The Billboard 1914-10-17: Vol 26 Iss 42 (1914-10-17)

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OCTOBER i7, 1914. The Billboard 23 AUNT MOLLIE BAILEY Retires From Show Business, After fifty-five years of continuous show life, Aunt Mollie Bailey bas retired from the road and is domiciled at ber palatial home in Houstan, Tex. Aunt Mollie, who has reached her seventy fourth milestone, bas been very successful in her ventures. She has something like forty show lots of ber own in Texas, in connection with her home, which is one of the Snest equipped residences in Houston, and four rent ing homes. She is paying taxes on $80,000 worth of property in Texas alone. The business, however, will be continued by ber sons and daughter—J. E., Albertine, Willie, Brad and Mrs. Birdie Dickens. The show is in a fine condition. Two cars are used, one a Pullman, proclaimed by railroad men to be one of the finest on the road, while the other is a bagzage car. The top used is 70 feet, with a 40-foot middile-plece; the dressing room, 30 feet; Kid Show, 40x60; Animal Show, 40x60; horse tent, 20x50. Albertine Bailey, on the high wire, and toy airships, are the outside attractions. Two performances are given daily. The show will remain out all winter, playing the South, but after November 1 three-day stands will be made, changing the policy from circus to highclass vaudeville and pictures. The executive staff follows: Bailey Bros., sole proprietors; J. E. Bailey, manager; G. A. Bailey, director; W. K. Bailey, band leader, with twelve musicians; B. 8S. Bailey, general lot boss; G. A. Bailey, Iights; Mrs. Birdie Dickens, treasurer. HAGENBECK-WALLACE SHOWS. By Quiet Jack Moore. Vinita, Ok., Sept. 30.—Our first stand in Oklaboma, and by the looks of the crowd in town, we will bave a packed tent. The Sells Floto Show, being only a short distance away, Mr. and Mrs. Cory, Bob Stickney, Jr.: Gene Malone and Jake Posey went over to see it. {t sure looks like closing time when yon see the railroad ment coming around. Emil Schwyer was busy for a few minutes today. One of the men left the cage open and two of the lMoas walked out There was some excitement, but they got them back in the care and no harm was done. The Macy Shows were in town with us today. Mr. Harvey is back with the show again, and he smiles as he sees the big crowds we are having He routes the show and certainly deserves redit, as he has only picked three bloomers this seasen, and I think that was due more to the weather than to Mr. Harvey's judgment. Muskogee, Ok., Oct. 1.—One long parade, but pavements all the way, so it wasn’t so bad A big day's business, despite the ear service. Joe Coy: is doing fine with the newspaper racket The Barnum & Bailey advance ear is bere billing the-show for October 16 Perey Brown has taken Al Massey's place as band leader and seems to be doing fine Perey will take out a vandeville act this winter. Quiet Jock is also taking out an act this winter. It will be known as the Quiet Jack Moore Trio With the Silent Act, and wil! be a novelty in every respect. Bartlesville, Ok., Oct. 3.—A number of vistors came over from the Sells-Flote Show today among them Chas. Lucky, the boss property man; Geo. Stump, boss hostler: Bill Curtis sunerintemlent of canvas: Rhoda Royal and Bob Stickney, Sr Mr. Stickney sold one of his bare-back horses to Bab Cottrell, and brought the berse over with him Jim Eviston, manager of our No. 1 car: L. H. Hickman. ex ursion agent, and H. (. Adams, king of pro 4 am Advertisers, were back visiting our show, anc, as usual, had a good time The Pete Cernalla Tronne closed today to fulfill their vandeville contracts ‘ A long ron into Anthony. Kan and the wind blew a gale all day Wiew so bard that the top of r No. 28 wae Ufted ard the stopped to nail it on. We arrived in Anthony ot 4°30, and it was some ride, believe me Monday was a disagreeable day, and I thought Sure we wouldn't do anything However, the matinee was fine. and the night house was al! could be expected Mr. and Mrs. Doc severed thelr connection with the show twlay. and left for their home in Cincinnati Mr. Ogden had been manager of the side-show for the past three seasons, and his leaving was | big surprise to everyone. Warren Irons, who has the 6-in-1 Show, will now make the openings for the aide-show until the show closes. Joe ‘nd Sadie Litchell celebrated their seventh anni } . peor 180 miles— One time it the stateroom train had to be versary today Sadie received « large bougnet f golden rot, while Joe received some cholce ims. which, by the war, were loaded Joe ‘iso won a nice little present in the car at : cht and went to bed thinking he was a lucky nan Hutchinson, Kan., Oct. 6.