The New York Clipper (February 1914)

February 14 THE 1STEW YORK CLIPPER. 46A CARNIVAL CONVERSATION By wnjiiAM juDKnra awtiw , ("Bod Onion.*) Thb N»W Took Clippsb Is sixty-one years old to-day. Look it over from cover to cover and tell us what you think of It TO AIX IK TUB CARNIVAL. DU3INE3S.— An- swer the eoll promptly. Thbbb will probably be a greater gather- ing of carnival mcnngers and general agents at tbe Auditorium Hotel. Chicago, Feb 18 and 19, to attend tbe (air managers meeting than there was at the Sherman House, in the same city, hat December. There are very few open dates, so why the excitement T A "chomp" Is sometimes the man that everybody talks about. THB LlcHUAN Cabkival •pent Sunday and Monday, Feb. 1 and 2. la San Antonio, en rout* from Boerne to Pearsal, Tex. Jat W. Coqblan will have an autodromo with the C. A. Wortham Carnival this sea- son, opening la Dsnrllle, III. ALICE MELVILLE! (Mrs. Karl D. Strong), In the role of Pbaroah's Daughter. Qeobob C. Johnson. —Manning B. Plctz •ays that you evidently have the wrlteitls in your left hand, ant* he Is sorry to bear It George C, of those letters you were going to write. . Oscae C. Noble. —Are you going to bo with a circus this season? Oscar C, Johnny J. Jones wants to hear from you. Next week all of the carnivals on tour will begin to travel In the direction of the North Star. Watch th;m. Johnny J. Jones &nja that his carnival played Key West, ria., to the biggest gross business ever done by any similar organiza- tion In that city, and that's some record. Johnny J., they are all watching you. W. A. Pabtbrhje Is a "tattooed" man who la known as tbe human art gallery. W. A., Who with this season. Seen in San Antonio recently: Joe Ba- daracco, Mrs. Dan J. Lund, Joe Rogers, Barry Howard, L. C. Beckwlth, James T. Brady, M. B. Pressey, John Oyler, Mrs. John Oyler, John fl. Hubbard, C. G. Seagle. Larry Judge, Jean Gibson, Jay 0. Turner, Mrs. Jay 0. Turner, Felix Werhle, H. B. Danville, J. Fred Pletz, W. F. Palmer, Jule Kaspcr, Robert C. La Burno, William Epstelne, Harry La Braque. Herbert A Kline, Mrs. Herbert A. Kline, Doc Stowart, W. B. Wedge, Walter K. Sibley, Mrs. Walter K. Sibley, Felece Bernard!, Mrs. Felece Bernard!, W. C. Hug- gins, David Lachman. Mrs. David Lachman, Charles M. Nlgro, Mrs. Charles M. Nlgro, W. L. Wright, Jake Glass. Paul Hunter, Mrs. Pnul Hunter, Mrs. Blanche Martin, Tony Spring, Mrs. John Esmond, John Es- mond, 1. L. Peyser, Mrs. I. L. Peyser, Man- ning B. Pletz, Geo. W. Fairley, C. E. Meyers, A F. Goldberg, Eugene P. MoKenna, Mrs. Eugene P. McKenna, Charles Bickcll and Frank Coplan. David Lachman has a few Irons in the fire, and they all seem to be well heated. David, tbe George Washington birthday cele- bration at Laredo. Tex., and the battle of flowers at San Antonio ought to make them notice you. Who 1b going to have a diving girl Bhow, all In "pits," this season? weeks playing musical comedy. Minnie la the wife of a band musician that Km ai instrument In the shape of a cornet Ciystal ri.ii I, . 1 JL 0U , ,t<,n ' 7«. watching her husband J'? e ? motorcycle. Qood.h,,,. mt , » NutB \. you n tt.s a fl ^ 7 dry8taL ^^0'. now are Chables McDonald. — Where were yon when the picture was taken? How Is every thing going with the Mozelle Carnival? Re- gards to all the St. Louis "bunch." , o .Tjt N ? 