The New York Clipper (May 1913)

May 3 THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. EMMA CARUS SAYS: THEY CAN COME BACK and proved it, When ahe put on for the first time that sensational, moral son^, -'THE CURSE OF AN ACHINC HEART." Wo have had more letters and requests for THIS OLD TIME "MAKE 'EM SIT UP AND APPLAUD BALLAD" than any numbor we over^advertised. ThorO is but one answer to that, the performers have boen hungry for just this stylo of a ballad. Send for a copy and be convinced. THIE TVTOJEZAILm SOKTGr ^WITH A BL.ESSI]Va By HENRV HNK ar-td Al SLIDES BY LEO. FEIST • "FEIST BUILDIH6" INC., 134 West 37th St. NewYork Western Office 145 ft. Clark Si.. Chicago Eastern Office 176 f remont St., I' Boston kid rarious offers for the nefarious article, the "Moose" drill team. The melodious and one day my dog, Jose, laid a dead rat voices of I!ack-door Jimmy and George at his feet and gazed at htm reproachfully, are missed from the squad. Sully says be as much as to say: "Look what you're done will sentence them all to ten years In a to .poor little Ignatz." dry towu if they do a Fort Worth this Barns O'Sullivan has started to rehearse season. OKLAHOMA RANCH WILD WEST OPENS* PASSAIC, If. J., TURNS OUT AND GIVES THEM A GLORIOUS SEND-OFF, YOUNG BUFFALO WILD WEST, COL CUMMINS' FAR EAST AND VERNON C SEAVER'S HIPPODROME UNITED. HAS BRILLIANT INAUGURAL AT PEORIA. SPLENDID PERFORMANCE ENJOYED BY BIG AUDIENCES. The Beckmann ft Arlington newest outfit, Which has caused considerable Interest in the white tops, opened at Passaic, N. J., April 23, amid a blaze of glory, hundreds being turned away at both afternoon and evening performances. The management at both shows were obliged to open the floors such earlier than nsual on account of the tut throngs that blocked the many en- trances. It was a crowning' glory for Mr. Beck- •aann, a snowman of the first water, and the opening will long be remembered by those who were fortuntate enough to be present. Never in the history of show business has an outfit taken its place so quickly among the leaders as this one has done, many of the oldest showmen who witnessed the open- ing performance being astounded by the lapldlty of the workmen and the smooth run- ning or every department The opening has been watched for for some time, as many ot the wise ones have gone •6 far as to say that Fred Beckmann was undertaking something bigger than could be handled in so short a time. Mr. Beck- •aann was here, there and everywhere, and Wis the bushiest man on the show grounds. As usual, Thb Clipper's representative was on the Job, and lent aid in several de- partments. During a conversation with Mr. Beckmann he said it was bis intention to ■lake this the largest Wild West organiza- tion In the world. ■Everything about the show is brand-new and up-to-date, no expense having been •pared anywhere in making this show one •t the world's leaders. The big top, which teats over three thousand, has all solid four Inch steel poles, making it as safe as tin be made. The cook bouse, "a pride of the show," was a state of neatness, and the •dor of the steaks and chops broiling gave •ne a- 1 hearty appetite. A very noticeable feature was tbe bril- liant light outfit which was used In the evening. These are tbe newest things this year, and are supplied by the Milburn Com- £rjy. Tbe show was run off under the idership of our dear old friend, Zacb. Mul- ball, a character so well known In tbe Wild West game that an Introduction would bs (aelcss. He has put together as good an entertainment of this kind as is possible to fee. Zach. also was there In fitting out a parade, which was given in the morning and caused touch comment in the town on ac- count of the cleanness of everything. The costumes, many of which are of tbe finished buckskin breeches and silk shirts, were all designed by Mrs. Fred. Beckmann, and made audcr her personal supervision. The got back to the lot was celebrated by ■ special meal prepared by the chef, all bands got ready for tbe first performance, and a more happy and congenial crowd of men and women would be hard to duplicate. The show started at exactly 2.30, and after the usual spectacular parade around tbe tent which won an outburst of applause, the pet •f Fred Beckmann was started on its for- ward inarch. The first number was the Introduction of the different oand of cowgirls, cowboys, In- dians, Russian Cossacks and Mexican Va- tueros, by Jack Carney, who, by the way, rould be distinctly heard in every part of the tent Col. Zach Mulball was then intro- duced and received a large oration. As the •how was a long one tho arcnlc director. Homer Wilson started the ball rolling with fancy and trick roping by the Madden Bros., Jack Goldberg and several