The Billboard 1917-06-16: Vol 29 Iss 24 (1917-06-16)

ae _—— Aah eth inp samen ree 70 The Billboard JUNE 16, 1917 INSCRIPTION ON PLAQUE: “I am thinking of those rights of humanity without which there is no civilization.” And signature of Woodrow Wilson. Alabaster Bronze, 12 in, high. PRICES: $7.50 per Dozen, $6.00 per Dozen In Gross lots. Sample, $1.00. HERE THEY ARE AT LAST. A BUST AND PLAQUE OF PRESIDENT WILSON THAT LOOK LIKE HIM. The Man Whols Making History. TO WHEELMEN AND CONCESSIONAIRES—A DIGNIFIED, life like bust, 6 inches high, and a plaque, 12 inches high. a wonderful likeness in Alabaster Bronze that will get top money. EVERY AMERICAN WILL WANT ONE There are no articles that can be bought today that will meet with such popular demand. The strongest sellers you have ever had. Can be carried home in the pocket. Write now before we are swamped with orders. JESSIE McCUTCHEON RALEIGH, Designer and Manufacturer of, the GOOD FAIRY, 1280 Clyburn Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. INSCRIPTION ON BACK: “The world must pe made safe for dema And signature of Wood. row Wilson on front. Alabaster Bronze. 6 in. high. PRICES: $4.00 per Dozen. $3.00 per Dozen In Gross lots. Sample, 50c. KATHERINE STINSON NOW IN WINDY CITY After Unusual Success in Orient America’s Most Youthful Aviatrix Returns— Many Press Notices Received Chicago, June 9.—Chicago is paying admiring homage to qa young girl who has been the subject of almost as much news and editorial comment as the world war. Doubters of this statement may visit the office of Wm. H. Pickens in the Westminster Building, where files that look like State documents unearth seemingly endless reams of paper of the Orient, explaining the impression that Katherine Stinson—a mere slip of a girl—made in China and Japan, About seven months ago this little lady ‘‘tied her airplane in a bundle’? and crossed the Pacific to the Orient. A constant series of exhibition flights in Japan and China followed. As she quaintly puts it, it was the first time the Orient ‘‘looked up’? to a woman. The way they looked up may portend much in International diplomatic circles. For, while some scholars of the Orient merely marveled at her grace and nerve (writing column after column in their queer hieroglyphics by way of expressing adulation), others saw more far-reaching consequences, The more learned of Japanese writers looked upon her visit as an indirect warning. It meant to them that if a mere girl could perform wonder feats in aviation the nation which produced that girl must have developed aviation to a point calculated to make it reckoned with in world circles. There is nothing of the “highbrow,” yet nothing of the crude about Katherine Stinson. No small part of her success is due to the fact that she has retained the grace and of delicate womanhood. She did more than visit and entertain Japan and China—she studied them. The Orient looked upon her as a sort of a goddess, and she responded with a sympathetic understanding of the people who idolized her. “It is a great mistake to imagine the Chinese and Japanese belong to an inferior type of civilization,” says this girl student gravely. “The Chinese philosophy is far ahead of that of the rest of the world, and Chinese writers have mastered the art of delivering sterling thoughts in sugar-coated fairy tales. “The Japanese are the most polite people I ever met,’? she continued, “They remind me of the French in that respect.” At this point a sweet smile took about two years off the expression of this girl’s face as she said: ‘“‘I’m mighty glad I’m an American, tho. The Chinese make their wives walk ten paces in the rear—imagine an American girl standing for that!’’ Miss Stinson, like most modern students of conditions of the Orient, believes, however, that the tidal wave of feminist movement will soon bring equal suffrage. In substantiation of this she explaing how a Japanese lady, Mrs, Fugtsawa, gave her a check for $2,500 in appreciation of the fact that a woman had done something which no other woman had ever done in Japan. A rare understanding of fundamentals is possessed by this young lady. When she made her greatest flight in Japan—over the city of Tokyo—she entered her airplane attired in a kimono of the approved Japanese pattern. This immediately aroused the sympathetic interest of the women, who felt that she was ‘‘one of them,”* It would hardly be an exaggeration to say that China—and its President—is still talking sbout her flight from the grounds of the Sacred Temple of Agriculture over the Presidential residence, which was formerly the Imperial Palace. President Li presented her with $3,000, expressing appreciation for the magnanimity of America at the time of the Boxer uprising. Somewhere in Miss Stinson’s trunk are fourteen medals, each a reward for extreme merit, received during her Oriental trip. With becoming modesty she wears them only for “photographic purposes.’’ Miss Stinson is in Chicago for a brief conference with her manager, Wm. H. Pickens, reeo-ling her new route. While the intrepid aviatrix would be just as willing to visit Alaska or Europe as she was to brave the io »t, he manager smilingly says that he Is going to “‘let America see her first.” She will seon be on her way to New York to try out her new 150-horse power army plane, with which she intends attempting to break all records scored by either sex. Underlying her preparations is the possibility that she may be used in the United States Army. While her offer to aid the Government, eabled at the outbreak of the war. has not yet been accepted, the impression made during her trip may lead the Government to believe that her services would be more important in its service than in the realms of amusement. Bauscher's Big United Show WANTS For Canada Big Fairs and Roundups Shows of all kinds, also Concessions. Medicine Hat, Alberta, July 9-14; Moose Jaw, Sask., July 16-22; Swift Current, Ashcroft, Maple Creek, Vernon, Kamloops, Golden, High River, Lethbridge, Cranbrook, Crossfield and others. If you have a Show of any kind bring it on. There is plenty of money here and business is good. Address A. C. BAUSCHER, Crossfield, Alberta, Canada. Beane’s United Shows WANTS Monkey Speedway, Silodrome. Can place Cook House, Long Range Shooting Gallery, Kegs with Live Stock, Pop-’Em-In, Candy Ball Games, Roll Down, Fruit, Dolls and Bear Wheels. Wire or write F. H. Beane, 1414 Buena Vista St., Pittsburgh. WANTED—PLANTATION PEOPLE For one of the Best Plantations on the Road; good money and kind treatment to real performers. Stanford Garden, with Fillingin Amusement Company. Doyle and Doyle; Lovie Neal, wire at once. Tickets to those we know only. Mrs. Anna Freeman, very important, wire me. Always have room for Ladies for Cabaret Dancing Hall. DOC HOLTKAMP, DeKreko Bros.’ Shows, DUNCAN, OKLA. Wanted for Big Four Amusement Co. Up-to-date, clean, moral Shows ons, for big Celebration and Home Coming at NEW MATAMORAS, O., WEEK OF JULY 4. This will be big. Good opening for Ten-in-One. Claude Hamilton, write. Special terms to any Feature Show. I WANT Door Talkers, Concession Workers, Ferris Wheel and Merry-Go-Round Operators. I have the following Fairs booked: WASHINGTON C. H., OHIO; BLANCHESTDR, OHIO; FRANKLIN and SCOTTSVILLE, KENTUCKY; PARIS, MORRISTOWN and MOUNTAIN CITY, TENNDPSSEE; ELK PARK, NORTH CAROLINA. These Fai for Wild West Show. Address all communications to E. L. CUMMINGS, Narrows, Va., this week; Cedar Grove, W. Va., next week. WANTED FOR OUR CIRCUIT OF FAIRS BEGINNING AUGUST 15 eg he with Ferris Wheel and Merry-Go-Round, write. rs are all sure money-getters. Good opening Shows ition for Ind d This is a giltedge ») P have written, write again. All contracts for Attractions will be closed this month. Those who BLACKWELL BOOKING AGENCY, Cartersville, Ga. WANTED CONCESSIONS AND RIDES For the biggest and best bet of the season, GARY’S CONEY ISLAND. Seven-day park. Four R. R. and Electric Lines. Great auto roads. Two hours’ ride from Chicago. 100,000 visitors each season. P. MILTON FINCH, Miller, Indiana, Wanted — Mau’s Greater Shows — Wanted ATHLETIC SHOW. We have complete outfit, including swell front. Wire us. FEATURE PLATFORM. SHOW. We have fine outfit for same, complete. Wire us. FERRIS WHEEL, MONKEY SPEEDWAY, Ten-in-One, High Diver. Write or wire WM. W. MAU, Manager, Xenia, 0.; June 18, Dayton, 0., on streets, auspices East End Business Men; June 25, Eaton, 0., on streets, ausp Firemen; July 2, Muncie, Ind., on streets, auspices Baseball Club. Big string of Fairs and Celebrations to follow. Concession Men, ~ LABOYTEAUX AMUSEMENT Co. Wants Carousel, two more Shows and Concessions that don’t conflict. Good season booking. Beckemeyer, Ill., week June 11th. Wanted Merry-Go-Round, Animal Show and any other clean Shows or Bides, for the BIG CELEBRATION, JULY 4, AT OLATHE, KAN, Olathe is county-seat town of 4,000 people, with county of 25,000 to draw from. Celebration is advertised all over the county. Under the direction of Farmers and Merchants’ Ass’n. F. L. HOUSE » Secretary. SIBLEY SUPERB SHOWS Mt. Union, Pa., June 6.