The New York Clipper (December 1912)

14 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. December 28 Slimmer Parte and fairs FAIR DATES FOR 1913. ALABAMA—Birmingham, Oct 0-18. C ALIFOllN IA—San Diego, Panamn-Cnlif ornla Imposition. B. II. Vreeland, secy. Jod. 1-]>ec. 31. ILLINOIS—Springfield, Oct. 3-11. INDIANA—Indlannpolls, Sept. 8-13. INiDIANA —Now Albany, Centennial Celebra- tion. C. C. Brown, chairman, Oct. —. IOWA—'Cedar Rnplds. Convention of Iowa T. 1'. A. T. M. Hume, secy.. Burlington, la., May — lOWA—iDes Moines, Aug. 21-20. IOWA—Sioux City, Inter-State Live Stock Fair, Sept. 16-20. KANSAS—Hutchinson, Sept. 15-20. KANSAS—Topeka, Sept 8-13, KENTUCKY—'I/Oiilsvlllo,Convention of Grand Lodge, Knights and Ladles of Honor, ■Sept. 0-11. KENTUCKY—Louisville, Perry Victory Cen- tennial Celebration. D. B. Goode, secy. Oct. —. KENTUCKY—Louisville. Sept. 15-20. LOUISIANA—Shrcvcport, Nov. 5-12. MINNESOTA—Hamllne, Sept. 1-0. MICHIGAN—Detroit, Sept. 15-20. MISSISSIPPI-ALABAMA—Meridian, Oct. 20- 25. MISSISSIPPI—Jackson, Oct. 28-Nov, 5. MISSOUKI —i'St. Joseph, Intcr-Statc Fair, Horse Show, Sept. 22-27. MISSOURI— Kansas City, Amc. Royal, Oct. 13-18. MISSOURI—Sednlia, Sept. 20-Oct. 3. MONTANA—Helena, Sept. 20-Oct. 4. NEUItASKA—Lincoln. Sept. 1-C. NEW JERSEY—Trenton, Inter-State Fair, Sept. 20-Oct. 3. NEW YORK—Syracuse, Sept. 8-18. NORTH DAKOTA—Grnnd Forks, July 21-20. OHIO — Cleveland, Forest City Live Stock FMr, Aug. 25-30. OHIO—<Coluuib(iB, Sept. 1-0. OKLAHOMA—Oklnlioua City, Sept 22-Oct. 4. PENNSYLVANIA—Reading, Pure Food Expo- sition, by A in. Exposition Co. A. A. Fink, director. March 25-30. I'ENNSYLVANI A — Byberry, Philadelphia, SOUTH ' CAROLINA — Columbia, _ National Corn Exposition. Geo. H. Stevenson, gen. mgr. Jan. 27-Fob. 10. SOUTH DAKOTA—Huron, Sept. 8-13. TISNNKBSEE—Nashville, Sept. 20-Oct. 4. TENNESSEE—Knoxvllle, Appalachian Expo., Oct. 0-11. TEXAS—(Dallas, Oct. 18-Nov. 2. TUI-STATE—Memphis, Sept. 22-27. WISCONSIN—Milwaukee Retnll Grocers Exposition. M. Slattery, secy., 828 E. Water Street. April 21-28. WISCONSIN—Milwaukee, Sept. 8-18. AMISEMKNT DEUCES IN OERSIH, (from Vice Consul amoral WGIIam. Daw- ton Jr., Frankfort.) This olllee lint received ft number of In- quiries from American manufacturer! or morry-go-rounds, roller eoaaters and othor devices for pleasure parks, with respect to demand In Germany for their products. There Is no pormnnent amusement park at Frankfort, although tho city haa noma 430,000 Inhabitant!. A vacant lot near the railway station, about large enough to ac- commodate n roller roaster, Is used by trav- eling concerns who visit Frankfort from time to time, bringing merry-go-rounds und alnu- lar devces. This lot Is unoccupied much of the time, the regular season for this cIbbs of amusements being fair time Frankfort has two fairs, at Easter time and In the early roll, each lusting uli'mt three weeks. In addition It Is custototry to Install a temporary amusement park In connection wllh expositions and <thor largo gather'ngs, ai for Instance, during this mid-summer "FucnfzlgjnehrlgeB Jubllueums-Bundcssrnles- sen*' (lubllco rifle match 1. Tho festivities eonucotod with the "Bunnesschlemen" con- tinue for three weeks. The amusement park contains. In addition to the usual "freaks" and other •'Midway" attractions, a roller coneter, merry-go-rounds, a toboggan slide, swing*, shooting galleries, etc. it Is leased by a well known German firm which, besides building, makes a spe- cialty of operating nmusement doviceB of Its own or otner manufacture. Tho following Information with respect to amusement Swrks and devices has been obtained chiefly from a local representative of the Arm which haj had bwenty-flve years' experience In this field, cxtcudlug over practically nil of Ger- many. Little Popular Demand for Amuse- meat l'urks. There are only two permanent