0!: ?? ,—B . e aure flnd h * ve everything ready in time for your opening date. Of «urae It was never any different. in. w# B " W ! MB °0" one of those watches like you get at "carnival stores." W. B S'l' 0 ,,' Jewel ! r i, ana tno Jeweler Mid I cant flr it, yon will have to take it to a glazier. H. Wilen Is the general agent fo* the Tropical Amusement Company. If you don't believe he la a general agent Just look over that route of hU H. Wllen. we think, is going to be In advance of the K. O. Birkoot wOJWH Greatest Carnival this season. F. H. Scorr says that a good general agent and a manager that knows his business can operate a carnival successfully. F. H. mod- ify admits that he Is a manager. • 1\ H., that "bunch" ,s a "»"» one, all right, but wc think that th* others can take care of themselves all right. General aoenm.— Don't overlook the Hu- mane Societies as auspices. Job Badaracco who has been In Austin, Tex., for the past four weeks, at his home, wa9 In San Antonio last week. Ban Bozell.— It lookB like that show you are going to have with C. A. Wortham is going to 'be one of those stupendous pro- ductions we hear so much about. Habby TaiMBLB says Jolly Dixie, the fat girl, weighs 448 pounds. Harry, that state- ment carries considerable weight. Geohob W. Paiblbi was In San Diego, Cat, last week. George W. said ho saw Joe Conley, J. L. Brown, James M. Hathaway, bam c. Haller, Foley and Burke and a tow others In San Francisco, while on his way back from Seattle. To all cabnival followers.— -This Is sea- son 1014. Try and do better than you did last season in every particular. W. David Cohn says: "Mr. General Agent, if you don't like your position, don't worry. Some one will soon have It" R. L. Cabboll says that It is far better at times to sell than to buy. Especially a Winter carnival. Sidney Wibb. —The carnival world wants to know If you are coming back this season as press agent or manager of your own car- nival. Sidney, come back any way you like. Pleased to have you on the dear old Midway. G. A. Ltons will have bis La Zorla mu- sical comedy with the Tom W. Allen All 8tar Fashion Plate Carnival thlB season. He will carry four principals and ten chorus girls. E. D. COREY. MANNING B. PLETZ, "Midway Bert." 6am Antonio Is spending halt a million dollars on street Improvements, and the work Is going on right now. That should belp tbe Ban Jacinto celebration wonder- folly. Local conditions bare a lot to do wttfi tie success of celebrations. Tn secret is out Irene White, t*o diving fin, la Basel "Nuts." She rather likes It Irene baa been la Ban Antonio for some Q. A., when you have time send us the com- plete roster of your company, giving the full names of your artists. G. A. says Kansas City is a live place now. What is the ''squawk ?" Ain't no "squawk." That's the band rehearsing. B. H. McIntkiib has closed his store room show, in Portland, Ore. B. H., what was the hurry? Frank Rbmkb. —How Is the store room Bhow In Portland, Ore? Frank, It ought to be all right with Jolly Dixie and Major Llttle- flngcr as two of the leading attractions. John T. Bachhan has had the press agent working again. The Texarkana papers have been printing some special articles on ani- mals, Incidentally mentioning John T.'s name. John T. Is getting up a scrapbook of letterheads. Kindly send him vours. That will be some funny scrapbook ten years from now. „.