others. It was a good number, and well enjoyed by the large audience. The old stage coach was then held up by • band of Indians, the rescue stunt being well done by tbe showy cowboys, assisted by the two comedy boys In Jew and cop char- acter* An exhibition of high Jumping was then Clven by Miss Kinlock, astride a beautiful lack stallion. It was a capable feature and earned much applause. Tho various dances of the different Indian tribes were shown with much delight, being enjoyed by both young and old folks. Tho pony express, showing how mall was transported in t*e old days, is worthy of much mention, principally on account of the •rcellent riding of tbe cowboys. Georgia Kearney then gaTe a remarkable demonstration of rifle shooting, in many posi- tions, using a single ball shot, her aim being «ry accurate, not a shot being wasted. High school horses ridden by Mrs. Fred. Beckmann and Lucille Mulhall went through nances and fancy steps. The work of both principals was beyond words of praise, the Urge audience being hypnotised by the seem- ingly daring riders. Otto Kline, the winner of tbe champion- ship belt tt 'The 8tampede," held at Cal- —ry, Alto, Can., In 1912. was then Intro- ced, and, with the assistance of Lucille fa Mulhall and the lnrge band of cowboys and cowgirls, gave some wonderful trick and fancy riding, the like of which bas never before teen seen in this town. Lucille Mulhall, one of the world's great- est lady ropers, In a performance of which this handsome and talented young girl is the originator, shows what wonderful results can be obtained by clever handling of differ- ent kinds of rope. The king sport of the Western boys, the bucking bronchos, was Indulged in by all hands and caused much amusement Mrs. Hackney, one of the cowgirls, won her spurs by her capital riding of one of these wild beasts. Prince Lucca and his troupe of Russian Cossacks presented wonderful feats of horsemanship and showed many seemingly death-defying stunts performed while astride fast going stallions. The quadrille on horseback, given by cow- girls and cowboys, made a pretty picture, and was enjoyed by them as much as it was by the audience. A potato game was then Introduced by ten cowboys. It is a very Interesting affair, each boy being supplied with a stick with a sharp point, which ho tries to spear potatoes with and put them In his opponent's goal, The capture of tho horse thief, showing the method of handling such criminals In the olden days, was a big feature. As a grand finale tho much advertised auto-polo game was shown, and was a fit- ting climax to one of the best, biggest and grandest Wild West organizations on the road to-day. It was a grand success that met Mr. Beckmann's colossal efforts, and only goes to show that before another year has phased, he will be one of the biggest contenders In this line. Tbe side show, which Is under the direction of that famous showman, Wal- ter Shannon, is a credit to Itself, and would be a worthy addition to any show. Mr. Shannon has been In the clrnis game so long that It Is second nature to him. He has never been known to send oat a poor show, but this one far exceeds anything that he has yet bean Identified with. He has surrounded himself with a most capable staff, including: Otto Henmar-:, lecturer and chief Iniilde man; Harry Lyons, assistant manager and ticket seller, with A. H, VoII- man, 19 second ticket seller. W. H. Reed's colored band of fourteen pieces, supplies the most delightful music during the entertain- ment. The attractions given by Mr. Shannon ere the best that money can procure, every visitor being assured of getting more than his money's worth. He did a record business on the opening date that will be hard to break. t The, tent, which is also supplied by Mil- burn lights. Is a three middle pole affair, two Inch solid steel side poles. A. beautiful red plush velvet curtain which covers the entire Bast end of the tent. Is used for the Oriental show given In addition to the regu- lar performance. The attractions Include: Prof. Hornmann, In a very capable magical performance, In which he Introduces many new tricks that were new to tbe residents here. As a fea- ture he shows the flying lady and caused considerable Interest. Evelyn, the mind reader, had them all guessing with her excellent act. . Sascha, the wire hair man, who has been a leading feature with every show of note, received much attention by his remarkable exhibition. Geneva, the bird and monkey man, went through his usual routine of stunts, whllo Helve, a handsome and charming young woman, hypnotized large venomous snakes. The Oriental Show, introducing throe shapely young women and three men. held much attention. George Mclllvan, the oldest living tattooed