The Billboard 1914-05-02: Vol 26 Iss 18 (1914-05-02)

MAY 2, 1914. The Billboard was ed tc big business. The boys oe eaaca *ehanty” Coleman on the lot, and sent him away rejoicing. He is in very bad health, and will probably never troupe again. Many moving picture performers of prominence attended here, among them being Dustin Purpum, Fred Mace and Mabel Normand. The Edwin Agoust Co, were caught in all kinds ef circus stunts, and will be shown ia the muvies shortly. The Indians employed by the various picture concerms were guests of our Indians, and a pow wow was held in the menagerie tent on Sunday. Freddie Welsh, English champion lightweight, who is shortly to fight Leach Crom in Los Angeles, Was also a visitor bere. The show is strong on clowns this year, and many pew surprises are sprung by Spader Joun son. Sborty Maynard, Loule Plamondon, Dan Kelly, Harry Bayfield and associates. Saute Barbara, April 16,—Business was only fair here. Tbe American Film Co, took pictures of the entire performance and parade, san Luis Obispo, April 17.—This is only a small town, and only one performance (matinee) was given, owlng to a big Jump. The menagerie wae not put up. Considering the size of the town, business was big. Richmond, April 19.—This is an oil town, located ten miles from Frisco. The lot was situated between Alameda and Richmond, and ell natives attended. Some long parade was given, HAGENBECK-WALLACE sHOW. By Quiet Jack Moore. Well, boys, the grand opening has come and gone abd we are now on our tour of 30 weeks. The opening went five, not a mishap occurring during the entire performance, which is rather a rewarkable thing on an opening night with a circus, as every one ie naturally a little nervous. The show ran without a bitch, and with the large crowd to greet us, made us all feel ay though we were glad to be there, and every one did their best to please both manager and audience. I will not review the show, as Mr. Farley, the St. Louis representative of The Billboard, covered the opening in a very cteditable manner, and I don’t think be missed «4 thing. i wee a very unfortunate accident that occurred the morning of the opening, when Emil Schweyer and Leon Blondes bad their arms almost torn to pieces while tebearsing the new trained leopards. Schweyer Wae trying to get one of them to walk the tight rape when it sprang at bim, and say, believe me, my heart stood still, as I thought eure the leopard would Gnish Schweyer. Just then Blonden came to his reseve and teat the animal off. Schweyer was taken to the hospital, where a number of stitches were put in his arm. Blonden then tried to make the mi do the trick, but met with the same fate. He aleo had to go to the hospital. Although both Schweyer and Blonden were willing to go in the opening might and perform the leoparde, Mr. Corey thought it advi¢able not to let the act go on antil the animale were more accustomed to their surroundings. The Cevene Troupe ef wire artiste arrived just in time for the opening. The boys said they etill bad their sea legs. They just came from Germany, and brought some mighty pretty wardrobe back with them. Cold Deck Fred Jenks te with the show again this season, and 1 bear we are gving to show Saginaw, «© we are looking forward to the asval good time that Fred always shows the tunch when they plag bis home town. We were all called last week to have our pictures taken—the entire show-—and say, folks. it is some picture. Think it will be ready for The Billboard ext week. My, it is certainly one big shew. I didn’t realize it was such a big thing until I saw that bunch lined up for the pheto. Mr, Harvey, our advance agent suggested the Mea, and it was a mighty goed ome. Floyd King, our advance press agent, left to = abead Fiesd is eure there when it comes to getting stuf in the papers. He certainly @ade many friends among the press department while here in 6t. Leuls. ’ Lon Moore was quite surprised iast week when the express wagon drove up and he was handed « large package. The Biks in his home town—Definance, 0.