amusement parks In Germnuy, the famous "Luna l'ark" In llerlln and another one at Cologne. The Uorniun public does not patronize this sort of enterprise in any such wny as is usuil In England or 'the United Status, otherwise thoro would undoubtedly be permanent parks Id half a dozen other cities. This may be attributed In part to the largo number of fetes and fairs ("Messen") held every ycur. such as the "Muenchuor Oklobcrfeste." "Koelner Knrueval," etc. Traveling merry- o-rounds, roller coasters and other nttrnc- lons visit the different cities and towns while fuliB and fetes are In progress. Attempts to operate amusement parks on. a large scale In connection with expositions do not always meet with success and havo % led to heavy losses. T.he patronage of the amusement park at the "Bundeaschlesien" at Frankfort Is stated to be touch smaller than the large dully nttendnnce, which haa reached 100,000, would indicate. Market for American Noveltlea. With respect to devices used tmrt opening for Amet'lcnn annuufucturera It imiy be Bala In general thut American novelties can ha ►old bore In n limited number. On oeeouut of the difficulty of suceeasfully protecting devices of this character those which Una favor with the public are Immediately copied with slight alteration*, so that n sternly de- mand for nny foreign make ran hardly be hoped for, unlet*, of course, It enn compete In price. A German manufacturer states that lie has censed luitoutlng ills devices on account of the difficulty of protecting them efllenclously. in supplying the local market Orman tumiufnclurers havo naturally <he Brent advantage of being able to show their devices In actual operutlon. Their familiarity with conditions also allows them to grnnt payment facilities where n foreign concern would protnibly have to demand cash. Often American attractions have to be built over to meet police requirements and to salt the taste of the pubtlc Police re- quirements are said to be more strict In tMa respect In Germany than In the United State*. For Instance, In Germany, the whole floor of merry-go-round muxt turn Instead of JiMt Uie figures, as Is often the case with American merry-go-rounds. Furthcimore, much more care la given In Germany to purely decorative features, whereas In the United States great attention has to be paid to durability on account of the much more trying weather conditions. Favorite Devices sit Frankfort. It Is believed that the following brief de- scription of devices at present In operation at a temporary amus-mait park nt Frank- . fort, with prices charged, may prove of lr- terest to American manufacturers: One of the most popular devices In the roller coaster, constructed along practical'? the same lines as those In utv In the United States. Price of a ride varies according to patronage of the grounds, from 20 to 40 pfennigs (4.70 to 9.52 cents), Another very popular attraction Is a tower, tome 40 feet nigh, which la readied partly by stairs, part- ly by a moving slide, and left by a winding chute, nils, as well ns toboggan slide, with sleds, which Is also v/cll patronized, costs 20 pfennigs (4.70 cents). There are six large merry-go-rounds, the most popular of which has cars fitted up as aeroplanes hung from the celling and swinging out to an angle of about 00 degrees when in motion. The merry-go-rounds are very elaborately lilted op, two of them being double-deck- ers. The ordinary "horse" merry-go-rounds are poorly patronized In comparison to the novelties. A ride on a merry-go-round costs 10 pfennigs (2.38 cents). There are further two sets of swings of twelve each, costing 10 pfennigs (2.38 cents) and apparently poorly patronized. A ride on the Ferris wheel costs 10 pfennigs (2.3S cents) and teems to draw well. The so-called "Luna Ball" la a large revolving hemisphere much like a bal- loon !n