The New York Clipper (December 1913)

DECEMBEB 6 THE JSTEW YORK CLIPPER. 25 CARNIVAL CONVERSATION By WTTJJAmr JUDKIN8 HBWITT, ("Bod Onion.") KessM I» the only singing boar In all tho irorid She may be, but nobody baa ever beard'her sing ,T George, Bring On the 'Jaj' Cubro, Tex., has a population of some- tMnir like five thousand people. It la located In that part of Texas which is aald to be the greatest turkey raising centre in all the Jforld After seeing fonr thousand turkeys marching down the street behind a brass band at one of the most unique celebrations elven anywhere In the world, we are not in ■ position to dispute it. The citizens of Cuero tell us that last season they saw eighteen thousand turkeys marching down the street one day. The second annual turkey trot was held In Cuero Tex^ four days starting Nov. 17 and ending Friday. Nov 21. In the opinion of the majority of the citizens it should have been a two-dny celebration. The main business section of Cocro wss well decorated with flags, bunf- lng nnd various colored electric lights. Right in the centre of the business district was a bandstand over which hung a mammoth elec- tric centre-piece in the form of a turkey. Parades (civic. Industrial, allegorical, fra- ternal) were given each of the four days. Music was furnished by a United States Artillery Band and Charles E. Jameson's American Carnival Band. The poultry shev was held in a building on the streets, horse races and football games were given at the race track, and an aviator flew over the city twice during the week. Tho streets were lined up for several blocks with concessions, and the Wortham A Allen Carnival furnished all of the tented amusement. All of the shows and concessions did a good two days' business despite the frequent showers, which kept the unpaved streets In a very muddy condition for the four days. Taken all to tether, the second annual turkey trot will go down in history as a success. May the turkeys continue to trot in Cuero, Tex. M. B. Westcott has a motordrome called the Whirl of Death, which he says Is the most complete in the country. He reports a successful tour throuihrtiulslana with Ken H. Klelne. . SJ*3 Harry W. WbioAT 'Jtrul very likely take out bis own organization next season. We believe that Harry W. Is working very secretly with that end in view. Manning B. Pletz plans a mammoth Oriental spectacular production, which he trill book with one of the larger carnivals next season. Princess Rajah, known to the carnival world as La Belle Rosa, the graceful and sensational Oriental dancer, was in the hnsl ness when Gaston Akoun had the best Street* of Cairo that ever was. It's too bad. A young man from the coun- try went to sec the carnival and walked him- self to death. He was one of Sears & Roe- buck's best customers. We will make a long distance guess that the Canadian National Exhibition at To- ronto was the greatest financial success for carnival shows this past season anywhere on the American continent. Nbwman Babtlett, the talker, tells the public that he Is not going to give thetn their money back. We are now going to rack the canes. The committee In charge of securing rooms and accommodations for the visitor; to the turkey trot at Cuero. Tex., are accused of going around to alt of the rooming and private honses and requesting the proprietors thereof to raise the prices, and not charge less than two dollars a day for any sort of accommodation. Shame on you, Cuero I You didn't make much of a hit with your visitors. Paol HOWTEK, known as the concession king of Texas, bad a number of concessions at the Cuero turkey trot. Paul seldom goes out of Texas. He says that he went In Chattanooga, Term., once, and played a bloomer," and that's one of the reasons that he seldom goes out of Texas any more. He will Winter at his home In Dallas. Owe of the latest rides is called the Auto Maze. Ed. Evans is very busiJn and out of Kan- fas