The New York Clipper (May 1913)

May 17 THE 3STEW YORK CLIPPER. 17 A DAY WITH MILLER'S GREATER SHOWS, THE HEW YORK CLIPPER'S SPECIAL FIELD CORRESPONDENT VISITS THE BIG CARNIVAL ORGANIZATION AT DECATUR, ILL-FINE ATT RACTIONS -BIG BUSINESS. (Bteoial to Ton New Yohk Clippie.) ST JOB HUPP. Dbc&xub, 111., May 9. Miller's Greater Shows, a carnival or- ganisation of the flnt class, exhibited here {hi* week under the auspices of the Three I Baseball League, and played to big business. A new show lot, within four blocks of the dty centre, was utilised, and a ten cent gate admission charged. The "carnival war," which threatened to enliven this community, did not materialize, as the Wortbam ft Allen Bhows postponed their engagement In Decatur until a later date, and tbla week exhibited in Jefferson City, Mo. Tbe amusement loving people of Decatur were afforded plenty of entertainment, how- ever, and there were no unpleasant Incidents to mar Hie week's engagement of Miner's Greater Bhows. (Tbla It the first season of the Miller Great' er Shows, which are projected tinder tha personal direction of A. B. Miller, the season opening at Argents, Ark., April 5. A B. Miller baa bean in the carnival game for the past nine years. Be was formerly connected witb the Great Cosmo- politan Shows and the Parker Shows in various capacities, and last season wu lessee and manager of Snyder's Greater United Shows, piloting that organization from California back to the Middle West to a successful closing of the season at Ar- genta, Ark;. Nov. 9. Miller's Greater Shows are transported on twenty-six sixty foot cars. The rolling stock is in splendid condition, and the carnival train presents an attractive appearance. Leaving Decatur to-morrow night for Keo- kuk, Ia_ the movement will be made la two sections. There are eighteen pay attractions and five free acts with the Miller aggregation. The attractions Include: Cabaret Show. —E. R. Benjamin, mana- ger; Mrs. B. R. BenJalmn, Zenola. the girl with the diamond teeth: Malvern, magician; Irene Ashby, spectacular dancer; Retnaa Sisters, art models; Tom Moore, electrician; Charles Kendricks, piano player, and Jack Randall, stage director. Jungle Land. —J. P. Thrift, owner; Mrs. 7. P. Thrift, lecturer; W. D. Johnson, talk- er; C. Ellsworth, lecturer; W. K. Bushnell end Lawrence Clark. SuaIceold. —C. Jones, Owner; B. C..Bron- son, talker; Mrs. Bronson, ticket seller.. JCsrr's Bits in One. —Ben. F. Karr, manager and anouncer; Mrs. B, F. Karr, secretary end treasurer; Dick Vetter, openings; tick- ets—Doc. Fields, Jimmy Borne, Lester Peo- «les; Mrs. R. S, Jackson, che). Featuring lie following' attractions: Diana, the water Queen; Julia West, fancy diving and swim* tolng: Felix Wherle. elastic ekln man; Harry Onerdurff, the ossified wonder; Lewis Lone, the human crowilsli; Rose Otto, electric girl: Laboo, the two headed boy; European Rat Circus. Monkey Circus and Barnyard Circus. Human Roulette Wheel.—George J. Lucas, owner; Chss. Axford, talker. Motordome.—U. R- Cooper, owner and manager; Harry Davis, ticket seller; Tom Allen, talker. Riders :C. Maul, J. J. Pro- Tost. A. M. Stelnbach, Charles Clark and Chen. Morgan, „_, Lavfihland BnOw.—A. B. Wills, George McGulre and Ben. Rice. Rotten jammer Cattle. —J. Geo. Boy, man- ager ; L. H. Zopb, talker. Viola Mow.—A. J. Reld, owner end man- ager; Edward Boyle, orator; Bessie Sey- mour end Pulllli) Green. Zeppn.— Mr. and Mrs. B. It Wise, own- ers ; Joe Hernandez. Dixieland UlmtreU. — Joe H. Morgan, manager; Cope Fears, stage manager; i.lla Hay Fears, leading lady; Loreto Harris, chief comedian; Mrs, Harris, soprano singer; RICE & DORE NOTES. NEW ENGLAND GREATER SHOWS, "Bill" Rice and "Irish" Dore, who are the owners of the Rice A Dore Water Circus and XX Shows, remarked after the San Antonio engagement last week tbat if they had three or four more weeks' business like tbey had at the "Battle of Flowers" this Spring, thoy would build a clubhouse themselves for The •Showmen's League of America. 