The Billboard 1914-05-16: Vol 26 Iss 20 (1914-05-16)

ees MAY 16, 1914. The Billboard ss SL BARGAINS—The Trust, 2 reels, $25; Woman in White, 2 reels, $24; Love and Passion, 2 reels, $25; Mon Caesar, 2 reels, 25; brand-new 6A Power's Rheostat, $10 (throw away that dangerous one youre using); sent subject to examination if charges are guaranteed BOX 369, Canton, Ohio BARGAINS IN MAGIC-—Escapes, tricks, tables, marionettes, punch and ventriloquial figures SYLVIAN, 64 Sabin, Providence, R. 1 po YOU WANT ANY OF IT?--1 am farming now; cheap or trade; snakes, owls, machines, slides, canvas, serpentine scenery, tumbling pads, film cases, ight outfit, plecoo and paper. J. J. RICE, General Delivery, Denison, Texas DRUMS, belis and traps; stamp for complete list. A. D. CLIFFORD, Pepin, Wis. FOR SALE—Two-horse power marine engine, musical act, Conn alto horn and leather case, spirit seance, magical apparatus, handcuff act. GEO. A. RICE, Auburn, N. Y. . FOR SALE w urliteer band organ, ‘style 150; “alee one Wurlitzer band organ, style 125, and one North Tonawarda band organ, style 155; all are paper played, with cymbals and drum Attachments and music; in the best of condition; suitable for rinks, carouseis, merry-go-round, ete. Box 271, Elyria, Ohio. FOR SALE—Mevrry-go-round, track, machine, tent, boiler and engine; Wurlitzer band organ, paper played; all in good condition; cheap for cash. GEO. M. MIKKELSEN, Neenah, Wis. FOR SALE—At @ bargain; 200 pairs slightly used Chicago skates, fiber rollers; also Lyon & Healy organ PRIESTERS’ PARK, St Lous, Mo FOR SALE—Pathe's original hand-colored Passion Play, good condition; $160 for quick sale BARCUS, 2614 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, Cal. FOR SALE—German barrel organ, about 5 feet wide and 6 feet high, plays 12 tunes; in first-class condition; this is a first-class merry-go-round organ; original cost $900 The first $115 buys it. — BEHAN, 109 PBourth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa FOR SALB—ime New Haven Watch Co.'s Watch Crystal Breaking Game, ine studing stock of watches, crystals, etc., like new; will take $20, $5 down, ane C. O;. D. BOL, J MYERS, Westen, W. Va. FOR SALE CHEAP—Conn Folding Organ, 4% octaves, $7.00. J. J. FRANK, 60 Sheidon Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich Fol K aT — ND SACKS CONFETTI—Finst $4 takes gain am out of the business. kW “HARR, Nor a Spe bs. lowa LEARS THEATE R SUPPLY CO. always have un hand sem: slightly used picture machines, seats, etc., at bargain prices 509 Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo. LUBIN MACHIN}I s yaas d n, 1 tent, setpent slides, portable booth, Edison phonograph, folding rga Address FRANK HUDDLESTON, General Delivery Publi i MERRY WILLOW AND POLICE — Two large ivertising figure k ‘ondition, crated for ship oth f Sly “DIAMOND * SOVELTY Cv., 7 MOTION — APH M ¥ M “re HINT Used two mo ew: cost § if quick sale, $75 L OAKI *. Y rf german, N Me ON ACCOUNT of seas l ' for wal ise 640 6weeks s-e 2 ing 1 xit scallop for san Rey " : two If fine shay $10 «act two 8x12 Wonderland and two Sxil Snak and Alligator anners, $6 each 7 GILMORE, 99 Lawrence St., Brookly: N POWER’S NO. 5, just overhauled, like new: one Model B gas machine, packed in good trunk, all for $80 shipped subject to examin at n send de Posit ten dollars. HARRY HALL, 208 Prince Theater Bidg Housten, Tex STATUE TURNING TO LIFE, or Galatea Illusion, for sale, price $25; bust size, all complete, as good as new; can be set up and taken down quickly; nicely packed for easy shipment; can be