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MFioNS Of The Stri On ArouseroeDt bife

ana ExsvSronn PRIES

When Dan Fiehell, the popular manager of the Garrick Theatre, at St. Louie, wrote a letter to Harry H. Hull, up in Illinoia, telling his long- lost brother, Mike, to be sure and take in the Four Huntings, as the show -- was great, he did not think Mike

' I would be benefited to quite such an I extent as he was financially when the

- / V show struck the town. As Mr. Flshell located in Missouri, his brother

yr ^_ places all manner of confidence In his ^' good advice, and decided to see the

if ^ show or “bust.” As It was Impossible ' I A V~ arrange an audience with Mr. -_ Sutherland, who was in Chicago on

I r- mil business at the time, Mike made a bee line for the opera house and had the pleasure of doing business with the resident manager. After a short conversation In regard to the weather and several other topics fully as interesting, Mike said, “Glm-me a ticket,” which was furnished In less time than It takes to tell it. Mike Informed the gentleman in the box that he represented a leading publication that covered the entire amusement field and desired to know If he was entitled to a discount. The resident manager, who has a reputation for being one of the most liberal gentlemen in the business relative to passes, replied: "You bet you are.” Then Mike remarked that he wrote advertisements for Barnum’s Circus during the money panic, and desired to learn if he was entitled to any di.scount on that. “Sure thing,” remarked the gentleman In authority, for Barnum’s is “the Greatest Show on Earth,” and any one who has ever been connected with that aggregation is entitled to a large discount In front of the large asbestos curtain.

When Mike made an attempt to “pull a roll” as large as the hind leg of a Sells-Floto elephant, saying, “How much do I owe you?” the man¬ ager, who nearly fainted, remarked, "You don't owe me anything, the house owes you sixty cents.”

Arthur L. Barney, the manager of George M. Cohan’s Eastern company of Fifty Miles from Boston, relates an amusing incident that happened to his company recently at Union City, Ohio.

The show played Union City the ^—Tk night of December 24, and was booked to play at Dayton for a Christmas ^ matinee, apd in order to do so a spe- ” i i r clal was made up for the run. After J||;fv^,-.lll||lT[rf J 11 f | I a delay of several minutes, Mr. Bar- ~ 11—— *"7'_ ney began to investigate the reason, and leaving his car came across sev- ^ eral men with lanterns going hur- ' rledly by. One of the men had a ll'W'AV ». // telegram in his hand and Mr. Barney asked him for the yardmaster.

“I am the man, what is your trouble?” Mr. Barney replied: “Where is our engine? We have engaged a special and it Is now past

time for leaving.’ ' The man .said: “1 am looking for a couple of palace cars and fifty mules from Boston

to be forwarded, then I will attend to you.” Mr. Barney laughed. “Here are your mules, right here,” he said.

■’That me.ssage should have read, ’Fifty Miles from Boston.’ not ’fifty mules from Boston.’ ”

Mason Peters, the well-known theatrical manager who Is the hero of that now classic song. It Looks to Me Like a Big Night To-Night, tells how the famous song came to be written:

—1—IPK-JL. ' “Harry Williams, who wrote it, l.s

When other sources fail. The Stroller can usually get a little amusement for himself out of the quaint observations of his waiter at table or the porter in the barber shop he patronizes. One day last summer he went out to the Zoo In Cincinnati, to hear -;-r-—-1 ■ one of the Sunday afternoon concerts '^ ^ V given by Kryl’s Band. As everyone ?\l| Vvi* ^ ^ knows, Kr>’l has achieved reputation T'JI^ for his eccentricity both in the man- ner of directing his excellent band and the matter of his personal attire 4 and the style of wearing his hair, a long, yellow mane falling carelessly W I iAa\ about his shoulders. l >\

The director was in the midst of ^ ' wvOT /df his gymnastics directing the band through a difficult portion of one of the classics, when someone touched The Stroller on the shoulder and whispered familiarly into his ear:

“Just look at that. And then they say Harry Thaw’s crazy.”

It was our waiter, attracted to the park, possibly, through the report-* of Kryl’s very eccentricities.

Superintendent James Downs, of the Cole Brothers’ Shows, is telling the following little story to prove that at least some of the Southern gen¬ tlemen have a keen sense of original humor:

< • • I wi-T • ' _ -dropped into a restaurant in X. those little Southern towns, and

V’ c'l the only vacant .seat was at a table V'l" ^ V occupied by three gentlemen, every

JU^||Ei\ >» one of whom was evidently a member U^ill of an old Southern family. They were _^ J 11 a Jolly trio, and I soon became a list-

i-—/ \{-1 n ener to their little stories, which they \\ 11A l\ were telling without the least reserve.

A.'-- I \ I 1 struck me as being of more ^\f Ini/ ilU than ordinary Southern richness, wa.s

of two colored brothers, and had a tendency to show how dangerous Is a little education. One of these colored brothers had been up North and when he returned to the South, felt that he was just a trifle better than the colored people who had never been away from their Southern surround- ing.s. Like all of his race, he took every opportunity to show it. One day. at the table in their humble little home, the brother who had not been North, requested the more favored brother to ‘pass der ’la-sses.’ With an air of superiority, the better educated brother rebuked him by .saying

“’Henry, don’ yer know dat aln’ rite, no ’ow? Yer oughter say, pas.- der mo-lassea.’

“ ’Humph! Wat I want ter say pass moh lasses ter, wen I aln’ had any?’

"Just a twist of Southern dialect, but it made a hit with me, and they could tell a story of this kind to perfection.”

al\TL B7 ao old friend of mine, and one night ^had a big house-party, attended

J Benjamin Hopgood Burt, Andrew fy [1 iy, r * A Mack. Egbert Van Alstyne, and a few

^~—'I other actors, singers and song writers. U—ii 17 I fellows remarked: ’Boys. Irrl l— it looks Uke a big night to-night.’ and JliXl ' the phrase was caught up and re-

b- peated by several. Williams suddenly ^ ^ ^^‘ ^ went upstairs, locked himself in a

room alone, wrote the song in less than an hour, came down, hummed over ihe tune, and my wife played it on the piano. We all liked It and sang It ^^itether. Williams wisely got Lew Dockstader to sing it In his minstrel show and It has made almost as much money for him as I’m Afraid to Go ijome in the Dark did. There’s a great deal in placing a song. Those two chaps, Williams and Van Alstyne, cleared just 236,000 from their songs last year. And once upon a time, Williams, who Is a college graduate, sang songs for a medicine man’s show moving from town to town.”

W. P Palmer relates an amusing experience that occurred during hi.' tour through the middle West with a carnival company. The train pulled Into LeMars, Iowa, on a Sunday afternoon. The carnival paraphernalia wa.- loaded Into a couple of box cars and the people with the company rode In V the regular day coaches. It was a pretty motley-looking bunch at the —LK best, and Palmer says that the con- /tlL>rlr41^*^ i doctor must have had the time of ' > I "nll3 A\l his life to keep track of the hat checks. When the train pulled into 'T V— the destination of the carnival com- o- I ^ pany, the first question asked of the 1 conductor by the people gathered ^ **—- " at the station was wh<’ther the company carried an elephant.

“No,” wa.s the gruff reply of the railroad com{)any’s minion. •‘Bm they’ve got a lot of baboons.”

Palmer says that while he was with the same aggregatlo.i the manager joined out with a young Swede known as Oly. Oly had an electric theatre. He put up his own tent and front, ran the picture machine, sold the tickets and conducted his own ballyhoo. During the second week out his outfit was located directly across the street from the Creation show, for which Palmer was doing the openings. After the free act was done. Palmer took the first chance at the crowd. His opening spiel ^vas concluded with; “Go where the crowds go; Creation tickets are twenty-five cents.”

Much to his disgust and the amusement of the carnival people gathered about, the Swede sat calmly in his box across the street, and shouted inces¬ santly:

“Yust the same over hyar—ten cent.s.”

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SILENT MOMENTS IN ACTING SECRET OF MRS. FISKE^S ART

Says Arthur Stringer in Eloquent Speech

jKlaw and Erlanger Lease the Boston Theatre—J. J. Brott and H. M. Evans Form Partnership—New Tem¬ ple Theatre at Grand Rapids^ Mich., Opens March 1st

Th*- llalian Trio at thi* ()n>l»'iiDi tlila week la a trio of cultiiroil. hlKli-daaa aiiiccra. <)m- of tlioiii, Sonor Ks|Mmito, waa on tb<- hill wbon tbo Oriiboiim oim-iiimI eleven yeara aRo.

The biR Ix-nelit for the Italian eartbonake anf ferera, liehl at tin- Wlllla \V<aal Theatre, after- ncNin of Jannaiy l-tt. [iroved a IiIr aiieeeaa, flnan- elallj anti r.rtlallcally. From tlila a<inree alone oviT $J.:t(K» waa iiettui, for there waa ahao-

THE CLIMAX

Opens

Arthur StrlORer, the poet and novellat. re- eently a|>oke to a RatherliiR In New York of (he value of allent niouienta In aetlns, taking Mra. Flake aa the llluatratlon of bla theme.

"I’ve been trying to think out Mra. Flake’a (tn-ory of acting.” he aalil. "but like all aii- preiiiely great tuliiga In art It aeenia to defy

.analyala. And Mra. Flake baa alwaya been In¬ tellectual enough to know that It la art’a duty 'o eraae Ita own footate|ia.

"Yet what struck me about her work In Sal¬ vation Nell, aa In her earlier playa, waa the .lae abe makes of her momenta of utter alienee, we've all beard a good deal of talk about her repreaalon.' But I fa not often we atop to aak

why the paradox bolda good that when an act- reaa ceaaea acting ahe acta hardeat.

“The paychology of tboae momenta when Mra. -Flake dl|>B the pl|ie into the auda and leta the apectator blow bla own bubble of llliialon la very Intereating anil nut eaay to explain. But It aeema to me that ahe duea with tlieae paasive alleucea luat what Itialln la doing with bla un- Anlabed line In aculpture, or very much what Wblatler did with bla vague yet pregnant (latehea of color on cauvaa. In other worda. Mra. Flake, Iluae-llke, artfully compela you to Dniah her picture for her. She liirea you Hcroaa the footlights to help her auataln the delicate fabric that aome earlier scene has woven before your eyes. She marka out, aa it were, the foundation of the tower of dreams, and then atepa back and makes you rear the Ktructiire, with nothing more than a breast movement or a hand twitch or an eye glance to help you along in the building.

"In doing this you become an eager co- worker with the actreaa. You complete the idcture, you build the structure, each man af¬ ter Ilia own fashion, and the more Imaginative your cu-uiieratlun the more absolute your de¬ light. You might explain It by saying your valuty la Haltered by abaring a triumph yon fatuously Imagine is largely your own. And since you are thus lol into becoming a co- worker with the actress who la so gently, yet .o adroitly, cta-rclng your aaaiatance, you want to see the work well done, you take up the task with a sense of resitonalblllty that Is almost (leraonal. You struggle to sustain the Illusion.

"Aa Mrs. Flake stands or alts oulte motlon- ii'Sa and without ajieaklng, you will notice you yourself are building up the mood, are anxioua- ly completing the unHuiahed line of action, as It were, until you have made the picture whole In your mintl’s eye.”

KLAW & ERLANGER LEASE THE

BOSTON THEATRE.

.V move of more than ordinary tm|.>ortauce was the taking over of the famous Boston Thea¬ tre by Klaw A Erlanger, January 2. Formal possession will tie given them February 15. For a couple of yeara the bouse baa been under lease to B. F. Keith, who held the same with the view of beading off iioasible vaudeville com- (•etltion, but stock productions have been made there until recently, when moving pictures were Installed. I'nder the new order of things the playhouse will once more become the home of flrat-class productions, and Its old-time prestige be restored. It Is aupiioaed that Charles Frob- man and BIch and Harris will be associated with Klaw & Erlanger in the benefits of the lease.

ORGANIZE STOCK COMPANIES.

J. J. Brott, formerly proprietor and manager if Brott Brothers’ Circus and repertoire attac-

fions, and H. M. Evans, formerly of the great Northern Amusement Co., and the Evans Com¬ edy Company, have formed a partnership and will put out two strong repertoire companies with bands and orchestras and vaudeville acts, playing g(X)d time for the bala'nce of the season and the summer parka and airdome circuits dur¬ ing the summer.

The companies will be known as the Jefferson -Stock Company No. 1 and No. 2. Mr. Brott and .Mr. Evans are now In Cincinnati contract¬ ing for special pa|>er, scenery, etc., and they claim there companies will be among the strong- *•1 attractions of this class.

tions are most elaborate and all furnishings are of the very lieat. The property la a part of the Iiiivls Chiireliill Circuit. Mr. Harry E. Billings, of the (l..nd Opera House, the same city, will be manager and I). O. Boon will iire- side at the Imx ofllce.

INTERNATIONAL MILITARY

TOURNAMENT.

An international Military tournament, under the auspices of the Fencers’ I.eague of California will take place at the Auditorium. San Fran cisco. Cal.. Thursday. February 11. Among thcaie announced to take part are Major Reed, of Scotland; Major McOuire, American; Lieut. Hamilton, of London, and si'veral others. Sev¬ eral ladb‘S will also take part. Silver cup prizes will be contested for.

lutcly no coat to the (siiiiinittei* in charge, every- i thing bidng donatisl. ’I’lic Billlsiard, In last , week's issue, gave full and coinplete details of the program.

l•'laIlk lieiilthorne, a member of the Wisslward StiK’k Company wveral seasons ago. and In the early part of this, rejidned the (siinpany this wis’k. Mr. James F. Fulton, the first leaillng man of the ci-mpany. and who has been with the company for twelve years, left Kansas City this we<*k for Buffalo, to take up si-veral of his new Inventions.

