The Billboard 1911-01-14: Vol 23 Iss 2 (1911-01-14)

OE Sa RA JANUARY 14, 1911. The Bi llboard AN APPRECIATION (Continued from preceding page.) ability, his financial genius and his conserv.tive but far-seeing aptitude and capacity into its ffairs. ‘hereafter its story is one of immediate reaction, quick development, continuous success anu final triumph. In the beginning, tne actors, the actresses, the managers, the agents and their friends and associates came in ever-increasing numbers. They were restored, rejuvenated and re-invested with vim, vigor and virility. They went away enthusiastic friends and devoted pluggers of the Springs. They were fuu to bursting of the marvelous story, and they carried it far and spread it wide. Wherever they wandered—..ud that was well nigh everywhere—the name and story ot West Baden went too. They retailed it in dressing rooms, in hotels, in cafes, in boarding houses. ‘lhey recounted it in the metropolis and big cities, and repeated it in the tanks and whistle stations on the bush circuits. They ublished it in the sea ports and took it to the mountain mining camps. They carried it to the fastnesses of Alaska, across the seas to Hawaii and the Puilippines, to Cuba, Porto Rico and Panama, and those that wandered far in Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and South Africa, kept up the good work in those distant climes. It was in Europe, however, that these Thespian missionairies gave the best account of the faith that was in them, There they met with opposition, Carlsbad, Marienbad, Baden-Baden, and a dozen other famous continental spas each had its clientele of adberents and exponents, Nothing daunted, the Yankee players un furled their West Baden banners and proceeded to extol the virtues and sing the praises of their resort. With characteristic American loyalty and spunk they went at their antagonists, watching their stories and then golng them one better every time, The Americans’ fertility of inauguration and inventive genius surprised even themselves, They not only silenced the paid claqucurs and salaried applauders of the continental resorts but routed them utterly— left them speechless, awed and gasping. It was a splendid victory. They are talking about It over there yet and, by the way, if you waut some really tall West Baden stories, go to Europe for them. A very great advertising expert once laid down the proposition that there could no great commercial success unless there be somewhere behind it, some potent advertising influence. Assuming bis pronouncement was correct, no small Measure of the world-wide prestige and enduring fame of West Baden is due to the members of the theatrical profession. This word of mouth advertising the most coveted, the most effective, the most valuable of all advertising, they certainly gave lavishly and prodigally. Some enthusiasts even Went farther. W. E Franklin, one of the great and really emivent circus agents of the country, had a trunk especially contrived and made to hold some three dozen bottles of the water and an alcohol apparatus to beat it with. For several years, he carried this trunk about the country on all his travels. It is a safe bet that he averaged a disxquisition and demonstration at least once a day. Mr. Franklin was a tireless exponent of the qualities of the water. clotyre and Heath devoted the scenery of one whole act of a big musical comedy to the atrium of the hotel and the late Ezra Kendall ave over the whole of a twenty-minute monoogue to the resort. And there are the hosts of others who have spent their own money to send sick and suffering friends there. Hugh Harrison, Truly Shattuck, Frank Keenan, Mrs. Lew Dockstader, James Harrison, Charles Corey, Walter L. Main, ete., ete:, ete. Yes, the profession has done Much for West Baden, done it voluntarily—un — Lee W. Sinclair is a man of few words, Some deaf mutes by comparison are positively garrulous, But he is observant and does a world of thinking. That he was not oblivious to or unmindful of what he owed the actors, became Manifest last year when he erected at the Springs, a perfect little gem of an opera house. No word of the motives which prompted this *Xtravagance has escaped him, but as it can fet pay and he knew before ever it was projected that it could not pay, and seems perfectly satiafied with It since, even though It does not pay, only one inference is tenable, vis: he desired to testify to his appreciation—to erect a monument which should «et forth the fact more eloquently than words, that he was ensible-—deeply sensible of the profession's interest and support. He is now engaged In paying an equally happy and graceful compliment to Dr. Dowden, the highly esteemed and widely known physician of the Springs. His tribute to the doctor's skill, his attalomenta, his uniform success and his long