run with oi] lamps or electric light; will send C. O. D. with privilege of examinatior or reveim = ¢ deposit to cover express wf charges A. M. WILLIAMS, Asbury Park, N STEREOPTICON SLIDES—Cowboys, soldiers, Mexicans, beautiful homes, scenery, lakes and boats, President Wilson, Indians, love scenes, chikiren 1 etc.; sell cheap: real bar omé use or lectures CHAS. WILLIAMS, 2720 Park. St. Louls, Mo TWO 12 e H JANDUS OSCILLATING FANS, two 16-inch G. EF. fans, direct current 110 volts; good as new sie each Westinghouse direct current gen rater, 6 K. W 125 V., 48 amperes, with switchboard complete, $125. Jacobson 10% H. P. gas engine, $125 MUNSON L. HATCH, Warsaw, N. Y WIRELESS Rr ‘EIVING OUTFIT, $6.60; also good Tx7 ent semi $1.00, will send C. O i GERALD ne. NEY. Berlin, Wis FOR. SALE—MISCELLANEOUS. peemneaenr~ without display, under this headi FOR SALE. MAGICIAN AND ESCAPE ARTIST—Doing re fined work; only open for summer work under canvas; MOTION PICTURE THEATER. managers act quick. MYSTERIOUS SANTELENA, Advertisements wines display, under this heading, | |; Tell St., Providence, R. 1. per word MAGICIAN—Sober, reliable, experience and ability; FOR SALE—Two Picture Shows running licensed — ong ae make a good offer, 1 and Warner's Features; also fine billiard parlor; Greentown, Ind. county-seat town of 6,000; cheap for cash; good op2 yg A gg + og NSWICK BILLIARD PARMANUSCRIPTS, SKETCHES AND tion; doing good business; bargain; investigate. MANAGER ROYAL THEATRE, 1081 Hershey Ave., Museatine, lowa. FOR SALE—Moving picture theatre; elegant loca-| advertisements without display, under this heading, 3e per word. DON’T BLAME AUDIENCE—Maybe they've heard those jokes before; try my original monologues, — MOVING PICTURE THEATER FOR SALE—CiIty | sketches, 50¢ and up; write for particulars. GBO of 4,000; good location, reasonable rent, fine business; | GAY, Box 105, Oakdale, Neb. reason for selling, have other business. H. WILDER, Lapeer, Mich. LET ME WRITE YOUR NEW PLAY, Sketch or Act, at a very reasouable price; satisfaction guaranONLY PICTURE SHOW in railroad division town | teed or money refunded; write me now. W. E. NELof 1,500 people, for sale; write J. T. EVMONDSON, | SON, 447 De Leon, Texas. Pavonia Ave., Jersey City, N. J. A-1 CLARINETIST-—Wants to locate in & town; am A-1 clarinet, B. good live O.; capable directing band; write proposition. W. L. R., care Billboard, Cincinnati, Ohio. A-1 CLARINETIST AT LIBERT ¥—Band or loca tion; good vaudeville man; can direct band. ARUONSON, 808 Scott St., Wichita Falis, Tex. A-1 TRAP DRUMMER—Full line of effects; firstclass drums and bells; vaudeville preferred; hours and sa.ary. Address A. W. Hunter St., Atianta, Ga. state LILEY, 18 W. A-1 VAUDEVILLE LEADER (Violin and Piano)— On account of house closing for the summer; standard and popular music. JOSEPH H Theater, Aurora, I1l ERDLICKA, Fox AT LIBERTY—Strong, reliable, experienced cor netist. Address 1652 Washington Bivd., Chicago. AT LIBERTY—Lady trombonist; son, orchestra. L. K. M., 180 York City. for summer seaThird Ave., New AT LIBERTY—Mellophone; double 2d violin; Derienced trouper; sober and reli YAGO, 165 E. 18th St., Covington, exable. WILLIAM Ky. VENTRILOQUIST dialogues, waperthoeatnt figures. PICTURE THEATRE FOR SALE-—Seating 264; | SYLVIAN, 64 Sabin, Providence, R. doing good business; daily run reason— sickness ; MISCELLANEOUS. 2,200.00 Address 118 E. 8th St., Flint, Mich. FURNISHED ROOMS. Advertisements nen — under this heading. Advertisements without display, under this heading, word. le per word. FORTUNE TELLERS—Invisibie future wife oF SYRACUSE, N. Y.