ICInsla Itoyal’s big two ring circus will lo¬ st Convention Hall the n<-ek eomnn-m-iiig Feb rusry b. This circus has los-n arraiig<sl by the l<H-al Shriuera, as In other cities, and la for the purposi- of raising money for their new tempi-'. I1da la the first time the llli-Hia Uuyal show has ever lo-eii sih-ii In Kansas City.

Mr. \V. r. Attebery. the well known -sm-lui-tor of the famous 1(11 Itanch Ban<l. has In prepara lion a big musU-al laivelty for the vaudi-vill<- stage. It Is Mr. .Ytteta-ry’s Inti-ntion to -b- vote his time to this act this summer aiul take It over the vauilevllle circuit In the full of lIHrtl. Mr. .Ytteta-ry s-iys that he will coinluct the ban-1, an-l that it Is t-> l>e the largest on the vau-h- ville stage.

Th--re Weis- several features that ma-le I'-ui vict Ifill). week of 31 at the (lillla Theatre. Int-'r --sting, an.-mg which was the military -rganiza tion. Kelh-y’s Zouaves. The pri-clsion of their i-ioveinents an-l the drill, combln-sl with ex- -'-'Il-nt acnibatic work, proved a thoroughly en¬ joyable enti rtainment.

Mr. E. \V. Berry has Imo-u leader of the (tlllis orchestra for nils- y--ars. nr thereab-iuta. His s<'lectious are always new and ui-to-date.

at Poughkeepsie, New York.

The Play has the Ear Marks of Success - Plot Deals with

Impossible Incidents, but in Such a Manner

as to Please.

LENNA DUER.

Fiinii.i. Isn't It, ts-w they chance on plots ut some of the later day plays? The Climax, th* latest can-lldate for favor, waa produced at l*-<uglikei-psle. N. Y., February 2. and thougli the all-lienee was nut large the quality thereof waa such that their approval la aald to hav. branded the play aa of the elect.

The atury Is one that must have been fin- anggi-sted in a dream, fur nothing ao pecnllai ever hapi>ena In waking life. A doctor, belna in love with a young woman, whose beautifu voice la likely to lead her to the atage, declde- tu remove the barrier to a life of domestic tran quility wbicb that aame voice preaents. 11. couc-'lves the plan of destroying her voice h) giving the woman a throat spray, calculatec to ruin the vocal chorda. Thereupon her voice fails entirely. When about to marry the doctor h-T v-dee returns to her, due to the fact that she, iu the liewUderment of wedding prepara tluiu, haa forgotten to take the meolcloe. Of coiirac she -llacuvers the trick and aometblng bap|H-ns. likely to terminate cordial relatloua A confesaion of the doctor helps atralgbten uu< matters, after her teacher haa defined tb* passion of her notes aa those of love. Becog nizing that love la stronger than the appeal of a care-'r of art, abe capitulates and is led tv the alter.

The play Is by Edward Locke and the prodoc li--n is miiiiag-'-l by J-isepb \V<-I>er. lAwrenc Evart and A-laline Von Hagen appeared In tb* b-a-liiig parts.

SUCCESS.

".Ynd h-- has won success,” you lay? What Is It that vou call succesa? This thing we all long to possess.

How do y-HJ measure It, I pray?

Does h-' love Justice, honor truth. Have trust and faith In fellow-man Bring peace and joy where'er be can.

And still retain the heart of yoatb?

If thus bla life la rounded ont. In harmony with all things tme, Tbo’ lowly tasks be still must do.

He has succeeded, past all doubt.

But It }ou count his wealth or fame. And judge from them of his success. . Your measure falls, since power’s ezees. *

T>m> often veils a life of shame.

He wins success, aud only be, lY'bose heart is loving, true and pnre. YY'bose faith is fixed serene and sure.

Whose Ilf-' conforms to Ixwe’s decree.

J. E. JACKSON, IN ADVANCE OF THE MATINEE GIRL. MYSTER

lOUSLY ASSAULTED.

•Miss Lcniia Duet, whose likeness appears above. Is quite a corapanv favorite of the big Little Nemo Company. Miss Duer Is the wife of genial ’'Bob” Imng. 'head of the publicity -lepartment of the New National Theatre at Washington. I). C. Miss Duer will soon enter one of the b-st dancing aca-'eiiiles wlier-- she w ill put the finishing touches to her lerpstchoreaii ability when she will enter vaudeville.

THE MAN AHEAD.

When everything’s rosy, you’re l-erth's wsrin and cozy

Yonr pockets are lined with the green; You’re ahead of a winner, .vou check up then

have dinner. You smoke and contentedly dream.

For when you’re flush every cloud Is of silver. Every sign is a bunch that you win;

Every day la a promise of b-’tter, Tbongb a bad stand may put you “all In”

Be a spender though, pal. wb--n you hare It. And when broke do a hike for the bay;

l.et It rather be said, "there’s a live one that's dead"

Than be a dead one and living to-day. WATTERSON R. ROTHACKER

NEW TEMPLE THEATRE DPENING,

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.

The New Timple Th-'atre, Grand Rapbls, Mich., la nearing completion and will be ready for the opening. March 1. This house will l>e one of the finest vamlevllle theatres In the -state of .Michigan, haring all the appointments of the m-s-t m-slf-rn plsvli-oises The -tecora

KANSAS CITY, MD.

And still they crowd the theatres to tin- iil most capacity. This is the ai>ex. the climax, of the theatrical seas-m.

The attractions offcre<l Kansas City and her playgoliig piihllc, are tM-tter than the previous week. Kansas City is one of the best and most liberal patrons of amusements on the map. and to substantiate this, the business done st all the theatres since Christmas has b--eii capacity, and then some.

Robert Edcsiin and his Comuanv present-'d Th- Cai: of tlic North at the WUlls W.hsI week -•f January 31 an-l pleased large Bii-li--iic--s.

Miss Ma.v Buckley, who created the rob- of Rosalie In Th-- Bight of Way. seen at the Willis W-Mvl w-‘ek of .Tanuary 24, left the company here for her home In New Y’ork CIt.v. Miss Buckley has pla.ved the role of Bosalle ever since the play was staged, but Miss Grace B-'iiham. who will take her place, will d-iihtless j-rove effleh-nt.

Rev. William Danforth. author of Tie- Gates -if Eden, which haa had such a long stock run in Chicago, was In Kansas City last week and conferred with Manager O. 1). Woodward wltn H wiew of making this city the pmilucing c-'Uler for his plays. ’The local stock company at the .Yiiditorlum Theatre will doiihtless put on I'he Gatfs of Ell<11 liefore the si-ason closes.

Father and the Boys will be at tb-- Willis W-ssl week of February 7, with William H. Crane In one of the best j-arts be has ever played.

Gus Edwerds' musical corn-sly, S-'h-s-l Hays, was seen wts-k of 31 at the Gran-I Thi-alre a-i-l I'stritillsh-sl another big rcconl for this (sipiilar l-layliouse.

Tile tilg musical succi-ss. Coming Th-si’ Hu- II.V'*, comes for a week, to the Grand, commenc ing with the Sunday iiiatinei-. Keliruary 7.

Ailelaide Thurston. In The Woman’s R-nir. week of January .31 at the Shule-rt 'lli-atr--. scorfd a aiicci-ss. Knox Wilson In The I.aiiil of Nisi week of 7.

Miss Augusta G1 hm-. a«*en week of 31 at the Oriiheuni Theatre, in her Interesting piani-l-gues. Is a Kansas Cltylsn, If not by hirlh. by adoption, for .Miss Gloae mairled a Kansas City man. an-l when not in vaudeville, alH- makes her home with Mr. C. S. I.i-eds. st the Hotel Baltimore, this cif.v. Thi-re Is quite a j-retly romance con- nectid with .Miss Glose's marriage to .Mr. Is-isls. -vhlch t-s-k plsee In l"ttitiiirir s v-sr --r —■ sv-i-

The .Mardi Gras Beauties, at the Majestic, week of January 31. had quite an exciting time coming to Kansas CIt.v. ’They left Memphis, a twelve-hours' run fr-ni Kansas CIt.v. at six o’clock Saturday evening, but were -lelay-sl on the roa 1. When the “marked-up” time of tin- ’Frisco train was told the chorus, thi-y -h-cidisl that It waa them for the baggagi- car and their cimtiimes. as the Sunday matinee <s>mineii<ssl In Kansas City at “2:20 shan>.” Whi-ii tin- ’Frlsrsi reschi-d Kansas City, the girls were all in their costumes and were conveyisl thus to the thi-atre In ten cabs. It was o'wing to the Ingenuity and resourcefulness of Manager Andy Lewis, of thi- company, that the show did com mence exactly on tin- dot. Tin- Big Bi-limaii Show com<>s to the MaJ«‘stlc Week of 7. anil Is the biggest show of the Majestic’s seasi-n.

I’at White, Ills Gaiety Girls anti their Holngs In Muilvllli-. nil-sl the Cenliirv Tlii-atre wi-i-k of 31 WILLIAM \V SIIEI.IEV.

REPRESENTS FDREIGN AMUSE¬

MENTS.

William K. Inshaw, of Br-siklya, arrived In New Y'ork on .Mondav, January 25. on the R. M. 8. Liicanla. He had a very rough crossing and saw the Ill-fated Republic In sinking condition at 11 A. M., January 24.

During bis stay In England. Mr. Iiisbaw as sisted Frank C. Bostock hy obtaining locations for skating rinks In which Bostock Is largely

I Interested owning at the present time twelve. Roller skating Is the craze of Great Britain to-day. Mr. Inshaw met J. Henry Ilea, presl dent of the L. A. Thompson Continental Scenic Railway Compsn.v, that has Just bi-en formed In I,on<lon with a paid up capital of $."-00,000. This company has si-ciired sites In Berlin, Vien¬ na. Briissells. Cologne and Paris for their scenic

j roads, and at Paris have undoubtedly got the I best location In Europe for a pleasure park, at

the foot of the Bols I)e Bologne at Point NIeuf, ten minutes from the heart of Paris, the gay clt.v. Some of the best attractions are already hooked and the construction Is going right along. Mr. Bostock Is Interested with J. Henry Ilea, In this venture, as is also Mr. Ferdinand Akoiin. These gi-ntli-men have appointed W. R. Inshaw their sole American agent for this enterprise.

Mr. J. E. Jackm-n. advance man of The Matl nee lilrl, was mysteriously assaulted and robbad at Fort Smith. Ark., January 2k. Mr. Jackaoe was known to hare bad a large aolltaire diamond and nearly $IUti In money on bis person a abon time iH-fure he waa discovered in an injured couditlun. These valuables were mlasing. HU skull la crushed at the base and fears are eo tertalned that It will result fatally. Hla wift la a member of The Matinee Ulrl Company and was Immediately wired for. Meantime he war taken to a hospital In charge of the Elks, of which order he Is a member.

FREDERICK, MD., DPERA HDUSE CHANGES HANDS.

Pearce A S<-heek, owners of a large numbei of moving pictiiri- theatres In Baltimore and the East, ami who are also Interested In tb* new Victoria Theatre, Baltimore, have por chased the leas-- of the City cipera Hotiae Frederick, .Md., from the original lessees. Let- herz Brothers.

TD INCREASE CAPITAL STDCK

Jake Wells’ Bijou Theatre Co., of Knoxville Tenn., has flie-l with the secretary of state, at .Nashville, sppllcatlon to amend Ita charter which will allow an Increase of the capital stock to lltItl.lMIti. The Bijou Theatre In KD-t ville will open February ‘22.

CASE DECIDED.

The case of Cal DIx against the Pst Rooue; Company fur breach of contract sf empluymen' was tried February 1 before Judge McLaughlla of the Municipal Court, of New York. The com l-lalnt was dismissed. Maurice Harold Rose wa* the attorney for the Pat Rooney Company

DFFER TDD SMALL.

A s|MClal telegram from Shreveport, Ls. ilati'd Kehriiary 4. and algnt-d by H. J. Sandoi -ski. stales that .Max Flgman baa refuted an offer of fsrty thousand dollars for hls Interest In the I-m-rI oil flebl.

LDNDDN TD SEE THE WITCHING HDUR.

Tile W’ltcliliig Hour, Augustus TUomaa’ play Is to be i-roduced In I.oiidoa by Forbes H«b erls,m -tiiring lil« season shrotd.

FEBRUARY 13, 1909. Xiie Billt>o2ircl ►

BERTHAJCALICH

To Have New Play by Thomas Dickinson.

Title is to be The Unbroken Road and the Play was

Written to Fit Madam Kalich’s Peculiar

Endowments.

