The Billboard 1903-06-20: Vol 15 Iss 25 (1903-06-20)

at, Ly, et ~ PEE A aeetiice a ay me er a —— THE BILLBOARD The Family Theatre, Iron Pier, Syracuse, N. Y., opened to the largest business in the history of the resort. The following people are booked for June 15 and week: Lassard Bros.. Doyle & Granger, Morgan & Phillips, The Randolphs, ilitla Tucker and Empire Comedy Four. Jos. Dunfee is manager of the theatre and §. J. Roscoe is stage manager. Manager Dunfee is now engaged in filling his open time for the balance of the season. The Rod Stock Company opened the season at Terrapin Park Casino, Parkersburg, W. Va., June 8S, in Pink Dominoes for three nights, followed by Arabian Nights. The Casino has been remodeled and thoroughly renovated. Among the members of the company are Alfred Cordova, Frank Kendrick and wife, Helen Ware, Ethel Bland, Lola Hawthorne and George Irving. Frank Reicher, who was stage manager for Julia Marlowe, will stage the plays. John W. Gorman has secured a lease on Wayside Park, located between South Framingham and Saxonville, Mass. The work of demolishing twe old theatre has already commenced and it will be replaced by a modern summer theatre. The stage will be 30 x 40 feet, with dressing toys and plenty of scenery. The house will lave a seating capacity of 1,500 people. The sume attractions which play Merrymeeting Park at Brunswick. Me., wiil appear at Wayside Park. R. L. Gorman will manage the resort. Lakemont Park Stock company opened the season June 8 at Lakemont Park, Altoona, Pa. The company is composed of members of the King Dramatic Companies number one and two and is under the management of William Deshon. ‘hey opened in The Man of Mystery and after three days produced Jim, The Penman. ‘The Lill will be changed twice a week, reviving all the standard plays. ‘The Park i.eatre is a most substantial structure, seating nearly 1,500 people. It is equipped with plenty o. ood scenery. rie new St. Nicholas Summer Garden, form«rly known as the St. Nicholas Skating Rink, Sixty-sixth street and Columbus avenue, opened June 1, with Loie Fuller. ine Garden bas undergone some remodeling and is handsomely ated with Japanese lanterns, bunting, palms, ete., and the cooling plant which is installed there admits of adjusting the temperature to suit the weather. Among others in the bill are: James Thornton, Edmund Hayes and company, Alice Shaw and twin daughters, Tom Lewis and Sam J. Ryan, Maud Huth, Four Emperors Gof Music, Jones, Grant and Jones, the Four De Lucas, Gotham City Quartet and others. Krug Park at Omaba, Neb., inaugurated its third season, Mey 30, under the management of W. W. Cole. Many new attractions have been added. Albin Huster’s orchestra has been engaged for the season. The Geissler-Hirschleon troupe of Alpine Yodlers rendered Tyrolean instrumentai and vocal selections. A panoramic reproduction of Munkacsy’s famous paintings drawn from the inspiration of the book of Revelations is an object of interest. The panorania comprises fifty-two large paintings on 13,000 square feet of canvas. The varied amusements in the form of the toboggan, zig zag alley, the cave of the winds and the laughing gallery did big business. Olympia Park, Chattanooga, Tenn., has been playing high class vaudevilie since May 11, and Manager James A. Lakin writes that the same policy will be continued throughout the season. Seven acts are put on each week, 2 single and five double. The theatre is up-todate and seats 800 people. The amusements include, Merry-go-round, shooting galleries, pool and billiards. haunted swing, bowling alley, ete. The park has a well kept half mile track on Which races are held every week. Attendance has been big as a rule since the opening. notwithstanding the rainy weather, Mr. Dakin, the manager, would like to hear from vaudeville people and outside acts at all times. During the past two weeks at Luna Park, Coney Island, N. Y., the attendance has been phenomenally large. Among the acts this week are Mme. Cleodora, who makes her American debut. Cleodora is credited with