It was Immediately decided to go to New York and sec what could be done. A meeting was r, considering the bad weather and the horrible condition of the roads in that part of the State. , _ ,.„.,•..* .* Halgbt & Chambers' Circus* exhibited at Pittsburgh all last week to pretty good busi- ness. They are traveling by boat and were to go back to Cairo, 111., visiting all the Srlnclpal points on the river. It is yet un- eclded whether they will take the Missouri or Mississippi river from Cairo. Sam Rhine- hart Is wltn the concern, and wc are told that his leaping Is one of toe biggest fea- tures of the show. At Wheeling, Va., on May 17, he turned a somersault over twelve horses, clearing them by three feet. He afterwards turned a diving somersault over a single horse placed at a distance of twenty- four feet from the leaping board. He after- wards tamed a double somersault. If Sammy keeps on this way he can challenge the world. Caldwell's Occidental Circus, as we learn by letter dated Muscatine, la. May 29, has "been camping two mHcs from that city for two weeks, on account of bad weather. The company consists of George Morton and Jsmes Woods, clowns: Adolph Gonzales, Charley Sccly. H. A. Klngcade and family, Gene Leach, J. A. Boll, Philip King, Oliver Bell and Mile. Eugene Proctor; Robert Fryer performs the trick horse and mules, Harry rnrazo Is master of the circle, Boston Bill, boss canvssman; John King, boss hostler, and drives the band wagon consisting of six- teen horses. Ortoa's Circus pot up at Lawrence, Kan., In a rainstorm, on May 28, and stayed two days; notwithstanding by-roads, they showed to good business. The main feature to the show, a correspondent tells us, "Is Andy Mc- Gaffney. to his cannon ball act." Lake's Circus hss of late been encounter- ing some pretty rough times. A correspond- ent says: "We bavn been stuck in the mud up to the bubs of the wagon wheels, and been caught to three big rainstorms. We started from Prlncevllle, 111., at 4 o'clock to the morning. May 21, for Toulon, and got stuck nine times. It Is a seventeen mile route. We arrived at Toulon at 7 o'clock on the evening of May 21, too late to show. And, as the roads were so bad, we skipped the next stand, Victoria, and started for Galcsburg. where we arrived at 10 o'clock on the morning of 23. We pitched tent and opened to big house. The teams and men looked tired after going through a two days' and one night's drive tb rough some of the worst mud I ever saw. The mud to Illinois Is like glue, it sticks tight to everything It touches. We had to ship by cars from Mon- mouth to Prairie City." Dc Haven's Cirrus left Minnesota on May 30, aflcr an unprofitable season of six weeks. Financial misunderstanding In a number of places had a bad Influence when ventilated bv newspapers, which led the people to think that his show "did not amount to much " a good rider, and young Abulardo a perfect prodigy in polandrlc feats and other gyro- nasties. At the opening night of the cirrui there was nearly a thousand dollars taken li for admissions, and the subsequent receipt! could not have averaged less than three hun- dred dollars per night The Orrln troupe leaves this day. May 24, for St Thomas. The Luande company remains in the cltylfor some time longer, and Mr. Wallack startsjim- mediately on a tour 'round the island." iForepaugh's Circus and Menagerie, ac- knowlegded by all who have seen It to be one of the beat in the country, Is said to be meet- ing with big returns all through tie East en country. Charley Castle Is ahead sklrmlBh lng with bis corps of pictorial ornamenters, while Dr. Jones attends to the "locals" for the country papers. The animals bclni young nnd vigorous, are great cards wherever the concern goes. The hippopotamus attached to Veo. F. Ballcy'3 Menagerie nnd Circus, and the prop- erty of Avery Smith, Mr. Quick and Join Nathan, died suddenly on June IS, at Cole man's tavern, twenty-one miles East of King- ston, C. W. For several weeks previous ti his death It was very difficult to more him. After his death It was found that the fat and blubber under the skin hnd turned tt wster. The "hhjpo" was a great card wlti this show. James Melville's boy, Frank with Bailey's Show is said to be riding t good act, doing dally from ten to fifteen bark somersaults