man. who is known to have seldom missed a performance with any show that ho has been connected with, attracted throngs. Miss Edna, the illusionist, with many brand-new Ideas, excited much comment A minstrel performance of twelve people, six glrli and six men, under the direction of W. H. Reed, was also a noticeable feature. Gales and Reed, colored singers and dancers, pleased greatly. The official staff of the Oklahoma Ranch follows: Fred Beckmann, general manager; Harold Bnshea, general agent: George B. Robinson, contracting agent: Jake Bcnzlnger, manager ear No. 1; Geo. Florida, manager car No. 2: Tom Smith, twenty-four hour man; Oscar Richards, auditor: Leslie Lock- wood, ticket seller; Jasper Fulton, candy stand man ; EH Tournler. boss hostler; Jas. Brady,assistant boss hostler; Col.Zach.Mul- hall, chief arena director: Homer Wilson, chief of cowboys, and Lucille Mulball, chief of cowgirls. _ The Wg show cowboy band, which is under tha leadership of Woody Tan, numbers about twenty and kept the crowds in good humor witt classy and up-to-date music /ace. (Special to Trh New Yobk Cmpfbb.) Psokia, ill., April 24. The Young Buffalo Wild West Col. Cum- mins' Far East and Vernon C. Heaver's Hip- podrome United, opened the season of 1913, In this city to-day. Sunny skies and audi- ences which wollnlgh tested the capacity of the big canopy tops ushered In the new season and gave the show a fine send off. To-day's opening was the moat successful in the history of this amusement organiza- tion. In previous years inclement weather has Invariably marred the exhibitions given in this city. Ae predicted in tbe columns of Tub Nrw YOBKCttPPiK during the past Winter, Vernon C. Scaver bas been lavish in expenditure for equipment and in materially adding to tho arerJc features. The show gave great satis- faction. The program was presented In a snappy manner, and It is sate to prophecy that the season of 1913 will prove an emi- nently prosperous one for Mr. Heaver and his associates. Following Is the official program : Display No. 1.— 'Introductory pageant—a panoramic picture of Clio far West of sur- passing interest In review. A procession presenting the various characters and ac- coutrements of the day when tbe white man was first hewing his way into the vRst domain of the Aborlginles. Display No. 2.—Introduction of the various notables, together with the different tribes of red men. Tbe cowboys and cowgirls ot the various Western States and Territories. The Cossacks, cavalry and rough riders of tbe world Display No. 3.—Speed contests—Cowgirl races, Indian races, cowboy races, tandem races end a chase for a bride. Display No. 4.—Dare-devil hold-up of the overland stage coach by road agents and re- pulse of the outlaws by cowboys, DUplav No. 5.—Exhibition of high school horse education and fancy riding by Maud Collins and Julia Colby. Introducing King Edward, tho bear dance norao. Display No. C—Characteristic war dances and tribal festivities of the Indian. Display No. 7.—'Drill and rapld-flro mili- tary evolutions by Hardin's Spanish cadets. Display No. 0.—Marine and aquatic ac- tors: Kent's senls and Capt. Webb's sea lions and diving Heals, Display No. ti.—'Aerial performances: Ho- land and Adrlcl, high perch artists: double trapcao acts and single aerial performances by I'att and Pat t: I'ccolla Font una, La Quia- Ian Sisters, Mile. Anita, Free Hand Bros., on the high porch. Display No, 7.—Comedy acrobatic number : Prlckrtt, Luster and Neho. Rice, Bell and Baldwin, Four Comrades, Kcanard and l»o Voe. Display No. 8,—Barnyard actors galore: Fink's Comedy Circus, with l'cte, tho un- rldable mulo; Kerslake's trained pigs, lin- ker's troupe of hog actors, ponies and dogs, performed by Victor Hcdlni Dt'plny No. 0.—EquostrL^ by Mfnnlo Hodglnl, Olga Heed, Lulu Davea -Equestrian performances Display No. 8.—Sports and pastimes of the Western cow camp. Display No. 9.—Quadrille on horseback by cowboys and cowgirls. Display No. 10.—Fancy trick equestrian- Ism by Cossacks. Display No. 11.—Annie Oakley, peerless wing and rifle shot of tbe world. Display No. 12.—Roping and riding wild and untamable horses, Introducing 1'ralrlo Hose, one of the world's most intrepid fctnalo riders. Display No. 13.—The world's rough riders, Introducing equestrian experts from, every- where. Indians, Mexicans, cowboys, Cinga- lese, Arabs, Japanese, cowgirls ana Russian Cossacks, Display No. 14.—The grouping of the col- ors. A magnificent equestrian number, Display No. 15.—The Far East A collec- tion of Oriental people recruited to give con- trasts in personality, character, costumes, habits dances and merry-making antics. Hommed's Troupe of Arabs display their dex- terity In athletic feats. Ktta Mycr's elephant act; the midget elephant. Tiny Muggins; Yorkey, the pony, and Patsy, tho canine, ate presented In this display. Display No. 10.