—Woerner; high-class rooms; a a photes; $2 per 1,000. WENDT, Boonton. running water, steam heat; service day and night;|-*° bath free; within one to three blocks from all thea $ Caso! a t. Fayette S LASH’S LIP RELIEF—An ointment for sore lips, dances = =o = tender lips, cracks and chafing; great for —_ play rs; toughens and hardens the lips, improves the em HELP WANTED. bouchure ; keeps the lips in condition for strenuous Advertisements a nae, under this heading, | playing: finest thing for sore feet, galling and all Der w ° akin troubles. Price, 25c. E. R. LASH, Druggist, Athens, Ohio. AERONAUT WANTED—Exceptional opportunity for light weight man to fly. W. E. JOHNSON, Bath, LEGAL ADVICE—Business, criminal, divorce, 25c. N. Y. HAMILTON MOORE, Reedsville, Ohio. CLUB JUGGLER—Can secure jong engagement; all SEND FOR LIST OF BOOKING AGENTS, MANparticulars in firs, letter. MORRIS CRONIN, care | AGERS AND REPRESENTATIVES—The Reference Tausig, 104 E. 14th St, New York City. Guide contains 428 names and addresses, 14 theatrieal circuits and 440 names of theaters and cities, COAL MINERS, CARPENTERS, who are musi| many with managers’ names; also list of 221 amuseclans, for band, Southern Kentucky; ideal conditions; | ment artists. While we have used special care in Steady work DAVID McINTYRE, Leader, Stearns, | compiling the lists, changes in names and addresses Ky are constantly being made, by reason of removals, gene out of business or change in firm Therefore DWARFS, MIDGETS WANTED—Must be strong; we do not guarantee all names and addresses to be and healthy; all particulars and photo. MORRIS | absolutely correct. Price only 15 cents. CHURCH CRONIN, care Tausig, 104 E.. 14th St., New York | PRINTING CO., 25 Opera Piace, Cincinnati, Ohio. City. THURSTON’S ILLUSION EXPOSED 17 effects ; MUSICIANS WANTED AT ONCE—For Unique | only 50c; Asrah, Onaip, Houdini’s Self-Working Pil Amusement 20-piece band. Inquire THEO. | lory and ‘New Spirit Bell (photo pans); all four WAGNER, 1 Turner St., Lansing. Mich. B. | only 25c: 42 high-class Escapes, listed at $25, only Ellis, Box 143, Jackson, Mich. Show opens May 18 | $1.00. E. P. CONRAN, 2235 N. 4th St., Philadelat Jackson Band piays in low pitch phia. 7 PROFESSIONALS Desiring free advertisements in our Classified Columns will please write your request on YOUR OWN LETTER HEAD or furnish a MARKED PROGRAM OR REFERENCE. A mention of the SHOW OR COMPANY you were with recently will assist us in placing you under the proper classification. At Liberty advertisements from amateurs will be inserted under the heading of Amateurs ane Beginners for unseasoned and unexperienced players. SPOSSSSSSSSSSOSSHSSOSSOSOOOS PHOTOPLAY AUTHORS—We sell your plays or MISCELLANEOUS. ideas on commission; this is not a school; particulars | at Liberty Advertisements, without display, under free. Al ——— CO-OPERATIVE ASSN., Dept. this heading, are published free of charge. G Jaltimore, M aan : Soe AVIATOR—Will sign any terms with party who thrower and fiyer for casting act; | will start me on exhibitions; some experience; age 21. and whom been with. GEO. W. H. R. CRUIKSHANK, Wellington Hotel, St. Louis, WANTED state experier A DUNBAR, White Rats Club, New York City. Missouri eed . CHAS. DeFLESH—Scenic artist; best of references; WANTED—Sketch team that do 6 doubles, 6 99 years’ experience. Address 447 Halsey St., Brooksingles and can work in afterpieces; those who are | ivy’ N.Y < fs | towns 83 tamps Lyle and Lyle ' — — ~ — oo an pe — tec ED RENO. edie Me ENGAGEMENT