City, getting fj$5£jready for his big carnival for 1914. £ * Among those who "were In Kansas Cltv recently are: M. 8. oicQoigg. G. A (Dolly ^ Jjyons, Ed. Evans, 8. W. Brundage, tJeorge riark. Joe Keck, Harrv Hunter, Bud Hover, Mr. Samoya, Will A. Dickey. A. J. Robcrte, W. J. Richards, Lynn Klrby, Sherman Klrbv, "iirry (Irish) Dore, A. H. Barklev, C. N. fDad) Fairley, Doc. Allman, Bill Allman, J. Clint Wiseman, H. Honda, John P. Martin onl Barney R. Parker. John P. Martin says that he saw r slne- Ing act at the Hippodrome In Kansas Cltv recently which was billed as Immaculate (ostume Singers. John P. says that yon can sometimes make a bit'in one of those one- two houses (sometimes seven and eight shows a day) by putting on a clean shirt and a pair of white gloves. Geoboe Tabbox says that he saw n sign on a rooming house during the State Fair. Jackson. Miss., which read: "Rooms BO cents, now $1.00." George was in Shrcve- port, La„ and Beaumont, Tex., recently, en route West. Francis Graham Scott. —Who arc yoa going to be secretary and treasurer for sea- son of 1914? Francis Grahnm says Hint- inj old Reliable is a most welcome visitor each week on the Johnny J. Jones Carnival. J. M. 8HEE8LEY AND AbTHUB HOFFMAN 25!. b S en buying cars recently. Wouder wtints doing for next season? sam Ach.— Give us time: we will get around to those queen and doll contest schemes of yours shortly. You can certainly i"'* over some good ones. The Human Fish eats-drinks. smokes and ives under the water. Well, we never snw mm do it. He couldn't have been a very good human fish. Geobqb Reede, the colored minstrel show ir.nnager, is building an entirely new outfit, which he will place with J. M. Shceslev. Ralph 8mith.— <How Is everything at the Urnnd Central Palace. New York? John W. Db Vers, the veteran side show S3 W Bnt "v lecturer, is now retired and "vlng In Chicago. He sends his regards to everybody in the show business through the columns of The Old Reliable. - ■JsWal Dter, of animal show fame, brother ■twudain Dyer, of tho same sort of fame. In II v tne L « c hman ft Lewis Carnival with Ms shows. James was a visitor to the Cnero into trot. William and 81s— (Ernestine in Rose) Dyer are in Marlettn, 0., In the commercial line for the Winter. i»eb, how they scatter when the band plnvs Home, Sweet Home"! c VY 1 i ne consideration of the Squawk nnd ''riff Committee, through D. M. Atwood, chairman, and W. K. Havls, secretary.— ■\ ow ' wl >at we want to know is. why don't f? ner Jl agents book carnivals In towns where ney have good restaurants? We would like [" have grievances from other knights of he rarnlvnl world. i, VSB show >■ fifteen cents, and it's worlh rr /-SJ? 6 a v°» of rickets. »■ (Tout) Sntdbr. —The prospectus and "ound plans for the Inter-State Agrlcn,- \!iX*l "jnd Industrial Exposition received. Tnby," it looks like a big thing. Here's honing you do. Dan McOvqoin, of Davenport, la., ha* formed a partnership with William KHuck in na f£ ^ „ 0 /,,M! no,1, TS" 1 "- «••* I »'» n " IU. Dan and William will promote and man- SfS Mi1? n ratl0 ^ ta DMenPort, Rock Island and Mollne. They aay some big doings next To all in the carnival world.—Since be- coming associated with Thc New York CLiri'EB, Red Onion bas received on an average of one hundred letters weeklv. He will endeavor to give you Red Onion's letter list, which was promised In this column ewne weeks ago. Will try and start it next W6€K. Con T. Kbnnedi knows how to get all the money there la out of a carnival organiza- tion. It would be well If some other mana- gers would follow his system. Managers of motordromes.