—Hippodrome number—full of fun. Tho funny taximeter, the bounding hayrack, the dance lu tho Jungle, exhibition of high-school horses, speed contests, and Kldrldgo's troupe of performing elephants. Display No. 17.—Evolutions of tho twenty ox team driven by Colonel Henry A. Stevens. Display No. 18.—Tho attack on Fort Grant and the burning ot tbe prairie schooner. Battle by the Indians and repulse of the cow- boys and their rescue by tho cavalry. Grand flnalc. en HAGENBEa-WALLACE CIRCUS OPENS* BIG WESTERN ENTERPRISE INAUGURATES SEASON OF 1913 IN A BURST OF SPLENDOR. SHOW GIVES WONDERFUL SATISFACTION. PERFECT EQUIPMENT COMPELS ADMIRATION. (Bpeoial to The New YORK CLipns.) PIBtT, Ind., April 21. The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus opened the season of 1913 In this city to-day. Not a single unpleasant Incident marred the Inau- Krai of this great tented aggregation. A •ge audience attended the matinee, and to- night the big tents were jammed to capacity. The circus performance was presented with- out a hitch and gave great satisfaction. Never was a more beautiful circus picture presented on any lot than that which was unfolded to-day. The Hagenbeck-Wallaco Circus tents, brand-new from end to end. filtchcd on the Wallace property, Immedlatc- y adjacent to the city of 1'cru, formed a striking picture. WHb flags and banners flying, and with everything In readiness for the beginning of what Uncle Ben hopes will be a record breaking season, tho doors to the big show were opened to receive a multi- tude ot loyal Peruvians. It seems hardly possible to realize that a few short weeks ago the lot utilized by tho Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, to-day was under eighteen feet of turbulent water. Evidences of the flood which brought devastation to this section of tbe country were everywhere in evidence, excepting on the circus grounds. The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus of 1013 Is a great show and thoroughly in keeping with the presentations made In previous years. While tbe menagerie, which was largely de- pleted by the flood, Is not so great as It was lace has been unsparing In expenditure for before, yet the zoological section Is inter- new wardrobe, and tho circus program is estlng and it will be materially accentuated nicely adjusted. upon the arrival of a largo consignment of Preceding the big show proper there is an animals which Is on tbe way from Hamburg, hour's band concert, under the direction of Al. J. Masecy, which Is most enjoyable. The official .program of the Hagenbeck- Wallace Circus for tbe season ot 1013, is as follows: DUplay No. 1.—Trained zebras performed under tho direction of Jos. Lttcbcl; Floyd's leaping wolf hounds, group of trained lions. tigers, leopards, pumas, etc., by Herr Emit Schweyer; liberty horse and dog, Mite. Be- Met Display No. 2.—<A beautiful and artistic ensemble, and affording one a splendid Idia of tbe magnitude of the show. Under t'io direction of Hike 8human, the superintendent of canvas, the tents, made by the United States Tent ft Awning Co,, of Chicago, were erected in a perfect manner. Every top was In proper position, and the entire spread of canvas, which covered acres of ground, was handled In a masterly way. In Justice to the United States Tent ft Awning Co., it Is but fair to record, at this time, that the mammoth tents manufactured by them seemed perfect In every detail. Mr. Wallace is high- ly pleased with tho general equipment fur- nished by this big Chicago firm, which In- cludes tho scats. On one side of tho big top, stretching from end to end, leaving some little space for blue seats, is the grand stand opera chair section, a new departure for the Uagenbeck-Wallaco Bbow. To-night every •eat In this section was occupied On tho other side of tho big top Is a largo section ot the regular reserved seats. Given In three rings and upon two elevated stages, and with a perfect maze of aerial rigging, the Ilagenbeclo-Wallace big show per- formance of 1018 presents a kaleidoscopic potpourri of arcnlc entertainment. There is something to amuse ono every moment. Act follows act with clock like regularity. Thero la a lot of comedy In the big Show, tho clown contingent being a large one. Mr. Wal- rlc Germany, and should reach tbe show within tbe next ten or fifteen days. The circus parade left the show grounds promptly at 10 o'clock this morning and, traversing tbe principal thoroughfares of Peru, evoked universal commendation. Mr. Wallace bas slwaya prided himself on his parade equipment, and the street show this season is fully up to the Hagenbeck-Wallace standard. The big top of tbe Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Is 160. with five SO foot middle pieces; statuary number by Rlegber Iirot. and Ardell, the menagerie is an 80, with four 40s; the in Greek poses; Woodford's etatue dogs, tide show, 75 with two 60s; dressing room, Brengk's Model* and tbe Bruuona in poses 70 with two 80*; cook tents, each, 40 by 90, and the horst tents, 75, with fire 44 foot middle pieces-. To-day tbe tents of the big show were laid out In one long Use, presenting a remarkable . _ poses plaatique, fc ,fift pto " t No l. 8 5r B iP» ri S!! >, « «ti*i «*■ hlbitions by the Big Van Dlemans and the Fredericks; aerial teeth suspension acta, Ditplaif No. 4.