—Mount Union is proving another good one for the Sibley Su rb Shows, all attractions and concessions dong a nice business on opening night. Tuesday threatening weather kept hundreds away, stiil the midway was full up to a late hour and everything on the lot got good play, The entrance arch this week is by far the best the show has yet had, a fine p'ece of work, painted by Artist Bradwell, illustrating to a nicety the spirit of patriotism. The Patriotic Arch, as it was termed by the local Papers, was Manager Sibley’s idea, and it was built, painted and erected under his personal supervision. Thonet’s Great Excelsior Shows are at Huntingdon, Pa.. this week, and much visiting back and forth is the result. The Sibley Shows now boast three automobiles, and the owners drive them every Sunday to the next town, generally arriving in advance of the show train, The owners are Louie Truax, Lester Fogal and Manager Sibley. In an eighteen-mile race last Suniay logal won out with his tin lizzie. Monday Professor Freyer’s All-American Military Band of twelve pieces arrived from New York, and since then the strains of military and patriotic airs can be heard all over the midway. The show now has two bands and five organs. BE. T. Ramsey, formerly stage menager at the Ada Meade Theater, Lexington, Ky., arrived Monday and assumed charge of the Water Circus. Mr, Ramsey is a fluent talker and knows how to handle men. Manager Earl announces the arrival next week of three more young lady performers, which will make nine girls and one man, two of whom are featured in the diflicult double back somersault dive. The new office top has arrived. It is 16x20 and makes a very comfortable place in which to transact business, “Larry’’ Bettinger is having considerabte trouble locating stock for his chicken joint. Artist Bradwell has begun work on the new Water Show front. and indications point to it being the best piece of work he has yet turned t. Joe Dixon’s Jungleland Show arrived here 0. K., accompanied by Mrs, Dixon, Monte and some working men. Joe has a_ splendidly framed show, and, as he says, ‘“‘something inside.’* Dorris Ross opened her gum wheel this week. It is an elaborate affair, Max Goodman has seven concessions on at present and will place five more next week. Harold Ross is mail man and Billboard agent, and is continually getting new subscribers as the show grows. —HARTWICK. DE VAUX GREATER SHOWS West Frankfort, Ill., June 6.—Herrin proved a winner for the De Vaux Greater Shows, Inc., all shows, concessions and riding devices doing wonderful business in spite of rainy weather. The show opened in West Frankfort Tuesday, rain and wind causing the loss of Monday night. Danny Soper is closing his Indian Village this week, and expects to surprise the bunch with a new attraction in the near future. He leaves for Kansas City in a day or two. Gene Naguin’s Garden of Allah has been doing a nice business since its opening in Herrin. John Gates has transferred his attentions from the vaudeville show to the Lunette Show, making openings for Dad Shields. The Athletic. Show, under the management of Captain Hugo, is turning them away frequently. with Packey Flynn, Scotch Bobby and Cyclone Adress on the inside, and Mrs. Hugo at the ticket box, Prof. McCoy’s All-American Band of eighteen pieces is giving daily concerts and winning many hewWspaper notices on its standard and popular selections. Manager De Vaux has engaged hyral J. Walker to sing with the band, featuring patriotic numbers, Late arrivals on the show are George Stevenson, taking the front on the Stella Show. Rinehart & Sullivan have joined with their phote gallery. f Ike Faust has just returned from a trip to St. Louis, where he paid a visit to the Campbell Shows, ; E. M. Kalberg, the general agent, made a visit back to the show a few days ago, and handed in some contracts, among them several very choice fall dates, The next jump will be to Christopher, IIL, under the Athletic Club. Big thing’ are expected Then Harrisburg, Ill., and from there to Chicage Heights. P In spite of the rain and wind storms during the past six weeks the De Vaux aggregation bas enjoyed fair business, and everybody on the outfit is wearing a smile, even John Haymes.— KARL, Three-Abreast Jumping Horse Garousselle At Liberty Would be pleased to hear from reliable Carnival Oo., Secretaries Fairs, or any large gatherings. Address G. G. GILL, Liberty, Indfana. WANT BOSS CANVASMAN---Join Immediately Must be sober, reliable Man. Work the year ‘round. State your age and what shows you have handled, also state salary. Also place Man to handle Lights and Seats, and one Trombone, one Clarinet and Bass Player. CHRISTY HIPPODROME SHOWS, Buffalo Gap, South Dakota. CARNIVAL LADS ENLIST Cliff La Bell, last with the Nat Reiss Shows. and Louis Hammer, of the World at Home Shows, were callers at the Cincinnati office of The Billboard last week. Both Cliff and Louis were attired in the uniform of the 13th Cavalry and stationed at Ft, Thomas, Ky. Last winter these two boys were with Rox_ Reilly's Globe Trotters. They enlisted at Hammond, Ind., a few weeks ago, ;