Variety (July 1907)

14 VARIETY WIkrId, Bert, Pastor's, N. Y. Wilder, Marshall P., 21 Virginia Ave.. Atlantic llty. Wilson Drog., May wood pk., May wood, 111. Wilson, Ja<k. & Co., Orplicniu, San Francisco, Cal. WllHon, Tony, lIHolse & Armoros Sisters, 1 Prima ril., Brixton, IxMtdon, S. K., Eng. Wills & HasHsn, Harlem pk., Bock ford. 111. Williams, 0. W., 3313 Jamaica, Bichmond Hill, L. I. Williams, Blcbard, Cole Bros., C. B. Williams ft Meltmrn, Nlpmuc pk.. Mil ford, Mass. Wlndom, Parle, Cole Bros., C. B. Wlngates, The, Edison, New Castle, Pa. Winston's Seals. Barnom ft Bailey's Show. Winter, Winona 0., Shea's, Buffalo. Wolff Bros., Clrco Bell, Mexico. Wolflng's Stallions, lllngling Bros.; C. B. Wood Bros., 207 K. 14, N. Y. Wood, Bslph, Lyric, Ft. Smith, Ark., lndef. Woodford ft Marlboro, Crystsl, Ell wood ft Nobles Tille. Ind. Woodward, Ed. ft Msy, Star, Muncie. Wordette, Eatelle, ft Co., Wenona Lake pk., Grand Bapids, Mich. World ft Kingston, Orpheum, San Francisco, July 28 Aug. 10. Wygsnd ft Wygand, Pastor's, N. Y. Y Yeomsns, Ceo., 4530 Gibson, St. I/ouls. Yerxss, The, Forepaugh Sells; O. B. Yomsmsto Bros., Emerald, Adams Co., 0. Young, Ollie, ft Bro., Celeron pk., Jamestown, N. Y. Zaiell Vernon Troupe, 141 E. IS, N. Y. Zobedle, Fred, Forepaugh-Sells, 0. B. SUMMER PARKS CIRCUS ROUTES Baxnum-Bsiley.—Sioux Falls, 8. D., 10; Sioux City, la., 10; Mitchell, 8. I)., 17; Aberdeen, 8. !>.. 18; OrtonTllle, Minn., 19; Fargo, N. D., 20; Grsnd Forks, N. I)., 22; Crookston, Minn., 23; Fergus Falls, Minn., 24; St. Cloud, Minn., 25; Superior, Wis., 20; Duluth. Wis., 27. Buffalo BUI.—Erie, Pa., 15; Ashtsbula, 0., 10; Cleveland, 17; Sandusky, 18; Toledo, 19; Fort Wayne, Ind., 20; Chicago (South Side), 22-27; Chicago (North Side), 28-31; Chicago (West Side), Aug. 1-4. Cola Bros.—Lowell, 15; Nashua, N. H., 18; Manchester, 17; Laconla, 18; Plymouth, 19; Franklin, 20; Concord, 22; Claremont, 23; Bellows Falls, Vt., 24; Keene, 20; Northampton, Mass., 20; Holyoke, 27; Springfield, 29; North Adsms, 30; Saratoga 8prlngs, N. Y., 81. Forepaugh-Sells.—Portsmouth, N. IT.. 15; Haver- hill. Mass., 10; Lowell, 17; Taunton, 18; New- port, B. I., 19; Pawtucket, 20; Norwalk, Conn., 22; Merlden, 25; Danbury, 29; Poughkeepsie. N. Y., 80; Mlddletown, 31; Newburg, Aug. 2; Kings- ton, 8; Gloversvllle. 5; Schenectady, 0; Butland, Vt., 9. Frank A. Bobbins.—Bingham, 15; Madison, 10; Farming ton, 17; Livermore Falls, 18; Bum ford Falls. 19; Bethel 20 (all In Maine). Hagenbtck-Wallace.—Lapeer, Mich., 15; Bay City, 10; Lansing, 17; Adrian, 18; Cloud water, 19; Elkhart, Ind., 20. Haxgreavet.—Alexandria, 18; Carleton Place, 15; Arnprior, 10; Pembrooke, 17; Benfrew, 18; Smith's Falls, 19; Perth, 20; Tweed, 22; Peter- boro, 28; Lindsay, 24. Pawns* Bill.—Little Falls. 15; Cloquet. 10; Duluth, 17; Superior, 18; Bice Lake, 19; Menomonle, 20 (all In Wisconsin). Bingling Bros.—Esst St. Louis, 13; McComb, 15. Bock Island, 10; Monmouth, 111. 17; Ft. Madison, la., 18; Centerville, la., 19; Brook field, Mo., 20. Robinson.—Cherryvale, 13. Sslls-Floto.—Alamosa. 10; Walsenbnrg. 10; Trinidad. 17; La Junta, 18; Rooky Ford, 19; Lamar, 20 (all Colorado). BAND ROUTES Banda Bosss, Big Island, Minneapolis. Brooke's, Carnival pk., Kansas City, Kans. Coliendo's Venetian, Forrest pk., St. Louis. Conway's. July 22, Young's Pier, Atlantic City, N. J., lndef. Creators, San Soucl pk., Chicago. Damrosch, Walter (orchestra), Bavins pk., Chi- cago, lndef. Puss, Blvervlew, Chicago. Ellery, Coliseum, Chicago, lndef. Erlinger, Forest pk., Kansas City, Mo. Falrman's, Luna pk., Schenectsdy, N. Y. Gsrgullos, City pk., Denver, to Aug. 4. Gerullo, Electric pk., Kansas City, Mo. Hoi combe. San Soucl pk.. Chicago, 21 to Aug. 4. Kilties, Ksnsss City, Ksn. Kryl, Zoo, Cincinnati, to Aug. 4. Levi, Msurlce, Young's Pier, Atlsntlc City, N. J.. to July 21. Navassar, Fairbanks, Indianapolis; 22, Big Island, Minneapolis, to Aug. 3. Natlello, White City. Chicago. Pbillpplnl, Electric pk., Detroit, to July 27. Pryor's, Willard Grove pk., Pblla.; July 21, Pier, Anbury Park, lndef. Biccl, White City. Louisville. Sours, Ang. 4, Willard Grove pk., Phlla.. to Sept. 2. Thawvul. Luna pk., Chicago, lndef. Weber, Electric pk., Kansas City, Mo., 21 