—-flow many of you are using red Are at night In your motordromes? Jay W. Coghlan says that he used It In his motordrome all season, and It made a very spectacular finish. William (Ike) Koesteb, who became well known and wealthy by operating snake shows with carnivals several years ago, is now tulldlng a seventy-five room hotel In Daven- port, La. Dan McGuggin's hotel, In the same tity, opens Jan. 1, 1914, C. B. Kidder says that he will Winter in Danville, III., where be will construct his new show, the Keokuk Dam. D—— if we don't think he will do It after all. Talkers. —Why not come down to date? What would some of you fellows do if aome of the talkers of the past had not been original? Manning B. Pletz, known as Midway Bert from the beginning of carnivals, is now making San Antonio. Tex., his headquarters. Manning B. did the decorating of the streets nnd buildings for the turkey trot at Cuero, Tex. Bert sends his regards to W. 8. Lay ton and all the others. Mrs. C. A. Wortham made a visit to San Antonio, Tex., recently, and Is now In Hous- ton for two weeks, after which she will go to Danville, HI., her home, for the Winter. Niobo 4 Loos' Great White Way reports a good week at Smltbvllle, Tex., also at Lothart, Tex., last week. Manning B. Pletz says that the Made-In- San Antonio Exposition, which was held In San Antonio, Tex., in the Menger Garage. Nov. 3 to 8, was a euccess In every way. Grorob Anaqnosticos, the cook house con- cessionaire, closed his fair season in Cuero, Tex., Saturday. Nov. 22, his most successful stands being Brandon, Man.; Saskatoon, Sask., and Detroit. Mlcb. George now plans q Winter tour in Texas. Yorktown, Tex., held a home-coming cele- bration Nov. 10 to 12, inclusive. Lachni.in & Lewis Carnival furnished all of thc attrac- tions and report a successful engagement. General agents. —Have some work for you to do from now to Jan. 1 next. Get some railroad maps and study out the dis- tances between.towns so you won't bave to give up all of the money to railroads next season. A'feW other little things for you to do. Will ieil you about them' later. Chables McDonald (Jerry Wise).—When are we going to bave the big noise from you? The hotels in Leavenworth, Chicago and Kansas City were very busy places last week. The carnival folks are coming in. Del Gardner, the well known front gnte ticket seller. Is traveling Westward through Texas. Says he Is going to the Pacific Coast. Let's get through with this season, get the train, tents and everything Btored awsy for the Winter, and then we will opon' up next season, on paper for a "while, and then things will begin to form into definite shape. Be some great doings next season. M. B. Westcott. —How wsb Re—Gretm, La? Regards to Ben H. Klelne, Pbll D. Greene and the rest of them. T. J. (Tommy) Cannon is very busy In Oklahoma City, Okla., framing up a feature film proposition for the Winter. Looks .ike a winner. C. W. Pabkbb wants to know why the overage man In the carnival business is so destructive when the property belongs to somebody else. C. W. Is going to build some swell wagons this Winter. Who's going to get them? Notice through TexaB that you sue.a num- ber of Mexican performers in the /way of wire walkers, contortionists, jugglers, acro- bats. They are not the most finished per- formers in the world, but do some very clever work. . .... John G. Miller had a Mexican band, but he hasn't got It any more. John O. didn't like their ability to sleep every afternoon. Tier have got to have their sleep, no matter what else goes on. __ A carnival musical comedy Joke. — It makes no difference what shoe you pnt on first, you always pnt the left one on last This was a good Joke, and bo was the mu- sical comedy. Fred Pletz, brother of Manning B., had some concessions at the Cuero, Tex., turkey trot. Charles Abrahams, who was killed m an auto accident ayear ago, going from Houston lo Galveston. Tex., was kindly remembered by the members of the Herbert A. Kline Carnival, who placed a floral wreath on hl» grave In the Orthodox Jewish Cemoterv, In Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Kline. Mr. and Mrs. Walter K. Sibley came over from Shrcveport to Ilouston, Nov. 14, and vlBlted Charlie's last resting place. How long did the