and excellent record, is a hospital. Moreover, It Is a fine hospital, quite the finest kind of a hospital, Then, too, it is equipped with * laboratory for experimental research. The a enetens, too, is quite the last word in labora « * Dr. Dowden is a happy man, Was there ever & real earnest physician who did not long for bis own hospital, with a flerce and burning long Ing or one who would not almost barter his ch ance of beaven for a thoroughly modern lab oratory? Captain Sinelatr’s mind moves in mys fertous fashion his wonders to perform, but nine res out of ten he gets there and usually with lest feet, In the present case be has made a lasting and devoted friend of Dowden, attached m to the eae for life, vastly increased te¢ hy aeemen bis usefulness, p@eased and de ih ter th his hosts of friends and finally given © marvelous hotel a very useful and long heeded adjunct, It ls beyond all doubt one of the Siggest and best things that the grand old — = os Springs ever did and unquestiouably sen . Visit to the Springs by those who fear they have deferred yolng there too long. If oue shuuld be taken down after arrival there or if unexpected complications should develop, one is assured of oven better treatment than could be obtained at wile, Doctor Dowden has secured a splendid associate iu that brilliant surgeou, Harry C. Sharp. Last year, When the former went to Europe by special invitation of the great Doctur Croixbeim, the world’s greatest stouwach specialist, to enter his clime in Berlin, be cast about for sume one to look after his practice. His choice fell upon Dr. Sharp. ‘the latter came to the Springs and made good from the start. He was a tavorite with the attaches, a bit with the belp aud gained a popularity amoug the guests in bis brief svjourp that was ouly secoud to that of Doctor Dowden himself. Upon his returu, the latter was delighted and eargerly set about devising ways aud weaus to induce Dr. Sharp to stay on at the >prings. Out of these efforts grew the idea of the new hospital. Dr. Sharp's interest was lmmediately eulisted and his services secured when the idea was adopted aud its completidu insured. lie is a distinct acquisition, Sure, certain aud almost perfect in his anatomy, thoroughly in love with and devoted to bis profession, he is pre-eminently the right man in the right place. But to return to the bospital—it bas been coustructed without regard to cust. The expenditure in time aud mouey has, in fact, been lavish. Captain Sinclair’s one aim has been to do it well aud be bas succeeded. It has been constructed along the most mod arraugement aud beasts all the latest appointments of both American and European invention, kvery room is an outside room. bas a bath. LEVENDENTLY ventilated by the central exhaust fan system which pumps in a continuous supply of tres air, Every room is equipped with a thermostadt which regulates the temperature to any desired degree eitner in winter or summer Every room diet kitchen in charge of a trained nurse. ‘The patients’ food will be prepared according to the exact directions of Doctors Dowden and Sharp aud given in the precise quantities preseribed by them. The laboratories are, as before mentioned, very com,lete, ‘They will be in charge of a thoroughly competent pathologist, bacteriaclogist and cuemist, Aualysis of almost auy Kiud or nature cau be Made tuwerein, but the facilities for analyzing tue urive, stovl and coutents of the siumach are uurivaled. ibey clubrace every sckuce, ibe importance of this in facilitating correct and certain diagnosis must be apparent to the Vv. riest layuian. Lbectors Lowden aud wake the famous ““Wasserman Test’’ by as auy of the great bospitals aud krankhbouses of aris, Berlin or Vicuua. ihere is a spleudid operating room, complete in every woderu detail, aud surgical equipment lor eve:y possible em .rgeucy. The plysicians ace prepared to undertake operations of any kind at shortest botice. all the liven is wasbed in distilled water, im sterilized air aud bandied thrvughout entirely by wacuiuery, uor touched by bumwan band at ail otwer than that of uurse or physician. ‘ihe bospital is apart trom the hotel yet a part of it, for a large, long rovumy sun parlor, a delightiul lounge, connecis them, West baden is an ideai lucation for a hospital. The large aud perfectly appointed botel with its splendid service aod uurivaled cuisine, the equabie aud even climate, pure air and bill-sheltered location rendering it the very place in which uot only to couvalesce but to spend the period preparatory prelimiua:y treatuwwent Becessary thereto. liere are to be bad walks aticid, hills to climb, for inclement WeatieT but open on all sides to God's fresh air, literally miles of cement paths fur wuddy days, a gyuiuasium, a swimming pool, golf links aud one of the most complete bath uouses in the