over objects and through bal- loons. The European Circus took, It is said, over twenty-nine hundred dollars In one day at Boston. Avery says the United Slates Is good enough for htm without going to Paris. Dan Bice was severe upon the city fatneri of Cleveland, 0., on June 25, for their actloi to prohibiting arenlc entertainments to ex- hibit within specified limits. He termed k an outrage upon the working classes in sub- jecting them to extra expense that thej might be enabled to enjoy their favorite amusement, and an unjustifiable slur upoi the profession. HIb severe comments wert heartily endorsed by the spectators, wli loud'v cheered the hardest of nls hltB. The American Circus at Paris.—.ThlB com- pany of acrobats, gymnasts and equestrians. organized to this city and sent to Parli under the management of several of tae wealthiest and most experienced circus man- agers, has, notwithstanding the great oppo- sition brought to bear against tbem Dj foreign managers, succeeded In obtalnin; i firm hold in Paris, and was at last advlca doing ft splendid business. The managers-- not being allowed to erect tho building con- structed In this country, and not bclnx. tripped up lu that way—leased the rrlr.ee Imperial Amphitheatre, and after ■«*■{ considerable alterations to the audUorluii and altering the situation of the ring, t" This is Incorrect a correspondent InformB company opened on May 18 too. large con. course of spectators. The first wcei; tfg noon performances were given, MUf*"* a fal'ure, were then discontinued. The even- ing attendance, however. Is said to be {WW Charles Rivers, well known in this country. was at last advices sick In bed Seve.ai equestrians and gymnasts &•■ *"5£ Germany have been added to the* _£°S? a?i James Robinson and htoaon, Clarence, an the great cards. The Allowing letter, wm ten by JameB Robinson, the celebratedI eque- trlan, to bto friend, Frank B& e ™V-£ a ,?r'JeV : and circus agent, ot 13 West Houston Str£ this city, has been handed us for P{*» < ? 0 ^j "Cirque Amercalne, Rue de Snail, I * n h~ t \ 28, 1807.—Friend Frank: I am m »»* ^ I, let you know what the Frenchmen thint o an American circus. They are stunnea, m Silas Baldwin, well known by every circus though they dislike to own it. . iu "j, erl performer in this country, died at Harrlsburg, obliged to acknowledge it. Ail u« i"^, Pa., on June 3. He was engaged the present gp eak In the highest terms or us- "" ' . f 0 , " u for the Whitby Cir- of May 17, we had a dress' "bearsai^ us: he gives a good performance, and has talent that will compare favorably with any In the sawdust arena. They will show In Wisconsin towns during the month of June. Lent's Circus gave exhibitions at Lowell, Mass.. May 28, toe tent being crowded both eftcrnoon and evening. During the afternoon performance the leading horse to the four hovre act stumbled and fell, while the others fell over the prost ate animal; the latter was taken to stable and bled, but it Is thought that he cannot recover, being In- ternally Injured. _ The "Great Consolidated Circus," of Howe, Mnglnlcy, rt al.. is having a month's run Id Minnesota. Notwithstanding unpropltlous weather, it will prove a paying trip, It Is said. season by John 0 Brlcn, «.■■.■■- cus. About seventeen days before his death the press and the nobility, a" 0 .,',,. toas ti he was taken with the fever and ague, and Eer8 gave them a grand supper.„.» America* jumped ahead of the company to Harrlsburg, were drank in honor of the ^ re ^„'VR t j 1 « he was taken with the fever and jumped ahead of the company to HarnsDurg, were drank in nonor oi "*« J*"-rv 1 ,""igrti we expecting to get well by the time the others circus and Its performers. on . I ° t nl iS wlti arrived there. Soon after reaching there ho opened to the public, and wore nonuri. ( was taken with typhoid fever, which caused the largest and most fashlonnoic ^ his death on June 3. In his last moments ha evc r appeared before. I suppose j*'-.' toe was attended by his sister and his brother- laraest circus in the_woriq. "•»._.. m in-law, Sam Davis. The Whitby Show, of which ho was a member, visited HarriBburg Iust before his death Several members of be company called to sec him, but Mr. O'Brien, who Silas Inquired for and was call upon him at all, largest circus in tke«« ' »» name of the -Theatre Du Prince I*P e ™ nlm ,- addition to the name 'Cirque A mcrK Our success has been tne greatest ^on a ^ Press and public unite «»J*- T ' n, V| lc world. have the most complete circus In tne and compare all other riders as smaii -.