construction, which is gradually blown up so that participants slide off. This costs 30 pfennigs (7.14 cents). The so-calicd "Teufels-Rneder" (Devil's Wheels), rapidly revolving ptutfonns, ore very popular, ana east 20 pfennigs (4.70 cents). Children pay half price In almost all instances. Werry-go-rounds and swings have mechanl'Cl uitisUaf accompaniment. This office Is ad- vised that uone of the above devices In •Deration here are of American manufactun. s PUBLIC AJII'SEJIMST PARKS III MEXICO. (From Consul Samuel E. Maglll, Guadalajara). The Government of liuadalajara Is always r&ndy to furnish the large peon and working element of this city with amusements, but the only forms which have continual popu- larity aire bull tights and the nightly music of good bands on the pluzaa. Several at- tempts have been made by private Individuals and companies, aided tor the city, to estnblsh places where Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and similar amusements will attract. None las been a financial success, and no one of this class of amusements has had any lasting popular Ity except merry-go-rounds, which are still well patronized. Guadalajara haa many beauty spots kept In order by the city, and one especially, Agua Azul (blue water). U a pretty park with lake and boats for hire, and easily ac- cessible by carriage or street car, but ft re- ceives little attention aa an amusement park crowds being seen only on the main plazas when the bunds are playing. Hence this does not appear to be a place for a perma- ment amusement park. It might be popu- lar for a while, but It would soon be dcirortei] or left to the peone, who have little money to anend. * The local street railway company hat, at considerable cost, arranged tennis courts on Its property about a mile out of the city, ond has turned them over to a social club for its exclusive use. As a means of revenue for the street car company It la not a great aucceas, but la Indicative of the disposition of the street car company to start an amuse- ment park on its lines, and It might be In- terested In having such plans presented for tho consideration of Its management. a NO AMUSEMENT DEVICES 15 ZANZIBAR. [From Consul Alexander W. Weddcll, Zanzi- bar.] There would appear to be no present market In Zanzibar for merry-go-rounds and other miiiucmcnt devices. There are no public resorts In the American Bense of the term. On the occasion of the various Mohammedan feasts and festivals and at other times, lllnusy wheels and merry-go-rounds nre set up on the beach near Zanzibar, and for per- haps two days these arc well filled by natives, who pay one-half cent for a rather long ride. Tho equipment, however. Is of the poorest diameter, and, while evidently popular, the patronage apparently does not warrant the owners In continuing to run them after the day or two of feasting Is over. Furthermore, the various tribal dances which obtain alt ever the district, hold first place in the hearts of Ha natives, and the extreme simplicity of their life and the absence of money are fur- ther deterrents to the Introduction of up-to- date amusement devices. EIv K JSrja^ WJS. ItriiRAitHAi.K have been busily going on for the home talent In the ranks of No. 22, fur the big minstrel show to be held Jan. 27 ami 28, at the Academy of Music, Brooklyn. The minstrel first part of novel procedure will he followed by an original musical comedy, with splendid costuming and sceaic effects. The boxes for both shows will be sold at uuctlon on Jan. 3. Tin Christmas basket committee of the Brooklyn Klks have had excellent results for their work, and a largo number of needy Brooklyn families were made happy for one Any at least, by n sumptuous Christmas dinner. 