Hirrlaon Uivr PlnkF ha* apcnrpd for Mad- .IDF B*Ttha Kallch. a play by Tbomaa Dtckta- .on, FOtllled ThF Cnbrokm Road. The ■utiior 1* a literary man of dlatlnriloD, who la a member of the faculty of the I'nlveralty of WleronalD. The aoenea of tb* play are laid (n the capital of a State In the .Middle Weat. •Dd Itf theme la baaed upon certain cuodltlon* of American life that bare not tieen treated hitherto by the dramatlat. Madame Kallch. who haa appeared In Madame de Oreaac'a Oora alnce the beginning of ber tour, lintabed with that play at Cleveland, and baa returned to New York, where llarrtaon Orey Flake la con¬ ducting rehearaala of The Unbroken Road, The priductlon will take place In Waabington earir (D February, and It will be aeen In New Y««r* In April. The following are among tbe player* who have been engaged to anpftort Madame Kal- Ich: Frederick Trueadell. W. II. Turner. Tbomaa I,. Coleman. Oeorge Wynn. Dean Raymond. Flor- Ine Arnold. Blanche Weaver and May Mailden.

Madame Kallch'* genliia wa* fully evident In Cora, and Madame de Oreaac'a play had a moat pro.perona aerie* of engagement* on tour, but Tile Unbroken Road preaenta auch opportiinltle* to thi* remarkable actresa that It wa* deeroetl wlae to produce It at once, particularly a* It I* • drama In touch with tbe peculiar apirit of tbe time In tbia country.

The critic* In the cltle* of tbe We*t In which Madame Kallch baa been aeen thI* aea- aon have re-echoed and emphaalaed their form¬ er enthualaatlc appreciation of her work. 'TTie audience wa* wildly enthualaatlc.” aay* the Cleveland I.e*der of her opening In that city, "and bad the curtain up half a doaen time* after each act." Victor Slayton. In the New*, commented with pleaanre on the new aapect In which Madame Kallch waa preaented daring the progre** of Cora—that of happlnea*. with related comedy. "Kallch merry wa* a revel*, tloo." aald be. "and tbe audience liked ber gay t* well a* the audience* of other aeaaon* liked her aombre.” "The drat night’* audience threw off It* 'Weetern reaerve.’ " aald the Prea*. "and gave Madame Kallch and ber play a reception

, mch a* Cleveland aeldom extend*. It wa* a tribute to the genlu* of the actre**." The critic of the Plain Dealer aald that "new light waa abed on the artlatry of Madame Kallch. Heretofore ahe ha* been all oerlouanea*. In the cew offering ahe diveraltlea. Her role I* one ad¬ mixture of light and ahade that enable* a broad aweep of her art. and ahe atand* forth a '-offledlenne a* well a* a player of tragedy.”

“Madame Kallch. after the exnnlalte nathoa • •f the opening act.” raid tbe Cincinnati 'rlmea- Star, "abow* for tbe Aral time her aptitude for comedy. It I* a new phaae of thi* gifted artlat. She alao for the flrat time appear* In mndlab gown*, and preaenta a rarely beauti¬ ful picture." "Berth* Kallch I* one of the tew great actreaaea of the day,” aald tbe Poet, "and anything ahe doe* will alwava command admiration. There I* no denying the power of her acting. The expreaaloo of her feature*, the Intonaticm of her voice and her varlon* poatupe* all declare her an actrea* of great Intelligence and force. Tbe voice 1* probably her greateat attribute. It 1* an Inatmment from which ahe draw* the mnalc of the paaaing mood. To he able to aee her la a great oppor¬ tunity. and the audience ahowed appreciation •n an enthualaatlc manner."

NEW ORLEANS. LA.

The paat week ha* aeen big biialneaa at all ••t the abow houae*. The attraction* offered were all of a high claaa. and with MardI (Ira* Carnival nearing u*. and a line line of attrac¬ tion* booked to play during MardI (Ira* all the manager* can look for rapacity biialnea*. The theatrical and amuaement boalneaa here I* on the Inrreaae all of the time Manager Them**, C. Campbell, of the Tulane and Crencent Thea¬ tre*. atate* that hi* hoiiaea are doing Bnely and with the attraction* that theae two houae* have lieen offering they have been doing a phenomenal bualnea*. Manager Jule* Blatea. of tbe Orpheum. •late* that hla houae la doing rapacity bnalnea*. Since tbe price* of thi* houae have been ad¬ vanced there baa been no falling off In patronage

on the contrary, I* on the Increaae. The 'trpheum people are aendlng a higher grade of vaudeville art* tbi* way. Manager Henry Oreen- wald. of the Qreenwald. where bnrleii()ue la rul¬ ing. aay* LI* hoa*e I* doing bigger and better oiialneaa titan ever, and with a line line of clean, high rlaa* burleaqne to play hla botine he I* looking f,w an Increaae. The atock houae* are doing capacity bualnea*.

The moving picture and ten and twenty-cent vaudeville bualnea* la making a big hit here, aa wnie of the houae* prenent very good hill* for w money, eapeclally the New Alamo, Sbiibert, Winter Harden. Daiiphlne. Grand, and many oth- •r* too nnmeroua to mention.

"f- Walter R Brown, aaalatant manager of nlaney a I.yrlc. wa* preaented with a beantlfiil fain atick by the Iloo lino'*, for the valuable

rendered In getting up a program for 'hem for the convention In thi* city.

Mlaa Phyllla Gllmorv- haa been engaged to a* •lime lead* with the new I.yrlc Stock Conrpanv. She will make her drat a|>|<ear*nce In •* '•

ever too I,ate to Mend, commencing weea of t^ebruary 1.

_ Impreaarlo Jult-a l.ayelle. accompanied tW F. PolliH-k. arrivcl here. January 27,

•nd they are now making preparation* for the fining Irench Giiera C4>mpan.v, to open at the

eoch Gj^ra Houae aome time In Novemlier. • •'■Tclle, after making the dnal arrange

iIT’ K'<r»|w. where he will 'ugage hi* e.imp*ny.

* aladon, Ih4‘ famona niaater of magic. I* the '•eailllner at the Orphenm Ihla wee*. Valadon

<n elaborate act ami I* ald<-d bv live a*

HERNDON UCKAYE AT WORK ON PLAY FOR ADGER WALL

Louisville Eagles Preparing Big Minstrel Show

Southern Theatrical Bureau Forms Circuit Embracing Principal Cities of the Southwest—Top 0’ the World Artists Thanked for Services in Earthquake Benefit

alatanta. The Four Slatera Amatl* and tbe Five Juggling Norman* are atrung addition* to tbe hill and are meeting with big aucceaa.

WILLIAM A. KUEPKB.

MONTREAL, CAN.

The Merry Widow and her friend. I’rlnce Daiillo, danced their way Into the bearta of the patron* of Ilia Majeaty't on opeuiug night. Thla city la critical at all llmea. but the "Widow-' left adverae critic* no gnaiud to atand on. The mauagement has struck a card which would atand a re|H‘tltl<>u. Under Soiitli- ern Sklea, at the Academy, waa well received. The romiiany la giaal and gave an excellent lnten>retatloa of thla mebalrauia.

An exceptional bill i* preaented at Bennett'* thla Week Jiillua Steger aud Co., in the mu alcal drama. The Fifth Conimaniluient; Ladille Uliff'a imitation* of Harry Lauder; The Two Sil¬ vas. Kreuika Brotbera, Wilbur Mack and Nellie Walker, an animal ahirw. The Noaaoa, and Cook and Steven*; parked matluee and eveoiug house* resulted.

Two giaal luirleaquea. well staged, with goml slnglDg by capable artists, far above the av¬ erage. la the offering of Scrlbiier'a Show at the ifrlDeeas Ibis week. Falardo'a .Muiuuiy was a clever piece of work. Rogers, .Maiiasy and Lo renza are gutal In the akil*.

The Follies of the Day ofiened well to parkeil houses. Tbe mauagement of this theatre haa always aoiiiethliig extra in store as addeil at¬ tractions, In the shape of wn-stllng. Imxlng or waltaing contest*.

The Montana Express Is the offering st tbe Francals. a melialrama with balrbresdtb es- ca|H-s. It was well recelvial by gcaal hiuiaea.

Henry LeMarr. a* The Merry Widow. Leonard and Drake In imitations of birds. Mile. Talle- ryac and Frank .Mochon. tratwie balancers, are the giaal offerings at Itennetl's Nouveautea.

With Robertson and Fanchetfe, comeily singing and dancing, Figaro, club and vase manipulator; Crowley, Impi-rsoiiator; .Andy Thompson, comic singer,' and moving pictures, was made up as neat a bill .is could be offereil at the Casino Tb.sire N. W. SHANNON

PICTURES IN COUNCIL BLUFFS.

(»ne of Ih* neatest and moat up-to-date van dcvllle and nootng ideture honae* In Council llliiffs. I on. Is III,' lilaiiiond. It hs* a s«>atlng .'niiscit.v of l.'L' •iiid caters to Iboaii who S|> |ircclsii- n.oviiig idcliircs and lilch emss vmiile vilic li I- under the msnagcinent ol Mr. J. J. Klein

(TeorKe I’n’’ • lui.' oi'cniMl ii nvw inudevllle house In Giilf|>ort. Miss., and I* do¬ ing big busine-' Me Is putting on the same lass of attriictloiis as was pres.-ntinl at hi*

Gu'ifisirt Alntoiiic 'sst summer. The drat per- lormsic. It tb- oi-w theatre ws* given January

W. Herndon Lackaye la very buay In hla atndy Id I’aducah, Ky.. preiiarliig a beautiful play entitleil, Sjilldre. in which Adger A. Wall will tie aeen In tbe title role, arrangement* having been made between tbe author and Mr. Wall.

Tbe play la on tbe rural Hue, a* moat of .Mr. Lsekaye's IxiokB are, and la sprlnkleil with sensational climaxes, presenting Mr. Lsekaye’s race hors,-. Spltdre, which will be carried with the company, also tbe old race track at Lexing¬ ton. Ky., will be an Interesting scene, as Mr.

Wall Intends to send a accnlc artist there to be¬ gin work St isice. so as to get It as near exact as pos..itde.

It is expecteit to mark an epoch In the race track plays, with this Spltdre aggregation the comiiany will be cast at thlrty-tbnie peotde with a carload of beautiful scenery, which will con- slat of several of Kentucky's thoroughbred*.

The play will lie a novelty aiid a true story of the Kentucky track In rei-ciit year*. A well known lady star has ts-cn uihlcr the considera¬ tion of Mr. I.;irka.ve to sii)>port Mr. Wall.

The comiiany will ois-n next Seiitember In one of the cities for a three months* run. a* a well known manager Is arranging for same.

LOUISVILLE EAGLES Tfi GIVE MINSTREL SHOW.

The rehearsals for the minstrel show of the Louisville Aerie of Eagles No. .TKI are proving a groat siicces*. Tbe show Is under the direc¬ tion of the Si-hlllliig Minstrel Syndicate. Jacob J. Schilling Is musical director and stage dl rector and has the boys down to a stand point. Tbe Eagl<“* are very much taken up with the show and aay It will lie the lieat amateur per¬ formance ever pulli-d off In I»uIstI1Ic. The feature of the drat jiarf will be the Eagles' Merry Jesters- Max Fsrh late of tbe "Three

F's. of UlDclDuatl; Dave Gregory, better known aa The Si-dideous Kid; Messrs. Weldhaua, Rug era aud Happy John Berk. The page* will be two of Ixiuisvllle'a juvenile actrease*. Mias Dorothy Sbiimaker and Mis* Orvllla Welllcgton

The show will have a high clasa vaudeville olio In four turns with an after-piece. The bead liners of tbe MU are Murphy and Herr In their original black fare sketch, entitled Coon Opera There wrtll be two performance*, matinee and night, at Marauley'* Theatre, Eaater Sunday. A|irll II. Further date* for tbe abow wilt b* dxeil later. Tbe show la uuder tbe management of Mr. I..ee Zweldoff, of laiulavllle Aerl* N«. »32.

THE SOUTHERN THEATRICAL

BUREAU CIRCUIT.

The SiHitbern Theatrical Bureau, with general headquarters at Cycle I'ark Theatre. Dallaa. Tex., baa formeil a circuit of the principal cltle* In tbe South, Including San Antonio, llouaton Ft. Worth, Dallas. Denison CTexasl; Ardmore. MrAlester, Muskogee, Shawnee, Oklahoma City, Guthrie and Enid (Okla.); Ft. Smith, Hot Springs and Little Ris-k (Ark.)

C. R. McAdams. Jr., of Dallas, has tbe mao sgement of tbe Bureau's booking departmeat. and Is well known among theatrical managers who tour tbe South.

.Mr. McAdams writes that be baa a coay of dee, with a complete aet of "Old Billy Boy” uo baud, and they are at tbe diapoaal of all com panics playing Dallas.

Besides a summer theatrical circuit, the Southern Bureau baa tbe sale of opera house sup piles, stage hardware, opera chairs, tickets and ticket racks, press cllpidugs and are prepared to offer employment to well versed theatrical mao

1 agers. as they are leaaeea of several parka lo the South.

TOP O’ TH’ WORLD ARTISTS

THANKED.

.Air. Frank M. Willard, of the Kansas City Star, writes. In behalf of Tbe Bed Cross So defy of Kanaa*. desiring that the thanks of tha society be publicly given to Bailey and Austlo. stars of The Top O’ Tb' World Company, for services rendereii at tbe recent Italian eartb quake benedt, at tbe Wlllls-Wood Tbeatre, Kao aas City, Mo. .Mesart. Bailey and Austin were called from tbe street, aud on abort notir*. furnished an hour and a half of eDtertalument to the audience. They were encored eighteen times during tbe (lerformance. Theae come dlans have made themselves solid with Kan*** City people.