show stay out? Answer. Until the finish. Gee whiz I Devil. George Tishjain, Sam Reich, Isadore Friedman and several other members of t..e Fair Amusement Company were in Jackson- ville. Fla., week of Nov. 17. The Fair Amusement Company Is making rapid strides in the concession business. Tbelr pillow tcp and Teddy bear concessions are models that doubtless others will copy. _ „ The Cuero turkey trot, at Cuero, Tcj, week of Nov. 17. was filmed by all of the leading "screen weeklies." Watch out for them at the leading picture houses through- out the country. Ton will see more turkeys than you ever thought there were In the whole world. __. _ „, _ Sensational news item. —Walter F. Stan- lev says that he is going to be a farmer next keason. Walter F. ought to make a good fB Mast of the high pitch boys worked on the "main stem" in Houston during the No-tsu-oh. Same thing,, at Cuero, Tex., dur- ing the turkey trot. Some of th» stars of the profession were Included In the bunch, Some are excellent street corner entertainers nnd salesmen. . ,_ Colored carnivals are very much in vogue throughout Texas. The best of wb.rb were doubtless held In Houston and Bron- Off to the banquet without a dress suit. That's no worse than being off to Winter quarters without a bank roll. D. C and Georob W. WiirrrAKEn (Whlt- tnker Brothers) closed their regular season with Worthsm & Allen, In Houston. They are now with NIgro & Loos' Great White Way Carnival, In Texas. A number of well known Independent car- nival shows played the Fat Stock Show, at Fort Worth Tex., with Don C. Stevenson. L. H. Allbh of The Houston Chronicle, did the No-TsuOh for hi* sheet. James Regan handled the turkey trot at Cuero, Tex., for the same paper. Both very live newspaper men. They Invite yoa to call when In Houston. Jack Thompson bad his Girl Hoop La it the Turkey Trot, at Cuero. Ring her toe*, "boys." Jat W. Coghlan Is going on a hunting trip In Texas before going Into Winter quart- ers. He Is going to dump around tho coast for a while. Ralph Rowlett bas signed as head porter for the J. H. Johnson Nomta Mus!nil Com- edy. He will handle thc private car, "No- mla." Ralph Is a first class man In that lint Hb was busy all day last Thursday blow- ing up balloons. Let's bill them all In. Off for the Coast. Many carnival or ganizatlons plan a tour of tho Pacific Coast and never get any further than the Red River. Al. f. Gorman. —What Is the big scheme that you intend to put Into operation next season? la it anything like the "Spelling Bee" as a free attraction for fair grounds? Tni Wortham & Allen train, while rn route from Houston to Cuero, Tex., became uncoupled and the divided sections bumped together and slightly Injured Mrs. Steve A. Woods, W. B. (BUI Bulllngs) Phillips and James McKlnnsy. Considerable damage was done In the buffet car In the way of broken china, glass, etc. Managers. —Did it ever occur to you how much paper Is wasted by careless agents and billposters and Indifferent committees? 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Ifyou contemplate baying the Ileal Honey Oetler for 1V14 consult ■■• lieAire placing livery, Brand New flfl order. J. FRANK HATCH CO., Inc., HATCH lit II,I)I\<J, PITT8UUHQ, PA. DEN KllAUSE. BT WESTEHU1H. It bos not been so many rears ago that the name of Ben Krauae was entirely unknown to the carnival business. Back In tbe good old days when carnivals were an loovatlon. In the the days when Qasfclll, Bostoek, Moody and the Fer- arls held the boards ot America's roprewntnilve carnival pgcregatlons, Ben Kraose migrated to this country, and was peddling from the pack. In tbe "Land of Promise," and with a deter- mination to conquer, he sallied forth I.:to Phila- delphia to make his (store. From notions be Anally drifted Into tbe badge board business, and latter followed tbe carnival game. The show that Ben Krauee credits for bis knowledge of the carnival business 1b the Parker Show. Ben first conducted a badge board with the Parker outfit, then he acquired a monkey dodger, which, by tbe way, to this day Is a source of anrnsement to bis many friends who meet him. They always ask litm, whatever be- came of the monk. The dodger led on to other things, number three followed number two, and so on until he controlled nearly all of the con- cessions on both Parker Bhows, and finally gained the title of "Concession King," not self Implied. but acknowledged as such by everyone In the bus!