8an Antonio Sve them the biggest week In the history of e show, Every attraction did a big busi- ness. The Water Circus naturally did the largest business, but Hoffman's Motordome gave them a close race for honors. Business was Just that good wltb the Motordome tbat Rice 4 Dore Immediately shipped Jos. Conley to Texarkana to build the largest portable mo- tordome ever constructed In this country. Mr. Conley is to have it completed in two ■weeks, ae Hoffman's device leaves in that time. The Water Circus, that Rice A Dore have had playing the big time vaudeville houses, has closed for the Summer and will not open until the urst week In August, a great number of the "water stars" havo Joined the "Bummer snap." Frank Noethcn Joined the show at San Antonio, and is helping Treasurer Wall in the office, and assisting Manager Dore on the lot. John McCaffcrty joined at San Antonio, and has leased the privilege car. The cars are being painted this week, the color schema Is orange. Wo will havo a beautiful show train when the painters nro through. While wo don't pretend to be tho largest car show on earth we havo eighteen care of our own, and If wo havo any more Ban Antonio's wo are liable to make them all hustle. » HOWARD A1IUSKMBXT CO. ROTES. The Howard Amusement Co. Is meeting some good spots in West Virginia. After playing Alabama all the Winter, the com- pany started North by t lie way of tho South- ern It. It., through the Stato of Georgia. Ono •top was made in Georgia. Entering South Carolina, the company played four success- ful weeks In that State, and went thence to Charlotte, N. C. We made two stops In tbo State of North Carolina, and then went to Virginia, where tbe company was detained (or two weeks, two of the worst bloomers we ever played. Bat now we 'are In West Virginia end everybody Is (retting a share of the money. Mrs. Evelyn Carpenter, Mr. Howard's prl- vato secretery, baa .returned to her home In Montevallo, Ala., for a visit to her folks. W. H. Miller Is general agent; Vie. Fard, assistant manager, and W. IX Howard, owner •nd general manager. The company bos four shows, a merry-go- ronnd. fifteen concessions and Charley Naples' Italian Band of eight puces, Osalnlnir hain't hid a good shew until this isason, when Barry Six, with a brand new or- ganisation, decided to make his Initial perform- ance of the scsson In this town, and believe me, they surely did turn out In mosses to give hint a royal send off. Although unable to hive every attraction open on the opening day, things were In full bloom by Wednesday, when they were vlalted by one ot the largest crowds seen on a lot In many moons. I struck tbe town about ili thirty, and walking to tbe let met a young gentleman by the name of K. E. Walters. He Is certainly one prince of a boy, and take a tip from, me, If yoo have a chance to look this outBt over, don't overlook him. lie showed me around, and there wasn't a thing we missed. We ran across Harry Six, who thinking we looked lonesome, decided to accompany us. We tint paid a vliit to the illusion ibow, ran by Prof. Abert Newman, and Just about managed to And standing: room. Ttica to the "Wlldmann," kept by Henry Zlra- iwr, sod I almost lest my servo looking at this "wonderful" being. Wo took a "Trip to Mara," under tbe protection of Colllhan and Durkta, and after seeing all tho stars, took a swing on the Ferris wheel, also OKTTy-go-rotuul, a few tlrr.ee, under these gentle- men's supervision, and then went to Bee O. J. Ilnytlen'e "Fat Girl," who Is some roan killer. Mxehstln't sold a word until we passed tbe "I'lsntatlon Show," and remembering that bo was somewhat Interested, Invited us In to see a performance. Old Billy Word aud Wnceo Smith, both old time vaudeville performers, with a dandy bunch of colored foils, entertained uh with songs, Jokes and dancing for fifteen minutes. And tlwn to the Orlcntol Show, presided over by Joe Zurrs. He has a nifty bunch of girls but featuring "Illtiskn." a dancer who nunlc nil tie, bets sit up and take notice. Tom Ittiilolidi was not to be forgotten with his "Ten In One" tfliuw. Ills