MORRIS SIGNS JAMES J. JEFFRIES

William Morris has signed James J. Jeffrie* for an Eastern engagement to run for twenty weeks, at tbe rate of f2.d0() per week, or $50.ISM) total for the eugagement.

The tour opens In New York City, March 8 Harris and rincus. managers of the Wigwam Theatre lo Ssn Francisco, are Interested In the Iwoklng end. Jeffries will play two weeks oa the I'acldc Coast before starting East. Mr. Morris Intends to prem-nt Jeffries aa a natloa "Sanduw," with the boxing exhibition as a small portion only of tbe act. a* be believes la this manner Jeffries will prove a better draw Ing cord.

ONE-TIME FAMOUS VIOLINIST DEAD.

Nathan Rallenberg, at one time the moat fa moua violinist and orchestra leader In Boa Francisco, was found asphyxiated In hla ruom^ that city. January ‘24. Death was caused bM the Inhalation of gaa escaping from a heaters used by tbe dead mao to warm bis room. Tb* corner believes tbe death to have been accidental. Ballenberg was a native of Germany and aged seventy years. He came to Ban Francisco abont thirty-dre year* ago. Tbe funeral was beld on der the auapires of Musician*' Mutual Protar tive Cnlou.

THE GIRL FROM RECTOR’S.

The Girl From Rector’s wa* given It* drat performance on any stage, at the Trent Theatre Trenton, N. J.. Ia»t week. The *1017 of th* play I* aald to be very aalaclmi*. and It. there fore Incurred the dl*|ileaaurr of the good people of Trenton. Two performance* only were per mitted. when the (loMce awi-oped down on th* houae and atopi>ed the show. The management were evidently not disheartened by tbIa coup, which la In the nature of good advertising, ao New York, which la to have the new play next, win dnubticaa receive the same with open arm*

W. P. READY AS A PROMOTER OF

BIG EVENTS.

Mr. W P. Ready, the Naabvtlle tbeatrtcal manager has develofW^ Into an amusement pro mnter of simie magnitude. A few days ago h* produced a man wbo was willing to back • dstic meet between Jim Jeffrie* and Jack Johnson, the champion pngllUt, and made *• offer of gflu.ooo aa an evidence of good faith. Ijiter .the offer waa raised to fKU.OOO. If th* deal la made It Is very probable that the fight will be pitlled off at Los Angeles

FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

THE WEEK'S OFFEKINO

The Third Degree, a drama by Cbarlen Klelu, at Itie lludaua Theatre.

EUle Jaoia iu The Fair Co-Ed., a comedy- by OeorKe Ade. with Muaic b; Uuatav Ludera, at the Knickerbocker Theatre.

The Ulrl from Hector'a. a muatcal comedy by Paul Potter, adapted from the French of Pierre Veber, at Weber’a Theate.

Lincoln at the White House, a play in four acts by Bciijanilu Chapin, at the Garden The¬ atre.

('C)I. Andrew Tandy . ProfesKor Audrey .Malmon .\lra. Wlthera|MM»n Copley Marcia SinKleton .. Anitelica . Judfte Caperton .... Knickebein . Ileacon WlKKleford ■Mrs. WlKaleford ... •Mrs. Tarbox . Vera Flower .. Penale Patterson ... Nannie Hall . Boy from Thorley's

William Burreaa ...Dallaa Welford Klita Pro<'tor Utia . Nena Blake . Nella Webb .... Herbert Carr ... Max Freeman ... John .Miiriiby

. Mildred .McNeill Isabel O'Madittan

Florence M. Constantine . Helena M. Constantine

Evelyn F. Constantine .Walter Gresham

THE CAST l>hvy Dickerson . WellinKton Heed ... Jom-phus Cadwallader Ernest Grubb .. Freddie Carrington .. Bob Chester . Cai>taln Peacock .... S<|uab Dingle . Grouch Hubbard .... A Sergeant . Cynthia Bright . Angelina Baxter . Haxel PInkbam _ Byrdle Wheeler . Magnolia Curtis ....

Elsie Janls was nicely received at the Knickerbot'ker on Monday In a frolicking play l>y .\de anil Luders.

Feb. 21.—New York Symphony Orchestra. Carnegie Hall, afternoon; Klein concert. New German Theatre, afternoon. '

Feb. 22—.MIsrha Elman, violin recital. Car negle Hall, afternoon.

Feb. 23.—Kueisel guartet, Mendelssohn Hall, afternoon; Margulles Trio, MendeNsohn Hall, evening; Beebe-Dethler, piano recital. Hotel Plaza, evening.

Feb. 2r,.—New York Symphony Orchestra. Carnegie Hall, afternoon; Home Fenton, con cert. Mendelssohn Hall, afternoon.

Feb. 26.—Eamts-De Gogorra. song recital. Carnegie Hall, afternoon.

Feb. 27.—Young People's Symphony Orcbea tra. Carnegie Hall, afternoon.

Feb. 2S—New German Symphony Orchestra. Carnegie Hall, afternoon; Klein concert. New German Theatre, afternoon.

Orchestra. evening: Sam Franks's Concert

evening. —Iless-Sehroeder Quartet, Mendels evening.

York Symphony Orchestra. I, afternoon. Philharmonic Orchestra, Carnegie

afteinoon.

... .\rthur Stanford .... Sydney Jarvis

Edgar Halstead . David Todd . Lionel Walsh __ James Heaney .. Donald .McLaren . Harry Clarke .... Ix-avitt James ... Stuart Belknap . Elsie Janls .lues Bauer Constanee Kastman . Marlon Mills . Ellce Steele Weber’s Theatre was packed on

Monday night to witness A. H. Woods' latest proiluetlon. The Girl from Hector's.

The Girl, from Hector's has to do principally with the complications proiluced by haring a March 2.—New York Symphony

Carnegie Hall, ‘ " “ of Old Muaic, Mendelssohn Hall,

Manh 3. sohn Hall,

March 4.—New Carnegie Hall,

.March 8.—I Hall.

BILLIE BUBKE ILL

The report from Boston that Miss Billie Burke will not fulflll her engagement In Love Watches, which was to have been given for the flrst time at the Hollis Street Theatre last Monday night, was con&rmed at the olBces of Charles Frobman.

Monday afternoon Miss Burke telegraphed Charles Frobman as follows:

"I feel most terribly at the Inconvenience I am causing, but I fear that I must rest an other week. BILLIE BCRKB."

.Mr. Frobman replied:

"That's all right. There are thousands of other weeks, but only one Billie Burke."

"CHARLES FROHMAN."

It Is expected that Miss Burke will be able to act all right next Monday evening.

MARK TWAIN—PRESS AGENT

Mark Twain has been asked by Benjamin Chapin and by the Secretary of the Lincoln Farm Association, to act as the ofliclal press agent In connection with the performances of Mr. Chapin's four-act play, Lincoln at the White Hotise, which Is presenti-d at the Garden Theatre. Mark Twain occupied a liox on tbs last night the Lincoln play was presented In New York at the Liberty Theatre, two years ago. The next day Mr. Chapin's representative received the following note:

"In the beginning of the first act. while Mr. Chapin did seem to me to be a very close and happy Imitation of Mr. Lincoln, It was only an imitation. Hut at that point the miracle began Little by little, step by step, by an Impercep tible evolution, the artificial Lincoln dlsaolv^ away, and the living and real Lincoln was be fore my eyes, and remained real until the end. I apply to it that strong word 'miracle' be cause I think It justified. I think 1 have not before seen so Interesting a- spectacle as this steady growth and transformation of an un reality Into a reality.

(Signed) "R. L. CLEMENS. "(Mark Twain)"

FRANCES STARR PRAISED BY LOIHS DETOE

IN THE WORLD

The effect of the first performance on the sddlence that packe<l the Stuyveaant Theatre lust night was nothing short of tre mendous. The method of the i>erformanre was as fertile as ingenious and as deft In handling the mecbanlrs of the stage as the play Itself. If David Belasco ever proved himself a wizard in the mimitic art last night was the time. And perhaps bla greatest stroke was the choice of Miss Frances Starr for the role of the mis erable heroine, who proved too weak to die— weak enough only to drift to perdition along the treacherous path of least resistance. Wild applause followed moments during which the audience sat aghast at the audacity of some of the scenes. The curtain calls could scarcely be counted. It Is a question whether the crowd was applauding moat, the play or the manner of its performance.

AUTHOR WILL SUE

Frederick W. Sperling, counsel for two playwrights who collaborated on The Tam pire, now playing the Hackett Theatre, has prepared a summons and complaint in an action for $100,0(N) damages for libel against Arthur Stringer, who charged that their play was base<l on his Ix'Ok, The Silver I’oppy. The com plaint denies the statement In Mr. Stringer's iettcr, and declares they were made with mal

: Ire and intent to Injure the play and the au , thors. It la signed by both writers, Edgar Al

Ian Wolff ami George Sylvester VIereck, and liotb have made affidavits sup|H)rtlng It.

MRS. CARTER FEARFUL

A long statement was issued from ' the office of Mrs. Leslie Carter's manager, to

the effect that Mrs. Carter had l(e«-n Informed that there was a plan on foot to Interfere with her career In her new play, Kassa, which la ap (tearing at the Lllterty Theatre. Mrs. Carter was not clear ns to bow her career was to he hampered, but she Implied that David Belasco.

' her former manager, might know something about It. She says her (ilay has gone well here, hut, nevertheless, subtle Influences are

, at work. When this statement was shown to a rep

resentatlve of Mr. Belasco. he said It was ah I solutely untrue, and that Mr. Belasco was not i attempting to Interfere with Mrs. Carter's oa 1 reer In any wsy.

■ I (Continued on page 48)

MINNIE A. BARRIE.

show! I'oaitively aatouiahlug. Miss Mauhat. i

was astonished—It takes that young lady some time to reconcile anything that amacka of a ten cent price with her Fifth avenue Ideas. The moving picture has been given an impetus that will gather speed along the lane of popu- 1 lar approval, let those most Interested see that i a metamorphosis doesn't take place—dust off the i goggles and be alert for the new juggernaut ' that may crush the unworthy theatrical enter- i rTlaes—watch out for moviug pictures—especially ! f Lyinau H. Howe spousois them. ' It was .Mr. Howe's introduction to New York |

In a dress suit, and we are mighty glad to i meet him—he'll be here every Sunday for some , time, and if he gives entertaiumeuts as he did Suutlay It would not be a fool hardy thought to forecast the gjntleman In a theatre of his ' own.

We have had picture shows for some time— ^ the country is overrun with them—the public I knows what they are—but fiever has there been a moving picture show worthy the name or l^bably worthy a better name until Lyman H. Howe came to town.

Ur. Howe la a showman, that may explain part of his success. He puts a showman's in¬ telligence ami experience in his enterprise, he wants people to come and see his production, be wants them to pay for It, and be wants them to go home satisfied and to come again— of course, and pay again. And that la the show business, at least the part of it that brings the emoluments of fame, success and fortune.

As good as Mr. Howe was the support given him by the Hippodrome management. For In¬ stance, a twenty-six piece orchestra kept things In tune. In every department there were sigus of careful palnatSklug, and this la why New York has the moving picture fad, and has It strong.

Included In the list of subjects were The Gorges of Tarn In France, The Brlie Camel, Aeroplane Flight of Wilbur Wright; His First Expetiment, a comic; Beenes in Cairo and Egypt, Meaaina Before and After the Earth¬ quake, Hover Outwits the Kidnapper, Hussia and the Moscow Flood, The Juggling Fly, The Electric Hotel, Water Scenes In Cornwall, Feats of Horsemanship, The Hunaway Train, and A Bovine Episode.

THE THIRD DEGREE

HLDSON THEATRE,—The Third Degree a play In four acts, by Charles Klein.

THE CAST:

Richard Brewster . Howard Jeffries . Howard Jeffries. Jr. Captain Clinton . Robert Underwood . Dr. Bernstein . Mr. Bennington . Detective-Sergeant Maloney Officer . Elevator Attendant . Jones . Servant at Brewster's .... -Annie Jeffries . Mrs. Howard Jeffries ....

..Edmund Breese

. John Flood Wallace Eddinger .. Ralph Delmore .. Francis Byrne . George Barnum

.. Walter Craven ... .Alfred Moore .... Henry Brown ... William Wray . Verner Clarges

William Wray . Helen Ware ... Grace Fllkins

Charles Klein is a real hero to-day. New York is willing to forget several little things, and comes boldly to the front to say that The Third Degree, bis latest effort. Is even better than The Music Master.

The story, briefly outlined, has to do with a young college graduate, the only son of a so¬ cial and financial leader, long Identified with the Knickerbocker set. 'The boy, Howard Jeff¬ ries, Jr., having contracted a marriage with a girl whose father had figured from time to time In the annals of police history in New York, la cast out and disowned by the elder Jeffries. The girl has made a gallant struggle to win the respect of the world through her strong mental character and natural abilities. Young Jeffries, rebuffed by bis friends for what they term a mls-alllance, is given over to drink and dissipation. A death occurring under strange circumstances, the police find young Jeffries In a room next to where the body has been found and arrest him. The elder Jeffries refuses to assist bis son. and the voung wife, having no other help save that of her own Ingenuity, cun¬ ning and steadfastness of purpose, conducts the fight for her husband's life against great odds, and enlists the sld of Richard Brewster, a lawyer of International fame.

SHE'8 A SNAPPY ONE

WEBER'S THEATRE.—The Girl from Rec¬ tor’s, a comedy In four acts, adapted from the French of Pierre Veber by Paul M. Pot ter.