—sent him a bandsome black traveling bag, all fitted, and in it was also a swell rain coat and a good tottle of whisky. Loa was sure pleased. as he was feeling mighty a and was deing old folks sitting en his trank, The Circle of Death is not with us yet, as at the last moment semething went wrong with the rigging. and it was unable to open with the show, but they expect it any day now. They have sure got some ewell paper out for it. STONE & MURRAY SHOWS. By Frank A. Goldie. We opened our season at Hartford, N. C., and business so far has been above expectations. We experienced some very bad weather the frst few weeks. The Stone & Murray Shows are owned by the Jones Bros., of the Jones Bros. & Wilson Circus, and are managed by A. C. Jones, the youngest brother. ‘The show is transported on two 70-foot cars. We carry four bead of baggage stock, twelve head of ponies and two mules. This show is considered the fastest moving two-car show on the road. The performance te given in one ring and on & stage, and runs one heur and fifty minutes. A cabaret Is given instead of the concert, featuring The Lenbardte In tango dancing. TICKETS TENT SHOWS WE HAVE SPECIALIZED ON CIRCUS TICKETS for 10 YEARS WELDON, WILLIAMS & LICK FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, W. H. Lanison is making good with his twelveplece band, playing all the latest ragtime and ular music. he program runs as follows: No. 1—Grand entry tournament; 2—Clown song by entire eompany; 3—Pony drill, twelve ponies; 4—Swinging ladders, Neta Peusiey and Miss Whittle; 5— Contortion acts on stage and ring, Roy Lenbardt and CC. Sheck; 6—Clowns duck hunting; 7— Rolling globe, Miss Neta Peasly; 8—Louls Morris, performing monkeys, Mike and Jocko; 9— Bingle traps, Miss Whittie; Roman rings, Miss Peasley; 10—Cannon bal! juggling, Bob Peasly; 1l—One-man baseball, Roy Lenhardt, clown; 12—Slack wire, Miss Ella Morris; 138—Goodnight pony; 14—Clewns, on woman “‘suffragism;'’ 15—Breakaway iadder perch, Bob and Neta Peasiey; 16—Bounding wire, Geo. Whittie; 17— Juggling om rolling globes, Morris and Morris; 18—Clowns, with police patrol wagon; 19— Double traps, The Whitties; 20—Owen Lewes, performing dogs and leaping grey hounds. The eide-show, under the management of Frank A. Goldie, is made up of the following: Frank Goldie, ventriloquist and magician; Miss Morris, rife shot; Signo Serena and wife, imalement act; Miss Neta and her snakes; The ttas, second sight and mind-readers; Madam LaTena and Della LeClair, Oriental dancers. We are beading for the Pacific Coast, and ex pect a big season. YOUNG BUFFALO SHOWS. By Al Thielbar. Peoria, Ill., April 21.—The Young Buffalo Shows open their season here Saturday, April 25, Nearly all of the bosses have already reported, among whom are George Applehans, lot superintendent; George Singleton, boss canvasman Db’ top. with Harry Shanty Davis, assistant; Bill Roberts, kid show canvas; Elmer George, bose property man; George Slocum, chandelier man; L. Seibold, boss hostler, with Yellow Martin, assistant; Frank Riley, cook house; Walter Cross, trainmaster, with J. Stroud, assistant; James Dougherty, blacksmith; Pat Murphy, ‘‘Lead Bar Detective;"’ ‘‘Breeze’’ Pearce, in charge of privllege car: R. Reynolds. in charge of side-show. Had the pleasure of meeting L. I. Montague the other day. Monty will be ‘‘with it’’ this year in the same capacity as last season. He at present in Pine Ridge, S. D., seeking redskins, and insofar as he has been gone for three days and no word, we are getting worried. But still there is no need of worry, as Monty knows how to take care of himself. Joe Frohbsin’s smiling face will be in the wagon again this season, but in a different corner. Joe will be secretary-treasurer, while George Doyle, at the Majestic, Peoria, last season, will handle the ducats in the big show ticket wagon. Cookston arrived from Lancaster, Mo., last Wednesday, and Thursday some buckers and ring stock came in. Mr. Seaver promises a great many entirely new features this summer, but the Far East will bardly be as much of a feature as formerly, Mile. Nadje, at the Hippodrome, Peoria, this week, paid a visit to the lot Thuredey with Messrs. Seaver, Robinson and myself. was with the H.-W. Shows last season. ESCHMAN'S TRIP TO THE BAHAMAS. J. Harry Eschman, press agent of the J. H. Eschman European Circus sends The Billboard the following interesting story of the show's recent trip to the Bahama Islands: “Our trip to the Bahamas was a most eventful and dangerous one. In Nassau, the capital, we gave eight performances. This engagement had been so planned that we would reach the capital city during the winter session of the Bahaman Parliament. Fortunately at that time all of the sponge and fishing crafts, with their crews and cargoes, were at the wharfs in the city, and three large excursion steamers. carrying paseencere and boosters from the frozen North, unloaded over 1,800 of the biggest boosters that ever attended a circus. Our four days’ visit to Nassau was one of the most eventful ever experienced by this show. The first performance opened to a turnaway. the authorities compelling the circus people to discontinue the further sale of tickets for that performance. The second day was even a little better than the first. while the third was not so good. The matinee for the fourth day had been set aside for a benefits of the Boy Scouts. Needless to