attraction inclndes: Jnck Howard, the tat- tood man; Ah, Hindoo fortune teller; Mcmuld, the (,-LrI beautiful; Klcctru. the girl who (Antra electricity; nearly fifty motikeyi, Japanese waits- lug mice, and the largest alligator In captivity. The beat was yet to come, said Hurry, and I didn't think It was possible, but he showed me tbe waiter show. Oh I what a bird. I have very seldom seen a shapller bunch of young women, who an the slickest yet In diving and feats In tho water. One In particular, Mabello Fane, who recently closed with Mermaids, did several stunts that brought her rounds of applause. Those taking part In this excellent exhibition In- clude: May Oolller, Reruha Goodman, Gladys Kelly, Irene Lowe, Lrpha Nasi. Myrtle Sanford, and as a special added attraction. Oapt. p. J. Ringers,' who does a very remarkable back dlvo tbat thrilled tho large crowd. This show ta under tbe personal direction of Alf. Holsteln. Tbe concession Includes: Joe Zarro's "Piste Board," Billy Damnhln's "Dodger," Wro. Bock's "Hoopla," Harry (Keen's "Bpot tbe Spot" end "Ring tbo Peg," Geo. Zamabanaka's "Vase Wheel" and Glass and China Wheel," Win. limb's "Cut Glass Display," A. Brimroar's "Doll Back" and several minor sports, Buahnell and Melville's "Teddy Bean." Toting and Robinson's "Holly Polly" and Oolllhan and Gordon's "Electric Illu- sion Oandy Wheel, Heagney and HeallCs "Mrs. Murphy's Kitchen'* and many other similar at- tractions. Willie Stone, soprano singer: Rastus Davis, specialty eons; and dance; Shorty Williams, comedian end dancer: Yellow Taylor, song and danco comedy; Thomas Jefferson, spe- cialty aud Uncle Bphroham; Wilson John- son, Aunt Dina: Mort. Mirrissy, Restue; Jenlo Jackson, Edna Warren, chorus and specialties: Jane H, Jones, piano player. Kennedy's Wild Weit and .Frontier Dan, —W. H. Kennedy, L. o. Purvtance, Jim Kennedy. Jess Sims, Val Gray, Shorty Price, Van Price. Hugo Strickland, Mrs. W. H. Kennedy, Mrs. Jim Kennedy, Hike Ryan, Frank Cttley. Hanel'i Uartionettti Cress.—Oeo. W. Harvel, proprietor; Mrs. Harvel, aotoma- tltt: Geo. Conoway, front door; Prof, Jinks, musician; Whistling Rufus. clown and whist- ler Cbas. Nell, fire eater. fern* Wheel.—W. A. Miller, owner; R. L. Jackson. Jferry-Co-Round.—W. A. Miller, owner; Mrs. W. A Miller, checker; Harley Klncan- non, ticket seller; Harry Balden, collector; M. Klncannon, clutch man: Roy Arnold, col* lector; Ed. Burkhart, steward. Penny Arcade. —Louis Probst, manager. Woter Clreu*. Bio Ten in One.—-George Francis, owner and manager. *Y«e Aats.— Berttni's Spiral Tower Act, Capt. Mundy, high diver; Burton Bros., aerial trapeie; K. c Klncannon, calliope player, and Water's Concert Baud. The roster of the executive staff of Mil- ler's Greater Shows Is as follows: A. B. Miller, general manager; George Rollings, secretary; L. Chilton, treasurer; Dave Der- rick, legal adjuster; Cbas. F. Sturm, general superintendent; Ed. L. Heinz, contracting agent; R. C. Elgin, special agent; J. H. Roberts, special agent; B. M. Browning, press agent; J. C. Lane, excursion agent; Win. West, superintendent properties; Mart Kelson, chief engineer; Will. Round*, chief electrician; Fred E. Waters, bandmaster; Oscar Crooks, trainmaster; Chas. H. Barnes, superintendent dining car; Herbert E. Marx, superintendent privilege car. Concessions.—Among tbo concessionaires are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bllnn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koehler, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Klncannon, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dunn, Al. Bouse, P. M. Stanley, Harry Thomas, R. Morrows. Frank Powell, Fred Hennon (''Fill 'Em Up"). W. R. Sales, George Batterlee, Mr. and Mrs. Bertlnl, Walter Held. Curlcy Patterson, "Dr. Hakem," Albert Miller, Art King. The Waters Concert Band, under the able direction of Fred. B. Waters, Is composed of the following members; Joe Bucher, solo cor> net; J. H. Scott, assistant solo cornet; W. Worn In ski. first cornet; O. Wltset, second cornet; V. Kemp, flute and