receiving $1,000 per week for her perilous slide along a wire cable suspended alone by the braids of her hair, beginning at an altitude of 315 feet, sliding a distance of feet into the water at the foot of the Electric Tower, This act was never seen in America before and was given simultaneously with the ‘‘slide for life’’ of Camoroni, who. grasping a leather strap by his teeth, goes from the top of the electric tower to the Filipino village. The cycle wall is another new act, while among the other features are Ernest Melville, Josie Ashton, equestrian acts; Irwin, trapexe head balancer; Howard, single hand equilibrist: Gilbert and his goats; Stanton, the giant rooster; La Zelle, comedy wire act; the two Picos, comedy clowns: Sie Hassen Ben Ali's troupe of Hindoos, and the Royal Japanese Troupe. UR ICO @TROTTINGRUNNING SPEED RING NOTES. Following are the dates for the races to be held over the Western Ohio Circuit: Marion, July 1-4, C. E. Perry, Secy.; Tiffin, July 8-10, Ira E. Strong, Secy.; Sandusky, July 15-17, F. li. Zerbe, Secy.; Mansfield, July 22-24, H. E. Bell, Secy.; Bucyrus, July 28-30, V. R. Chesney, Secy.; Mt. Vernon, August 5-7, Geo. D. Neal, Secy Following is the program for the races to be held at Marion, Ia.. July 2-4; Thursday, July 2. —Class No. 1, 2:20 Trot, $300; Class No. 2, 2:15 Pace, $300; % Mile Dash, $100. Friday, July 3—Class No. 3, 2:35 Trot, $300; Class No. 4, 2:30 Pace, $300; Class No. 5, 2:25 Trot, $300. Saturday, July 4—Class No. 6, 2:20 Pace, $300; Class No. 7, 2:15 Trot, $300; Class No. S—Free-for-all Pace, $300; 1 1-16 Mile Dash, Marion Derby, $200. Following is the racing program of the Western Manitoba Fair, to be held at Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, July 28-31: Farmers’ Trot or Pace, % mile heats, 2 in 2:16 Trot and 2:20 Pace, mile heats, 3 SR Discke ove Gentleman's Road Race, pacing to buggy, % mile heats, 3 in 5. George F. Bryan & Co.'s Trophy, to be won two years in succession and a suitable prize, value $20, given annually by the same firm. 14% hands Pony Race, % mile heats, 2 trotting to buggy, 14 mile heats, 3 in 5. Silver cup donated by R. E. Trumbell, Esq. Steeplechase, over water jumps, hurdles, e SER ANE OE Pe Harnessing and Hitching up -contest....... 15 2:25 Trot and 2:30 Pace, mile heats, 3 in 5 = 3:00 Trot or Pace, mile heats, 3 in 5...... 2 Farmers’ Kun, % mile heats, 2 in 3..... & Open Kun, 5 mile heats, 2 in 3.......... ee) PEROT T TARE: ow nace neenecs ocncswewasesed d 2:12 Trot and 2:15 Pace, mile he VUpen Run. 44 mile heats, 2 in 4 and a silver cup to the winner, given by . E. Seagram, Esq., Waterloo, Ont., value $50. RU6 Die Date onc cccccwesnccvss seccsscescs 200 Stallion Trot or Pace, % mile heats, 3 in 5, for Stallious that have been used solely for breeding purposes...........eee-eeee. 200 Free-for-all, Trot or Pace, mile heats, 3 ee ee ere err eee re now Novelty Race, % mile, $2. mile, %mile, $50: one mile, $7 + SORT. ONE TROD. ane cbc otk ate tos scveeses 5 WE Ts aa eatvnndccasbeves oncdigases 300 LANCASTER, PA.—Woolworth Roof Garden, (Capt. Jolin B. Peoples, Mgr.) ‘The bill presented June 8-13 was an exceptionally strong one, and attracted large business curing the week. Haines aud Vicocq were ceadlined and scored heavuy. Donaiue anu aichols§ (old favorites were very warmly received, as were also ihe ‘Three Livingstons in teir extraordinary acrobatic feats. Mead and Bennett, auelists; Marry B. Lester, Monoiogue; Tommy Hayes, bone specialist and Jones and Sutton were also on the bill Kocky Spring Park, (H. B. Grimths, Mgr.) The Amsden Opera Company presented the Chimes of Normandy week’ of June 8-13. The company is a very capable one, and presented the opera in an excellent manner to fair business. Unfavorable weather has interfered with the attendance at the park. Fulton Opera House, (Yecker and Gleim, Mgrs.) Richard Manstield in Jul.us Cacsar sup portea by a very strong company drew a large audience 4th. SH2REINER. PADUCAH, KY.