-™ m a tho nnrneon oi i"> •;.., Cardinal Richelieu .Mr. Kecl.lc Julln Dc Mortimer Miss Katie Estelle For other caorooters •«« small bills. Lei Sylphlde Miss Mary Partington To conclude with SOMEBODY ELSE. Hm,. Mr. Morton Minnie Miss Sadie Partington For pnrtloiitars tee small bills. Box offlco now open, where Seats andBoxet may be secured. _ Doors open at quarter to seven. Perform- ance will commence quarter to eight o clock, precisely. 4 ■ » for the Benson, but later It was founu neces- sary (o mnke further contributions, until the three who had contributed $00,000 had added 121,000 more, making $81,000 furnished by them. In the Fall of 1890 Mr. Brash obtained the Cincinnati franchise of the National League and retained It until the Summer ot 1002. when he sold the club to August Herrmann and the Flelschmans, and on Sept. 80, ot that year, President Frecdman, ot the New York Club, announced that Mr. Brush had purchased the controlling Interest In the New York Club, and would take full charge " Mr. Brush's first of Its sffalrs. One of The HALUtng (Elmer and Lcora) report moves after coming to New York wbb to that they have been with the KIrby's Show, purchase the Baltimore Club^s _tranchUe, of to Illinois, for tho past thirty-three weeks, and It baa been doing a good business ever since the opening town. This Bhow closes for the holidays, and tho nailers Intend to take an extended lay-off at their home, Bea- man, la., and Phlllipsburg, Kan., after which tbey will take the road*agalu. a member of the com- to me. and term me the paragon 0I d , ty .) told, offered him the fcsslon. (This I state w«b due m nre remains were taken to Kelley'B leaping and Stlckncy s turn ►_,„ Hanover, N. J., and interred on June 6. Not- spoken of tn the most eulogistic "■ , rliC c itT withstanding a number of Bhowmen were noti- fact, the puper3 teem with praisc=• t uiaI iy fled that his remains would pass through this is very lively, and there arci a vj . ll0U gh city, but one—William Smith, the veteran Americans here; It seems at a ™"°,j' s0 m any player*—witnessed his passage through New we were back In the States, we j»- I|lE 3t, York to that bourne from whence no traveler friends. The Emperor vlsltea ub npUU 5e. returns. Silas was born In New Jersev, and was most rapturous in ni» >.^^ falr ij March 4, 1825, and went Into the show bust- He sent for me to come to his oo* ■■ d ^t ress at thirteen years of age. He was first embraced me in his _»thu 91 a ™j aC( , i will a contortionist, and traveled through the country giving room shows. We then find him playing the bones in a minstrel band on Broadway, at a place called the Coliseum. Harry Mestayer, James Carter (now a mer- chant to this city) and R. Ewards were to the company. After that he Joined the circus business, and at first was a contortionist, and for a nnmber ot years, and up to the time of his death, was well known as one of the best jugglers to_the business. He played embracea me in ms f'V*V,,; nn ace. I ""' word for my boy to visit his pa' ac, noW we write again shortly andi tell £» |!W01fc « contlnue to progress. Jambs i«'i» a . Van Amburgh"* Co.'B Menagerie U no btblting through Iowa. Business is ^ be bl/ and tie roads Ijo"^'^ struck Island. 111., a very severe hall "J"^, wsi tho run^BH and ruined It A n«» -. a t the American League, and transfer McGraw, Bresnahan, McGlnnlty, McCann and a few others to the New York t».am. The New York team has financially and day Mr. Brush » in the legislative end of the game he has to bo reaping a fine business to the East At adas, where business Is saia to the a CeDt, ordered by telegraph. W"??',,. the WW came ver/near being drowned W^ nd - slplnlcon Blver, Iowa, but cut the harp proven a great ruccess, both an engagement at Charley White's last Win- swam bis horses ashore. „,.„„. has i* D otherwise, almost from the ter. lie wsb six feet and four inches high. D. B. Lent's New York circus ^ assumed charge of It, and Forcpaugh's Menagerie and Circus is said doing a good business since it ie"- y yj • rot I •. I