*... ■ Leon M. Hewitt says North Carolina is full or general agents at present. That's no way to behave. _ general Agents. —Don't overlook the Po- lice Relief Associations as auspices. The 'Moose lodges throughout tbe country are going to have more celebrations this season than ever before. .. , , B D. Cobb* wants to know if a special train of cars, two fifteen piece bands and a lot of long Jumps slcnlfly that that carnival Is the test organization on the road? B. D. says mushrooms have been known to grow through a three inch concrete sidewalk, like- wise nave some enrnival managers overcome greater obstacles. E. D. was in Navnsota, Tex. when be was in this mental attitude. Aoldfh Bbeman bBB many good ideas for show frameups. Adolph Is now in n good place la which to develop them. We are •watching him. _. __- -_». F. L. Flack. —Red Onion wishes to thank you for the many kind things said in con- nection with this column. Tour letter of re- cent date greatly appreciated. Geoboe Stanlev Is dead. W. K, Hayli writes under dato of Jan. 26, from Los An- geles, Oal., that George Stanley, a singer and musician, died at bis borne In Los Angeles, Cat, Friday, Jan. 23. George's last carnival engagement was with Essie Fay'e Horse Show, with Herbert A. Kline, the past sea- son. Hav» you ever heard the story of the "lost carnival?" Quite a few of them will be lost before tbe season Is four weeks old. W. K. Havib expects to remain In Los Angeles. Cal.,„for an indefinite period. Its tbe climate, my boy. SnctoorAvi la dead. Shungopavl, known as the Indian medicine man, died at bis home in Jersey City, N. J., Monday, Jan. 12, United States Tent* Awning Co. i • * • • • * * • * • • * • * * * • * WALTER P. DRIVER Vlcv Pr«i. and Trraa. EDWARD P. NEUMANN, Jr. Presides* EDWARD R. L1TZINUBH secretary 225-231 North Desplalnes Street Cable Address: "U8TENT" Tha Oentri TENTS LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE: Hay market 444 AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE: 36719 Ciroulating MANUFACTURER- 8IDE SHOW CIRCU8 CARNIVAL esr-1*** of Amorloa BANNERS SHOW PARAPHERNALIA IN GENERAL BEND KOll OUR 1914 OATAXOGUR Large Stock on Hand. Teddy Be an, Snookey-Ookmn Dolls, An to Doga, Rover Doga, Catalogue Upon Request Pillow Tops. Pennants, Vmei i • • i • • • • i • * * aged fifty-three. He was known at all of tbe expositions as a bally-boo end stage ma- gician, and at bhat time worked under ttao name of Romando. In recent years he has been a lyceum and Chautauqua entertainer, working under the name of ShungopavL He was an extraordinary person in many ways, and was well liked by all who knew him. Hakut A. ItooBB la operating T. C. Work's Ferris wheel, with the Tropical Amusement Company. Harry A. says that Thb New York Clipped receives the same welcome as "salary day" does over where he is, and that's some welcome. Manaobbb. —Hadn't you better get some- thing else to feature besides a trained wild animal circus? Of course, they are all right, but you might find something else. C. A. Wortiiam has purchased Steve A. Woods' buffet car, the "Golden Chafing Dish," which will be under the management of J. C. McCaffrey all season long, with the C. A. Wortham carnival. Just by way of rcmnrliing, there are few men better qualified to handle such a proposition than J. C. McCaflrey. Stkvk A. Woods. —Do you remember wbat Red Onion told yon last June about sticking with the "little giant?" Who's right, Steve A. or Red Onion? Steve A,, wo will forgive you for everything but Tulsa, Okla. Weather or not, that goes. R. n. Kmiin— . OIto us something new in the way ot contests. O. A. Woktiiam —This "bonch" ought to keep you busy: BUTe A. Woods. Ned Stougliton, bar- ney S. Goitty. John A. Pollltt. a. E. Elgin. J. 0. StcOnUrry. Billy lloie.ll, Ohsrlea Jameaon, D. M. At-ivool. James McKlnney, Horatio Dem|iiey, II. M, Waugh, O. D. Kidder and June* Berry. MAXAOinr—Why bare a mounted band when It la hard for ocme miutlclnns to stay on the level ground, to say nothing of rlitlmr a horse'/ Diaoon Dchohe, tbe talker — Who are yon going to be the general announcer for? Manning B. Pleti, would