—Wallace Park-Casino Theatre (Jas. k. English, Mgr.) ‘The Boston Ideal Company opened their second week night of May 31 with Chimes of Normandy. June 1, 2 and 3, Said Pasha, to fair business but rain kept many away. Pinafore opened 4 for a tour night’s run to big business. ‘he company will present Mascott, 8, 9 and 10. ‘ihe company shows considerable improvement over their first week. NOTE:—-Miss Alma C. Hayes of this city is singing with the Boston Ideal Opera Compauy at Wallace Park Casino, and as Hebe in Viuafore, received a number of enchores. Sue will not remain with the company but leaves on or about the 12th for Chicago to complete her dramatic education. GORDON D. SWIFT. CLINTON. IA.—The Great Wallace Shows had immense business, 2, and gave a highlypleasing performance. tingling Brothers Circus comes July 6. Great preparations are being made for the Mid-Summer Carnival to be given here week of July 29. ‘The Carnival will be held on the beautiful River Front Park facing the Mississippi river. An ideal place for a carnival. The railroads have made reduced rates and an immense attendance is looked for. W. L. Busby, of the Busby Billposting Co., is secretary and manager. ‘The Gaskill-Mundy Carnival Co. will frunish all attractions. CHESTER, ILL.—The Tennessee Street Fair and Carnival Company is here this week with 8 shows and a merry-go-round. The best shows carried by the aggregation are tue Temple of Art and The Electric Theatre, under the management of Rogers, Clifford and Gardner. They have a 5Ux24 foot top with a two deck Romeo & Juliet balcony front. The people with the company are all ladies and gentlemen. The Old Plantation show is fair. ‘The School of Physical Culture is good. C. L. STALEY. MONTICELLO, IND.—Montivello Opera House (T. D. Johnson, Mgr.) House closed for balance of season. Among the bookings for next season which opens August 29, are:—Lyman Twins, in At The Races, August 29; G. H. Sbeldon in A Hoosier Daisy, September 5; Harry Shannon in Legally Dead, September 24; October 29, A Break tor Liberty (J. M. Jacobs, Mgr.) 1904. Febuary 2t, Iron Mask, (C. kK. Burdick, Mgr.); Feb. 29, The Missouri Girl, (Fred Raymond, Mgr.); They have plenty of good open time left. RALEIGH, N. C.—Academy of Music (BE. H. Boker, Mgr.) Wells Stock Co., playing Mexican Romance, May 20; Confusion, May 21, fair houses and good shows. Local talent in Gibson pictures at Monumental Theatre on May 29. ihis closes both Academy and Monumental Theatres until Sept. 1. Mr. E. H. Baker will manage the Academy of Music and Roger Flint the Monumental Theatre next season. Both houses will be greatly improved. MILES GOODWIN. OKLAHOMA CITY, O. .—Delmar Garden (Osear V. Nix, Mgr.) Located at Colcord Park, despite the unfavorable weaiber, continues to attract good audiences at every performance. Continuing over from last week are Raymond & Vack, Baby Lund, Cooke & Clinton, John West, La Fleur, Al. Ferguson, of the well-known Harmony Four, singing iliustiated songs, and the Kinodrome, with new pictures, are this week's additional features. W. D. BAKER. | CANANDAIGUA, .N.. Y¥.—Davidson Opera Jouse (Harry Forsman, Mgr.) Muy 28, Sisson'’s sarn Stormers, a local organization, composed 6f boys between 12 and 15, gave a very preg$entable minstrel performance for the benefit of Manager Forsman. Margreaves Big R. R. Shows is billed for June 8. W. G. BARKER. DALLAS, TEX.—Cycle Park Theatre (C. R. McAdams, Mgr.) Nobles Dramatic Co. is still holding the boards for the third week and are leasing large audiences. The plays produced y the company so far, have been very good and so were the specialties, which were rendered by the 3 Moores and Mr. Frick. : SOL. KAUFMAN. AUGUSTA, GA. — Grand Opera House, (Schweigert and Lawrence,» Mgrs.) Seasou closed, house will be thoroughly renovated before opening season next September. Monte Sano Pavillion, (Jaxe Wells, Mégr.) Week of June 8 to 13, Robinson Comic Opera Company, 35 people, attendance fair, weather poor. BENTON, ILLS.—The Military Band of this ity are arranging to give a Fourth of July elebration and Street Carnival, one of the best in Southern Illinois. Have engaged a nice line of free attractions and will feature the 3 Keigfey Brothers in their Cycle Whirl, Slack Wire aud Barrell Jumping. ' BRADFORD, PA.