'Pun elegant grill of the New York Klks' Club will he the scene of a Jolly New Year's ICvo celebration. Tables have been reserved for the occasion by many families, and a num- ber of surprises will be dealt out to the diners. A list of all guests has to he sub- mitted to the committee before the reserva- tions arc confirmed. "Hap" Ward, of the Syracuse, Now York, Lodge, and Walter C. Kelly, of the Newport News, Va„ Lodge, nre pictorlnlly remembered In the Chlstmas edition of The National Hlki Muni, of St. Louis, Mo.' Tub Brooklyn Elks held their Rorvlces over the body of Brother Richard Hyde, at his residence, 22 Eighth Avenue, Brooklyn, Sun- day. Dec. 22, ai 2 P. M. Interment was In Greenwood Cemetery the same day. NEW VAUDEVILLE ACTS Gabbl and Blanqnettl. 'Znorr.hD'a -'Follies." Blolsc Gabbl and Bcndlto Bianquetti joined the Zlejfcld show, at the Moulin Rouge, on Monday night, Dec. 10, on which occasion they made their first appearance on the American stage. They are dancers, and were Imported from the Argentine Republic by Harry L. Rclchcahacb, who Is now connected with the William Fox theatres. This couple were billed as the greatest tango dancers In South America, and* as the most of our playgoers hare never seen a tango dance, they crowded the Moulin Ronge In the expectation of seeing something more devilish than the "turkey trot" and the other eccentric dances. Well, they were disap- pointed, for the tango dance, as shown by these two Importations, was slow, and in fact quite tame. The woman Is pretty and shapely, and her costume Is quaint. They nre good dancers however. About twelve minutes. Kcloey. s Little Freddie Hnckln. Lauder Snow, Cahi.no, Dec. 23. Freddie Uackln Is a midget. lie occupied a strong place on the bill of the Lauder Show ut the Casino, but he'proved to be a disappointment. He appeared in an act en- titled "A Night In Pantomime," In which he burlesqued the various characters seen In that form of stage entertainment. When the cur- tain rises, Little Freddie Is seen In a baby- carriage, dressed in infant's clothing. He arises, and then he begins his impersonations, which were poorly done. He has no singing voice, and the one song that he rendered, "Put Me Among the Gils," was beard on the local stage some years ago, when James T. Towers icng it in comic opera. His changes of costumes are djuc with surprising quick- ness. About fifteen minutes, full stage, Kelcov. s Rex Fox. Lauder Snow, casino, Dec. 28. Bex Fox Is not only a clever walker on the high wire, lie is also a ventriloquist pur excellence. As a wire walker he Is one of the best we have over seen, and we pride ourselres upon the tact that we have seen many of the craft. One of tbo most re- markable stunts that he does Is to walk on email Mitts on the high wire, while playing a. mandolin. Another stunt that he infers Is carrying a dummy on Ills back while on the high wire and makes It "talk," which Is, of course, accomplished by pulling the strings. Then Mr. Fox, who, by tbo way, Is a man of gonial personality, balances a lighted lamp on bis left foot while balancing himself on the high wire. lie offers a very good act, and, next to Harry Lauder, carried off the applause honors. Full stage, about fifteen uiinuti'B. Kclcoy. Arthur Astlll. LitmiB Snow, Casino, Dec. 28. Arthur Astlll bills himself as "The Whis- tling Ploughboy," and makes his entrance in that garb, whistling. He talks with a broad Scotch dialect He Rives imitations of birds, siren whistles, and does a bit of ventrilo- quism, lie suggests the amateur rather than tho professional, for he occasionally makes It a habit of telling the audience what be is going to do, such as "I'm going to throw my voice to the roof, and you will hear tho answer from that point—this Is genuine ventriloquism." Ho then makes a change to the correct afternoon dress of a gentleman and gives Imitations of a baby crying, etc. His act is fair. In one, about ten minutes. Kclcey. ■ » Yerxu mid Adele. HaMMERHTEIN'S, MONDAY, DEC. 23. Making their first appearance at this house at the matinee of Dec. 23, and in the closing position of a very long show, this young man and girl put over quite a nice little hit. They arc billed as gymnasts, but they are also accomplished equilibrists, posturcrs and contortionists. , They curry a pretty stage setting, and cos- tume their act neatly. Cniler a different title they have appeared on the local stage with traveling companies, but vaudeville Is the gnlucr by this ac- quisition to its ranks. Proctor's Fifth Avenue BUI. FOB WEEK OF SEC. 80. Bight on the heels of ft b!g Christmas bill Qua McCune will escort the old year out and the new year In with an array of entertainers that would be fit for a king. Florence Roberta and company will, with- out doubt, satisfy her admirers with her new one act drama, entitled "The Woman Inter- venes." Mies Roberts' humorous personality adds to this little story of modern life. Llttlo Lord Roberts, that wee bit of a comedian, should repeat former successes hi his songs end dances. Then there will be Gertrude Vanderbl't and George Moore, in as n>- flned and graceful a dancing act as vaudevi'le knows; Ed. F, Reyuard, the king of ven- triloquists. In a laughable skit, "A Morning In lllcksvllle;" Techow's almost human cats; Bogert and Nelson, In a rollicking black face comedy, "A Day with a Minstrel Show;" Olive Briscoe, the favorite singing come- dienne, will make her first appearance here; Roehm's Athletic Girls will display feats of strength and skill, as well as being possessors of grace and beauty, and the Four Klanos wlllconvplete the entertainment In their ever- lasting tumbling oddity. V. C C ELECTION. -The Vaudeville Comedy Club Is getting everything In readiness for the New Year's session. The doors will be thrown open right after the election of olficers on Dec. 31, and all the members and their friends will be welcome to Join In a light lunch, which will be served In the grill. The regular liquid beverages and a V. C. C. punch will be passed around until the call of the second day of January, '13, Is on hand. The entertainment committee Is having the grill room re-decorated, and a number of the boys have volunteered to entertain with music, song and chatter. The election of officers la looked forward to with interest, as It will be hotly contested on a friendly basis. DiAii IlnoTiiKU Memiieb OF the Vaudevii.ld Goran? emu: The annual meeting and election wl'l take place Tui-Bday, Dec. 31. For the election the polls will be open In the office of (he secretary from 10 a. m. until 5.30 p. M. A ballot will be given to every member la good stnnduig who appears to vote during these hours. Ihis ballot will have printed In one column the ticket submitted by the Nomi- nating Committee, designated by the Board of Comtrol, In accordance with the cou3tl» tut Ion. This ticket Is as follows! President, Itobt. E. Dalley; first vice presi- dent, Homer B. Mason; second vice president, Tom Waters; third vice president, Robert Matthews; secretary, Francis Morey; treas- urer, Harry M. Denton ; chairman of the bouse committee, Mark Hart. Members of the Board of Control; Charles Ahearn, E. F. Albee, Herbert Ashley, Martin Beck. Frank Bohm, Robert L. Dalley, Jam»s Diamond, Samuel McKee, Frank Tannehlll, James Kltz Patrick, Homer Howard, George Lo Malru, Bert Leslie, Mnrcus Locw, Keller Mack. W. H. "Bill" Mack, Connies A. Mai.on. In the second column will be a ticket sub- mitted by Roland West, Geo. L. Wilson, Wal- ter Daniels, Everett S. Ruskay, Charles It. Smith, Eugene C. Barnes, Jlmmlc Musscy, George P. Murphy, R. L. Daley, Percy Pol- lock, Patsy Doyle, Joseph Kane, Geo. E. Del- more, Jack Campbell and Bob Cunningham. That ticket Is as follows: President, Bert Leslie; first vice-president, Tom Waters; second