liko to hear you say it oi.co again, "Should you live a thousand years you never cui forget them." "A girl gets marrM every twenty minutes in tbe Streets of Calm." Deacon—Wbat is tho worst show that you ever saw' stys s restaurant In Kanasa City has "the moat versatile cabaret in town." Frcaumlng that they double In dlahea as well as on the atage. Jobn P. observes: "That It is no looger good form to carry tooth brushes In the upper toft band pockot of ones vest." "That new styles In Wloter dough- nuti are on exhibition throughout tbe countrr, and are proving to be very popular, caiicclatly with coffee." "That trousers are muchly worn onjirenscd." "That monogram toothpicks are not GEO. V. DORMAN. S. BOI/OMON, General Agent Solomon & Dorman JUlborty Shows. D. 0. WanTAMta's Motonlrouio [» doing s nice trailtxw with tbe Great White Way Carnival. D. 0. thinks that he will pslnt It white enamel, nnd put a big electric sign over tbe entrance. Thit ain't so bod. How kakv carnivals will carry mlnlatnrt rail- roads tbls season; All rides get food stooey with arrivali. Dost get itT JOHK P. atAahTDf BOS a SCBSS Of BtSBOr 00000- ftnel. He Is a teen observer, and a very scats critic- lie famishes a laugh la the following: He Btyllsb." "That beans can bo eaten with Impunity, und considerable relish—tomato catsup being tho rellHb." "That abdomen wrinkles are very much in evidence around fome Winter quarters." "That It la not considered good form to cat iooto than ono meat a day in a billiard room." "That the habit of rolling ones own cigarettes Is on tbe Increase; the little white pills are taking tbe place of per- fectos to a great extent." 'That Invitations to dinners, at private houses, arc eagerly accepted during tho Winter months." "That all 'nuts' aro not or the cocoonut variety." "That the KinpreHt Theatre, Kanaoa Olty, la using a twenty-four sheet stand, proclaiming the fact that Mulllran k Oonsl- dine arc the lUngllng Brothers of the vouilevlllo world, and suggent that when tho Itlugllng Ilroa. play tbe Bast, next aeaaon, that they bill them- selves ns tbe B. IT. Keiths of tho circus world." "Snuff, snuff," be ssld. W. M. McQoioo. Noble O, Palrley, M. Hama.von, Will A. Dickey, J. II. Roberta, Lynn Kirby. Hher- inan Klrby, A. H. Ilarkley, O. N. Kalrly, Wllllnw Allman. J. Clint Wiseman, II. Honda ond Heortio Olark, tho "bunch" want to hear something from you. UAHAOEas.—Don't try to bill a town with s post card. Use at least a all by nine dodger. Kd. I'.viMB Is getting s nice carnival tonctlicr, and his gewrol agent, W. M. (Julgg, Is doing soine good work In advance. Jav W. Ooomlak —What aliout that aulmlromo? Jay W., tlx-y tell us tbat they build them ono hundred feet In diameter now. iiaiisv Di.vsv writes tbat the l«wls & Dyer Ooinblncd Shows have a nice line-up uK ahovrs nnd concesHlons, as follows: James Dyer's Trained Wild Animal Circus, James Dyer's Juiiglelnnd Pit Show, James Dyer's Platform Bhow, Harry J. I>wl«' Plantation Minstrels, O. Baldnssnrre's l.ltllo ll'.rse Platform Hbow, and Ricks IlmtliciV Parker Carry-us-all, ond W. It. Robson's Concert Bond, of eight pieces, and among tho oonixs* rlanrires ore; Willie Leveoe, with knife rack, three cit racks, blah striker, novelties, and ten- pin alley; O. V. Albright, with ruby glass teddy bear and pillow-top, wheels; Mrs. KImer Collins, spot tbe spot. Neil Trent Jewelry cose, Iko Chris- tvi'pel's ccok-bouK- and O. Ilalilassirro's shooting gallfry. James Dyer Is general loansgsr, noa Harry Lewis Is general agent of tbe Lewis * Dyer Combined Bbows. They are now touring Texas to s satisfactory business. W. J. Ksbob has the Olrl In the Moon Show, with the American Carnival. MaHAOSbs —Wbst color are yon going to paint your train T Try and make It flashy anyhow. Habsv Davav says, when tbe regular season opens tbat be expects to go back in the tank again. Being s human flab be does not llio to be oat of water. Hsrry quit the betel because tbe elevators mode him seasick. Harry.