- Many may say tbat this was a matter of luck. Such success, however, cannot be credited to mere luck. It was the outcome ot bard work, conscien- tious efforts and square dealing, that made Ben Krause the notion peldler, Ben Klause, the "Con- cession King." Wblle the above shows qnlto a change In the fortunea of Ben Krause, Here Is yet more. Ben Krause was created for greater and better things. Be bad Ideas of hU own that he longed to see put Into effect. His net Idea was that of a carni- val conducted a la Krause. so uve years ogo be organized the Kranse Greater Shows. The Idea of using the word "greater" was not to mean greater than any other show, bat that tbe Kraaae Bhows stood for greater things, such as the abolition of girl shows, strong joints and gambling devices. Those who knew Ben Krsuse, the concessionaire, laughed at the Idea of Ben Krause, tbe carnival manager. The biggest laugh of all came when he voiced his Intentions of eliminating "coocue shows" and "strong Joints." They called him a fool, and declared that It was Impossible to con- duct a show without tbe revenue derived from such attractions, and told him that bis managerial existence would be of abort duration. That, however, did not discourage Kraate. He was determined to make a success of It, and be did. For the past five yesrs tbe Kraose Greater Shows have been growing steadily, each season has found the show bigger and better than ever since Its organisation. Ben Krause h.is conducted clean and legitimate shows. Never baa there been an immoral show or gambling device operated under the name of Kraose, And there Is a Krause Greater Mo. 2, organised and conducted opera the tame lines whlcb made the original company so successful. It was more than a miracle that brought about this great change In the fortunes of Ben Krauae, the long lesp from notion peddler to owner and manager of two of America's representative car- nivals, It was good, bsrd, conscientious work, fair and square dealing on Ibe part of Ben Krause. Congratulate and prslse hint for bis success. obscure alleys and out of the way locations. The Louisiana State Fair at Shrerjport bad lady ticket takers. Walter K. Sibley U always alive to wbat's going on on tbe front ot a show. So be took advantage of this fact and placed flags In the bands of tbe iady ticket takers, and made them work a number of bally-hoos before they discovered that that was not part of tbelr duties. C. W. Pabkeii will bare a number of auto calliopes next season. Tbls Is a new kind. Johnny J. Jonbb' advent Into Florida each season Is looked forward to by the natives of tbe various towns and cities as an event of unusual Importance. Johnny 3. has been making annual tours of Florida every season since he started In the carnival business, and It's a safo bet that be knows more men, women and children than any other (bow- man that goes to Florida. Carnival people are rapidly arriving in San Antonio, Tex., for tbe Winter, C. A. WoBTitAM says that after tbe Wortham k Allen equipment Is proper'y stored away for the Winter at Leaven .vortli, Kan., that be will make several social and business trips to various cities, sfter whlcb he will return to bis home town, Danvllln, III., for tbe Winter. C. A. bas some big scheme up bis sleeve. He basn't aald so, but we guess It, Nbaiilt every store and place of business in Cuero, Tex., daring the second annual turkey trot, recently held In