vice-president. George Le Malie; third vice-president, James Fits Patrick; secretary, Francis Morey : treasurer, Garry Denton; chairman of the House • 'um- mlttee, diaries Abeam. Meubbbs of the Boaud of Contuol: Homer Howard, Charles Semon, George M. Cohan, Frank Bohm, Ralph Edwards, Felix Adler, Robert Matthews, Martin Beck. Mark Hart, Richard Carle. Aaron Hoffman, Cliff Gordon, Clayton White, Frank Byron, Jo- seph Schcni'k, B. F. Albee, George Dclmore. The third column will be a blank ticket, where, under the proper captions, any mem- ber may write his own ticket, provided he does not care to vote for either of tho tickets submitted. Also members may vote for a printed ticket on which they have scratched names of candidates and written other names. The annual meeting will be held at 5.30. The tellers to be appointed by President Bert Leslie will announce the result of the election during the progress of the annual meetink. The Vaudeville Comedy Clnb will keep open house to celebrate New Year's Day from mid- night, Dec. 81, 1012, until midnight Jan. 1, 1013. «»» "NEWS ITEMS." A remarkable victory was obtained by a decision in the Circuit Court by Edward J. Ader, tho Chicago theatrical lawyer, on be- half of Dorothy Regal Collins, wife of John J Collins, of New York City. Her former hus- band, Louis J. Wlnsch, of the act of Wlnsch and Poorc, made an effort to have the decrco of divorce granted against him set aside, charging fraud. The Tatter was represented by former United States District Attorney Sims. After lengthy arguments, the motion was denied, and rendered In favor of Mrs. Collins. Paul Goudron, manager of the Interna- tional Theatrical Co. and Sullivan & Const- dine Circuit, obtained a decree for divorce In the Circuit Court from his wife, Ethel Goud- ron. Mr. Goudron was represented by Edward J. Ader. Mr. Ader leaves for New York City on Thursday, where ho will remain tho fol- lowing week. INDEX TO OUT OF TOWN NEWS. Michigan Malue Neoraskn New Jersey.. Xcw York liilo Oklahoma. Pennsylvania. I'eimessoe .... Texas Virginia Wisconsin. 5, Washington... ... 0, ... Ih Dejtjg in m Profession (See page 22.) J. Cheevcr Goodwin. . J. Cheever Goodwin, the well known nlav. wrlght and librettist, died Dec. 18 at his home In New York. During ihe past four years ho had suffered from partial paralysis due to hardening of the arteries. He rallied Bomewhat Dec. 17, and gave his wife di- rections for Christmas for their cblldreu and expressed the hope to be able to write postcards to his friends. Owing to his con- dition he had retired Into seclusion, and for nearly two years had not left his home He retired about 1 a. m., on Dec. 18 and at 7.30 was found dend by bis wife. Mr. Goodwin was born July 14, 1850 in Boston, Mass., and received his early school- Ing In tho Phillips grammar school of that city. Later he entered Harvard University from wnlch he graduated In 1878.. After leaving college he became a member of tho Btaff of The Botton Traveller and shortly thereafter began writing for the stage. His first successful work was the book of "EvangeUnc," composed to the music of Edward Rice, in 1874. Other successes followed, among them being "Wang," writ- ten for Do Wolf Hopper ; "Dr. Syntax." Tan- Jnnilrum," "The Merry Monarch, Phe Devil's Deputy," "The Lion Tamer" and "The Little Trooper.' He also made many adapta- tions of foreign productions, among tlictn being; "Beauty and the Beast" and "Blue- beard Jr." Besides his activity in the writing of stage works, Mr. Goodwin was private sec- retary to former City Controller Meyers, and was a frequent contributor to the columns of papers in Boston and elsewhere. He wns a charter member ef the Boston Lodge of Elks, the Boston Veteran Journal- ists, and the Strollers' Club of New York. Mr. Goodwin married Ida Drlggs, In Bos- ton, on Oct. 21. 