piccolo; W. C. Boat, solo clarinet; Joe Simon, assistant solo clarinet; P. 0. Dust, first clarinet; C. Van Orman, second clarbiet; L. Isite, first horn: W. C. Wright, second horn; C. 0. Wise, third horn; Is, E. Conley. trombone; M. E. Mace, trombone; F. Hubbell, baritone; W. Hardage, bass; A. Carlton, bass; 3. Wood, traps: J. H. Thachcr, fcasa drum. Manager Miller and bis associates extend- ed themselves In making It pleasant for the writer upon tho occasion of his visit at De- catur. -Miller looks for a big season. The tour so far has been more or leas adversely effected by Inclement weather, but a splen- did route has been booked, and as soon as atmospheric conditions become normal there Is no reason why the Miller Shows should not reap a rich harvest, Decatur was "Wiled to a finish" *y the Miller forces and had tbe "carnival war" materialized there would have been plenty of excitement. Arthur BoMee, to kts speetaeslsr high dive, was announced as a special free attraction, bat owing to an accident, Tuesday night, did not Jennie GlraM entertained with songs, to front of tbe diving show, and certainly did attract some crowds. Ralph Bsrr, balloonist, doing a twelve para- chute drop, I* another of the grand free attrac- tions wltb this sterling outfit. Prof. Santlll Aqulla'a Royal Italian Band of xtoorteen pieces supplied entertaining music thtougbout the entire evening, and received much The staff Inclndes: Harry 8lx. general manager: Herman like) Frledmsnn, general ageut; A. Mos- kowlts, treasurer; Joe Thorned and N. W. Stan- ley, promoters; F. R. Walters, general press man and promoter r W. H. Murphy, master ot transpor- tation; Ralph Bare, electrician, and Geo. Pow- ers, boss canvas man. The show continued to do a record tualaess all week In this town, and opened in Btamfbrd, Oonn., Monday, 12. Manager Six is to be congratulated on tbe fine showing of the entire outfit, everything being in perfect order, and presided over by the different beads with good discipline. Jack fidward*. KRAUSE GREATER SHOWS. Making Plalnfield, N. J„ his initial town, Man- ager Ben. Krause, with hla dosen high class at- tractions, opened Monday, May 0, to a capacity Crowd. The show Is tiptop from start to finish, and Is noticeably bare of any gambling or ob- jectionable shows. The whole town seemed to have paid them a visit on the opening day, as the bunch hadn't got through counting money when Thb Ourrsa repre- sentative looked things over Tuuralsy evening. Mr. Krsnee himself acted a* guide, and we took In everything on the lot The first snow we took In was J. F. Murphy's busy little city ot about a thousand different ob- jects an run by electricity. We then Journeyed down tbe pike, and strolled Into Frank Framfette'a wonderful collection of horse flesh, where be feature* "Dnpoot," tbe horse with a five foot main and tall. The ele- phant skin horse waa » remarkable special, and attracted throngs. Steve Mills Seven la One, end his "Trip to Mara" were also two attractions that were getting a good share of the people. Tbe dog, monkey and pony show pleased both young and old, as did tho craay house. "Otwr- its," tbe show beautiful, did a land office busi- ness all evening. The show consists of a young lady in tights, standing on a platform, with beautiful colored slides thrown on a canvas, with bar as the special form of each slide. Toe u Delia Family of ten, with a capable vaudeville performance, called "School Days," cleaned op. Simon Krauscr mado several hundred trips, to capacity business, with bis Ell Verrls Wheel. Fred Kesne, with the Ocean Waves, demon- stmUnl bow It reel* to be out on tho ocean. besides these leataro attractions tlirro are about fifty concessions. Anlotils. Olerltt's Royal Italian Band of seven- teen pieces, played popular selections during the evening, and got many encores with their ex- eellent playing. The start Includes: Ben Krause, general man- agiT; Geo. H. Hamilton, general agent; James M. Benson, promoter; John W. Moon, promoter, and Max Delhelmer, transportation and lot man. 