Variety (July 1924)

"/iT^iflTUvl'"'' - r^TT^iu^ ri-^^Tv^T-^^^wT^r^i^.-; '^^■■r-fVlS-'P'^.'' ^TT^'^^Tf^ 1 '/■^'■P-'"'- Wedncwiay, Jiify M. Ui4 OUTDOORS '■^fJ-T" ^ l?^> -^ /•• IT-? ''•^ VARIETY t7 $322,908 VERDia GIVEN AGAINST RINGUNGS Jury in Bozeman Did It— Case Will Be Appealed to Supreme Court Chicago, July IS. A jury in Boseman, Mont., has returned a Judgment against Rlch- t^i T. Rlngling, circus owner, for $J22,908 Jn favor of the plaintiffs, who sued for $596,000, alleging a eonsplracy to force them out of the Southern Montana Live Stock Com- iMiny. The case has been appealed and will be carried Into the Supreme Court. Two New Concessions At Chutes, Frisco San Francisco, July 16. Two new concessions are being Installed at Ohutes-at-the-Beach, the big outdoor amusement park here. One, already completed. Is styled "What Is It?" and is a "walk through" patterned after the "Mys- tic Maze" idea. The other is called "The Jazz Wagon" and Is a new ftiventlon by Arthur McDonald. "The Jazz Wagon" has a huge circular table similar to a merry- go-round, and upon this table are eight or ten circular cushioned seats which revolve on their own indd- Tldual tracks. These seat tracks have humps and depressions which while the main table is In motion cause the Individual seats to bump and sway and wiggle. The Inventor announces his device gives "four wlRRles all at one time." "The Jazz Wagon" is beln« built and Installed by George Hayden, concession builder. Business grenerally this season at Chutes-at-ttie-Beach has been bet- ter than usual. Several concessions have been remodeled, among these being Charles Otter's restaurant. The presence ot the British fleet In the harbor boosted receipts at the Chutes a little. Sparks Glad to Leave Canada; No Money There Chicago. July 15. Business has not been good for Ihe Sparks Circus in northwestern Canada. It leaves for the States ky way of Sherbrooke (Quebec) July 21. July 16 the show Is in Amherst, N. 8.; 17, Newcastle, N. B.; 18, IVedericton, N. B., and 1>. Wood- stock, N. B. Prom Woodstock to Sherbrooke h 842 miles, the longest run the Sparks Circus has made this sea- ■on. The management, however, t» anxious to get out. The best towns in Canada were Ballfax, July 7, and Charlottetown yesterday (14); Summerside, P. E. t, today (15). ABBINS NOT KILLED Barcelona, July 16. Contrary to reports Issued here, tte French cyclist Abblns, perform- ing a loop act on a motorcycle, has Hot died from the effects of his re- eent accident. The trepanning oper- 4tion has been successful and ab- lins is recovering. Five Days in Park f The White & Brown Chautauqua System will put on a Chautauqua 4t the Lawson, Mo., City Park Aug. 17-21. CIRCUSES Sells-Floto Circus .July 16, New Haven. Conn.; 17, Waterbury; 18, Merldcn; 19, Hart- rord. Conn.; 21, Albany. N. Y.; 22, Kingston; 23. Walton; 24, Norwich; n, Binghamton; 26, Oswego, N. Y. Walter L. Main Circus . July 16, Van Buren, Me.; 17, Carl- oou; 18, Houlton; 19, Mllllnocket; 21, Old Town; 22, Plttsneld; 23, Belfast; 24, Gardiner; 25, Bruns- wick; 26, Rockland, Me.; 27, North Conway, N. H. John Robinson's Circus July 16, Charles City. la.; 17, Webster City; 18, Boone; 19, Denl- jon; 21, Council Bluffs; 22, Atlantic. {1-; 23, Omaha, Neb.: 24, Red Ook. Ij-: 26, Creaton, la.; 2«. St. Jo«»|.h, Mo.; 2t, Caaim« City, Mo. ^ Horse Gives Alarm Syracuse, N. Y., July 16. A Ringling Brothers' circus horse, left here to recuperate a few weeks a^o, romped into the open and by neighs, whinnies and a general clatter called attention to the Are which had broken out In his stable. Two women risked their' lives in answering the horse's alarm and salvaging vehicles from the barn. One of the women suffered nasal hemorrhages which caused alarm over her safety. S.