1B78, and she and five chli- tired survive Mm. The remains were taken to Boston 20, and Interred 21, under tho auspices of the Boston Lodge of Elks. v»» DC Arxno. Haumbrstbin's, Monday, Dec. 28. Appearing for the first time locally at Hammcrstcln's, at the Monday matinee, 23, this young man did some ncnt juggling. There was a slight evidence of lack of stage experience, and his work would lie im- proved if he were to eliminate talking dur- ing his act. Uo deserves credit for introducing a num- ber of new tricks, however, and in the open- ing position of the bill he got by nicely. CONCESSIONS WANTED Million Dollar Pier* Atlantic City, N* J, Is making preparation to Install a larate variety of tho latest and most novel oonceaslona to be plnend on the pier In eonneetlon with the many other at- tractions offered, and are now receiving propositions on the A No. t CARROUSEL, BICYCLE RING, RAZZLE-DAZZLE, NOVEL SWINGS FOR CHILDREN, AND OTHER UP-TO-DATE CONCESSIONS Your pvoposltlon must tie to soil ynur plans outright. Address all eommaaleatlona to the Secr etary , T. WISTER GROOKJETT. Velnnche'a Football Doits. Laudib Buow, Casino, Dkc. 29. This net, which is described by Its title, offer really nothing that has not been seen In America before, hut the net Is full of life, and the comedy Is furnished by the dogs, of which there nre about a dozen, tossing a largo football on their heads. The act was greeted with laughter, and appeals especially to women and children. Full stage, about fifteen minutes, Kclcey. CAST OP "Tim SILVER WBDDIXU." The cast for H. H. France's production of "The Silver Wedding," to be produced in New York next month, will Include: Thomas Wise Alice Oale, lidna Aug, Rose Bender, Gernldyne Bergh, Richard Malchlcn, Wb> tlirop Chnmticrlaln, John McCowan and Harry MacAullUc. BIG WATI'Hl ACT FOR VAUDEVILLE. An elaborate water carnival act, to play* big time exclusively, has been formed by w. II. (Bill) Rice and Lester Murray. The act will have the services of ten girls, Ave men and a diving dog, a diving pony and several ducks. The tnnk can lie placed on the stage without chopping any part of that portion of the playhouse. The act will be the largest of Its kind ever seen in vaudeville. Mr. itlco is a member of the water circus firm of Rice & Dare, and Mr. Murray Is connected with the Buffalo Bill and l'awnce Bill Wild West Show. < ■ » JOHN GRAHAM TAKES R. G. KNOWLES. R. Q. Knowlcs, the world famed travelogue and travel talker, has arranged with John Qraliam, the well known manager, to take sole charge of the coming fifth world's tour of his Illustrated storiettes. Mr. Knowlcs has accumulated, during his many years of trnvel to every part of the world, a price- less collection of the most valuable art treas- ures, curios, specimens and views, showing the perfection of tho camora possibilities, which are arranged In twelve Interesting and humorous entertainments. The first two weeks will be spent In Atlantic City and I'hiiiidelpbln, commencing Jan. 6. Washing- ton, Boston, Cambridge. New Haven and other large cities and art and educational centres will be visited later. For the present John Graham makes his headquarters at Room 63, 121 West Forty-second Street, New York. ■*»» BARNES AND LHB JOIN HANDS. Johnny Lefebrc, formerly of the team nt Lefebrc and St. John, haa Joined hands with Geno Barnes, and will assume the name of Lee. Barnes and Lee will do a talking and singing act Ralph Poat.