The Billboard 1901-01-05: Vol 13 Iss 1 (1901-01-05)

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we eee ee 7 Shows in the South. —_—— Oh, Georgia’ll be happy When the punkin’s full 0° And Geerg.a'll be happy When the Law g.ves it a treat When the members of the ‘Slature Take a tumble to themselves And put down the circus license On de lowest of the shelves meat, Dere’s no music like the circus band, No matter where you go In Macon or Atlanta lust let dat music flow, And the blessings of the natives Of our dear Georgia State Will fall on all the Law men If dey break dat License State The farmers all are hungry, Cause dey wants to see der show But the city folks don’t care so muca Dey likes ‘“‘opery,’” you know; But we uns in the country Only got one kind cf fun We wants to see de c.rcus, Fer that show takes de bun Why don't dey cut dat license down So we all kin come to town?” We'll spend all kinds of money And we'll do de thing up brown, For we wants to see John Lowlow, Cause he’s with the Ten Big Shows, dear Mr. Editor, And ask the If they'll come off their high perch An’ give us country felks a chance The circus is our church J. M. J Peter Sells’ Compliments. To the Editor of “‘The Billboard For the past year I have been so en n legal matters, that I now feel that | know law than business while I have followed the latter oc« for twenty-nine years, still much to The business of the bar has kept me tham the battles. I have had emblazoned on my escuteheon this sentiment: “I fight fairly and gcod faith, ed the cocted by the deviltry of mer bghwaymen, I have met the: grossed show about upation have more hustling even many circus and though I have encountermost dastardly conspiracy ever connary legal and driven them to cover at every point They covertly attacked the bus.ness | huve followed, hop.ng to rece.ve the sympathy of a certain clase ot people who “arrogate unto themseives ali the meralty laying around loose 1 have triumphed in showing that cireus olks are fully up to the average morally and ntellectually of those who follow other c« ipat.ons If all who have perjured them in attempting to blacken my characte al eceive the.r just dues, our state prison would require ap annex to hold them 1 do net claim that the vietory is ming It is the triumph of truth over falsehood, of dé ceney over degradation, and of popular.ty over prejudice | have always bad the most profound and abid.ng faith in the power of truth and its ult mate victory when put to the test It the economy of nature, nothing is lost, and wh le the ordeal through wh.ch | have passea during the past year has caused an ¢ expend.ture of vital power patience aod money, if it shall be the means of pur fy.ng the atmosphere of this commun.ty and cf teach ng a wholesome lessen to wives who do hot appreciate the kindness, self-sacrifice and oyality of devoted husbands, there will be some compensation in it, after all | shall put the unhappy past behind m ! hall re-enter my home on Jan. 1, 101, and hope to become a useful citizen in the days to come, as | bave been in those that have thes Optimism is sunshine, and | am a levoted believer in sunshine; and if its be gn influence does not reach me drect, I hope to enjoy the reflected sunshine that Will receive from a true and loyal daughte: To my friends everywhere | send greeting and a happy New Year Columbus, O ormous ure PETER SELLS . . ve Where Diplomacy Wins. An advance man ahead of a circus must be smooth if he expects to win his way and ecure the reasonable end of the bargain in the majority of deals. The courier who bull THE BILLBOARD. Tet oy 0 0400 Oe CH eves. 5 VE) US SEUN OID SEV IEy dozes and goes to the attack by assault may Zain hs point thereby occasionally, but when he falls back repulsed he has but the resource ef crawling back into line and reopening negotlations It is the old story over again of catching flies with molasses instead eof vinegar The plomer of aren’¢ amusement in any department has much to contend with, ard although he is not responsible for th human or the inhuman nature ef the editor who places a fletitious value on his space or the real estate man who wants a lot for a lot more than it is worth, he must by soft words and artful argument reduce both the conce't and the price Perhaps it is the bill pester who has hgh deas—-double-deck—or the landlord who prizes his prunes and pork at too great an estimate. Again the powers that be grasp fer more than their share of the day's receipts and, with the railroads, reach out for more than a Lon’s share. The man ager is not traveling for his health in sun, storm, heat and dust Not alone must current expenses be met, but, as the spendthrift former says in the fall, “There's a long ance Man may not be the most brilliant persen in the world. but he serves well his master if be is honest. industrious and appreciates the value of money At tmcs it appears to the earnest worker LAST SEASON The season of 1901 will be the last season of the Forepaugh-Sells Bros.’ Shows, as at present constituted. While the contract now existing between the partners does not expire until the close of the season of 1903, and Madison Seuare Garden in New York has been rented until that season, still a deal is now on which may revolutionize the circus business in America James A. Bailey holds large interests in the Barnum & Bailey Shows, now tour.ng Europe, and the Forepaugh-Sells Bros.” Show in this country When the Barnum & Bailey Show went to Europe, no definite time was specified for the tour, but business has been of such an encouraging nature that Mr. Bailey has decided to continue the show in the eld country for an indefinite period. This being the case, Mr. Bailey did not propose to let the American territory lie idle, and about a week ago he came to America for the purpose of closing a deal for a new cireus. On his arrival in New York City he was met by Lewis Sells and the situation was carefully canvassed. Mr. Bailey was perfectly satisfied with the outlook, and stated that he would have a new circus on the road in 1902. Mr. Lewis Sells was importuned to join with h.m im the enterprise, and while no defin te contract was entered into, there is but little doubt that the deal will go through, and that in 1902 there will be the Barnum, Bailey, Sells Brothers’ Circus, and the Barnum-Bailey-Sells Circus both touring the Unted States. Mr. W. W. Cole and Mr. Peter Sells will have interests in beth shows if a contract is entered into. Mr. L wis Sells states that there will be eniy one show on the road in the United States next season. As for 1902 he could not say, but there was a possibility of his being identified with Mr. Bailey in a second circus that season. ’ Buckskin Bill’s Wild West. The two large new buildings that have been in course cof construction since Nov. 1 are now tearing completion, and will be ready Routes” than any other we published more “ Circus = one paper in the field. #& # & SF SF FS HS SK SH = NEXT SEASON we intend to publish twice as many as all other papers <e combined. Watch “The Billboard.” # #2 *% #% * Pe FUASAARARARARARADARARARAR LAARARABARARARARARABARABLNS that a trust or syndicate has arisen to raid the treasury cf the show Then the man must bring out all his reand be as suave and and as patient as a age, waiting for a A bit cf temper, a bas often spo.lt a Fabian policy ha synops s of business with unreasonable fig ving the manager s liss bv the failure: to assions or create a verbal CHARLES H. DAY The New Bailey Show. There has been considerable interest in c.rcus circles over the semi-official announcement that James A. Bailey would organize a new American cireus for the season of 1902 Mr. Bailey, who recently made a flying trip to ths ¢ try, sailed for Europe last Wednuesday Peter Sells will be in the circus business gain mext ye He will be identified with Sells Bros.’ Cireus, in which show he held a one-fourth interest up until i se of the season of 1808 About one year ago Mr. Sells sold his interest in tl cireus to his brother, Lewis Sells. and simee that time he has been devotwg all b's time and attention to the litigation in whch he was interested in the Frank lin county courts Since the settlement of this Htigation Mr Sells bas been induced to purehase back the nterest In the show that he disposed of. It is understocd that ths deal has practically ummated and when the cireus starts isMt, Peter Sells will again be in been cor out in Ap advance of t From Mr. Lewis Sells the information has heen received that be is perfectly willing to sell back to his brether, Peter, the interest purchased frem h'm early this year. He insisted that Peter take back this interest, and the transfer will shortly be mode The Forepaugh-Sells Bros." Circus next year will be owned by James A. Bailey, W. W. Cole, Lewis and Peter Sells. fer cecupancy by Jan. 1, at which time active werk will commence, to put all the wagons, paraphernalia, ete., in thorough repair for the season of 1901. The buildings are located on Vice President Ed. Terrell's farm in the northern limits of the city of Paducah, Ky., high contains about 800 acres of land. The Ob.a River runs by this farm, which makes it a beaut ful and picturesque, as well as a conven ent place for a winter quarters Several new and costly wagens will be built for the parade, and used in connection with the ones already on hand, which will make the parade the largest of any Wild West on the read the coming season Secretary Fletcher Terrell is now in Texas for the purpose of buying a carioad of longherned Texas steers, and will also extend his trip to Montana, where he contemplates purchasing six or eight buffalo for the arena performance. Unless all signs fail, and barring unavo dable aceidents, the B. B. W. W. will surprise them all next season, as it d.d last season, beth in size and completeness The season will open in Paducah, Saturday, April 27 Wishing “‘The Billboard’ a happy and prosperous New Year, SID. TERRELL Edward Shipp’s Show. The following people have been engaged for Edward Shipp’s Indoor Circus at Bloomington, Ill., Jan. 21 to 26, viz.: Miss Julia Lowande, principal riding act; Cecil Lowande, somersault riding act: Alex G. Lowande, comic mule hurdle and bounding rope; The Adairs, balancing perch. high stilts, and comedy musical acrobats: Ed. and Maud Millette, head balancing trapeze, slack wire and double trapeze; Young Brothers, ac robats and comedy grotesque table act: Rydon and Nelson, aerial bars withecasting: Rydon Sisters, double trapeze and gmynastics: Wm De Von, principal double somersault leaper: Frank Oakley (Slivers), Art Adair and Lon Mocre, clowns; Dan. F. Cline, agent: H. A. Weaver, treasurer. Two more people will probably appear, but they had not been definitely engaged at the time we went to press. Wanted to See the Show. A good story is told on Norris & Rowe, the popular showmen. ‘The last day of the seasom a seedy-locking fellow presented his card to Mr. Norris and said, “I want two seats. I represent the passion play.”’ Mr. Norris thought he would havé a little fun with the fellow, and said: ‘‘The Passion Play, eh? I didn’t know it was in this country.” “Well, it is,"" was the quick reply, and Mr. Norris said, “‘No, | don't know anything about your show, and you can't go in.”’ “Well,” said the fellow, “‘l represent the Passion Play, and Jesus Christ is my star; isn't he gecd fer two seats? Where is Mr. towe? Will you send him a note telling him I want to see him?” Mr. Norris wrote Mr. Rowe a note telling him the fellow said Jesus Christ was his star, and the reply came back from Mr. Rowe as follows: “‘Tell the fellow to have his star ‘O. K.’ bis card."’ Robinson's Christmas Tree. The unusual and unique spectacle of a gorgeous Christmas tree marked the closing day of the John Rebinson Shows at Millen, Ga., on Christmas Day The season, which had beer long and prosperous, was over, and the attaches and perfcrmers, yielding to the influence of the holiday season, unanimously dec'ded to have a tree. One was procured. It was a beauty. It was erected in the dressing-reom tcp, and such a time as they had ornamenting and decorating it! How they vied with one another! Oh, it was a grand, brave tree when at last it was complete and the candles all lighted! There was laughter and merry-making. And there were tears. These grown-up -children of the arena have very tender hearts. It bad been years and years since some of them had ‘participated in Yuletide festivities. Christmas for the mest of them had latterly meant onlv a day on which they worked a I'ttle harder, by reason of the extra show. If the s ght of the tree carried them back in memery, to home and mother, if the tears welled up and would not be suppressed, who will wonder? jut tears soon gave way to gladness, and when the distribution of the presents, cf whch there were over 300) took place, there was general rejoicing. The unique affa'r was pronounced a gerat success by the participants. Lee’s London Railroad Circus. The winter quarters of Charles Lee’s Circus is at Canton, Pa., near the home of the late Frank Mayo and Fanuy Davenport, two eminent theatr.cal people. Mr. Lee has wintered his Lendon circus there for fifteen years, and he res.des there on his farm in retirement, having been an invalid for the past five years. Fre@. N. Pr.ce and Colonel C. M. Honeywell have bought the r.ghts and titles of Lee's shows. Beth are men ef large means, and f will enlarge the show. Tt about $50,000 putt. rg al shape. The opening will be about May 1. Pr.ce and Hon -yvwel travel with the show. Geo. H. Irving will have charge of the s.de show, and there will be a special attraction in a female brass band and orchestra. The advertiseimg will all be special paper, and it will be used in liberal quantities. L. E. Granger will centrol the privileges. ley expect to spend the.r material in Buiialo Bill's Big Hunt. Colenel W. F. Cedy (Buffalo Bill), fresh from a sueces:ful hunting trip in the Rockies, bas arr.ved at the Waldorf-Astoria with his wife to spend the holidays here with a daughter, who is attending a private school, says the New York Journal. “We are going to have the greatest sportsmen’s organization in the world in Wyoming,”” sa.d Colonel Cody “It is the Cody Club, organized only three weeks ago, but with a membersh.p already of 55, and applications enough to-fill the limit of 100. George T. Beck, son of former Senator Beck, of Kentucky, is president. Our list of members includes the names of the best-known huntsmen in America. The hunting season in the West lasts from September to December. Elk, antelope, mountain sheep and bear are plentiful, but the buffalo is practically extinct. “The club members will gather on my ranch, in the heart of the Big Horn Basin, every year on September 1. With camp equipments, guides and servants, we will go into the mountains for a two weeks’ hunt, members of the party forming into squads, hunting in different sections by day and returning to camp at night. The club will offer a handsome prize to the member making the best record dur.ng the hunt “To illu-trate: A fine specimen of mountain sheep will credit 100 points to the shot bringing it down, while a poor specimen will only entitle the hunter to 50 peints. There will be a graduated scale of points for bear, elk and deer.” Colonel Cedy’s ranch embraces 1,500,000 acres. A town named.in honor of the famous scout and huntsman has been laid out, to which a railroad is being built “It's going to be the greatest place in the West,’’ said Colonel Cedy, as he laughed and joked with Colonel Thomas P. Ochiltree and other friends. Jehn Robinson played in great luck to have such fine weather for putting his shows in winter quarters at Terrace Park. Mr. Robinson has a long side-track in front of his place for the storage of his cars.