—Raleigh Flournoy, of Chelela, Ok has been engaged to put on the Wild West concert next season, with ten people ‘six men ond four ladies), twelve horses and two bucking steers He save it will be different from any that ha« ever heen pnt on Mrs. Jack Sutton Delis Nelson andAmy Stevens. al! of the “Sutton Troupe paid us a visit today They Will even in Wichita Thursday. at the fair, for ten dave Jack Posev, onr hose hostler re ee ved a wire telling him of the sad news of bis 'ther’s death We left to attend the faneral His father was Jo Posey, a former cireus man Hutchinson is not much for business, as we are following other «howe and aleo the fair > . ‘ert Cole is sore on Anthony and Hutchinson, as they were two bum days for him But Bert should worry 101 RANCH BULLETIN. By Joe Lewis, Notwithstanding the etrong opposition and had weather, the 101 Ranch, ae nsnal, is play ing to packed honeee tn North Coroling The 1914 season will be a long one for the Miller left the show at Washington, D. C., for New York City. He ia expected back in abont ten dara, Miller Rros, have contracted to furnteh an enermone nomber of horses for the Grecian Government. Sixteen hundred have already been lorded at Galveston Tex OMe Oshorne is efi] doing fine work In trick sod faney riding Rilly Prescott made a good ride on Columbus on the worst lot we have bad in North Carolina, ~ Where Shows Will Winter Following is a partial list of the winter quarters of circuses, wild west shows, carnivals, tent shows, etc. Managers of shows not mentioned in this list are requested to send in this information on the blank below. CIRCUSES, WILD WESTS & TENT SHOWS Bailey, Mollie, Show, Bailey Bros., props. : (Out all winter) headquarters, 1215 Oak st., Houston, Tex. Barnum & Bailey Show: Bridgeport, Conn. Bentley's United Shows: Belleville, Mich. Eschman's, J. H., European Circus, J. H. Eschman, prop. (Out all winter) headquarters, Linden Hiils, Minneapolis, Mjnn.; Southern address Arlington Hotel, Hot Springs, Ark. Freed’s, W., Trained Animal Show, H. W. _ Freed, prop.: 605 Grant st., Niles, Mich. Golimar Bros.’ Show, Gollmar Bros. props:: Raraboo, Wis. Haas. Mighty, Shows, E. Haag, prop.: Box 962, ureveport, La. Hagenbeck-Wallace Shows, C. E. Cory, ingr.: Offices, Pern, Ind. Heber Bros. Show, Heber Bros., props.: 312 E. _lith ave., Columbus, 0. .Kenjockety’s Frontier Wild West, F. L. Kengochaty. prop.: 175 Front ave., Salamanca, Ringling Bros.’ Show, Ringling Bros., props.: Baraboo, Wis iia Sautelle, Seibel Sig., Shows: Lawrenceburg, Ind. Bros.’ Trained Animal Show, Seibel. ne ge Watertown, Wis. Silver Family Shows, Bert Silver, prop.: Crystal, Mich. Sparks, John H., Salisbury, N. C. Thompkins Wild Amuse. Co., Wheeler Bros.’ pede Wild West, ford, Pa. Shows, Chas. prop.: West, Wheeler-Thompkins props.: Lambertville, 'N. J. Greater Shows & Great StamAl F. Wheeler, mgr.: Ox Sparks, CARNIVAL COMPANIES. Amusement Co., Will E. Aiken, prop.: Galion, 0. Allen, Tom W., Shows, Tom W. Allen, mgr.: Leavenworth, Kan. Brundage, 8. W., Shows, S. W, Brundage, mgr.: Leavenworth, an. Crandell Amusement Co., Harry E. Crandell, prop.: P. O. Box 351, ‘Port Arthur, Tex. Aiken Evans, Ed A., Greater Shows, A. Evans, prop.: Independence, Kan. Great Northwestern Shows, F. L. Flack, mgr.: 51 E. Market st., Great Patterson Shows, Paola, Kan. Hall, Doe, Shows, Doc Hall, prop.: Hot Springs, Ark. Hampton’s Great Empire Shows, H. E. Van Akron, 0. Jas. Patterson, prop.: Gorder, mgr.: Hamilton, 0. Hunter, Harry, Shows, Harry C. Hunter, prop.: Youngstown, O. Krause Greater Shows, Ben Krause, prop.: Philadelphia, Pa. Macy’s Olympic Shows, J. A. Macy, prop.: Probably Kansas City, oO. Parker, B. R., Shows, B. R. Parker, mgr.: Leavenworth, Kan. Rutherford Greater Shows, Irv. J. Polack, mgr.: 519 