WANTED—Position as detective : : : . or watchman; have some experience; am member of WANTED—Clowns, jugglers, good teams, cornet, Masons, E.ks, Odd Fellows: write me. ARTHUR W. alto, bass, trap drummer, boss hestier, clarinet, boss S< RIGHT, Box 38, Paris, Tenn. R._R. No. Be. iWasmas Show opens May 30th BACKE’S LADY MEDICINE LECTURER—Strong’ worker, SHOWS “Morris, Pa ability and experience; either salary or per cent. DR. M. N. LaVERE, Henderson, Ill WANTED—Juvenile and character man, — womPREMIER LECTURER-SINGER—Highest qualifian comedian; man with machine, reels and gas OUut| cations; feature pictures, parks, etc.: local or travel; Read gy Bay gece DRAMATIC CO., 804] 5 years ene theater; employer's interests mine, too. igh ° Ais, 0 . JAMPS W. NOBBS, Betavia, WANTED—Young lady for theatrical company; S1LAGE CARPENTER AND PROPERTY MAN— three months’ trip to South America; must speak | Young, neat and weil educated: opera house or tent Spanis! all 2 p. m 1402 Broadway, Room 501, | show; double small parts. Write VINCENT BOYER, New Y York City Box 31, _Veedum, Wis. Hoos EON ogy : “ STAGE CARPENTER OR PROPERTY MAN—23; he RITE gh ING Pucrt oo aegis 50 Bree would like position road or locate; member I. A. T. all or spare e no « idence co e;, de s. E . » « ite: } af c WALTE —. ATLAS PURLISHING CO.. 4, Cincinnati. O S. E.: can play small bits; best reference. ALTER Se per werd. ELECTRIC PIANO, $100 CONTINENTAL NOVBl LTY CO. Omaha, Neb FOR SALE--Somersaut Do foing nit ther : tricks; firs $30.00 gets her ARTHUR are HLEY, Ventura, Cal FOR SALE--A_ wonderful trained herse ready for road KIRBY, 74% Grand River Ave., Detroit, Mich FOR SALE CHEAP—Port Arthur whale, perfectly mounted hide and benes mounted separately an exceptional attraction for amusement parks TS feet long, 36 feet around head, 17-foot tall, skuil bone 19% feet long by 9 feet: weight 6,000 pounds; under Jawbone 18 feet wg: weight 700 pounds each Also flat boat for carrying same, or will sell separately W H. MORGAN, Alton, Ill POR THEATER EQUIPMENTS, such as seats, Dicture machines, ete., see LEARS THEATER SUPPLY CO., 509 Chestnut St., St Louts, Mo IMME DIATE SAI rE Y ‘ower’'s No. 6, almost new; alse’ asbestos cloth booth; call after 10. AL. JENBEN, 110 4th Ave . New York City TERRIERS AND TOYS-—Mostly all breeds: for sale Dogs boarded. Address ALF DELMONT, Devon, Pa WE BUY, sell, exchange, iild, equip, lease and superintencd animated picture theatres; send for our lie, THE NATIONAL THEATRE BROKERS, Room 541 Powers Buliding, 37 Se Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois ee |S. WHITE, Gereral Delivery, Burlington, Kansas. — HOTELS YOUNG MAN STENOGRAPHER—Neat, reliable; wishes position with circus or carnival or any place Advertisements —— > display, under this heading, | (4 learn to be advance or press agent. B. OLIVER, . ° 609 Maple St., Texarkana, Tex. ~ FURNISHED ROOMS—$3.00 up per week. 50 E. MOTION PICTURE ARTISTS Illinois St., near Rush, Chicago. Phone, Superior is 3143 At Liberty Advertisements, without display, under this heading, are published free of charge. eee eee ete, eee gg ee guar | EMPLOYMENT WANTED—Moving picture photog. Restos amg Pri oa ial ciaeions cueanehend: saanet rapher, with camera; can start new company; build ino) American an s ~ i A ‘ et neatric ' Ss. t j acto n an re the ¢ ‘J 7 every modern _qommnadation. Sixth and Walnut | 5,3 pgs Bing a ais o. awe Streets, suis, Me —— = wa . aS EXPERT STUDENT ON PHOTOGRAPHY —Wishes HOTEL ECHO—A home-like hotel for the the| Position as moving picture photographer _ ISIDORE