THE CAST:

Lonte Sedalne . Violet Dale KNICKERBOCKER THEATRE.—The Fair Co- Rlcbard O'Sbaughneaay.Van Rensselaer Wheeler Ed.,, a three-act comedy, with music, by Geo. Duddle valet . J. W. Ashley Ade and Gustav Luders.

Miss Barrie is now appearing In the part of Elsa as a member of James D. Barton A (jo.'s Western The Devil Company. Her first appearance on the professional stage was with the Sbubert Stock Company in Syracuse and Rochester a dozen years ago, playing juvenile parts. I.ater she bad a prominent part In Klaw A Erlanger’s spectacular production. Jack and the Beanstalk. She has since ap(>eared In stock at I'hlladelphia and In a number of succesaful productions. Miss Barrie's delightful personality and disposition have won for her many friends In the profession.

There is more (ilot than is usually m>en In a comedy with music, and there are fewer mu¬ sical niimlH>rs. these being made sulvordinate to the action of the come<l.v. Miss Janls pla.vs the |>art of the only girl student left in a col lege where formerly the co-ed. flourished. The majority of the boys think themselves In love with her, and the manner In which she marries them off Is an Integral part of the plot.

CONCERTS OF THE MONTH

Feb. 13.—Philharmonic Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, evening; Ludwig Wlllner. song recital.. .Mendelssohn Hall, evening; Max Ja- colis’ Quartet, concert, Carnegie Chamber Mu¬ sic Hall, evening.

Feb. 1-1.—New York Symphony Orchestra. Carnegie Hall, afternoon: Klein concert. New German Theatre, afternoon; Geraldine Morgan, violin recital. Stuyvesant 'Theatre, evening.

Feb. 18.—Beebe-Dethler, piano recital, Hotel Plaza, afternoon,

Feb. 16.—Lillian Nordlca, song recital, Car¬ negie Hall, afternoon; Banks Glee Club, Car¬ negie Hall, evening.

Feb. 17.—Emilio De Gogorza, song recital, Mendelssohn Hall, afternoon.

Feb. IS.—Boston Symphony Orchestra, Car¬ negie Hall, afternoon.

Feb. 19.—Katherine Goodson. piano recital, Mendelssolin Hall, afternoon; People's Sympho¬ ny Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, evening.

Feb. 20.—Boston Symphony Orchestra, Car¬ negie Hall, afternoon.

BV Oim CHICAGO CORRESPONDENTT eceove egJC^egie^m^^d^a^^J^^^^^^EjCo ^

The vampire, at the Grand Opera House, iDd The Prince of To-NiKht. at the Prlhfvsi, are the two new "openera” of the

week. Tile Vampire cornea to ua with a wake of comment and discuaalon following In Its trail and a promlae that we will haee aome- thlng to talk about durinf ita enitaccment here. The Prince of To-Night waa tried out In Mil¬ waukee. amoothed over, curtailed, brightened and Infuaed with additional corned; for the edification of Chicago theatregoera. and now we have It In good working order of the aort chat makes a fit aucceaaor to ita stubborn pred ecesaor. Changes are Imminent at other the¬ atres, but this week's program ahows in the hold-over list Mile .Mischief at the Qarrlck. OIrls of Oottenberg at the Illinois, Jack Straw at Powers', Soul Kiss at the Colonial, Renegade at the Studebaker. Melting Pot at the Chicago 4>pera House, Man of the Hour at McVIcker'a, and A Broken Idol at the Whltnev. The Fdllles of 190.S returns to us with greater facilities for handling their following, this time being housed In the Auditorium. The American Mu¬ sic Hall, the Majestic, the Olympic Music Hall and the Hajmarket make their I'snal Taadevllle changes, and the regular variations take place at the burlesque, melodrama and neighborhood stock houses,

THE VAMPIRE

A drama In three acts, by George Sylvester Vlereck and Eilgar Allen Woolf.

George Townsend . Warner Oland Jack Walkham . Mark Smith Allen Arden .. Katherine Florence Mrs. Hauser . I.«ulse Dempse.v Paul Hartlelgh . John E. Rellerd Caryl Fielding . John Westley Mr. Craig . Richard Baker Wm. McNeil . George Panncefort

For this week The Vampire will be the at¬ traction at the Grand Opera House, then on Sunday. February 14. The Top o' the World will be at that theatre for two performances, and then begins the engagement of Mrs. FIske In Salvation Nell. The Vampire Is fresh from a success at the Hackett Theatre, New York, where It was well received by the crowds who came to see It but went away with but a cba- stlc Idea of what It was all about. It la a story well told of a subject rather obscure to the average layman, but withal It Is Intensely Interesting and |s on a higher plane than the average play of the da.v; It la an effort In the right direction.

THE PRINCE OF TO-MIOHT

The new whow at the Princess has Blade good on the promises of the press agent, and Is now heralded and accepted as an “on a par" successor to A Stubborn Cinderella, that had such a strong hold on the patrons of the np Clark street showhonse “rhe Mllwankee try out showed up the weak spots, which have •Ince been entirely ellmlnateil, until now we have It In Its best and most gorgeous dressing —a Singer success. Henr.v Woodniff. as a penniless inllege yonth. wanders down to Palm Beach, and there falls In love with a beautiful heiress (of rniirse). She. after s glance and lns|iet|nn a la Bratstreet and Bun. decides that without the “necessary evil" be won't do. Here enters the old gaislner Into the story, who. with a cunning superior to that of Bur¬ bank. befriends the youth and initiates him Into botanical mysteries and secrets that en able him to have vast wealth at his disposal. This has a sort of Cinderella, one-nlght-onlv string tied to It. that Is responsible for the title and story of the new Princess play. The scenes show a hotel at Palm Beach, a house host on the Miami river, and a flower garden. The company Is excellent. Including such well known people as Hesiry Woodruff. Georgle Caine. Adele Rowland, Frances Bemarest, Bert Baker and Harry Pllcer, and the chonis In snp port are as shapely, graceful and melodious an may he desired.

THE SOUL KISS

This Is the last week at the Colonial of The So*il K|ss_ the last week of Genee and her I>eer1ess dancing, and of Ralph Hers snd hla nstlstlc Mcphlsto It Is the real last chance to aee one of the heat and most entertaining musical rerlews that has visited Chicago this Season. Some parts of It are risqne. too mnch •o In fact, hnf the |>erformance In it's entir¬ ety la an entertainment of high elaaa that |s pleaaing every moment of Its duration, snd Is presented by s capable company, who dress well • heir parts. The scenie effects are of the heal snd show with every sense of true realism. Fs. pecislly convincing Is the great view from the Singer Rntiding. New York, from which point Mephlsto discourses phllnsophicsily. The mn •Ic throughout Is above the average, and the haunting walls strain that hnms through your head after the curtain la of the kind that re remalna hecanae of Ita qnalitv.

THE RENEGADE

Sleeping Wolf (John O'Bay . Colonel Williams Captain l.ane . Captain Mcl,amh _ Sergeant Hay . Private Jones . Standing Psar . Running Elk _ ” Thunder Hawk Re<l Horse . Brave Eagle ... Big Owl . Pedro . Kalita O'Bav Marie . ■■ Mra. Payne Alien Starlled Fawn . Mra Williams Mrr. Mct.smh .... Running Elk’s Sq„ aw

Foundl... . Wm. Famnm . J. Harry Benrimn .Charles I.'ndholm . Malcolm Williams . E. T. Backus . Bwight Bans . Bernard Gifford . James Seeley .... Alexandev Kearney . Thomaa Findlay . Henr,v .kreonge . Joseph Nicholas . Irving Hav . William Tou'’g . Fania Marinoff . Emily Rigl . Katherine Kaelred . I.llllan Thurgate . Berths Wlllsea . Olive White . Jsne Kendlck

8CKNE.S OK the play

ACT 1.—Courtyard of O'Uay's Bauc b. New Mqxleo. (Some years since.)

ACT II.—An iDfUan Village. (The next day.) AIT III.—The Post. (A month later.) ACT IV.--Startled Fawn's I..o<lge. (The next

dawn.)

This is the second week at the Stu¬ debaker Theatre of Paul Armstrong's play. The Renegade, and while the press has not been overly enthusiastic over Ita dramatic worth. It still is good en<aigb to merit more than pass¬ ing notice and Is playing to good business. The story is rather melo<lramatic, but well told and enaote«l In a way that makea tbe production In Ita entirety a capital entertainment. It la plctures<|ue in Its setting and thrllllngly ef¬ fective at all times.

JACK STBAW

A farcicul comedy In three acts, by W. Som¬ erset .Maiigbatii.

THE CAST:

Jack Straw ^. John Brew Ambrose Holland . E. L. Davenport I.onl Serin . Frank Goldsmith Count von Bremer . .Mario Majeroni Mr. Parker Jennings .E. Soldene Powell Vincent Jennings . Edward Nlrander Rev. la’wis Abbott .. Walter Soderling Mrs. Parker Jennings . Rose Coghlan Ethel lenhlngs . .Mary Boland I>ady Wan lev . Adelaide Prince Rosie .Chbott . Helen Freeman Mrs. Withers . Grace Henderson

Wm. Powers and Seymour Brown. Mile. Daxle and her exquisite dancing, and .Nora Bayeg with her delightful singing are two of thu best on Hie program of '•hits,'' and the Society Prize Fight Is the “best ever.”

THE FOOL HOUSE

The well-known and generally liked Four llmitlngs are this week at the Great Northern Tlieutre. playing Tbe Fool House. 1 he show is replete with laughs and la pleas lug the patrons of the theatre, who give gen- eriHis Mi|>|H>rt and encouragement.

. THE MAN OF THE HOUR

.V Ida} In fiair acts, by .Mr. George Broad hurst.

CAST;

Alw>n Bennett . Cyril Scott Charles Walnwrlght . James E. Wilson Scott It. tiihbs . Edward LeSalnt Ulebard Horrigan . Kapley Holmes James I'helan . Harry Harwood I'criy Carter Walnwrlght ....Wm. J. Beming Judge Ncwuiaii. Charles Steilman Henry I'houipsoii . Albert Parker William Ingram . Thomas F. Tracy Ulebard P. Iteln-rts . Henry Bavles Henry Wllllaiiis . Mart J. Cody ■krthur Payne . Basil West John .Mills . Henry C. Bender Balias M’ainwright . Alma Powell Cynthia Garrison . Marian Chapman -Mrs. Bennett . Kate Lester

IN THE RENEGADE, STUDEBAKER THEATRE, CHICAGO.

WM. FARNUM.

The second week of John Drew and Incidental success Is under way at Powers' and as this closes tbe engagement In Chicago there will be many dlsap|>olnte<l that they de layeil their rei)uesta for reservations, and con- sispiently were confronted by the S. R. O. tig nal. Jack Straw, this Istest of tbe Brew vehi¬ cles, Is exceptionally clever In witty dialogue and entertaining situations, and la replete with comedy, that runs along with a subtle slorv that la clearly traceable at all tiroes. The rompany €>f idayers with which Brew is aur- rmindeil Is even above his well known stand¬ ard of selection and render (lerfect siiiqiort to the star.

MLLE. MISCHIEF

The close of the engagement at the Garrick Theatre of Lulu Glaser and her com pany of players Is near at hand, and soon the [M’oide of Mile. Mischief will away to another city that Is anxiously anticipating an opportun Ity of listening to the contagloHs laugh that will ever lie assoolateil with the fame of Gla¬ ser. The play. Mile. Mischief, Is merely a medley of songs and dialogue grouped arottnd the Inimitable personality of the star. It Is clean, wnolesoine and entertaining despite Its

, emptini's and Is satisfying to the crowds who ; -idwsys are colneldent with the engagement of I the fascinating I.ulii. The company as \ whoIe

Is excellent and Is betteretl by the w^k of Frsnk Farrington as the gruff recruiting ser¬ geant, and Roy .Atwell In his portrayal of the Inane and Insipid Fredd.v Mellne. .Alexander Clark as Mellne. Is snother brigh s|>ot on the (irograni. snd vied with GIsser as sn encore getter. There are several pretty songa In the show, but one that will be es|>eclally remem¬ bered Is Sweetheart.

FOLLIES OF 1908

In a theatre twice as large as the Illinois and at pricea half thooe ehargi'd when The Follies of I'.tUS was seen on Jackson Boiil ovsrd. the big Zlcgfeld pro«lucfIon returns to Chicsgo for a IlmItiHl engagement of four weeks. The same eminent cast as api’cared here liefore Is now to be seen at the Audito¬ rium. wheix’ for i time will reign the comedy and t'lnes made famous h.v BIckel and Watson. Jack Norworth, Arthur Beagon. Billie Beeves.

, Annahelle Whitford. Grace Is’lgh. Wm. Sc-hro.le.

BEATRICE FORBES ROBERTSON.

TIME ANB PIJACE OF ACTION

T'’e ts'rl'sl is the present. The scene la any large city In the I'nitol States.

.ACT 1. -Setting Kisun in Walnwrigbt'a home.

.ACT 11.—Seven months latar. Setting: Tbe Mayor's ofllce.

ACT III —A few daya afterwanl. Setting; .Apartment adjoining tbe bathroom of tbe Charltou Hotel.

-ACT IV —A few days afterwanl. Setting: ComniuDicating comailttee rooma In City Hall.