—A telegrapm to the White Bats hiought word of the death, on Dec. lti, of Ralph Post, In nn aBylum near San Fran- cisco. I'ost was formerly of Post and Rus- sell and PoBt and Clinton, old time variety teams. Several weeks ago he showed symp- toms of a mental disorder and was placed In an asylum. Ills wife, Essie Clinton, was with him at the time of his death. The body was burled In San Francisco. Benf. Z. Collins, a showman, died Dec. 11 at The Dalles, Ore., from pneumonia. The deceased, who was forty years of age, was connected with various tented shows for fourteen years, but retired from the business In 111(14. Since then he had made his home In Portland. Ore. He 1b survived by his wife, two children, his father, mother, three sisters and three brothers. The remains were Interred Dec. 18 In Columbia Cemetery, Portland, Ore. Joseph Nathan, an old time variety per- former, died Dec. 12 at the Central Emer- gency Hospital, San Francisco, Cal., from epileptic convulsions. Georgre A. Norton, a sons writer, died Dec. 15 ii t Deadwood, S. Dak., from consump- tion. The deceased waa a native of Birming- ham, Ala., and was thirty-three years of age. Jle was the author of many tongs, nmong which were "Sing Me a Song of the South.' "That's Gratitude." "Dreamy Old Wsltt" and "I'm the Man." He leaves n widow and a young son. miscellaneous, Chas. B. Mbtcalf says: "Tm CLTPFH Is the big It, and the Clifton Drug Co., No. UU, can voueb for all I aay. We all look for •Th» Cmppkr weekly, as we do for our sal- ary. Long live Thb Clippbb." Db. S. F. Dnwur closed his most success- ful season In New York State. He will tour New Jersey shortly after New Year's. Noras from Bybuu, thb GREAT.—At pres- ent we are touring the Middle West with our own company, We lost all of our stage set- tings In a recent lire In Denver, but Mr. Byrum has fitted his show out In great style. Wo carry fifteen people. The business stuff Is as follows: Paul Kuehlhorn Jr., general manager; E. H. Strignlts. business rcprc- aentatlvc; II. E. Westphall, musical direc- tor ; T. P. Larkln, stage director ; Karl I lynn, treasurer, and Ernest H. WHaon, press rep- resentative. _. Notes mom Oregon Indian Mbdicinb to., Dr. G. M. Miller, manager and lecturer.—wfl nre in our thirty-first week, with good bnU- neas all nlong tho line. We opened under our tent early In May; closed tent Oct. 5, ana went right Into houses without losing any time. Will lay off two weeks for the holi- days. All aro well, and happy when ins Old Reliable nrrlvcB. ,„„„• Noma fbom the Habby and Bbbdib lewis Co.—Wc closed at Salt Lake City, Ptfcji after a successful run of thirty-six Wfl» Nearly all members of the company are ibk Ing a much needed reBt at Salt Lake City, awaiting the opening after the holidays, wiieu this show will open for an extensive tour oi the Pacific Northwest. The Closing season was one of phenomenal succcsb In au waa™. Tho roster for next season will remain J™ same—Berdle Lewis, Hnrry Lewis, the ureni Knoll. Bills Mack, the Muslcnl Earl, and tg new added attraction, recently lm P 0 ^ "J, Mr. Lewis from Calcutta, India, kn^.T. "Phyco," the automaton wonder. A L- nn "' mas tree and banquet will be tendered tne Lewis company on Christmas Eve, and an are looking forward to a glorious tJIPSl-.itin,, Db. M. N. Livunn writes: "I am work'"* Minnesota and Iowa, and carry six pcopn* and am doing a swell business, also wlsb i" sny that I have a fine new modern J mm» Henderson, 111. We get Thb (£»*■ «™l week, and always wait anxiously tat same. Noma prom thb Opel *WW*SLni5 nt closed our season Wednesday. Djfc »,"J Council, N. C. Wc wore, oit^ twenty mr performances on 1 three days, "» a J 0 l t na on 2 c aVher. account of bad wesrwj_ ■ , the best buslnessof a.i> season In the small towns Covered OB . Pennsylvania, New York. New Jjjwy ' North Carolina. We arrived itw»* , ofter a thirty-six hour ride, and at pre nre comfortably located for the J |f We shall open our seventh season w> v> own show about middle of May. '"'f.-jtm will sn«ml the Winter flxlne uP»BP atal and arranging new prog ram for > vl _ mrb. jbmima famap.. mgflff J*..JLun Kellum, a well kown black SK5**BB«ni* comedian, died Dec. 16 at NobleMMi?. " Bhe was n the seventieth year of bor age.