atrical profession; rate very reasonable: situated in | QL-DSTEIN, 219 KE. 7th St, New York ity the heart of the city 408 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. w ANTE D—Position as positive or negative developer: best of reference: experience in actien. A. HOTEL RALEIGH—AIl outside rooms, with hot | JORDAN, 116 Jeffersor =... _ Hoboken, N. J and cold water, telephone and spacious clothes closets; | ~ a a = furnished, decorated and planned for the comfort MUSIC PUBLISHERS. and convenience of the profession. Rates: $4.00 to $9.00 per week, single: $6.00 to $10.00 per weck, | Advertisements without display, under this heading, double 648 Dearborn Ave., cor. Erie St., Chicago, 3e per we Iinois a a — a 06S ae sae sna LATE MUSIC HITS!—Tango Once More, great NOTICE TO PERFORMERS—When in Birming| "Ovelty song: It Seems to Me I'll Always Love You, : . . ballad: American Girl, song. Three songs, 25c; crham. Ala., stay at the Burton Hotel; strictly a theREE atrical hotel; rates, $4.00 single; $5.00 double; steam chestrations ite: none free. MAGBEE CO., | Box heat; close to all theatres. R. B. KELLY, Prop. 774, Columbus, Ohio MAGICIANS. MUSICIANS. at Lee Advertisements, without chotey. under this | At Liberty Advertisements, without display. under this eading, are published free of charge. heading, are published free of charge. ~FOR MOVING PICTURE OR VAUDEVILLE A-1 CELLIST—For summer engagement. WILSHOW—Magician; lady assistant: can join at once. | LIAM SCHULTZE, Mason School of Music, CharlesBE. BASTWOOD, 243 Front St., Portsmouth, Ohio. ton, W. Va « CELLIST AT L IBERTY—Up-to-« theater and hotel orchestra work. late in vaudeville, HERBERT GAR RATT, 516 W. 28th St., New York. Care Frank Laubach CLARINET—B. & O. or double piano; locate or travel; A. F. ¢ M. RAY SMITH, 77 Montgomery St., Lien, N. CLARINET PLAYER—Member A. F. of M.; de sires location; experienced in theate sober and reliable. Address THOS. 85, Athens, r and band work; D. BASSO, Box CORNETIST—Young man: er; steady and reliable; locate or road job; A F. M. Ticket? Yes. Box 127, Cochran, Ga. experienced sight read will accept good JEFF MORGAN, CORNETIST—Experiemced in vat shows; would locate in the East; and reliable. TUDOR DAVIS, 56 May St., hamton, N. ideville and road of M.; sober ’ Bing CORNETIST—At liberty; 2 also play clarinet or saxophone 1039 Latonia Ave.. Latonia, Ky 22 years’ experience; can JOE LINCOL, CORNETIST—At liberty for sum sort; A. F. of M. T. B. B ter, Lynchburg, Va. mer hotel or re ARR, care Trenton Thea DRUMMER—Drums, bells, tympani; ple write, if not, save stamps: prefer park, lesort, stock ; something permanent. 496 Chicago St., Elgin, Il. reliable peosummer BILL WILLIS, DRUMMERWiees-chans theater bells and all traps: musical show, Picture <«xperience. ED BRYAN, St., lowa City, lowa. drummer ; play vaudeville and 120 N. Governor DRUMMER—Piays bells and dr effects for pictures; can read music ums; full line of at sight; handle Vaudeville; steady and reliable. BAY F STILLINGS, Steneham, Mass. DRUMMER Wants position; expe Ville, concert, dance; play bells an dress E. B. BALL, Clinton, EXPERIENCED CLARINETIST A At liberty; theater or orchestra ‘rienced in vaude d xylophone. Ad AND PIANIST— ; Cee preferred. BRITTAIN, 1340 Washington Ivd., EXPERIENCED FLUTIST Want mer resort or in good musical town to at once; South preferred. 