world, equipped to give the Turkish, Kussian, electric, wud aud suipbur baths in a wanhner tbat they can rarely be had elsewhere. There are fine saddle horses to be had, good bridle paths to explore and carriage riding to poluts of real interest. if you prefer automobiling, there is a garage at which you can house your own machine or a livery at which you can hire one, And last, but by no means least, there is the society of interesting people, for the Thespiaus not ouly spread its fame abroad—they unplanted here the spirit of Bohemia, and though their advertising bore fruit and attracted all sorts aud conditions of men until in these days the lawyer, bauker, man-of-affairs, clubman, politiclan and even the clergy doregather here in “reat numbers, it is still Bohemia in custom apd usage to a most upusual degree. You may take your dress suit to West Baden or you may leave it at home. You will be equally comfortable in either event. The ‘*bunch’’ will not judge you by your apparel. Social standing cuts bo ice at all with them. Neither does wealth. if, perchance, you have created a part, composed an opera, swung ao election, drawn a cartoon, designed a wmagazive cover, written a “best seller,’’ or even a song, your advent will cause a ripple of interest and if you are not “sot up’ over your achievement, will facilitate your initiation into the elect. But your final accuptauce depends entirely upon what you ARE, The society dame with a peck of diamonds, ten trunks of guwus and a brace of maids will find these unregenerate I’hilistines interested observers and admirers of the art of her couturier but wholly unawed by her presence. The newspaper wowan or the show girl who arrives with a dress suit case and a bat box will be warmly welcomed if she brings also wit or charm or graciousness, The clubman who sports an automobile and a valet is not scorned on that account if be is a good mixer and the railroad president can drop of of his private car and walk right in the hearts of “‘those present’’ with a good story. ‘lhe good listener here, as everywhere, of course, is always a hit. spirit that clings to it still, clerks, concessionaires aud attaches generally, aud extends even to the help. Probably nowhere outside of Daris is there avotber hotel where the uaxiest tip that the bewspaper Man or actor can afford, will precure the alacrity, willingness and defference from porters, bell boys and waiters, that it will at West Baden, And Doctor C. W. Dowden—his first name ts Chaunacey—it is a shame to tell It for he has long since lived It'down, ts the biggest Bohe that pervades the conte Important departure removes the last ob’ on that can be urged or offered against a mian in the bunch and the most popular (though now closely pressed by Doctor Harry ©. Sharp.) (clalist, a close student, a fine scholar—I under| great and universal esteem in which he is held, } | his deep understanding of buman nature and his ero lives, embraces all the most recent ideas in | Every room is perfectly and IN| A coumendable feature is a complete modern | iustrumenut and device koown to moderna medical | Sharp are prepared to thorvugh and complete a wethbod as is done in | itbere is also an antiseptic laundry wherein | dried | to au operation and undergo the | a weasured walking track roofed aud sheltered | This was the spirit of the old West Baden, the They were discussing him once in the atrium late at night after the ‘‘Welcome”’ sign had been turned out, and striving to account for his remarkable bold upon popular favor. “I'll tell you,”’ spoke up one of the faithful, “It’s his humanity. Doc Dowden is not only humane, he is buman.”’ And as his auditors slowly and musingly nodded approval, be continued: ‘‘He heals and handles these bugs, these nervous wrecks, these daiun fools who burn the candle at both ends, does it entirely without the use of a club, padded cell or strait-jacket. He does not moralize. He does not scold. He does not preach. He is earnest, sympathetic— kindly always. Of course, he is a very great doctor—a physician of rare attainments, a spe stand all that, but it does not account for the nor the success he has attained. 1 tell you, it’s broad charity for human failings.’’ They let it go at that. Readers Column I WISH TO THANK First, the Elks Lodge No. 30, of New Orleans, for their kindness to me in my sad bereavement. After the Elks, Mr. and Mrs. Al. Shears, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Benjamin, Mr. | and Mrs. N. Soble, and The Little Russian Prince, also John 8S. Burger, and the many other friends who did not forget me for their kind offer of assistance. For the benefit of the many friends of my late husband, I say his death was a bappy and peaceful one. He died with a smile on his face, and it remained until the last. His last words to me (his wife) were: “Sis, 1 love you from the bottom of my heart.”’ Thanking you again, I remain, ‘ MRS. FRANK R. BLITZ. * St. George, S. C., Dec. 31, 1910. The Billboard Publishing Co., Cincinnati, O. Gentlemen—Myself, wife and two children are quarantined for small pox. We came here | three weeks ago with the Virginia Amusement | Company, and my wife gave birth to a child, | compelling us to remain here. Small pox | broke out in the family with which we are stopping, and now we are shut up here, and as my money has all gone for doctor bills, ete., I am forced to appeal to you to let my | friends know through your valuable paper in what condition we are in. Trusting you will do all you can for us, and thanking you in ad vance, I am, yours respectfully, y KERR, « me Care Dr. P. M. Judy (Mayor). The Billboard Pub. Co., Cincinnati, O. Gentlemen—Will you please have the following published in the next issue of The Billboard: We wish to let all in the profession know that there is only one original LaFearl and LaFearl, Spanish novelty gymnasts. Any one using their act will be prosecuted. The act ie copyrighted. Yours professionally, FEARL. LILLETA LA FEARL Pg JACK Ls Upper Sandusky, 0., Jan. 5, 1911. The Billboard Pub. Co., Cincinnati, 0. Gentlemen—In a recent issue I notice that you inquire for the address of Mabel Snooke. | The last I knew was when they left the S. F. | Op. Co. and went to Seattle from Vancouver. | B. C., afterward joining Ferris Hartman of the opera company of the same name. Try. care of Hartman, both Frisco and Los Angeles, or wherever F. Hartman is dated. Would you mind publishing or sending me name of party desiring their address. I am an old member of the company, and would like to get in touch with them. Thanking you in advance, I am. yours truly, ANTONIO NASH. Care Soul Kiss Company (Western), Huntington, Ind., Jan. 18; South Bend, Ind., po i Haymarket Theatre, Chicago, week o * Emma Gavin, of Lancaster, S. C., is anxious to hear from her son, who has | with Mr. Marshall's Plantation Show. information concerning his whereabouts be greatly appreciated. Any one knowing the present address of Arthur Mayer, formerly with Bonita and Hearne, kindly address Editor Readers’ Column. + S. A. Arnold. De Witt, Arkansas, would like to hear from E. J. Wagner, piano player, familiarly known as Dutch. + Clark Pond. 309 West Third street, Marion, Ind., would like to have the address of Cook, who had the annex of the Young Buffalo Wild West Show last season. NEW QUARTERS SECURED. Bisbee, Ariz., Jan. 7 (Special to The Billboard).—At the meeting of the Bishee Lodge No. 125, T. M. A., held at the Royal Theatre. Monday night, it was decided to take the rooms of the old Arcade Club over the Office Grill, for lodge and club purposes. The rooms are elegantly furnished and consist of card room. reading room and assembly hall, also a buffet | kitchen which the lodge is already planning to | make use of in the way of an inaugural banquet. : RICHMOND LODGE OFFICERS. Richmond, Va., Jan. 7 (Special to The Bill| board.) —Richmond Lodge No. @S T. M. A., | elected the following officers for the ensuing | year: President, C. M. Murray; vice-president, Fred Weston; treasurer, Earl Mendenhall; re| cording secretary, Earl Bradfield; financial secretary, George Russell; marshal, Henry Meyr; sergeant-at-arms, W. E. Morrey; outer guard, John Aiken; past president, George Muye; phy |; sician, Dr. ‘ . Zimmerman; trustees, w. | Brown, Edward Engle, William Torbeck. Richmond lodge is in a prosperous condition. A banquet is being arranged at the meeting wher installation of officers takes place. HARRISBURG, PA. From present evidences Harrisburg will enjoy an enviable show boom. . Ferari has returned from the West’ with a fine lot of | time P wild animals; Isaac Silverman’s Pas time Photoplay has secured the business of the city, while the Hippodrome has added more T. M. A. News CINCINNATI LODGE NO. 33. At the regular meeting of Cincinnati Lodge No. 33, held Wednesday evening, Jan. 4, the following were instalied in office for 1911: Past president, Henry E. Herbert; president, w. Keenan; vice-president, Andrew G. Hettesheimer; treasurer, Frank English; secretary, Edward Hollenkamp; marshal, Walter Thompson; trustees, Charles W. Schweitzer, Eugene Laurie and Arthur Sutton; sergeant-at-arms, Dan Shean; physician, Dr. E. H. Moss. The installation of officers was performed by Deputy Grand President Jos. W. Hixson, of Piqua (0.) Lodge No. 61. Ed. Jones, also a — of Piqua Lodge No. 61, acted as marshal. Brother Hixson spoke on the good done by the T. M. A. and praised Cincinnati Lodge ip its excellent showing, both in point of membership and financial standing. He claimed that Cincinnati Lodge No. 33, only being four years old, was better known throughout the United States and Canada than many larger and much older