This is the second week at McVlck- er's of the return engagement In this city of Broadhiirst’s great play. The Man of the Hour, and the enthusiastic welcome of last week It extended over this and bids well to be repeated with every iierformance. It Is a capital enter Liinment In every sense, combining as It does rJ’al drama ami political conditions with Just enough come<ly to Jiidleloualy torinkle the Isnghs. Cyril Scott, as the moral young may¬ or, Rapley Holmes as Boss Horrigan. Harry Harwood as James Phelan, and Kate Lester as the ma.vor's mother, sre tbe prominent ones of the players, sll of whom deserve the liberal applause they are consistently receiving.

A BROKEN IDOL

The 250th performance Is close for the delightful little musical conceit that baa l*een doing such big business st the Whitney Opera Hotise and hope# sre expressed by Man¬ ager Peers of the Van Buren atreet showhotise that It will successfully round out snother cen lory. 'Piore are rumors of s brief spring tour of .A Broken MolET.AOIN SHRBLlstreas. .Imef of the larger cltlea before .A Broken Idol begins a summer run In Boston.

AMERICAN MUSIC HALL

William Morris, Inc., have not fallen down on their promise emboille<l In the Initial show given nmler the management of the Amer¬ ican Music Hall, and have each week since pre¬ vented a program that was In every way up to the high standard of the op»'nlng. This week Is no exception: Imb’cd. If anything. It la bet tor than the bills that have gone b»‘fore. Sev- erln. the Inimitable, the wonderful French master of p:intoniline. known the world over. Is the headliner, and well earna the distinction, ills Is an act of tnily artistic merit, a verit¬

able gem of tbe stage. Then we have Maboi Fenton and Charles Foss, two real burlesquert whose reimtatioo wss so long associates! wltk the Weber and Flelils shows. .A particularly timely sketch, Lincoln at the White House, Is l>resented by the Benjamin Cbapin Playera. Juliet, a |iupll of Ad. Newbergs'tf, who la great ly restH>nsible for the flne work of Felix and Caire, Fred Rivenhal, an all-around entertalnor from Australia, and tbe perennial favorito, Clarice Vance, are others on the great bill that Ik pulling the crowds and destroying the pops lar fallacy that the “loop” bounds the territory of theatre aucceas.

MAJESTIC THEATRE

An especially engaged feature for the .Majestic Theatre this week Is Miss Alica Lloyd, tbe famous Eagllsh commllenne. Mias Lloyd Is well known at Chicago's moat beauti ful theatre, and la In great favor with the pa trons. who remember her by her excellent work when here before. Two more from the Brltlsli Isles are also on the bill Ibis week, and The McNaiiglitons, la^ndon's foremost eccentric c-ome<llHns, do their share In adding to an Eng lish siiceesa. The Oiierator. a dramatic sketch by Charles Kenyon, Is presented by two idmlr sbl;; players, Lyater Chambers and Clara Knott. Slivers, the famous cirrus clown, assisted by -Arty Nelson, Hall McAllister and Company, In a playlet called The Girl of the Times, La Petite Mignon. with her clever Imitations, Tha NIgbtons and Bedford and Winchester sre otb ers on the bill, which in Its entirety Is of si ccptlonsi Interest and strength.

THE MELTING POT

The Chicago Opera House still har¬ bors that wonderful ZangwIII siiecesa. The Melt Ing Pot. and Walker Whiteside and Chrystal Herne there continue to add to their laurels snd the pleasure of Chicago's playgoing pop Illation. The regular theatregoer finds It a [M-rformance of artiatic worth, a play of purs merit, meritoriously enacteil; tbe thinker flnda fmsl for his thoughts, for speculation, for dia cusslon: It hits home from all directions; It a|i|ieala to tbe people It typlflea, tbe wbois l>eo|de. It ran play to rrowdeil hmisea Juat to long as the other cities do not grow too In sistent in their demands snd take It from os

THE GOLDEN GIRL

The new show. The Golden Girl, will apiicsr St the LaSalle Theatre Fehniary IS

THE GIRLS OF OOTTENBERG

The pretty little musical comedy ralleil The Girls of Gottenherg. eontinues on Its siicessfiil way at the Illinois Theatre. Th*- company Is of unusual excellence, and tbe play blithely mehsIliHis, Is a clean, wbolesuine so tertainment during ever.v moment of Its action This Is tbe last week, and it la well maintain Ing It's blgb standing of business.

OLYMPIC MUSIC HALL

Lust week's bill at tbe Olympic Mu sic Hall Included The Hengler Sisters. Silver and .N* Ison. Snyder and Buckley. The Two Pucks. Lew Sully and bis company In hit sketch. Frenzied Frolics.

THE HA'YMARKET

Last week’s bill at the Haymarket Theatre was comprised of Jnlie Ring and Co.. Byers and Herman. The Ortisis, .Mabel Malt land. Lavine and I^-onard, Wllsim Bros., Harry AA'ehb. Hallen and Hayes, Eilwsrd Lynch and Comitany, John Baxter, Cook and Oakea. Rarl .McClure and Harry Gordon.

MISS JEANIE FLETCHER

Last week at Orchestra Hall, Mlw Jeanle Fletcher, the Scottish singer, assistod by Marius Libby and a clever rompany. eater tsintsi with songs and dances.

BEFORE AND AFTER

This 'week’s attraction at the Mar¬ lowe Theatre Is Before and After, the Bltrlch stein play that wss seen at People’s Theatre last week, and which waa quite popular with the patrons of that house.

MERELY MART ANN

Merely Mary Ann, a play by Israel ZangwIII. la tbe attraction at the Bntb Teihpis Theatre thii week. Miss Kelm Is seen In tt^ role played by Eleanor Robson when tbe plec« wss flrst prodiiceil in this country. The r#^ mainder of the Thanbouser coirpany sre seep In other parts.

LOVERS' LANE

Clyde Fitch’s Lovers’ Lane Is now the attraction at People's Theatre. The prla (Ipal parts of thU piece are assumed by Rod ney Ranoiis and Miss Marie Nelson, who with the sup|>ort of the other inemliers of this Mar vin company present a very onslltable perform Slice.

THE ROYAL CHEF

A musical comedy, under the title of The Royal Chef is the entertainment offered at the National this week. It Is said to be the real treat of tbe season for tbe National lies.

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND

The melodramatic offering at the •Alhambra Theatre this week In It’s Never Too Late tc Mend, in which poison Is use<l to mnr der the young millionaire In order to gain cos trol of bis money.

LENA RIVERS

This play has been seen at one of the d<-wn town theatres and several of the stock hisises. and is now the attraction at tbo Columbus Theatre.

(Continued on page 45.)

FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

VILLE The Crystal Palace, at Wilmington.

N. C.. ofTcred week of Januarj 25, tbe atrong eat bill of ttie aeaaoD. Tbe acta conatltatlDg tba program were Tbe I’ralrea, Magne and lfagB» and Tbe Gordona.

Myers and Garrison are doing a new llluatrated aoDg act of twelae mlDites, OTtr tbe Sulllvao and CooKldlne time, wbicb eogagemeni tbe)r bare ]uat commenced. They are booked for twenty weeka.

Walter Zanfrella was Initiated inii* tbe myaterlea of tbe White Rata, January 25 and left with bla wife and daughter for Lon <lon on tbe Steamer hualtanla, the foUowlng raorniug.

The Three Sllverlakes are at their borne in St. Cbarlea, Mich., rebearaing a new comedy aketcb, entitled Tbe Hotel, Beat It, by Harry Gray, in which they will open early ti, March.

The Three Pearce Sl.'*ter.s have Just Sniabed aeventeen weeka on tbe Geo. H. Wab ater time, including eight weeka In Weatars Canada, and atUl bare alx weeka' time la Uon tana.

Commencing last week. The Won¬ derland Theatre, of San Antonio, Tex., Inan gurated vauderllle In conjunction with the rag ular program of morlng pictures.

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Snydar and Barker closed their sea* son of eleven weeks with Arthur DeArmond’t Greater Shows at Greenwood. Mlaa., and are now playing the K. J. Webber time.

Howard’s Musical Ponies and Com¬ edy Dogs have received contracts for tbe Ur pheum Circuit for next season, making oontinu ou's t>o<>kiugH until May, 1010.

The Lola Lea Earl Company haw Just concluded an engagement of eight weeks over the Hiirgert and Greenwood time. Their

, offerlug was a big success.

Majorle DeWindt, club juggler, wa- taken ill while playing Pltt^on, Pa., last week, and baa gone to her boiro In'Atlantic City I for a few weeks' rent.

Chas. H. Aldrige, The Georgia .\lin strel, has canceled all his time and has returned to his home In L'niontown, Pa., where be will remain until April 1.

Clever Clark, slack wire juggler ‘ opened In Calgary, Alta., Canada, week of Peb

ruary 1. for three weeks In Canada, with Moo tana time to follow.

Jules and Marzun have just flnlsherl a very successful ten weeks’ engagement over tbe .Moxart time, and are now playing over tb> Morris Circuit.

The St. Clair Sisters, after playing twenty-two weeks of Southern time, opened oo a aixte<-D weeks' engagement at C<dumbus, O. January 2,’>.

ML-Js Leonore l.d*ster resumed her vaudeville engagement in Laramie, Wyo., fob ruary I, after a lay off in Spokane, Wash., doe to illness.

Thus. V. White, well known musi cal director, baa accepted tbe leadership of tba .Majestic Theatre drcbestra. CrawfordsvUle

NOTES FROM THE INDEPENDENT

BOOKING OFFICE, NEW YORK. Independent Booking Office a Busy Place—St. Paul to

Have Big, New Vaudeville House-Great Pure Food Show and Exposition at Toledo, 0., with Vaudeville Adjuncts—News of the People Who Furnish the Acts

The foMovIng acta open on tbe Moxart Clr- cnlt thla week: Dirk Gorman and Nellie Bell, Tke Lovitta, comedy acrohata; Wataon, llut- etainga and Edwards, In tbeir comedy, Tbe Tandeallle Exchange; William 11. Irvine, Hol¬ man Brotbera. triple bar artlsta; Crawford and Meeker, tbe Fifth avenue fellow and hla pal; Bvana Lloyd and Gracl.vji Whilebouae, In Va- rletles; Volta, tbe electrig marvel.

Deery and Frances o|>ened at Milton, Pa., Thursday, January 2g, to replace Pbllbrooks and Reynolds; Mra. Reynolds aprainnl her ankle.

Fred Rider has resigned bis position at Bageratowu. Md., to accept tbe local manage¬ ment of the Upera House, Martliisburg, W. Va.

Wataon, Hutcbinga and Edwards, with tbe axceptloB of one week In New York, will con¬ tinue off tbe Moxart Circuit until they start West to open on tbe Psntages time, for tbe balance of tbe season.

A park booking department Is to be Installed at tbe 1. B. O., abortly.

James R. Waters, after a brief tonr over tbe Western Pennsylvania time, baa again re- | turned to tbe Mosurt Circuit. This makes about •fteen weeks for blm out there.

Tbe Weston Bisters, Rose snd Theresa, are more than making gixsl over the Uosart time.

Matbewa and Harris continue to add joy to the bills on tbe Moxart time; they are present- , Ing tbeir latest and best skit, Adam tbe 2ttd.

The new rule recently eatabllabed at the 1. B. O., requiring a self-addreased. and stamiied, aavelope wben an answer Is necessary, la meet¬ ing with general satlafaction. Tbia mle Is tbe outcome of csmpUluta from perfurmera clalm- tng they do nut receive reply a and principally tbe objMtIon to potit-card communications. Tbe stamped envelope overcomes these objections and loaures prompt repiys and safe delivery.

A good many acta on tbe Moxart Circuit have tbel- time shortened for no other reason than that they neglect to furnish sufficient photo- graphs of their act. This Is a suggestion to acta applying for time; the more and better the photos, tbe longer tbe time—think It over.

"Patrice," the winsome comedienne. In her latest Buccess, Tbe Lobbyist, supported by Mr. Cbarles Hutchinson and W. R. Crawford, are Usted to open on tbe Moaart time for an ex¬ tended tonr.

Tbe following acts are likted to open on tbe Moaart Circuit during the next few weeka: Jane Stuart Company, ’.illlan Murtha, Von Uanf, Three Axarda, Four Ylleron Bisters, Seven Osaka Troupe, Young Americus Quintette, Tbe Kratona, boopland; Mlaco's Pantomime Com pany, eight people; Frederick Esterbrook Com¬ pany, Tbe Martella, cycle experts: Nellie Burt, kelbon and Govtnl and otbera.

Ed. Moaart and Ralph Alexander are very busy lately locating, leasing and arranging new territory. The development of the 1. B. O.

I time Is going merrily on.

Dainty Musical and Juggilug Novelty. Tbe Ideas throughout the act are said to be entirely original.

Joe Leavitt and Agnes Kalla have just closed a sixteen weeks’ engagement over the Inter State Circuit, and will open oft tbe Sulllvau and CoDsIdlue Southern time at tbe Or- pbeum, Cbattanooga, February 8. Mr. Leavitt was made a member of tbe White Rata of Amer-

team’s reci-nt engagement In To-

Jaines Sullivan, who la now with Frltil S<'heff’s Company, will enter vaudeville at tbe elose of bis season with Mias Sebeff. Snlllvan Is to appear In a novel production which is being written especially for him. Wm. Ly- kens will bundle tbe bookinge.