1425 Park St., Se ¢ bia, Chic “ago, fl. 5S position in sumlocate: join Co.um EXPERIENCED TRAP DRUMMER—Read music, play bells and reliab Ticket? KABLER, 37 Hollander St., Roxt EXPERIENCED TROMBONIST Yes ROBERT bury, Alass Desires engage ment; thoroughly competent and reference if required; parks, resorts, etc.: A. F. of M WEST, 1313 Reid St., _Keokuk, “EXPERIENCED _ VIOLINIST with good library of standard and p N. HALL, Hillsboro, Ohio low Address BENJ a Orchestra leader opular music. EXPERIENCED VIOLINIST—Theater, dance work: good library, select hotel or ions, ete.; travel or locate; temperate young man. H. L. PRESCOTT, 21 Olive St., Lawrence, Mass EXPERIENCED VIOLINIST—Desir ing orchestra in picture or vauce large library of music. Address Dayton Ave., Dayton, Ky. ires position lead vile house: have VIOLINIST, 412 FEATURE PICTURE DRAMATIZING PIANIST AND DRUMMER—AI! sound effect no vaudeville or orchestra; state ddress 564 King Ave., In dianapolis FIRST-CLASS CORNETIST Ss, orchestra bells; work and salary. _Ind Stri ietly reliable, wishes to locate; experienced with stan lard music; best of references furnished. L. C. St., Denver, Co! FIRST-CLASS DRUMME R— Playi xylophone and tympani: would like CASE, 2339 Grove it P 4 ‘g drums, bells, to locate in thea tre: must be steady job are CARPENTER, 471 Central St... Manchester. N OPEN FOR SUMMER ENGAG enced trombonist. GRACE AVERY, Ave., Denver. Colorado EM UNT— Experi34th 3335 E. ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR— Prefer al comedy or first-class vaudeville burlesque, musichouse; road oF ocate; libra’ of music; union man M. J. M., Violinist, Billboard, Cincinna ti, Ohio. “SNAPPY LADY DRU "MMER” wants AS join lady band or orehestra; travel or locate: cket; rienced. Address LADY DRUMME West, Duluth, Minn. expeR, 425 57th Ave., TRAP DRUMMER—Wants engagement in vaude ville, picture theater or resort; ha ve marimbaphone, Fr xylophone, bells, over 19% traps and effects: A 4 of M. TRAP DRUMMER, General Delivery, Ke nosha, Wis. “TRAP DRUMMER—With full line of traps and bells; handle standard music; twelve years’ experi ence: state all first letter. DRI Clark St., Chicago, iu “TRAP DRUMMER—Full line of | handle standard music: up in all TMMER, 2320 N. traps and bells; lines: sober, no chaser. DRUMMER, 2320 N. (Mark St.. Chieagn. ~ TRAP DRUMMER—A. F. of M be.ls and traps; desires position with small orchescra: experkenne’ in vaudeville and moving pictures state all GEO. W. SOUTHALL, care Princess Theater, Hopkinsville, Kentucky TRAP DRUMMER— At liberty owi ing: full line traps, bel’'s and tymp. locate for summer. GEO. -E. MOO Aurora, TRAP DRUMMER— Pxperienced ir tures, dance, full line of traps and TRAP DRUMMER, 12 Main St., ¥ Seranar Lake “TRAP DRU MER Desires positi fects: A. F. of M.: pictures or vauc ence: married, sober and reliah! 14 Hadley St., Bellows Fall Vt TROMBONIST— Double cello: firs oughly experienced: A. F. of M.: k ing to house clos ani; A. F. of Ms DY, Fox Theater, ~ vaudeville, p picbells; A. F of M. Sherlock Apt., See lle: best referALONZO HILL, t-class ae thorwate onl F. B GEORGE, care Billboard, Cir ‘innati, Ohio. VIOLINIST—Also play xylophone; tion for summer with dance orchestr phone two-steps Address VIOLINIST, 2015 Assemc bly St., Columbia, S would “like pesi a featuring xyvlo VIOLINIST—Five years experience: reliable for orchestra, movies or hotel: wishes situation in Philadelphia or within one hundred miles: library. W. R. HAYES, 2561 Amber St., Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED— Position by experienced clarinetist and cellist, brother and sister, in moving picture show or orchestra work: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa or Mis sourt preferred. B. L. PARKER, Litchfield, IL.