lodges, much of which was due to the popularity of First Grand Vice-President Charles W. Schweitzer, who some day, in the near future, he hoped would grace the chair of Grand President. ‘The East has had the grand presidency for years and now we want it in the middle west and know of no place better than Cincinnati,’’ concluded Mr. Hixson. Retiring President Henry E. Herbert thanked: all the members for their kindness and attendance during his term and assured all that he is willing to do his mite toward the success of the T. M. A. President Kernan thanked the members for electing him their president and said he would try and do ali that man can do toward the uplifting of the T. M. A. in general and Cincinnati Lodge No. 33 in particular. First Grand Vice-President C. W. Schweitzer Was then called on and spoke on the success and fraternal spirit and good feeling that existed among members of Cincinnati Lodge. He said that T. M. A. today is not what most people think. A little weakling, but a strong, healthy body of men, men who are men and who help their fellow men in time of need. The T. M. A.’s to-day are bigger, grander and: better financially fixed than at any time since the day Bro. Chas. E. B. Tyler, of Boston, Mass., conceived the idea of the Theatrical Mechanical Association, He is dead and gone new; but he has left behind him such men as M. P. Pickering, of Boston; David H. Greene, of Newark, N. J.; Wm. L. Butler, of New York; Robert C. Newman, of Toronto, Herbert Ashton, Portland, Ore.; Wm. L. don, Minneapolis; J. P. Morgan, Houston, Tex.; Jas. W. Hixson, of Piqua, 0O.; Andrew Nirschel, Buffalo; Ed. Smiley, Toledo, 0.; Larry Gew, Louisville; R. Tomleson, Muncie, Ind.; Henry R. Fitton, Wheeling, to take up the duties and trials that come each day to us. How well these brothers have succeeded is told by the large number of lodges and membership to-date and that the order is still growing. “In regards to the grand presidency,”’ said Mr. Schweitzer, ‘‘I have nothing to say at this time, only that I believe the office should seek: the man and not the man the office. Office seekers do not amount to much as a rule. The delegates in Wheeling will select the candidates, and never fear the right man will be chosen; and will, I am satisfied, satisfy all.’’ His remarks met with much applause. After the meeting a buffet lunch was served: by Brother Scott Parmerton. Next regular meeting of the lodge will be held Wednesday evening, Feb. 1. INITIATES FIFTEEN CANDIDATES: At the last Ra BS. meeting of San Francisco Lodge, L . A., the following officers were elected: N. W. Newell, past president; J. Dobring, president; W. J. Schofield, vice-president; W. R. Whorff. recording secretary; Maz Fogel, financial secretary; J. F. Blailire, treasurer; Joe Remero, marshal; Dr. Geo. W. Goodall, physician; Joe Kiernan, sergeant-atarms; Ike Marks, M. J. Dentrick, Edw. Connolley, John Keogh and George Sauer. trustees; F. B. Williams, delegate to convention. At the same —s fifteen candidates were admitted to membershi, and four honorary members were elected. The benefit given by the lodge was a big success, over $700 being added to the lodge funds LOCAL NO. 34 ELECTS OFFICERS. Vancouver, B. C., Lodge No. 34, T. M. A.. elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, A. N. Harrington; Vice-President, J. M. McLean: Treasurer, W. Parkes; Financial Secretary, R. S. Chamberlain; Assist. ant Financial Secretary, H. W. Benson; Recording Secretary, Gordon Black: Marshal, N. Clark; Sergeant-et-Arms, John Harris. The election of a physician and trustees was deferred’ until the next regular meeting. Bro. T. J. Mack, Oklahoma Lodge, and Bro. Newman, SapJose Lodge, were visitors. Earl Maxwell and’ A. M. Hamilton were elected to membership in the lodge. PROVIDENCE LODGE CELEBRATES. New Year’s eve was celebrated by Providence Lodge No. 10, T. M. A., with the annual sup per and smoker of the organization, held at Keith’s Hall. There were one hundred and’ fifty persons present. Inspector Herbert B. Caffrey, of the police department. a past president of the lodge, acted as tostmaster. The officers of the lodge for 1911 are: President, W. J. Curtis; Past President, S. A. MacNeill; Vice-President, J. Fred Lovett; Recording Secretary, W. L. Delaney; Financial Secretary. C. I. Luther; Assistant Financial Secretary. H. A. Maginnis; Treasurer. H. W. Callender; Physician, F. G. Phillips: Trustees, Andrew” Link, E. A. Singleton and H. W. Lester: Mar shal, Joseph R. Thornton; Sergeant-at-Arms Tobie Lyons. Corbin Shields is again manager of the Acad. emy of Music. Lynchburg, Va., and Jim Farmer is back at his old place as secretary. Arthur Diamond, manager of the Edison The | vaudeville acts to its excellent program WILL M. TAIT. atre at Knox, Ind., has sent out two compa nies, playing the musical comedy, King Kokomo