'Mr. Krauae stated, thit from time to time It was his Intention to add attractions until be has the largest, snd It possible, the finest enelpnod carnival show on the road. As the show now stands, it Is s difficult one to beat, hardly an attraction of any kind usually seen with a show or this kind being emitted. The crowds were high In their praise of every attraction, tbe general verdict being that every- body wae getting more than their mooey'a worth. A glance at tho stair Mr. Krause haa surrounded himself will show tbat nothing haa stood In the way of getting some of the best la tbo bis. Another streak ot good fortune was the eogaslug of Miss Gordon, the champion high diving lady artist, who given her spectacular performance at the conclusion of tbe show, both afternoon and evening. A rsssl* dassls was added, tbe latter part of last week, and will bo In full awing wbsn they make their next stand. Jack gificord*. 1 s CON T. KENNEDY SHOWS, BT meiiman o. smith. JOHNNY J. JONES' SHOWS IV OR ALL KINDS ALU DAY GRINDERS, Motor Drome Riders, with own Machines. Lady to handle Big Snakes; Mast have -wardrobe. Other Vsefal CARNIVAL PKOPMS. Address PETERSBURG, VA, Haw 18, CHESTKR, PA., weak ot May 19. JOHNNY J. JOKES, LAKE STREET MAY FESTIVAL MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. MAY 26-31. BIO CIVIC OE fix Parades, DKCORATION DAT OBLatRRATIOlf. Athletic Games and VON T. KENNEDY SHOWS, will attract half a million people. No exelaelve* CONCESSIONS NOW ON SALE To be located la lUsunlnated Court of Honor, tire blocks long. eaeept confetti and novelties. Address J. S. CROSBY or W. M. MOSELEY, West Side Connerclal Club, Mlmeapolls, Minn. UCt OF ELEGTRIGAL WONDERS Panama Exposition, San Francisco, 19IS Fall particulars to parties with KI.KCTIHCAI. NOVRI.TIUfl and Inventions. Addroas \V. A. ANDLAUKIl Bole Owner, Donaventure Tneatre, Kaaiaa City, Mo. IDE PARK, Old Orohard Beach, Maine Ou account of decease of owner, this pars of approximately 18 acres of land, on llio main street of the town, two minute* from station and beacli, oniliraoliitf following couccsbIuuh: iar«to danno ball, (let for Summer tor 1400), merry-go-round (let tor f hhii, prancing ponies structure aud oiinlpme.nl. sccnlo rail- way and equipment of cars, human laundry, luushlnu sallury, bouso of troubles, peud with six steel boats, brtselirtll grounds, photograph gallery, ami buildings for bnuth concessions of all aorls, electrlo lights and signs. Trolleys from Portland nml liliblefoni; and Haen, puns entrance, llcutul ou percent- age will uot bo considered. I'rlco »16.eoo. llent for season *2,MM. Address P. N. II. LOMBARD, Maine Investment Co., Old Orchard, Mains. |8a.OO-|88.00-t80.aO-|OO.aO-a07.40-aaOo.8U. OND DAY'S ItEOEIPTe ON A URO HIGH STRII A Striking Machine that Is built for business, not Just to sell. It Is as foot high. In four look-Join sections; weight, 140 pounds. Price, $34 and f*A. Bent on ajtiirornl on receipt ot lio. M. W. ANNTKlUlSllH, Homer, Michigan. 8th Successful Season—8th. J. B. BWAFI'OKl) STOCK CO)., supporting ''Paulino Hammond," I wants Uouoral UuhIiichs Woman to do souiu characters, I'lauo I'luyer, Imly or gentleman. w«ck stand: Pay own; namu lowest "summer" salary. IteltvarsulH Hay in. Addroas J. II. HWAPP01U), Mgr., Nowport, K. 11. ''BUI Poster" to inako self usof tit uruuml show. I HACY'S OLYMPIC SHOWS. Harry V. I'lco closed May 10 wltb his Samson big anake show, cat rack, pickanin- nies and candy wf eel. Recent additions It) tho show include; Prin- cess Olga. the Knallsh. midget; Shapiro's Octopus Uhow, IlatMswev's lung range gal- lery, all recently of tne K'rkoot Shows, Tho Plantation Show has been strength, encd by two new performers, late ot Stcln- tyra A Velaro Shows. L, Me Abe,' contracted the* folio wing county fairs while attending tho meeting ot tbo Ala- bama I'nlr Association : At lllrmlnghnm, Aln., nt Leavenworth are still with It. At Bloux City, la., last week tho Snmar Twins lolncd, and will be a permanent llxture with too Con T. Kennedy Shows. 