—Performing elephant* port and Ncttlo Greer. Display No. 10.—A melange of wire ar- tists: Carlcson, on the slack wire; Cevene Troupe, on the double wires; Nettle Carroll Trio and tho Loach-La Qullan Trio. Display No. 11.—Monkey Circus, under tho direction ot Trainers Mons, Do Marco and Felix. Display No. 12.—Big riding number, by tho Riding Connors and tho McCree-Uiven- port Troupe, Diiplay No. 13. — Expert contortionists—■ Harry De Mar, MUe. Nadje, Ida Uclno, Jules and Carlos, Display No. 14.— High School equestrian acts—Misses Carroll, Mlaco, Connors, Heed, Coyie and Cantor, Victor and Mmo. Iledlnl and Geo. Connors. ~ DUplay No ML — Acrobats — Cotnalla Troupe and Seven Tasmanians. Display No. IX).—Aerial numbor—Tbe Four Alcxlmos and tho Giuran-Flscher Troupe. Diiplay No. IT.—Joo Lltchel and his mis- chievous mule, and a general congrorocri. tlon of funny clown antics, Display No. 18.—Hippodrome races. Among the notables who attended the Hngcnbeck-Wallaco opening In this city to- day were: E. F. Carruthcrs, of tbe United Fairs Hooking Association, Chicago; Walter F. Driver and Edw. P. Neumann, of the United States Tent ft Awning Co.: Frank O'Donncll, manager of tho Orpheum Theatre, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Warren A. Patrick, Western manager of Tub Nuw York Cmp- pib. and secretary of The Showmen's League of America. MAY WKTH HURT. May WlrUi, the marvelous little Australian ucstrlcnno with tho Harnum ft Bailey Snow, had a narrow escape from death on Tuesday night, April 22, In Brooklyn. Miss Wirtli had boon through most of her act and had done splendidly all through, when they brought In the "finish" mare, Kitty, on which Miss May docs a whirlwind finish. The little lady had been doing tho trick where she lays across tho horse with her foot in a loop, attached to the roller, and was getting back to sitting position when she missed her balance and bung utterly helpless with her bead dashing on tbe ring curb. Burns O'Sulllvan was the first to realize the situation and ho rushed Into tho ring and grabbed the horse's bridle, which broke even as he clutched It, and "Bully" was knocked down and kicked, tho horse Jumping over his body tbe second time round tho ring. By this time tho horse became thoroughly terrified and dashed out of the ring on to the track, with Mies Wlrtb. still hanging sense- less. A bunch of the property boys hurled themselves on Ihe horse and brought it to a stand, and Dick Smith, a property man, ex- tricated MIsh Wlrth'i foot from the loop, uml she was carried to the dressing room. At first It was feared she was dead, but after sho had been examined by the doctor it was discovered that, although she had •omo severe cuts about tho legs and body, and several bruises and scratches on ber face and head, there wore no bones broken. How she escaped having ber brains dashed out Is a miracle. She Is recovering speedily and hopes to bo able to resume riding again In three or four weeks. 101 RANCH COMING EAST. Making their first Eastern tour In several years, tho 101 Ranch Wild West wilt open In Brooklyn, at tho old circus grounds at Fifth Avenue and Third- Btreert, Tuesday, May 20, Tho engagement Is for ono week, when they will hlko to tho now grounds In Rldgowood, tho Eastern part of Brooklyn, for another week. The show Is now play- ing the West and doing capacity business at each stand. Many features new In Wild West will be Introduced when they play here that have never been seen with any show. • HOT THB SAVOY8. Wo are in receipt of a communication from James and Millie Savoy, that they are not with tbe Barnum A ttalley Circus, is announced In a recent Issue. They state that they have not been with tho above ■how since 1004. JARRBTT ON 28th STREET. Davo Jarrett, agent of tho Buffalo Bill- Pawnee Bill Shows paid Tub Cmppib a pleasant visit, Monday morning. Mr. Jarrett certainly has some show to do the egcndng for this season. i n ■ ' Tin Bloominatcn (Ind.) Evening Worli April 10, prints a photo of Vernon C. ^er Jr., In cowboy costume. The Young ' 8bnsy played that town April 29.