that town, hnd a welcome over tbelr doorways which read: "Ulad U Kum." Lots of showmen and con- cessionaires are glad that tbey went. A new occupation. Ocncral agent for an apple elder mill. Business, securing loca- tions on fair grounds. Barney H. Qiobbti says that be cannot tell where be la going to Winter until bo counts tbe bank toll. He is looking for a place where they will bavo good •Ight-Bcclng Kklrts. Jack QaniiNDoao, tbe concessionaire, wan In Eagle Lake, Tex., last week. Miinuaif (Candy Kid) Kennedy, formerly of C. H. Armstrong's Pit Show, did the talk- ing In front of the Houston Auditorium during tbe No-tsu-oh. He expects to remain out In Texas all Winter, O. A. (Doli.y) Lyons, who had the La Zorin Musical Comedy with Con T. Kennedy, closed his season at Jackson. Miss., at tho State Fair, and is now in Kansas City for the Winter. 0. A. reports a fair season. lie plans a trip to Denver. Col., shortly. Shirley la Patrii, In tbe Shadow of f.io Sphinx, a novel Egyptian dance, will bo fea- tured with G. A. (Dolly) Lyons' La Zorin MuBlcal Comedy next season. Why do so many carnivals close their sen- son so impromptu! Two weeks notice prior to the close of tho season Is considered good form In well regulated show circles. Doc Tubnbr says, that in Jackson, Miss., recently, a colored woman came out of the Wild Olrl hIiow, shook her head and said: "I,awd talp that poor woman in her state." Doc says, thinking of tho bad busi- ness tbey were doing, bo was compelled to Buy to her: "Lnwd help us in your State." Schwart ft Tubmn will have tlio motor- drome with Herbert A. Kline, season of 1014, schedule to open at San Antonio, Tex., Fiesta San Jacluto, Battle of Flowers. April 20. Jake Davis saya there Is not much money made visiting carnivals, but there Is a lot of pleasure la It. Jako was a visitor of tho No-tsu-oh. Dclng very much interested In concessions himself be spoke very compli- mentary of a number of "framo-ups," at tho No-tsu-oh. . J. W. Goodman, who talked on Hate's I'lro FIgCitcrs, at tho World's Fair, at St. I.ouls, In 11)04, bas been making Houston, Tex., bis home ever since, engaging In vari- ous amusement enterprises with more or less success. He sends his kindest regards to all of thc exposition talkers through the col- umns of The Old Reliable. It's an awful bad location when It Is necessary to bally-ho a block away from where tho show Is located. Tbls is founded an honor. Why Is It, as a rule, that we bavo to par more for food, barber service, - laundry and other necessities during carnival times? You will find some so-called business men raving nbout show people raising prices and gripping tbe public, bat tbey never admit that they are guilty of doing anything off color or unjust, IUitnr 8. Notes, —Who are you going to be the general agent for next season 7 To all In the carnival business—Place your order at once for The New York Clii'- per, with the nearest newsdealer, as soon as you arrive In Winter quarters, or send your order direct to publication office, 47 West Twenty-eighth Street, Now York at.v, -V. Y. Watch Tim Old Rkliaiilr this Win- ter. Oolng to give you some real tips. Couple of big ones coming off next week. Oeobob S. Marii. —W.io arc you goln? to be general agent for next season? fbank H. Scott Is general agent for the Tropical Amusement Company, now touring Georgia. Special Notice. —All mall for Wm. Jud- kins Hewitt (fled Onion), address Dcncrnl Delivery, Ban Antonio, Tex., until further notice. N. C. Zibmlbi, who was pianist St the Slor.t- gomerr Theatre, In Atlanta, Us., and who baa been with this well known amusement company since their opening, liss severed fata ronnecurns with them and Joined tbe Mar Irwin Co., as ma- steal director for her present tour to the I'sclnc Coaat, Ouia roli.bs has been engaard for a leading part In "Bail." a now Hungarian oprntbr, no* rehearsing under tbi direction of Uenry W, Sav- sg». TENTS Tuckir Duck