Lyceum Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. Westcott Shows, M. B. Westcott, prop.: Chicago, MISCELLANEOUS. Bennett's. Billy, Big Shows, Billy Bennett, prop.: Milaca, Minn. Name of Show such a risky mount. Dp. V. ‘lantlinger, arena director, bas contracted to play all winter on all of the lots in Lawton, Ok. Free exhibitions immediately after meals. Bill Caress, rube policeman, talks of nothing but trapping in Elnora, along the Wabash River, The Elnora Express Company will sure be kept busy this winter. Hank Durnell, the millionaire cowboy, champion reper of South America, will tour across the continent to Stockton, Cal., escorted by his chum, Tommy Kirnan. Louie will advance all necessary expenses. Geo. Hubert—Let me hear from you. Lost your address. Would* also like to hear from Frank Stern, either in care of the show, or The Bi) board. ‘he Romons are doing wonderful work with their juggling ‘and barrel exhibition. Rocky Mountain Hank will tour this winter with a film, entitled Rocky Mountain Hank to the Rescue. RINGLING BROS.’ CAR NO. 1, Ringling Bros.’ advertising car No. 1 closed its season October 3, at Cairo, IIL, and was taken to quarters at Baraboo, Wis., the next day The boys want the circus folks to note the be Home Sweet Home" stand on Commercial avenue and Thirteenth street, Cairo. A 24-sheet depicting the old home and father, mother and baby greeting the wanderer’s return. A 3-sheet, with the names of the boys on car No. 1, is a feature of this attractive showing. The Cairo papers devoted considerable space to same. Tom Connors, the ever-young boss billposter, returned to Philadelphia He is reported to be interested in the horse business there Earl Stratton also went to Philadelphia, where he secured a position in one of the vaudeville houses Car Manager Geo. Goodhart, together with Bert Shindle and Nicholas Nary, left for Laneaster, Pa., where they will spend the winter. Ralph Young and Paul Barnes, the Guthrie (Ok.) twins, returned to that fair city, where they expect to spend the off season quietly. Joe Crane and Jake Gourgan left for Wichita, Kan. Frank Campbell returned to Marysville, Kan., where he is Interested in real estate. S. MeDenough will reopen his tonsorial parlor at New Castle, Pa., shortly. Sam Raines has gone to Hillsboro, tell the folks about his travels. Lester Stine left for Cleveland, 0.; John Hartman for Beloit, Wis.; Paul Marr for New York City: Daniel Hackett for Chicago, and Geo. Pritchard for New York State. Slim Faulkner's movements are unknown. 0., to SEIBEL BROS. CLOSE. The Seibe!) Bros.’ Greater Shows closed their season at Watertown, Wis., October 4, after a around the Great Lakes very successful season in Northern Wisconsin. The boys all had a fine duck and chicken dinner, with Doe Cook acting as toastmaster, before the departure. The line-up at the time of closing was as follows: Pony drill, handled by BE. Meyers, ring| master and trainer; Rooney, the monkey doctor; Prof. Edward's Arabian Stallion; Harry 'Rischoff, juggler and contortionist; Flying \ | Bischoff, iii Sia canoes kiseennen es weds dhbnnukaw assem id EE ONE DLE SO EE a a ae eee... 5... 5... a ii whee sicalsined:) se cotata a dctaode sae = Winter Quarters —City__--_-_.---------.-_-ne eee (if you have offices in other cities, give address here,) It was at. Greenville: It takes iron nerve for | Deloos, return act; Al. Hare, Spanish rings; Nemo and Bishop, revolving ladders; Ham and Harry, clowns, featuring the tango dance. Band, under the direction of Al Johnson (third seasen with this show), with Mr. Johnson, baritone; Gus Nelson, solo cornet; Marion Scizor, solo cornet; Hiram Colwell, first cornet; Dutch Nickols, bass player; Harry Atwood, snare drum; Theos. Reynolds, bass drum. Concert consisted of a tight-rope-walking dog, snakes: T, the magician, doing a comedy, and Lady Kiro, the monkey, looping the loop in an automobile. Annex, with its cages of wild animals, ponies (featuring Babe); Devolo, sword swallower, fire king, etc., was managed by Prof. Cook, the Punch argd Judy man, who also made the openings and gave the free outdoor exhibition with his talking figures. This was Doc's second year with Seibel Bros. The big tup was handled by Jim Gaffin, for many years with the big