—Gentry’s Dog and Pony Show played to two large crowds here on the $0. It is a great deal better than the average og show. | Hargreaves Big R. R. Shows had an enor us business on June 1. They gave an excelnt performance. JAKE BAKER. i DISTRIBUTERS 2" PORNO TA IOWA STATE MEETING E. M. Fritz, of Oskaloosa, Disfranchised. Fred Harden Exhonorated From Charges Pre ferred by O. J, Gude Company. The sixth annual meeting of the lowa State Billposters and Distributors’ Association was held in the parlors of the Kimball House, Davenport, Iowa, May 28, 1903. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The first matter taken up Was that of the complaints filed against James Coffee of Dubuque, la., and after the matter had been gone over, it was moved that a committee be appoiut ed to investigate and make full report on the condition of the plant and report on same at the next Nationa: meeting wuich takes place at Atlantic City. The committee appointed was Will Haas of Sabula and W. L. busby of Marshalltown. The ext matter tuken up Was that of tue case of &. M. Fritz of Oskaioosa. It was proved that aside from running his business and plant in a careless manner, he had deserved the town. Ou motion of W. L. Busby, the town was declared open and E. M. Fritz was disfranchised. The next case was the complaint of the O. J. Gude Company of New York against Fred. Harden of Monticello, wherein the VU. J. Gude Company claimed that Mr. Harden had misappropriated money sent him by the Gude Company. Mr. Harden explained that the check came to nim addressed to the Monticello Billposting Company, and at that time the VU. J. Gude Company owed him about this amount for posting ‘‘Force’’ paper and that he naturally thought the money sent him was intended for the payment of this posting. A motion was made and carried that ne be exonerated from all blame. ‘The case of E. C. Graves vs. the City of Malvern for exorbitant license was the next matter brought up. This case Wag placed in the bands of an attorney by President C. W. Nichols. The City of Malvern had raised the license to $5 a day, which was appealed to the higher courts and decided in favor of Mr. Graves. This was thoroughly explained by Mr. Nichols to those present and a vote of thanks was tendered the president for the successful manner im which he had conducted this case. The attoruey bill and expenses for this case were allowed. fhe next matter which was taken up was that of the election of new members. New members elected were: W. 8S. Heller, Avoca; E. QO. Ellsworth, Iowa Falls; lowa Posting Service, Keokuk; J. F. Jersey, Oskaloosa; Willard Secor, Forest City; Iowa Posting Service, Clinton; Wm. 0. Conner, Columbus Junction; Ben Lupper, Spencer; Chas. T. King, Iadependence; L. BP. VanWerden, Leon. W. M. Busby having disposed of his plant at Clinton to tue Iowa Posting Service, moved that the franchise be turned over to them on payment of fees and dues. ‘dhe next in order wag the election of officers. Mr. Frank Chamberlain of Burlington then spoke on the odd sizes of paper being sent out by the Mulvihill Posting Service of Omaha, Neb. He explained about the eight-sheets and the nine-sheets running the wroug way on the boards. Mr. Kobert Campbell of the American Vosting Service of Chicago also spoke on the matter and said that it bad been brought up in other associations as well. On motion it was agreed that the lowa Association refuse the posting of any paper which does not run reguiar size trom eight-sheets up. The motion was carried. fhe President then called upon Mr. Kracko Witzer, Manager of the Department of Promotion of the Milwaukee Sentinel, Milwaukee, Wis., who addressed the Association in an able manner and congratulated them on their success. Next in order was the payment of bills and the following were allowea: Expense from Oct. to May 28, 1903: Treasurer's Expense .......... abenneds $13.90 Shs SD dte daneedscs. chawdnedesea 19.00 