and Rubbir Co., Ft. Smith, Ark. Hake good tents. Save yoa money. Write for our new catalog. WRKEPfeJOWNC CARRY UB AUC One machine earned I15,8S0 in 28 wks., 1904 One machine earned : 17,948 In 29 wki„ 1908 One machine earned : 10,(102 In 2B wks., 1908 One machine earned : 10,017 In 27 wks., 1907 On* machine earned : 12,802 In 27 wks., 1908 On* machine earned I 10,842 In 25 wks., 1009 Ons machine earned : 18,1521 In 28 wks., 1910 One machine earned $20,188 In 62 wks., 1011 "Above figures will be verified to customers." n. W. PA1IKKII, leavenwiiFth, Kan Ton lIu-rcmsoH writes: "We are now on i«ir fifth week at tho Klectrlo Theatre, In Pittsburgh, Kan., and doing a great business. During our star here we have plsyed twenty bills and put on eighty-five mimical numbers. Mr. Duly, tho in nni- grr* of the theatre, is nlwnrs on the Job, looking out for the welfare »f Ills house as well as thfl iwplo working for him. We bave a dandy little chorus, all good singers nnd very cteviT dancers. Two of tho girls have been with us for thirty wevks, anil are still on the job. Dlancho Dlion. Pittsburg's prima donna, has been •vorklng with us alnco we hare been here, an;l ?he Is true lo the name In every respect. Following Is thc catsl: Oi.mion Majrers, musical dlrectrms: Jack Hutchi- son, producer and manager; lllnneho Dixon, (Ins- (de Vernon, Ida Thomas, IMna Wall, Irene Otinl- ner, Ifasol Laugblln, Mary Westmsn, I'nnlttio Dean. Nora Iav, Jack Hulclilaon ,'r,, Jim I.mi- ney, Natt Usher, and 'Ann Hutchison. I,a Rot, Tjlwa and Bosoo will sail for Au- stralia, Jan, 2, where they will commence a three years' tour of the world, under the management of the Hugo Brothers. This aggregation will le by far the biggest magical production that the Ilug) Brothers have ever sent out, and will consist of twenty-live peoplo three lions, an do- !>li»nt and over fifty tons of paraphernalia. Tho wlvanco brigade, In charge of Abe Ilulle nnd Wnlter Dechtel, sailed from 'Frisco Nov, 22, for (Sydney, r.hero they will circus the coming of tbls master production. With the above attraction this will give the Hugos a maglo ahow In the four corners or the earth. Nicola In Houili America, Jansen In Boulh Airlca, and Wong Toy Sun In India. Tiisss will be a change In the prugruin at the Prlnccus Theatre, ITrlday, Dec. P. when "rear" will be withdrawn to innke room for two new plays, "Hurl Kairt," a trcgedy, by Julian Johnson, end "Ruasta," an episode of the revolution In HI. Petersburg. Jon Kash Is suing Bubs Morrpiard on a $1,000 nous given Kane, In part settlement of hi* suit for the alienation of his wife's affection. Mas, (.. Siiidlus, nged forty-eight years, mother of Clnra Kldrldn Wlllonl, of Wlllsrd'a Temple or Music, No. 2 cjompany. dlod of heart failure Nov. 28, at tbe Wlllard Training School, at KdgtwatPt, N. J, Omvui anu BuoKwsr.L have received n route lo tbe coast over the Websiter-flshcr and Bert Uvr circuits. They open Christmas Day at the Havo/, St. Paul. Omvxr Moiosco has received an offer of 1100,000 for three months ot I/mrele Tnylor and her present eotnimny. In 'Teg o' My Heart," at tho Panama-I'scinc Exposition, In San Prunelfco. Col,, during Hie Bommer ot 101B. "Dsvir, Momtaods" is the tills of Hartley Min- der's new vaudeville sketch, written for Frank Kemble Cooper, wbo will make hU uiiprarase* under the management of Guslnve Prolimnn. William A. Uramt will produce sn American comedy, eslled "The Things That Count," at the Mailne Rlllott Theatre, New York, Dec. *. The cast Includes: Alice Brady, Florence Arnold, Al- bert Reed, Howard ICstnhrook. Hilda England, Wallace Rrsklne and Nick Ixmg. Onlt three weeks more ore allotted to David Warneld and "Tbe Auctioneer," nt the Delists Theatre, where this drama of Hester Street life has been enjoying a long snd prosiserous seaion. Saturday evening, Dec. 20, Is announced is posi- tively the last appearance of Mr. Warfield In tbls production at this theatre.