It ia announced that Jefferson De- .\iigelts will end his vaudeville engagements March l.'l. but the leading role in tbe sketch lie Is now appearing will be taken by Harry McDonough. TTie tour will be under the direc¬ tion of Wm. I.ykena.

The Mozarts. Fred and Eva. snow shoe dancers, have flnisbed twenty-Ove weaks ou

ica during Ihi ledo, O.

The team of Kox and Fox have de¬ cided to change their name, and In the future will be known as Fox and D*-.May. They have

TOLEDO PURE FOOD SHOW AND EXPOSITION.

Tbe Pure Food Show and Exposition to be held at Toledo, O., will be one of tbe biggest aver held In the Central States, and thousands of visitors are expecteil from all parta of Ohio. Michigan and Indiana. A number of novel and original features are being prepared and a big biU of circus and vaudeville acts have been se¬ cured aa free attractions. The first week of the fair will be known aa "week of all nations" and each day will be set aside. In honor of some different flag and Its people. The second week will be fraternity week and each day will be devoted to some different order or lodge. Un these days there will be conteata for baodsome trophies by tbe various drill teams. Tbe expo¬ sition la under tbe auspices of tbe Toledo Retail Grocers and Butchers and Is being promoted by Measrs. I. B. Golden and Francis C. Mc¬ Carthy.

The acts wbicb have been engaged ao far, are: Tbe Four Waltons, Blondlne, tbe tight rope walker; Tbe McClarens, Scottiab dancers, and O’Brien and Rafferty, Irish pipers and dancers. Signor Dlnua^'s Italian Band will furnish tbe mnaic and Jae publicity and press department la In tbe bauds of Sydney Wire. The big fair '•pens at the Coliseum, Toledo, February In.

Mu.sical Lainoines have been playing Sullivan and Consldlne Circuit for tb* over the _ _ _ _ _ . _

past six niontbs and ire booked solid until May

Billy Thompsiin. the Dutch cor dian. is tilling an Indeflnite engagement at Virginia Theatre, Petersburg, Vs.

Efltnan and Gaylor opened on Gus Sun time, February 1 at Allegheny, Pa

DRAMATIC.

Mrs. Helen Florida, wife of Oeo. a Florida claims to be tbe first lady idvano agent ahead of a circus or theatrical attrnciloa During tbe season of 1886 sbe waa doing tba press work ahead of tbe original Irlab romsdians Murray and .Mack, preaentlng FInnIgan'a Ball while her biiaband. Geo. A. Florida, one of tba most popular agents, was two weeka ahead of the same company during the aeatona of INIW' to 18l»5. Mrs. Florida did the contracting and presa work for the Florida Brothers’ Showt owned by Frank L. and Geo. A. Florida. Mrs Florida ia now in vaudeville In France, wbll* Geo. A. Florida la business manager for W. A Wbltecar in tbe much talked of play. Married For Money, and U the only agent who travsla In an automobile.

The Kf» eiliu* Bober Stock Co gave Its flftletb iierformtnce at tbs Biirtla Ao ditorium. Auburn, N. Y., January 80. Each lady In tbe audience waa presented with a souvenir photograph of .Miss Rober, wblls each child was given a package of candy.

The .M.'ij»-silc Stuck t'o.. niHnaKvd by Itoblln and ilarbiw, o|)ened ao Indeflnita ea gsgement at tbe Park l)|>era llonae. Braloerd Nlliio., Fi bruary 8. The mmpauy will preaeni two different plays each we4-k at popular prices

Bud KInihle has rejoined The Flam Ing Arron Co., after spending two roontha at the home of bla parents In Oakland City, Ind Mr. Kimble Is playing tbe part of Snowball and doing his niiisleal s|M-clalty

TO BUILD NEW THEATRE AT ST, PAUL, MINN.

Making her reappearance in vandevllle.

Mr. J. E. Rogers, owner of tbe Unique Tbes- ire, Minneapolis. Minn., will build, to be ready for the opening of tbe next aeason, a large and beautiful vaudeville house in St. Paul, Minn., tbe plans for wbicb have already been prapared and pronounced satisfactory by the St. Paul building inspector. This new St. Paul thsatre will be tbe first of a chain which Mr. Rogers is planning bn Instituting, as bouses will also be constructed In Dulutb and Wlnnl|>eg. It has been Incorrectly atated that Mr. Rogers would bay or build theatres In Grand Forks and Fargo, N. D. Tbe facts are, Mr. Rogers Intends to supply tbe theatres In these towns with acts only aa In bis present arrangement for a chain, he has a long jump to UiHsoola. Moot. Tbe location of tbe St. Paul bouse la not as yet definite, but Mr. Rogers baa options opoo several pit-cea of profierty and will decide In tbe near future.

Iieen engaged by Manager Decker, of tbe Luna Theatre, Akron, O.. where Mr. Fox will pro¬ duce farce comedies and assume tbe manage¬ ment of the theatre for tbe coming season.

Frank and Della Williams opened at the Orpbeum Theatre, Savannah, Ga.. January 25, In tbeir lllsb comedy. Are You A I.a>bster, scoring a decided success. They are booked solid on the Southern time until May, after which they return East to play a six weeks’ en¬ gagement on tbe K. A P. Circuit.

Jesse L. Lasky, the weh-known pnslucer of vaudeville offeriugs, will present a new sketch, entitled At tbe Waldorf, for the first time on March 1. Twenty is'ople will be employed In the ciunpany, wbicb will be beadetl by Beatrice McKenzie and Walter Shannon. The music is by George Spink.

Murray and Rhodes Is the new name ndopteil liy the act formerly known aa Tbe Three Candy Kids. Tbe art has just closed sn engagement In tbe S<Mitb. where they met with conslilerable success. They will produce a uew comedy. February fi. entitled liana and Frlti.

Al. Shean and Chas. E. Warren are now rehearsing a new travesty called Antony and CIeu|iatra Down Side Up, as a successor to their big laughing bit. Quo Vadls Up Side |8iwn. The travesty was written by Sbean and Warren in collaboration with Aaron Hoffman.

Ed. H. Clark and Pearl E. Turner, sfter playing twenty consecutive weeks In the S' nth. on tbe Cbaa. E. Hodkina and the Hwor aii'l Frankel Bros.’ Clrrulta, o|s-ned on tbe Geo. II. Webster lime In tbe Northwest last week. TI'-'" sre hooked solid until Msy

the SullDcn snd Consldlne time, and are at present playing the Inter-State Circuit, booked through the Western Vaudeville .Managers’ As¬ sociation.

Jair.ej Thomas, the musical scissor grinder. Las Just closed fifty three consecutive weeks on the Gus Sun Circuit at Lima, U., and has accepted a permanent position at tbe Ma Jesfic Tbeatre, Canton. O., managed by M. B. Hanley.

The Gleesons and Houlihan will Hn- iab a wason of aixty-flve consecutive weeka through the United Booking OIBcea, May lu, and will rest during Ibe auninier at Atlantic City, N. J. They otM-n in Septenils-r on the Orpbeum Clreult.

Thelma D*-Verne and Comj^any have Just completed a very successful season in tbe South extending Into Cuba. The company la now In Chlrago, where they will produce their new conieily music and singing sketch.

Cranberry and l.di.Mon, The Society Coons, opened February 1 on the Chas. Hod kins time at Parla, Tex., after twenty three rim- seciitlve weeka on tbe Swor and Frankel and Hiillivsn and Consldlne Southern time

Ml.ss Leiffh Hockwcll, of the Orpbeum Stock Co., of Pblladelphia, Is soon to appear In vaudeville with W. 11. Andrews’ Bachelor Glrla of Liberty Hall, playing the part of Carrie Call, tbe telephone girl

After «lx morilhH of muHical ••• medy, Harry ICblneaei Walton, liaa returned to vsude ville, (qiening at Calgary, A'ta.. Can., Feliruary I for sixteen wi-eks over the Psntages’ time.

VAUDEVILLE.

iiazell and Vernon Pantomime Go., writes from the Tivoli Theatre. Bremen, Ger auny, under date of jHnua-y 14. that they have been doing very well abroad, not having lost any time since they iqiened. St'ptemlter 18 at Falala d Ete. Brtiasels. Their |•HDlomlme, Tbe Elopement, baa been a big success. They are appearing at tbe Apollo Theatre. Vienna. Feb¬ ruary 1 to

The Leigh.s, lormei ' pi‘si ntinR the Mnolcal Maid and tbe Juggling I'rsmp. have Aronped tbe comedy, and ba\e prepared an Mtirely new act. They bare add>-d several new «ncical Instruments, new wardrobe snd stage settings, and tbe act la being bll'ed as a

BURLESQUE

The Girl In Blue Is playing to S. R O. Ml SM I. Kiison’s Theatre, Chicago, with Clark's lloniiwsy Girls. Sbe commenced 1. »i"'ontl wi 4'k JsniiMry 'Jfi and will be held ov*. for s tblf' seek

PEBRUARY 13, 1909. Xtie Billl3oarcl

MUSIC AND THE STAGE ABE HOLZMANN, MAN OF PARTS. AbeHolzmann, Man of Inspiration and Action—New York

IVu ago ■ (lark, merry-facrd young and Chicago Send Out a Big List of Music You Will Hear i 4. uian ■polled to 1 music publlsbioit Arno JU4t • « ^

Te"w“ “ VoSdL” eii«‘S?r".m" ^ Playfaouses and the Homes —Musical Comedy and wumark.'W Operetta Heard at Different Places -Other News %*

r-.Hn. then known aa the “profeaalon-.i depart- ! /ttaanf ** Bt dlot of Industry and lolomltable | ‘he weddjng of Mr. Isadoi wrae’veranc^. the light hearted lad won the ----—- Mlaa Viola Cahn at Itmaha wai

.-.Hindcnee 7*,Tiiofa or'LATce'*air?lanlBt* Alfred Solman’a unanrpaaalng by auch gocal aeta aa The Semon Duo. Nat C. ' the aeaaon

ff cHmiLdtlon which haa brought him to-day + 4. Brown threatena again to

hefore the * /‘JJT- Wedneaday. January 27. 19(». aaw a buay Joaeph Ferrantl’a Band la one of the hig or- (”^’t'^voa g^huayT** ** moat Inatnimental nf tk^ morning at Oua Kdwarda’ place, when the Avon ganlaattona that will take the road thla aea leading land and ^heatra organiaatbma in tM (’omedy Four daahed In and grumbled that be- aon under the management of H. tl. Hampton. ~ I'nllcd Statea. TOe nrm waa inai or reiy « caiwe every one waa alnglng Suubonnet Sue, Signor Ferranti haa aoine ea|>eelall\ attractive Mlaa Clara Kennedy reporta

Oenevteve Homer baa embelllahed her act with the following Koaalter aonga, linrry Back. Gamea of Childhood Daya and l> Mlaa Malinda

•Mr. Nathaniel Mann, Chicago manager for M’ltmark. la 00 a bualneaa trip In Canada and will he on the road for a week or ao.

The wedding of .Mr. laadore WItmark and Mlaa Viola Cahn at Umaha waa the pre-eminent

Al. Brown threatena again to aprlng aomethlng new very aoon. You can do It Al.. hot why don't yon get buayT

leading land •“'*_^**'**^* “*’**"J*J**‘’J’*_|? ***? Comedy Four daahed In and grumbled that be- Cnlled Statea. The firm waa that of Felat ft oaiwe every one waa alnglng Suubonnet Sue, f'rankenthaler. the young planlat “Abe” Hola- inann. The proaperlty of the Arm aeeraa to have

they ahould have a aong. tim. inann. The proaperuy or ine nrm awiM 10 ua« Edwarda, ready to oblige, aent for Ed. of hla own composition. tH-gun with the Gardenler, Brother l.eo and Felix Arndt. Gas - tn a abort time Mr. ‘^■“•“^“•haler retted fr^ Edwards' clever little mnalcal protege, and ex- ^

Signor Ferranti haa aoine ea|>eclall\ attractive Mine Clara Kennedy reporta that the catalog numbers In hla repertoire, many of which are of Victor Kremer shows a healthy gain In popn of his own composition. larlly and cooaeqnent sales.

tn a anon rime mr. rrauaeuiu.ier lijnu Ertwarda' clever little mnalcal protege, and ei- fhe concern with a profltable ha'ai^ " actly at 10:30 the work of writing, composing, bank b<atk. while ^ rehearsing a aong success wm hi .>f the Arm. remoTed hU busIneM to more tpa- _ . • _ __ Isa OU*K mwxA mHnrtlw th*Mk. •“£1 ...... ... .

qu«rterti In 28th •**^*1^ Wnlle Oftrdenler wai bnillj taking blmaelf kmiwn ■■ an orcheotrt leader around the city '•^***’‘ . *k, I * ™ud plea and aand caatlea In I sod la reaponalble for tome clerer and catchy Weat 37th Street, known aa ^e ^-der to "(lope out " the prota*r lyric. Edwarda I stuff. Very few persons 59?w dlfflcultlM sur- the^lody to Brother Leo. who waa at A.

Lonely Me, by Louts Slevers and Jessie Car Kd. and May Wixidward are among the many rie. Is one <>f the new ones that la being put who flud Gamea of Childhood Days sn encore out by the Thompson Music Co. Slevers Is well winner.