3. H. Dunlavey, mana- ger of tbe Satnar Twins, has had constructed a portable pavilion for tho exhibition of this marvelous attraction, that Is a revelation nud something new and novol. California Frank's Historical Wild West Inhibition Is still with us, aud Is adding new features weekly. Con T. Kennedy donated tho services of his band for a sacred concert at tbo Ualo Theatre Sunday evening, for the benefit of the Associated Charities. Following Ib a clipping from The Dallv Republican, which speaks for Itself: "Mitchell has bad tbe very best there Is In tbe way ot famous bands, not excepting Housu, Creatoro and the famous military hands, but at the dale Theatre, last even- ing, was presented a musical orgsnlstton carried by the Con T. Kennedy Shows, which are to furnish tbe attraction for tho big Spring Festival which opens to-day, for a week, which set a standard of excellence that will make tho masters of music look to their laurels. The Gale Theatre was packed from pit to domo when the curtain was raised for tho opening number, and when the picture of thirty-live neatly uniformed musicians was revealed, there was such an outburst of applause as Is seldom beard, and that tho vast audience was satisfied to tho fullest extent wss evidenced by the fact thnt at tho closing of the lengthy program thero was not a vacant seat In tbe entire theatre. "Tho occasion was promoted for sweet charity's sake, allot the proceeds, which were In tbo form of a collection, were donated to the Associated Charities. Con T. Kennedy, sole owner and general manager of the Ken- nedy Shows, donated (he services of Ills splendid band, and tbo Messrs. Porter do- nated tbo use of their theatre with all at- taches, free of cost. "It was a revelation to see auch a miitnil- fleent musical organization with a road show, and It Is safe to predict (hat If this hand of thirty-five soloists were to organise for a road tour, for concert purposes, It would meet with rare success." THE WmNEY SHOWS. This well known organization bos been In Lonlslann and Arkansas all Winter, has dono an exceptionally lino business, and Is now on Its way North with tho best of prospects abend. We play Judsonla, Ark., next, week of 12, in the heart of strawberry picking time there, and all Indications point to a big one. Wynne.- Ark., follows, under the Moose, who are the strongest auspices In town. Dyersburg, Tenn., and Fulton, Ky., follow, both under the flremen, and all towns are being boosted strong. The company st present consists of four paid shows, tbe Human Roulette Wheel and Capt. Jas. Colton's High Dive and eighteen concessions. No graft or strong games are tolerated, and no We t duclng can watch us grow, who) Tht Whitney overcrowded with shows of any and all de- scription*. tSnell Bros., formor managers of tho Wild West Show, havo been succeeded by (.'. Terry, who is handling the show hi Al style. Line up of knows and.concessions : Macy's Sunny Mouth, Pete Thompson, man- ager. Hntbnway'a Princess Olga Show. Maey'B Wild West, f. Terry, manager. Shuplio'H Octopus Show. (Macy's Side Show and Museum, C. White, manager. Macy's Merry-Go-Kound, Casey and Mar- shall managers. Cold Olaes Stand, Slim Veal, owner; Dutch Clark, cashier. Country Store, Henry Huhn. High Striker. K. J. Vans. Candy Wheel, 811m Veal, owner; Luelllo Veal, cashier. Hathaway's fj>ng Range Gallery. Knlfo Rack. 811m Veal. Cook House, J. A. Uacey, owner; Blacky Baser, chef. _„. _ , Hoop-ls, B. J. Yens, owner; Bill Craln, cashier. Jewelry Wheel, Maud McAbee. . Executive stall; J. A. -Macy, manager; Lilly Mucy, secretary and treasurer; L. MeAbce, Senerol agent; I.oula Thompson, superlnteu- ent of concession*. s ' ' ANDERSON'S "COMB BACK." The cltltens of Anderson, Intl. are proud of their manufactuvlug Interests, ami for ono week, com- vncricliai Slay .'II and ending June T, they Intend giving tho residents of our city anil the otttalde v-urld an opportunity to see what Is matlo In Aiidevstjti. trulcr a mammoth tent, una mite In lentil) ami fifty feet wide, will bo displayed Iho products of Anderson's