There being no further business the meeting adjourned to convene at Marshalltown, Yuurs day, May 26, 1904. NEW JERSEY CONVENTION. Routine Business Transacted. Officers Elected and New Members Admitted. The annual meeting of the New Jersey Bill posters and Distributors’ Association was beld at the offices of President O'Mealia, 104 Greene street, Jersey City, June 1. The meeting was called .o order at 3 o’clock by the president and the roll-call showed the following cities represented: Jersey City, Weelawken, Guttenberg. West New York, Fairview, Bayoune, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach, Belmar and Avon, by J. F. O’Mealia; Hoboken, West Hobo ken and Union Hill by Harry O’Mealia; Hackensack, Lodi, Little Ferry, Englewood, Carlstadt, Bogota, Ft. Lee, Secaucus and Tyler Park by Charles O'Mealia; Paterson, Vassaic, Garfield, Rutherford, Ridgeway, Butler and Bornton by H. E. Ayers, treasurer; Long Branch, Ked Ilark, Bright, Elberon, by Charles Rosencrans, secretary. The officers reports showed the Association to be in excellent condition with all dues paid up to July 1, 1904. The following applications were acted upon, the applicants being elected to membership in the Association: Lakewood, Freehold, Keyport, and Matawon, Mammoth Billposting -Company, J. F. O’Mealia and Charles RKoseticraus; South Rue, B. W. Suyder; New Brunswick Eillposting Company; Point Pleasant and Manasquaw, Asbury Park Billposting Company, The secretary read several communications of inquirers after which came the election of officers, all of whom were re-elected as follows: President, J. F. O'’Mealia, Jersey City; VicePresident, KE. M, Slocomb, Newark; Secretary, Charles Rosencrans, Long Branch; ‘Treasurer, Hl. BE, Ayers, Paterson. bk. M. Slocomb and H. EB. Ayers were elected to represent the Association at the National Convention at Atlantic City, July 14-17. COUNTERFEITERS IN JERSEY. Charles Rosencrans sends us a copy of a letter which is being sent ont to advertisers by the Jersey Coast Advertising and Distributing Company. Of this company, Mr. Rosencrans says: “This concern is what we call ‘‘counter COMMERCIAL ADVERTISERS })) NTRS SA Ai feiters’’ in the billposters’ They do not own a single board. whatsoever, And still they tisers to believe that they are “the” people. Advertisers should be warned through The Billboard to steer clear of this kind of sharks."’ Following is a copy of the lewer referred to: Beware! Beware! Beware! The Jersey Coast Adv. Dist. Co., Licensed Bill posters & Distributors & Tin & Card Tackers. Vur country wagons cover a.l Jersey Coast ‘Towns & Summer Resorts. Main Office, Long Branch, N. J. Hl. J. Trebig, Gen. Mgr. L. RK. Cawell, Supt. Dear Sir:——We beg to call your atvention tuat this summer season will be the greatest the Jersey Seasvore Kesorts have ever had. fue bundreds of hotels and boaraing houses have made preparations for twice the amount of guests of any other season, Wwe are the licensed Billposters, Sign Tackers and bustributors of Long Branch, Asvury Park, and surrounding towns. We will cover Ocean Grove, Ked Bank, Atlantic Highlands, Sea Bright, West Kod, Allenbarst, blberon, and surrounding villages. Our distributing system is complete. We cover all the boarding houses, cottages, Lotels, etc., by trustworthy men. We can make a great showing with your signs along the tracks of the railroads companies, and also along the trolley lines. If you are contemplating anything in our line through the Jersey Seashore Kesocts, we will be pleased to have our representative call upou parlance. They have no rating try to lead adver ou. Hoping to hear from you we are, Yours very tuly, Jersey Coast Advertising Co., H. J. Trebig, Gen. Mgr. DAUBS. Ho! for Atlanue City. Go early if you waut to be on hand when the slate is mage up. Get your scythe and cut those weeds away from in front of your boards. Harry B. Bussmg writes from Norwalk, Conn., that he has uis bourds filled with commercial and Barnum & Bailey paper. Thos. M. lLoung reports baving painted ten 2x4 sigus, posted 2 sheets aud