say, this matinee wae ai great snecess The fourth night proved to be verry exciting, as the show had teen so thoronghly advertised all over the islands and had given such whiversal satisfaction to all those having attended, it seemed that everyone was determined to pay a farewell visit, and long before sundown the lots were crowded with people. The police had difficulty in keep the streets open near the tent. A party. e up of the American Consul] General and his wife the American Vice-Consnl and friends. the Governor General of the Islands’ family, and several other high dignitaries came near not getting in the tents at all at the farewell performance. However, the police succeeded in making an entrance through the mass of humanitr, and at just a quarter of nine this pa-ty entered the nrivate bex, which had been erected for the Governor General and his family, and which was filled at each performance during our engagement there by some hich American or British officiale and their guests, “After the performance started. the crowds that completely filled the tents to the ring banks attracted so much attention with therr cheering and applanding the various acts. that the masses on the ontside. unable to gain admission on account of lack of room. became restless and ungovernable, and a regular stampede ensned Ticket booths were overturned and a ticket wagon upset. However, the police svrronnding the big top managed to beat the crowd back with their clubs. “The next day the show was loaded to sail for the Tnited States, and on the voyage back the vessel encountered extremely rough weathr. There wee hardly a passenger or animal on hoard not seasick, The toat was driven about by the hich seas in such a manner that at t'mes the horses would be thrown fn a group to the floor, One fine trained Arabian was killed, After landing at Miami the animal acts were exeluded from the program, and the show gave three performances, two in the Opera House in the down-town section of the city, and one in the eolored theater In the colored section of Miam!. The first two performances were poorly attended, while the third one at the colored theater was an nonqualified success, ‘During the Rahame Islands’ engagement there were also 1M Canadians from Winnipeg, —— “WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS @F GANVAS G0008.” TENTS THE BEST THAT CAN BE PRODUCED. SIDE SHOW CIRCUS CARNIVAL BY THE BEST @F ARTISTS. ... SCENERY... Send for our 1914 Catalogues. Get yeur orders placed early and avoid the rush. TEDDY BEARS——DOLLS——PILLOW TOPS UNITED STATES TENT & AWHINE CO. EDWARD P. NEUMANN, JR., President. WALTER F. DRIVER, Vice-President & Treasurer. den 225 North Desplaines Street, ~ EDWARD Rf. L&TZIN@ER, Secretary. Chicago, IIinois Send for our Catalogue on Stuffed Toys and Pillow Tops. FOR SAL Giant and meaium Pigtail Monkeys, Rhesus, Giaat Black Apes, Chinese Apes, Burmah Apes, Java Mouse Deer, Malay Sun Bears, Porcupines, Indian Tapirs, Pythons from 9 to 25 feet, any quantity; all first-class, good feeders; Malaca Cebes, purple and white Cockatoos, Bleeding Heart Doves, Java Green Doves, Calcutta Quail, Pigeons, Lories Love Birds, Belgium Canaries, Celebes Island Parrots, Giant single and double wattle Cassowaries, in pairs or single, now on hand, ready for prompt delivery. COPLEY & THRIFT Care LANKERSHIME HOTEL, ° SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Three New Ones INTERNATIONAL COUCH COVER, 7 ft. long and 31 in. wide, $15.00 per dozen; sample, $1.65. INTER NATIONAL PILLOW TOP, 29 in. long, 15 in. wide. $6.00 per dowen; sample, 65c; sample by Parcel Post. PATRIOTIC PILLOW TOPS, made of silk, per dogen, $9.00; sample, 75c. The trouble with Mexico has caused every one to be patriotic. Get on, boys. We are the manufacturer. We do not sell to jobbers. We sell direct to the Concession people only. 25% deposit required on all orders. Concession people, get buay. Here are three big winners for this season. ROSEVILLE FLAG MFG. 60., Roseville, Ohio many of whom witnessed this show in Canada, who attended in a body. ere was also @ large delegation of tourists from Minneapolis who were personal friends of Mr. Eschman. These people, together with the well-pleased citizens, proved to be the magnet that boosted the show into such wonde-fulpopularity. ‘Nothing like having friends,’ said the Governor, ‘as you never know on what side of the globe you are going to meet them.’ “It is safe to state that Mr. Eschman will never attempt anotber trip to the Bahamas with a circus. “‘When the show arrived at Dania, Fla., the city was in mourning. Business houses all closed. Excited men riding on horseback and numbers were on foot. A man-hunt was on. Who wanted to see a circus when one-half of the town was in mourning and the other half with guns in their hands looking for the party who had riddled the city marshal with bullets and whose funeral was scheduled to take place circus day? A happy thought struck Mr. Eschman to head the funeral procession with the circus band and turn sorrow into joy. No sooner was it said than done. Geo. Doan’s uniformed band headed the funeral procession, playing some very beautiful music. The Mayor stated that it had been such a success he was afraid they might te induced to arrange another funeral should the circus return again next season. Everyone seemed thankful and had a good word for the cirens people. end. needless to say, the night performance was all that could be expected, and Mr. Eschman received the thanks of the city officials for the use of the band. “At Milton, Fla.. where lies the >emains, of Mrs. Jennie Fowler, aunt of the Three Fowlers. the morning after the circus day, Mr. Eschman had the band out in full uniform and all the circus emplores in line, and matched through the streets to the cemetery. A pathetic eulogy of the dead was delivered by Mr. Eschman, and just as the morning sun was rising, the band played a beautiful requiem over the grave and each member deposited a fllower. This is a custom that seems to be in vogue with this cirens, and has left a deep impression, not only with the employes of same, but with the citizens of the towns as well, “The show is now moving northward in Tennessee and is receiving its usual patronage.”’ KANSAS CITY GOSSIP. By William W. Shelley. Received word from Rex Bonus, a Kansas City boy and acrobat. now with Malvern’s Comiques. Rex joined this show at Pt. Wayne, Ind.. April 5, this being his first professional engagement. He says he likes the show bus!ness very much and is ambitious to make a success of his chosen profession. Rex has many friends here who wish him well and will be giad to hear of his advancement, knowing his worth Curly Rrown, of Chicago, spent April 18 and 19 with his friends here. Curly will have the privileges with the Patterson Shows. Mr. McConnell and wife left this city April 18 for St. Louis to join the Circle D Ranch Show. Mr. McConnell was night clerk at the Wyandotte Hotel here the past winter. He will have the privilege car with the Circle D outfit, and his wife will put on a roping. riding and shooting act. Mrs. McConnell is a Western girl, from the State of Nevada. Maxwell and Stern left April 20 for St. Loufs, to also join the Circle D, as did Chas. Clark, of Lenape, Kan.. after a week's visit to this burg. Charles will have the hamburger stand. He shipped his tent, paraphernalia, etc., out of here April 18. Mrs. Clark will have the fortune-telling booth. Dr. Clifford, the medicine show man, also known as Julian Bordelle, is in the city, looking around. Tol Teeters and Fred Hatfield, two of the boys with the Cole Show, of Fairbury, Neb., spent April 18 here, enjoying themselves. Both are looking well and, what is more, feeling better, as all of the Cole people are anticipating a crackerjack year. The Con T. Kennedy Shows had a blow-down at Muskogee, Ok., April 17. Almost all of the canvas went down. However, damages were ---NOTICE-- Carnival and Circus Folks, Now is the time to place your orders for Banner Fronts AND Streamers You know that our prices and work are right. Weare now located in LA SALLE, ILL., formerly Chicago. Al! orders promptly filled. QUALITY SIGN CO. 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It will be a mammoth aggregation of Wild West features, etc. We hope by next week to learn all of the plans of the company, COBURN BROS.’ BIG LITTLE SHOW. By “Happy.” Received the two new cages from the factory, and they are some beauties. Everything is now in readiness, and it’s only a matter of one more week when we hit the road. Among some of me as who will troupe with this show are: . E. Coburn, manager; Frank Walters, assistant manager; Captain John Schrummar, equestrian director; Rose and Rose, DeVere Family, Aerial Kesters, Three Forsythe Brothers, Harry DeSelloe, ‘‘Little Happy,"’ George Edwards, Happy Lansing and George Bandford. Clown department is under the foremanship of Billy Winters. Jim Henderson has charge of all canvas with six helpers. Hank Thompson will handle the Kia Show, while Harry Hunt will look after the props. Naomi Hazel, snake enchantress, will handle the reptiles. Billy Winters and Happy were visitors at the quarters at East Palestine, O0., Sumday, April 19. Prof. Lambroscie, with his band of ten musicians, will furnish the music. Reddy Stump will again be with us, acting as confracting agent. Chief Braymy, wifh two assistants, will handle the brush ami decorate the barns, efc.