ones. Frank P. Presscott, general agent and contractor (with this show for two Seasons); cookhouse, managed by Chef Fred Giersdorf, with two assistants, O'Neil and George; Ben, boss ponyman; Chandelier Dutch, lights; Ham and George, props; Jack Blair, candy butcher and privileges. Edw. Seibel some few weeks ago was presented with a fob and K. P. charm by the members of the agzregation. FOUCHE ANSWERS MILLER. Modesto, Cal., Sept, 30, y Editor The Ril?board, 9s onan Cincinnati, 0.: Dear Sir—Will you kindly allow me to correct John J. Miller, the South American victim, in a few vital points regarding his ‘‘Warninz”’ as it appeared in your esteemed publication dated the 26th inst.? If precious animals of any kind in little or big groups take seriously sick on long sea voy ages. it is surely the fault of inexperienced or careless keepers, unsanitary, neglected shipping quarters and irregular or unnatural food in different climate. days on water, they hursed than ever and on terra firma allowed solute rest, because trick or show While traveling for many have to be more tenderly immediately upon arrival hree or four days’ abhighly sensitive, ne "vous animals must never be shinped on steamers like common live stock. Nowadays very strict quarantine laws prevail in every big port throughout the world and nobody but the show manager, performer or his head animal keeper is to blame if part of the stock dies from exposure or is shot or has to undergo special medical treatment by foreign sanitary officers or causes extra heavy expenses later on—it is his plain duty and first business to find out and prevent any possible obstacles long before sailing. Furthermore, it is only common sense to approach the captain or first officer of the ship, before the departure, in a ‘*substantial’’ way in behalf of the animals, so their owner or caretaker has absolutely free hand in administering to their particular wants during the entire trip, instead of leaving them too much in charge of others. These little points count many fold in saving expenses. An other tpouble is, often the owner or the man in charge of the animals possesses insufficient veterinary knowledge in emergency cases. Studying the temper of each beast means also a great deal for its welfare onthe trip. The proof of every one of these assertions can be brought from menagerie and circus men who have had many years’ experience and practice in shipping animals across oceans. All contracts, transportation arrangements, expense accounts are legally just as good in the big Latin-American republics as here, and is it hot the own lookuut of the individual or troupe to attend to all changes of details in black on white before sailing, so there won't be later on any misunderstandings or misdealings whatsoever? Why always blame the impresario or Seuth American officials and business people? Why not find out exactly, in advance, that, for instance, mostly one-ring circuses in European style are contracted for and the people down there prefer quality, instead of quantity, in acts? Now, about the fabulous South American salaries and great inducements which are mentioned in Mr. Miller’s kind communication and which are facts: Stage engagements last from one month upwards instead of changing weekly in vaudeville, like here. Return dates are the rule because South American methods im gaining popularity and creating as well as exploiting favorites or ‘‘stars’’ are far more refined, lasting and grateful than in North America. Down there professionals are enjoying bighest social standing besides histrionic triumphs and are introduced in the most exclusive private circles. ‘Their increase of salaries and return dates are based upon social connections, even if they can not speak Spanish or Portuguese. Of course, these customs only go for real accomplished and ambitious show people and therefore have created a very strong desire among singers, dancers, instrumentalists, etc., to cultivate some sort of a distinctive, unique, introductory publicity material or individual advertising medium as the prospective ‘‘Open Sesame’’ for their private career. So it comes that many high-class performers, even cabaret singers, have written their memoirs or are reciting for charity or buy