factories. M-iiiy et Hie inuiiufnetuml articles will be uuiihl in till* pavilion, where oil can see them In course of construction. This, Is Is clnlineil, will Iki one of c>•»» !sri*ait and mint unique exhibitions ever uttcmiiU.il by u city ot Its else. I Tits IIerb"rt Kllno Shows opened nt Flint, Mich. May 12. Tho Hnmnr Twins nud rnll- fomlri Frank were announced with tho show but wern replaced by similar attractions. Tim Worthi'm & Allen, tthowa did not piny Decatur, ill., Inst week. They were billed pon ma FAIRS and crr.rcnu ation» ii. Dox uh. Mint, Mlohlernn CARRY U8 ALII AM r« «u«f|ift*w*if MA»f>} M iHtAWUMtNl LI* '. ,' .'•; . ' •' •/»'-' ■ 'i I **- -: "■"-*-' '; ..i'.S! a V .J Ono machine earned fin,860 In 28 wks., 1004 One machine earned ; 17,1)111 lu 20 wks., 1005 Ono machine earned 10,011". lu 25 wks., lOOtl Ono machine earned 110,017 In 27 wks., 1007 One machine earned ; 12,802 lu 27 wks., 1008 One machine earned .10,812 lu 20 wku., 1000 8no machine earned l 18,021 In 28 wks., 1010 no machine earned |20,138 in 52 wks., 1011 "Above figures will be verlllcd to customers." O. W. PAKKBR. Leavenworth. Has. Sttttttticr Purhs and fairs COOK'S PARK TO OPEN, Cook's Klcetric Park, Hviinavllle, Ind., ono of llio prettiest Hummer resort* In the cotlro iMiddiu West, will re-upeu Uh gates on Sun- day, May 20, and stay open until the first Sunday In Hcntcmbcr. New attractions havo been secured fur tbo grounds, including a Mead new inorry-go-roiinil, circle wave, Fer- ris wheel, etc. At tho I'iihIuo Then I re high cIukh vniidavlllo performance* will bo given twice dally, und tho acts gathered from the big circuits. Out-of-door free nets will lio presented on tho grounds, as will ulso ho Klven a cabaret performance In tho Pulitt Onrden. .Several ble bands hnvo been contracted for, the llrst two being Kryl's and lillery's. The staff of tho pnrk this season Is an fol- lows: Fdw. F. OuIIIkuu, general iiiuuniter; Kdw. iliiuznril trouHiirer; (Jiiovniler t'lms. L. l-'tillun, asHlstnnt manager und press reprc- sontatlvo; I,. 1'. Shepnard, attorney und ae- to play tbero simultaneously with tho A. II. countant; Col, Harry Lawrence, mijjorlntenil- Sllller Shows. HxkcitTivH staff of tho Col. Krauels Fe- rarl's Shows, United: Col. Francis Ferarl, Leon W, Washburn, sole owners snd rnann- ters: J. W. Brownlce. treasurer; Victor I), .cavitt, promoter; Fred. Lewis, assistant manager; O. 11. Alnswortli, ureas representa- tive and agent; Capt. Stanley Lewi*, press agent back wltli show; John Wallace, super- intendent of concessions; Karl Tnrnqutat, su- perintendent of shows; Harry Wilson, train- master. GEV BROS. CLOSE). Ouy Broc' Minstrels closed their thirty- ninth season at Burlington, Vt. Tbey report the past season as being the best they ever had, and nro already booked solid for their falsi shows. "" fortieth season, which opens in August. Bpo- t, u , oo will continue to play good rooeey pro- rial scenery will be need for all big acts, and Yonkers, ' territory, and feel •onfldent that ''you ' thlrt)-flve people will be engaged. Qcorge A. Ouy Is busy getting things ready for next season. cnt of grounds and concessions, all of them experienced park men. » ■- Luna I'aiik, Coney Island, opens May 14, one day prior to tho onenlntr of tlin Coney Island ten (ley carnival. A big (lower pa- rade will start the official season of tho Island, Thursday evening. Tho Cnrnlvnl Cabaret will start at eight p. m. All Buff Avenuo will be given over to tho cake walk- ers, turkey trotters, dancers, singers, ami prises will lie awarded. Vaudeville acts will 6e given, and Iho cabaret should prove n big attraction. Children's day will bo held May •i*. Paraook Park, Baltimore. Is the scene of the Elks' carnival this week. The Bostock animal show Is one of tbo features. Tiis first annual Greater New York fair will be held at tbe Kmplro Wty Track, near N. Y„ In August, for thirty day*. i vurrin, >< . x ., iii 1111^1101, si's m. All the agricultural features, races, exhibi- tion* end entertainment* will include tbe best to be had. ■1 i