-F. WORST WEEK Sells-Floto Touches Bottom in New England Fall River, Mass., July 16. Sells-Floto circus concluded its Massachusetts dates here Friday and left a week of dates where business was the poorest of any that have been played in the New England states. In Taunton, Brockton, Lowell, Woonsocket and Fall River the attendance dropped, attributed to the poor Industrial conditions of these places. There is widespread unemployment in these manufac- turing centers. A feature of the showing here was the broadcasting of the entire score of the circus's opening pageant by WTAB, Fall River radio station. It took place between 11 p. m. and midnight, immediately after the close of the performance. Sells-FIoto win close its tour of New England in Hartford, Conn., July 19, and on Sunday will rest at Albany, N. Y., showing there Mon- day, which marks the start of the New York state dates. . Fireworks Head Sued For Breach of Promise? Newton Center, Mass., July 16. Twice Jilted by William Andrew Luce, president of the National Fireworks Co., Alice Ooldlng, 20, may sue the man, who Is three time* her age, for breach of promise. The wedding of the couple did not take place July 1, a« had been planned. Luce failed to appear, and Mlsa Goldlng received word that his physician had advised against the marriage and that he was on his way South. However, he asked forgiveness and Miss Geld- ing agreed to give him another chance to reach the altar with her. But he again failed to sho' up. Differences In religion and the state of the elderly man's health -were ascribed as the reasons for his failure to wed Miss Golding. Luce is a widower. MIDWEST FAIB SATES Minneapolis, July 16. Many concesslonnaires are groom- ing their layouts for the annual swing around the middle western circuit of regional fairs. The flrst fair will be held at Fargo, N. D., July 14-19. Others following are Grand Forks, N. D., July 21-26; Davenport, la., Aug. 9- 16; Sedalla, Mo., Aug. 16-25; Des Moines, la., Aug. 20-29; Milwaukee, Aug. 25-30; Columbus, O., Aug. 24- 30, and the Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 30-Sept. 6. VENICE'S BATHING PARADE Venice, Cal., July 16. The annual bathing suit parade, the biggest event of the season, will b^ held during the middle of August, according to D. J. Davis, president of the Amusement Men's Association. Last year the parade drew more than 250,000, and It is expected that a like number of people will be here this year from all parts of the country. NO GAMBLING AT NEBR. FAIR Omahii, July 15. No gambling concessions, doll racks, wheels, cane racks or simi- lar appliances will be permitted at the Central Nebraska Fair, which will be held In Columbus in Sep- tember. Free amusements will feature, including a two-night style show and an automobile show. NIGHT BATHING AT BEACH New London, Conn., July 16. The bathing pavilion at Ocean Beach, nearly completed, will have 1,600 bath houses. Arthur (5. Rudd has a 20-year lease with the city, the owner of the property. A feature Is the inirtallatlon of nood-llghta for the acoommodation of night bathers. START CRUSADE AGAINST GAMBLING Syracuse, N. T., July 16. A vigorous crusade by the State Police against money machines in particular and gambling devices In general in operation at suburban summer resorts Is under way. The arrest of (.three Pleasant Beach hotel proprietors for the al- leged possession of gaming con- trivances is merely the forerunner ot a concerted campaign against such violations, according to Serg- eant Holmes, stationed near here. A second Vlait had the troopers closing a "com game" at Boysen's Bay on Oneida Lake, operated by one of the concessionaires "on the road." UNIQUE INDIAN CEREMONIES 200 Presentations of Tes- timonials Among In- dia|i Tribes Mandan, N. D., July 16. Btfteen thousand gathered h^re last week at one of the most unique Indian ceremonials in the history of the west. Testimonials were presented to representatives of 16 tribes by W.I. Glover, third assistant postmaster general, on "" behalf of President Coolldge, in recognition of the In- dians' patriotism and valor during the World War. An Impromptu round-up was staged in eonjunctlop with the presentation and some of the best bronk riders of the Dakotas par- ticipated. About SCO almllar testimonial presentations will be made among the different Indian tribes through- out the country. Three were given here and a schedule is being worked out for other presentations. TRIO PLATING FOB X. K. Chicago, July 16. The Midwell-Rlce Trio are making a hit on the Indiana circuit of the Klantauquas. They are booked for the rest of the season to appear on the K. K. K. platform, after which they win appear mm lyceum artists for the order. Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus July 16, Flndlay. O.; 17, Plqua, O., 18, Marlon, Ind.; 19, Kokomo; 21, Columbus; 22, Martinsville; 23, Vlncennes; 24, Linton; 25, Bedford; 26, Bloomington, Ind. CARNIVALS Greater Shaedey Shows July 14 week, superior. Wis.; July 21 week, Hlbbing, Minn. Miller Bros. Shows July 14 week, Charleston, W. Va. Isler Greater Shows July 14 week, Glenwood, la. Brown A Dyer Shows Buffalo, N. Y., week July 14. Harry C. Hunter Shows Pt. Marlon, Pa., week July 14. Johnny J. Jones Shows £}dmonton. Can., week July 14. Lippa Amusement Co. Republic, Mich., week July 14; Iron River, Mich., week July 21. Frank J. Murphy Shows New Haven, Conn., week July 14. Greater Sheesley Shows Superior, Wis., week July 14. Haniher Bros. Shows Tuscola,' HI., week July 14. Phoenix Exposition Shows Colllnsvllle, Okla.. week July 14. Nat Reiss Shows Madison, 111., week of July 14; Alton, III., week of July 21. Royal American Shows Winona, Minn., week of July 14; Lacrosse, Wis., week of July 21. Schwsbla-Wallick Shows Potosi, N. D., week of July 14. Otis L. Smith Shows Syracuse. N. Y.. week of July 14. F. Ztiger United Shows Langdon, N. D, week of July 14. Zeidman-Pollie Shows Canton, O, wtok of July 14. Honest Bill Shows Crystal Lake, ill, July 18; Ma- rengo, 111., July 1>. Recruiting from Shows MInot, N. D., July 16. Army recruiters In the north- west have Invaded the circus and carnival lots and are taking em- ployes away from outdoor at- tractions. During the recent visit of a carnival company here recruiting officers from Min- neapolis enlisted six men on a carnival lot. The manager of the show re- fused to pay theno their salary, whereupon the six men decided to leave him flat. The pros- pective recruits told their trou- bles to the army recruiter and th United States marshal also took a hand In the affair. The showman had to pay. WAITED SIX YEARS lowan Sues Barnes' Circus for Injuries to Son Fort Dodge, la., July 15. The Al O. Barnes Circus has not played an Iowa date for six years, so far as August Will of this city knows, hence, when he learned the show was in Council Bluffs last week Will served the show with flrst pa- pers In a )10,000 damege suit, based upon injuries to his son, received July 23, 1918. The boy was entering the big tent when a pole fell and fractured his skull. He was In the hospital two months. Will said the circus offered to make a settlement at the time, but he amount was so small he rejected it. Two Licenses Necessary With No Reason Given New Britain, Conn., July 16. The Coleman^ Brothers' Carnival, after having been granted a li- cense to exhibit in this city any time previous to Labor Day, must obtain another permit, accordlhg to a decision of the Common Coun- cil license committee. No reason was given for this odd decision. The license committee has grant- ed a permit to dentry Brothers and James Patterson Combined Shows for July 30. BELIEVED BI^VEBDICT Venice. Cal., July 16. Witnesses of the accident failing to appear, a coroner's Jury brought in an accidental death flndlng In the death of Mrs. Susie H. Reed, killed when she fell from one of the cars on the "Giant Dipper" ride on the pier, July 8. The verdict placed no re8|>onsl- bility on the coaster company, Prior A Church, as the manager testified that it is Impossible for one to fall from the ride if one remains seated and keeps hold of rail guards with which the ckre are equipped. Paxtang Park Addition Harrisburg, Pa., July 16. Tlie poor directors of Dauphin County have decided to lease the land adjoining the county farm to the management of Paxtang Park, an amusement park Just outside the city limits. The land to be acquired by the park will practically double the area of the resort and will pro- vide a place for boating and