—Many thanks for tbe food things said about Tna New loas Oumi, tlAnnv HuMTia, tho electrician is making Slater, Mo., bis Winter quarters, where ho Is plying hit trade. Wii.i.um A. SrBNoan.—Wo are very sorry, In- deed, to leeru of your accident, which caused you to lose a, number ot your teeth. William A.-r Who are you going to lie with this Benson? How shout tho now show? When sre you building It! Wii.bub S. OiiBunv will be tho general agent, this season, ot tho Smith tireater Hhows. Wilbur S. baa been general agent for tho Smith Creator for seven seasons. He certainly must have maihi good. Aocosdiko to expert mathematicians tbe per- centage against knockers la twenty to ono la favor of boosters. Wonder where ho 'got Ibis from! Cjiablbs R. Ktitnr organised a oarnlvsl la lllverls, Tex., Inst week, under his own manage- ment, with Ii. 0. Ileckwltli as general agent. Baiiti.bsvii.us, Okla., Is a good carnival town. Dom't miss next week's lstuo of Tub Maw Yoatc Ci.ti'i'Sn, doted Feb, 31. John I*. .Mahtin says that he can alwoys tell when ho wnkea up In the morning If there was • frost tho night before, as ho con feel tho "nuts" falling thickly about his lioail, and he dots de- clare that Kansas Olty, Mo., Is one of th« best towns lo gnlbor "nuts" In that ho has ever liecn In. John p., huvo you seen any Immncr.lato Cos- ttnne rilnrcra, lately? I.iiti.i; Li'iio ltuuntr played a vnudevlllo house In Kai'sas City somo time ago, nnd was hilled "Tlio Greatest and Smallest Act In Vaudeville." That being tho case, Happy llnrry, tho fat nun, must bo llio blogeHt and largest net In the car- nival n-oriil. Shako that tree nguln. What are you doing today, (leorge? "Nutting." W. A. tfiNAKE) Kino says, "Wiitcn me grow, not In aiiilurc, hut In business." Will, he's growing all right W, A. hi his own press) agent, and be certainly does pull off samo good "stunt*." 15. D. Conxr has purchased a seventy-tlvo foot hnugngo ear, anil will idnco It la service May 4, with Corey Brothers' Combined Shows, W. A. Kahsiian la the general agent for J. W. Hamilton's (lientiT Umpire Shows this season. .1. w., we Dgure that you are going to open In Wheeling, W. Va„ again this k'usoii. Kvbiiy carnival In America has its own special train—on the letterhead? Wrsr Viiioikia goes dry, July 1. How is that golnt to effect tho carnival business? Hakiix 8. 8nisi,nH.—Where did you go when you left Ilennle Krause? Hurry,—We would like to keep up with your movements. Are you com- ing West soon? MII.T 9. MOOM'.V, Owner Mooncy's b'amous Trlplo Electrical Tandem. axosaa V. Dobuan spent last week in fowler- ton, Tex., hunting and resting up. Oeorgo V. has a very large season ahead ot bbn. He and his partner, S. Solomon, are going to make the car- nival world notice them this season. Ohablbs II. Tompkins was at one time in tbe carnival business, with s read Wild West. Obas. II. has a right to he In tbe Wild West business. He was born at Round Kock, Tex., siity miles from San Antonio. Charles H. began riding book- ing horses at a very early age, sad baa been doing It ever since, and during bis llfetlaM baa won a number of prises in cattle ropln* contests, throughout America. Charles II. sirs, Wild Boot,, tbs bucking horse, baa made him a lot ef money.