inventions or do any other decent thing just for the purpose of appearing and remaining prominently before the eyes of the public and endearing themselves to their audiences. However, scandalous, notorious ways are never attempted, simply because this would never pay! Whoever employs this open secret of acquiring fame and fortune in South America can year after year demand twice and thrice the salary he or she could receive elsewhere on earth. In fact. reputations on the stage are nowhere higher paid than in Valparaiso, Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro—just to think of Mmes. Odilon and Aguglia, Mlle. Amelie de Champitry, Caruso, et al. South Americans are world’s most faithful audiences for histrionic, self-made celebrities. However, they have no use for ‘‘floaters’’ and half-finished, indifferent performers. Eleven years ago, just’ before my last trip to the United States, I witnessed in Buenos Aires a performance of ‘‘cowboys’’ from this country who could do nothing else but silly posing, faking and a few old, worn out riding tricks of the ordinary ‘‘Wild West’? shows—of course, such inferior humbug never goes in the land of the typical and picturesque Gauchos, who render masterful classic or national songs, dances and instrumental music upon request without ever charging for it. For serious-minded, business-like, up-to-date performers the South American capitals, fashjonable resorts and industrial centers are really an enormously rich virgin field—only it takes a different, out-of-the-ordinary way to win the hearts of these wees pont audiences. Yours very respectfully, ” a Cc. FOUCHE. CHICAGO SHADOWGRAPHS. By Chas, Andress, He’s in town. Hurrah! burreh! Who? Who? The man who injects ‘‘punch’’ in publicity— Punch Wheeler, of course, and he has been offered three jobs since his arrival, notwithstanding the fact that the town is full of agents. One offer was to go to Australia, while the other two were from road shows, but Punch says: ‘“‘No, I am having the time of my life between the Old Friends’ Club and road acquaintances."’ Here’s one on Frank P. Spellman: Frank Was in the Windy City the other day and called at the office for a few minutes’ chat. However, it preved a little more than that, as he became so interested in my seven big albums of photos that he missed his train East. But, mind you, Frank is there with a line of talk that stamps him ‘‘the goods right off the reel.’’ D. P. White, contracting agent of the Wyoming Bill Wild West, passed through Chicago on his way te New York, and called to pay his respects. He says the show will ship to Lancaster, Mo. He also remarked that Lancaster would soon change its name to Colonel Hallville. Melvin H. Sykes, whose reputation as one of the principal high-class photographers extends over the world, has constructed a beautifus studio in the Stevens Brothers new building on State Street. . The Old Friends’ Club is making wonderful strides. Their new club rooms have been elaborately furnished and decorated. The profession jin general are invited, . F. Pennington has just sent his second shipment of some very interesting photographs and old bills to The Billboard office, which will be added to the already large collection: Robt. C. Wade, superintendent of lights with the Gollmar Bros. Circus, was operated on last Saturday night at St. Luke’s Hospital here for appendicitis, and is now in a very serious condition. His reeovery is doubtful. The Zamora Sisters are at their home in Saginaw, Mich., taking a short vacation. They will go out the latter part of this month. Al Gorman is still in Chicago doing pendent booking, promoting, ete. Pero and Wilson, comedy pantomime artists, were Billboard callers just before departing for inde the East to fill an important engagement. Chas. H. Duffield, general manager of the Pain Fireworks, imparts to us the sad news that his mother died in West Lebanon, N, H. The remaing will be brought to Chicago, and will be taken by Mr. Duffield to the home of the family at Minneapolis. Minn., where the borial will take place Sunday, October 11, BOOK STRIP TICKETS ARE PREFERRED BY MANY OF THE BIGGEST USERS. WELDON, WILLIAMS & LICK@@M FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS. N saat