bath- ing. Paxtang Park is operated by an amusement corporation of Newark, N.J. TBYING REFUND COUPONS Elkader, la., July 16. J. J. Flnnegan, secretary of the Elkader Fair, is trying out a refund coupon ticket for the main gate this year. A ticket will be 76 cents, with a night coupon good for a refund of 25 cents before 7 p. m.. or entitling the holflcr to leave tha grounds in the afternooii and return at night. Witt's Shows at Rio Rio De Janeiro, June 25. The Coney Island Attractions, Harry Witt manager, will open July 1, arriving from Harbadoes the day previous. The shows have a flne location at Mcjcr, a short dis- tance out of the city. There are more prople In Rio this winter thun ever before. Turkey Trot Off Cuero, Tox . Jjily 16. The annual Ciicro Tuikoy Trot, one of the gre.Tt crlcbialion.M of the southwest, will not be hitkl this full. The Trot will resU^no in 1U2&. _ j •• OPPOSITION FOR ROBINSON VS. BARNES Number of Conflicting Dates—Barnes Heading fair Coast Chicago, July II. The John Robinson circus will play Denver tn August. The Al O. Barnes circus Is there now (July 14 and 16). Both organizations have a number of conflicting diites, and each Is getting ready for some oM- time opposition. Barnes ia anxious to get baek to his old stamping ground, the Pacifle Coast. He could not enter Canada, as the officials refused, knowing the show had been in the hoof and mouth disease country, hence the decision to get back woat. The Rob- inson circus is in the way in a num- ber of towns, and both are now rao- Ing to see which one will be flr*t. Thought Body of Circus Employe Was Chicajoan Qulnoy, III., July IS. Cleveland relatives have claimed the body if Kmmelt Hubell, John Robinson circus employe, wlio died In a local hosiptal two (xours after he had walked Into the InstHutlon in a dazed condition unable to ex- plain how he reached Che hospital or to identify himself. First descriptions of Hubell Cor- responded to those of Harold Brad- ley, wealthy Chicago realtor for ..« whom a nationwide se&roh is under .■ way, and Chicago newspaper* ga/re a strong play to the story that ba had been hidlnir ■• * oircus anio ploye. Check on the deaorlpttona, bow> ever, discarded that theory. Rates Stand on Rock Island •■ Chicago, July IS. In the case of the Rock Island | and Pacino Railway a«alnat C. O. M. A., pending In the District Coort at Topeka, to enjoin the enforea- ' ment of the Public Utilities Com- mission's order prescribing show rates on the Rock Island and other roads in Kansas, the Rock Island stated it is going to dismiss this case. It whl not insist the order of the commission be set aside. Thla leaves In force the rate* obtained through the suit flied by Judge ^ Henshaw and dl«i>osed ot aoma^ time ago. BINGLING3 AT KDIN. 2 DATS Minneapolis, Minn., July IS. ^ Decision of the Ringling-Barnum- Balley Circus to play a two-day stand In Minneapolis Instead of one is characterized by local business men as indicating a return of pros- perity. The show will pitch Itfi tents at Twenty-fourth and Minnehaha Aug. 6-7. It has been several years since the circus has played a two-day stand in Minneapolis. ANIMAL TSAINEB8 LEAVE Chicago, July 15. Arthur Gibson, dining car man- ager for the John Robinson Circus, has left the show and is managing a Thoippson restaurant in Chicago now. The Gullfoyles, man and wife, an- imal trainers, have also left the show. . McGuyre Remains with Robinson'* Chicago, July 16. Prank McGuyre denies he is leav- ing the John Robinson's Circus. INCORPORATIONS Albany, July IS. Carr Coaster, ^nc, Jamestown, N. Y.; construct coanter and amuse- ment devices; $25,000; George Carr, William G. Johnson, Claude Chris- man. (Attorney, Ernest Cawecroft, 40S Fenton BldR., Jamestown, N. Y.) Page Organ Corp., New York; 400 shares common stock n.p.v.; Clyda E. Murray, Charles R. Steveaon, L. ^ V. Jordan. (Attorney, Wank Parker Ufford, 111 Broadway.) Cliff Beach Bath HauaM^ Nantucket; 100 shares, no parvalae: President, Cliff Folger; vlee-presi- dent, Fred H. Folfer; Uraaaurar, H. Murray Conrad, •nuj ton l,w 4 110 :lf .i,i . k CI , mt