to Aug. 4. Weldon, Chutes, Chicago, lndef. The Patterson Carnival Company will hold a street carnival at Dubuque, la., week July 15th. Saginaw, Mich., will celebrate its Gol- den Jubilee from August 10 to 24. About $15,000 has been appropriated. A band circuit is being formed by Chas. Beehler, in charge of that department for the Western Vaudeville Association. A cyclone struck Electric Park, Kansas City, a week ago, and swept away the Colonade, besides damaging other build- ings. In New Orleans, a summer resort for colored people formerly known as "Lincoln Park," has changed its name to "The Black City." L. C. Harner, auditor of "White City," Syracuse, N. Y., has been made manager in place of L. B. Sloss, who resigned last week to take charge of "Luna" Park, Scran ton, Pa. Hennessy & Bunker's big skating rink at Lowell, Mass., was completely gutted by fire last week. In connection with the rink there were several bowling alleys which suffered a like fate. The coming country fair dates in east- ern Ohio are: Smlthneld, Sept. 25-27; Csdls, Oct. 1-3; Wssh- lngton, Sept. 24-27; Lancaster, Oct. 8-12; Cos- hocton, Oct. 8-11; Lisbon, Sept. 17-10; Carrollton Oct 8 11; St. Clalrsville, Aug. 27-29; Athens,' Aug. 13-15; Newark, Oct. 1-5; Canfleld, Sept. 24- 20; Medina, Sept. 3-5; Zanesville, Aug. 27-30; Ravenna, Aug. 27-30; Canton, Sept. 24-27; Akron, Oct. 1-4; Canal Dover, Oct. 15-18. On the night of June 24 a heavy wind storm struck Lincoln, Neb., doing great damage to Capitol Beach, a summer re- sort just west of that city. The vaude- ville theatre was blown down, entailing a loss of $10,000. The entire loss is esti- mated from $25,000 to $30,000. Riverview Park, at Washington, has been obliged to close on account of the boats being put in service for the James- town Exposition, leaving no means of transportation. Improvements will be commenced for next season at once. $100,000 will be expended in this way. As outlined in Variety when the James- town Exposition was reviewed by a Va- riety representative on the spot and not from a desk in a newspaper office, the Exposition has developed into a terrific fizzle. Tne visitors are few, and those who attend the grounds spend no money. The only concession doing anything re- sembling show business 'Is "Trixie," the trained horse. All the concessionaires are discontented, and there is no money in sight for anyone unless an enormous crowd hurries to Jamestown from now on. That is unlikely, and even though the rondition became true, the limited trans- portation facilities could not convey them to the Exposition grounds with regularity. •danagcr of "White City," Cnicago, E. E. Cregg, general manager, "Luna" Park, Pittsburg, and El wood Salsbury, general manager, "Luna" Park, Cleveland, is to undertake a number of elaborate out-door spectacles suitable for parks, fairs and exhibitions. The first, already in prepa- ration, is called "Flowerland." It will open at •'Luna" Pittsburg, July l'o. "Flowerland" is being produced under the personal direction of Max F. 'frostier, of Cleveland. It combines many novel features, elaborate costuming, and start- ling effects. It is related that upon the completion of the new scenic railway in "Dreamland," Coney Island, called "The Great Divide," there was considerable difficulty in get- ting a man daring enough to make the first trip. The expert who planned and built the structure, gracefully "ducked" when it was suggested that he take the chance. An outsider was finally discov- ered, who was either careless enough about his neck, or sufficiently in need of the money to do the trick for $25. Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, will be in full swing to-morrow for the first time this summer. The Airship tower and Giant Sea-Saw start to-day. To-morrow will be opened a new device. It is called "Over Niagara," but what it consists of is still a secret, except that it will be a novel "thriller." It is located in the main pavilion and will be one of the items on the combination ticket. The two large Rockaway boats began to make stop-overs at the Steeplechase pier last Sunday. The arrangement will be continued the rest of the season. m Maurice Levi, who is so successfully conducting his band at Young's Pier, At- lantic City, was presented with a medal last Saturday evening during the concert. Dr. Munyon on behalf of the citizens, made the presentation, calling Mr. Levi a great many names the leader did not object to. The medal is a handsome piece of work, made of solid gold and bejeweled. Beachey and his airship made a most successful flight from "Luna" Park, Wash- ington, five miles away from Washington, last Saturday afternoon, and landed on the Washington "Times" office, where he was entertained by the manager and staff of the paper. After lunch he made sev- eral flights around the Washington monu- ment. Business was suspended in the city during the flight. R. E. Rickson, vice-president of the Inter-State Amusement Company, has been appointed amusement director for the Southern Fair Association. He will fur- nish all the attractions, including bands, and B. E. Gregory's pyrotechnical spec- tacles, for the circuit of fairs in the South this summer. A co-operative producing scheme lately announced by Paul D. Howse, general Ethel Robinson is in Winnipeg this week in charge of the attractions booked by her for the State Fair to be held in the Canadian city from July 13 to 20. Among the acts listed for appearance are Bedouin Arabs—Marzello and Millay—On- law Trio—"Double Sommersaulting" Au- tomobile, and' Oneita Sisters. The summer season has all the hall- marks of light business. The change of weather did not bring the increased pa- tronage, expected, although it accelerated the belated attendance considerably. All over the country the plaint seems to be the same, thst the summer had a bad start, and a good finish during August is all that can be looked forward-to. "tfnT Human Roulette Wheel" at Geo. C. Tilyou's parks, is proving a laughable affair, being patronized mostly by young boys, although drawing big crowds to watch the fun. It is on the principle of the "revolving tables" in the comedy ani- mal acts. A smooth polished wooden sur- face revolves rapidly, with a structure built up on an incline about two feet from the floor. The boys try to retain their seats while the circle whirls around. One by one, and sometimes in groups they are thrown off by the revolutions, sliding towards the edge, and rolling down the incline. When an unusually good "sticker" is found, and even increased speed can not dislodge him, a long handled brush is brought to bear. He is pushed off, without ceremony. One effect which the troubles the Meyerhoff family has lately experienced is that the park managers hereabouts are receiving some interesting side lights upon the summer booking business. On good authority it is said that the firm had in many instances placed acts under contract to ; tself, engaging to pay a stated salary for 14, 16 or 18 consecutive weeks, whether the act played or not. In most cases they were able in this way to secure an inside price on artists' services. They then offered them to park managers at an advance of from $25 to $100. The firm paid transportation and exacted no com- mission. Since the Meyerhoffs—mother, daughter and son-in-law on one side and Hans Meyerhoff on the other;—have agreed to disagree some of these "inside prices" have leaked out to the park managers and in one instance at least artists have re- ceived their regular salary for engage- ments. This practice is not confined to the Meyerhoffs, but has been employed, it is declared, by several of the summer park and fairs booking fraternity. The agents assert that the transaction is beyond criti- cism, for, inasmuch as they stand trans- portation, deduct no commission, offer con- secutive work during the warm weather and assume a considerable risk, they are entitled to some recompense for their en- terprise. Chicago is to introduce another new exposition idea in the first annual National Pure Beverage show which will be held at the Coliseum there, December 10 to 21 inclusive. The Beverage Expo- sition is an innovation in the field of trade shows, as the manufacturers of thirst quenchers have never before had an op- * portunity to get together at an enterprise of this sort. Every sort of beverage, and the appliances used in its manufacture,