distributed 3uvu books in Manuing, S. ©., tue past ten days. Mr. Stanley is featuring My Little Belle of Japan in The Geisha al the Grand Opera House, New York City, with a chorus of forty people. The National Convention of the Associated Billposiers will take place at Atlantic City, N July 14-17. A big attendance ts aasured. Col. Futterer reports good busioess at Hagerstown, Md. He says tuat May was a recordbreaking month and that at tue present writing lis boards are all covered, Joe. M. Brid of Local No, 3, ters & Billers’ Union, of the Bill PosPittsburg, Va., bas been specially engaged to take charge of the paper ou car No. 1, Pawnee Bill's Wiid West. ). A. Harnoig of Butte, Mont., recently advertised borce iu that city by ouressing ten men as Sunny Jim to parade the streets. He has 5,000 rubning feet of boards in Butte and all the space is covered. ry. Blood has purchased Okla., from Beutley and baulkner. Charvat, the city billposter at Chillilll, has posted the tollowing paper: laine Cigars, Bag Mipe the plant at Guthrie, hienry cothe, Creo Cigars, Jas. U Smoking Lobacco, Knox Soap and Longly slat. The Lagoon at Ludiow, Ky., bas one of the prettiest It-sheet posters ever displayed Ou tee biliboaras im Ciocinnati. They will bill ail territory within a rauwwus of 125 miles of Cincinnati Billposters within this territory should write them i. KE. bkisher, proprietor of the plant at Fairmont, W Ya.. is sick in the Wheeling Hospital. HKecott Fleming is managing the bii posting plant tor him, and has all tue work he can ao. They are building 6 new Sv foot voards ot tongue-and-grooved boards 40 Lll-sheets through ©. J. Gude lumber. Have on t.eir for Bag Pipe Tobacco lu) sheets for Coca Cola. The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati, Ohio, has decided pot to allow any tore permits to contractors allowing them to erect Villuvoards around structures that are being bullt or demolished. Gnuiy the employers of the contractors, or, in other words, the owners of the property will be given this privilege. M. W. Lowey of Local No. 9, G. Lackas, of Local No. 2, and BE. Dockstader, of Local No. 11, Visited witu the members of Local No. 13, Pittsburg, T’a., June 7 An open meeting was beld atter whicn refreshments were served. The convention will be held in the Auditorjum of the HLiotel Rudolph, which has been kindly tendered by the managers of that well known tavern. ‘They also extend the following special rates, viz American plan, one person in room, 3+ per day; two in room, $3.50 per day each. Room aud bath for one, §6 per day; two in room, $5.00 each per day. On June 5, the N. A. B. BP. & B. of A, Local No. 13, of Omaba and Council Bluffs, Neb., initiated the following six members of tue advertising crew on car No. 1, Great Wal lace Shows: Andrew Du Frane, Harry Graham, dus. K. Barlow, iiarry KB. Johnston, Chas. EB. Matthews, Chas. McDonald. Al Osborn, man ager of the car Was made an honorary member. iuis makes the car of 26 men thoroughly union. A bill poster in advance of the Nickel Plate Show recently “‘charleyed"’ the paper given him for a country route and spent the day at a road house with convivial companions, instead ot slinging paste. He was apprehended, tried, convicted and sent to prison fur three months tor malicious destruction of property. Charleying henceforth is a erime, and the man who sioops to it is a criminal. K. BE. Fisher, proprietor of the plant at Fairmont, W. Va., is sick In the Wheeling Hospital. Escott Fleming is managing the billposting plant for him aud bas all the work he can do, They are building six new 50 foot boards of tongue and grooved lumber lave on thelr boards the lo-sheets fur Lag Pipe Tobacco through the American Tobacco Co.; 12 12-sheete for Tom Keene cigars turough ©, J. Gude; 100 sheets for Coca Cola Irwin writes as follows from Natchez, Miss I have just completed my billposting plant aud have twenty-nine bran new billboards all tongue and groove, covering a radiua of three square miles in the best locations in the city. Excellent business is my share in spite