Sweetheart, from .Mile. Mischief, Is one of the best of the numbers of Lulu Glaser's current vehicle of success. m.mntlngrtecareer of the ^bao music compos^ vehicle of success,

e, -To achieve public pstr<>^ and endwmw b.rdenler dictated hla thoughts In verse. Sallle Bandall selected When Ton Dream of ♦ "without * A* 10.bo prccluely, the ■ong wai finlahcd* md ^njconc, and Someone I^imt of Ton «• her q Malinda la being played by Gny and writer as f(W *’ Edwards aent for White, the photographer, and featnre song, while In *i? Graham In a saxophone duet, and makes much tat who wka r^gnltl(>n Jf®*” ■ wifh*no while be waa arranging bis apparatus. Brother James Sumne^ of the Rosalter StalL that It melody, so they say.

, roomer harmonised the soSg for the Avon Comedy «• on« of the beat numbers tbs aver used ^ ^ little pride thst Abe Molsmnnn enn onumer poiip sftpp whieb flsftbllffbt nhotoo were tnken A ate bis scores of aucceaaea. Beginning with an it,* number was thoa rompleted tn the half * LIsxle Haly N now dancing to a medlev et apparently trivial work—n queer little charac- U ths*^ Gaiety Theatre, King and Barnett in Harry Newton's comedy Roaalter'a melodies arranged for her eapsclnlly terlatic affair known aa "Smoky Mokes”—the " ^ ”V .V talented author followed hla brilliant Insplra- Brooklyn, tbs same night, tion with another. Bunch O' Blackberrlea, then atlll acother. Hanky Dory, which waa In tarn followed by the noted Blase Away! The Cal- HARRY L. NEWTON vnthe Waltiea, The Symphla Waltses, fflylng .Vrrow Intermeaxo. I'ncle Sammy and Yankee Grit Marches and many otbera of like popular character, until np to the present period, when I Old Faithful stands pre-eminent aa one of the leading two-atepa of the hour. The proapertty <>f the Pelat catalogue a(^ma to be Identifled with the personality of "Abe” Holsmann. for. besides hla numerous musical contributions to that Arm, Holsmann has for the past six years had complete charge of the band and orchestra department of that eatabllabment.

This conslata of an entire floor of the Felat Building, with various rooms and apartments for the conducting of this branch alone, to anch vast pro|>ortlona has this portion of the business re- , cently grown. A staff of typewriters, book¬ keepers. coyplata. mall order clerks, atencllera and general oIBce help are especially engaged for thU department and a huge vault containing the privato names and adilreaaea of nil the leading (an well aa mlnorl orcbeatras. banda and mnalclaiw In the t.'nited States and Can¬ ada bears mate evidence of the Indefatigable work of “Abe” Holsmann during the past sev¬ enty-two months. Situated In the southeatt cor- ner of the orchestra and hand department floor, Mr. Hoixmann has a little cosy nook, where he Jots down bis Inspirations when they come to him. And he seems to be a man of Inaplratlooa, for almost all of hla beat efforta. be asserts, have come to him Impromptn. Even In bis con¬ versation he la fee(tnentl.v Inspired with some sudden Idea and )ots It down upon a scrap of paper, upon hla cuff or any convenient place for early development.

".Vhe” Holxmann's acquaintance with the "profeaslon” la so wide that almost every proml- nent band and (ftebestra leader In tbe country knows him personally. He poosesaea an en- ?aging peraonallty which teems to liivlte good ellowtbip, and mnalctana appear only too glad

to play bla compotitlona and program them Im- | (nedlately upon publication. Personally Mr. Abe- Hoixmann la a modeat. nnatsnming yoong fel- ■ . ,,

act. Boom IS, are playing Inter-State time and by James Sumner.

JAS- SUMNER

Of tbe Will Bocatter staff. Cblcngo

, Verdi and Douglas have found la Bow'd you lAke to Marry Me. a flue number for uielr act

The Creole Slave's Revenge Company's quar ' tet are gotng strong with O Mlaa Malinda.

♦ Mlaa Sara Egan says that tbe baa her promised

New One” nearly ready.

•I* Sawtelle Slaters report aucceaa with ((owbof

Lady and other Roaalter hlta.

HOT SPRINGS. ARK.

The .Matln((e Girl played a ancceasfiU engaga ment at tbe Auditorium Theatre, week of Jab uarr 24. Dan Ruaaell and Billy Grose are the entire show. Dan Rnaaell, who portrays tbe role of an Irishman, la very clever and la one big *^ream. Blll.v Groaa, aa Louts Schwarts, scored

****• *• ■ .roung man who baa a hrilllant future before him and will be heard from In tbe future. He Is a very capable actor of Dutch parts.

Manager Head, of the Grand Opera Honoe. hla dlacontlnued the Caroeranbone tervlce and tn the future will play vaudeville and moving nlc turea.

Col. Clarence Smith la a late arrival In tba Vapor City.

J. Gilbert Gordon, who haa been here for abont a month, left recently tor New York City.

Hairy Miller, a vandevllle actor, la visiting friends here.

The kfanrtce Bath Honae haa been Improved. Billy Maurice haa spent considerable money In living np this beantlfnl bath house. The Bill hoard Is always on file In the Maurice Bath House.

Frank Ritter is alnglng at the Grand Opera House, a number of tbe latest ballads. Mr. Bit

_ ter la an aceompllahed singer and la one of tba features of this popular theatre,

e Happy Holmes la learning to skate, and Is one f nnaaauming young rep ■ Utm ••world” ballad by that trio of report a lu.wt anctiessful trip, both with the Happy Holmes la learning to skate, and Is on* writers**pTr* excellence Ernest R Ball. Dave act and l((elr singing numbers. Drifting and of the regnlar patrons of the BIJoo Skating

K ui.oS-rTU in-du,.♦ .jtt,""™; “■•;■« oevertheleM that he la aloo' an Idol of the the World la Mine, and As Long as the World |r|xr Roaslt,-r (oBga are now being sung by moale lovlSi' eli^munUT -fliT h^t tribute thet I Ro”* “>»■ *"“« '• hlgh-claae popular williams and Gilbert—ffrerybody'a Happy When The Lyrlc^eatre, which thoiild be called can L -—Ih. ,nnni Order, above the ordinary ballad, but not over sun Shines. I Didn't Ask. He Dldn^t Say so ‘^e Magnet Theatre, as It draws the people. I*

<'omp«aer. Perhaps, because of hla retiring and R*"™ r***”*™ iineatentatloua demeanor he la the more heart- Knd of t^ M(>rld wltb Ym. Ily endorsed by hla fellow men. but It la a fact. ^I-lke their other two ballad hits. neverthelew. that he Is also an Idol of the *1“*,,^I’/*'* leVhe^'^Jh-cL^ oOToIar (nnalc lovtng community. The beat tribute thet I R"”* nSt^oveJ can be extended this rising and worthy yonng ) order, above the ordinary ballad, but not writer Ilea In the fart that hla works sell, and the beads of the ailed that such men as Joha Philip Sousa. T. P. The w.jrda are '"J “'‘7, Brooke. Victor Herbert and others, eagerly with sentient ®f thS?'aw^tlv await hla forthcoming prodoctlona for the pnb- claaaea. Its “'•'lody la o^ Jh J lie rendition upon their programs. tXS

atre, which thoiild be called tend^ this rising and w^bv Tonng order, above the ordinary ballad, but not over sun Shines. I Didn't Ask. He Didn't Say so ‘be Magnet TbMtre. as It draws the people. 1*

iS X fact thaf hU wi^Ta sell Md the beads of the masaea. , _ I iK.n't Know; I'onaeqiiencea. Hurry Back and P'oTlng owelty at every performance. Man men as Joha Phllln Hm.a« T P The w.wda are beautiful and reflned. Blled wish Me Giaal I.nck on My Journey. ‘h** beat vaudeville acts he esa

Heri^t ea^eri; with sentiment of tbe kind that appeals to all —I?:?.'• «>nipoaed of cIa(woa.''Tta”'mW'ody 'la'one of tbewe sweetly *•' clever mnsiriana. riaaalral. fer which Mr. Ball, who has been . ^ ^ . y , , „ 8*renade Yon la , J,'" termed »he "American Toatl " I. J^en ' mikl];^ g^ with Stutam.n Kr/^t^ aa a whole, the aong la one that m<Mt admirably *#__ Klttv Rarle anil th* B-vric * v-ity. nta the borne of ^flnement. and It Is bound to many musical acta And !t a rattling Amarillo**TMas"’*a*a^ur/ a^’tvaT’rn fh*’"v’anor become a strong drawing room favorite. Instruments. Amarillo. Texas, la a late arrival In th* Vapor NEW YORK MUSIC NOTES.

Several new vocal and Inatnimental novelties are sohednied U|>on the Stem catalogue for the current month. Foremoat among these. Is a worthy aiiceeasor to late and Mardonald's fa

Its melody ts so ratehing and Infections, that even the man who punched tbe plates of the •ong la said to have gone Into a mild fever from ^ trying to obliterate Its strains from hla plate. Sel Anotbei big noise |s the famous Anilna Waltaea rla h.v the Indomitable I.Inrke—Paul l.lneke. the l>eer cf Berlin writer*. wh(Me Glow-Worm la me greatest riot tn high elaa* nnmhem ever written for an American eommnnttv, i

Still another noteworthy novelty is tbe new

ore uuw- a aii.-aa u-a-.-a--- nnisn TOT orass insTTumenia. City.

“fr 4* Fi^ Pennel. director of pnhilcity for the J JertHDr 11 Remick haa paid $.10,000 In toy- Frank Head enterrriaea. will be In charge of

altlea to hla aong writers for the last six months Emily Nice, tbe alever alnglng soubrett*. Is Head's AIrdome at Little Rock. Ark., tbit of lOOS Harry Williams and Egbert Van Ala pla.ving Kohl-raatle time and I* making a large coming season. Mr.. Pennel made a aurreas of fvne snilt more than $12,000. William J. Me slacd hit with Cowboy Lady and When I go the afrdome last anmmer. kenna' who wrote Mandy Lane received $2.mat Marching with 0(K)rgle. two of Rooalter's top- W. H. Fnllewood. In advance of Paid In Full, and Or« Rotsford delved $1,800 for I'rlde of noleh numbers. spent a few days here. In the Interest «f thla th.. Pr.rris popular anrwaa. He had an eveellent showing tne I rain*. + , In the local papers.

Mias Ella Sherman continiiea to popniarlia Sheppard Friedman, business manager for Mias The Whitewash .Man ts a new Jerome and ,hp Harris prints wherever she appears and In Blanche Walsh, was a recent visitor. He re

Schwarti song publtBh(Ml by Cohan and liar addlilou anda time to work on componitlona of portg. good h(i*ln(^a for hla star. The ontlook rla. her own that are expected soon to be effered here, for Mlaa W*I«h. looks like capacity.

mona I am Ix>nglng for Someone to I/Ove M*. tvne anllt more than $12,000. William J. Me slacd hit with Cowboy Lady ami When I g> which the star. Mlaa Clarice Mavne, has made kenna. who wrote Mandy Lane received $2.mat Marching with 0(K)rgle. two of Rooalter's top- |s>pnlar In thla country. The new offering I* and Geo. Rotsford recelvi^ $1,800 for I'rlde of noleh numbers, entitled Hold Me Just a Little Bit Tighter, and the Prairie.

CHICAGO MUSIC NOTES

for *he edifleatlon of the public.

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Marvest Moon la heard again In The Follies, till* time In the .kndltorliim. They never can

'"■rch song hy S. R Henry, known as Cnder Terry Sherman, author of True Blue, made a thoatre large enough to house the num MIC Maples with Molly D, and the aame author's Itvliig visit to Chicago last week and ^l'*’^'r" l»rleas admirers of this beat effort of Jack Nor Ham Daiire to which Jingling words have jn«t to the Chaa K. Ilairla office that all their (••en written under the caption of Down at the print* are doing well in and anuind Milwaukee Hiiakln' Bee. Then, too, Mr. Max S. Witt haa Incidentally Terry showed np with a basketful •Tltten a heaiitlfiil sacred work which will live of fl*h and the elal-o that "I got 'em all my

“d'C Ind.'fliilte called The Open IWicr, Mr self.” *J*''ard Macdonald's Garribaldl, or What haa + ?"**.'**'' riarrigan Done? and a pollahoratlon ... . « by the same anihor with Al. Miirphv. known Th..i(ia* Slierldan of me Chiv* K Harris Co., as Bamhoe Baby. The Garribaldl song I* al re|s»rts that ill 'ce till* of tlieir catalogue are j^aily a rage di-aplle H* very recent apt*e*r*nee, doing well and 'iial the new niu«le that

LAWRENCE JEAN BINALDO

PACIFIC COAST AMUSEMENT

PROMOTER DEAD.

Charles L. Aekirman. of Hsn Franelaco. a well-known attorney and leading amnaement l>romoter. also legal connael of nninerons theat rleal enterprlsim. died Janiiarv 2S after a lingering lllnea*. .Although the Immediate eanae waa mitaenlar atrophy, overwork was regarded

"r# .kT ru.iK . Vil lingering lllnea*. Although the Immediate canoe gathering of the C.vpher *** mitaenlar atrophy, overwork was regarded lilt, althongh he was not re^ much In evidence. eontrlbnfnry. For year* he worked twenty hla work Ixdng done from the wings hours a day. allowing himself bnt three or

foil' hoitra of re«t. nightly. To tlie amnsement world he waa well known

The TTiree MItebella played the Haymarket *« president of the Chute* Company, vlre preal tiavine .1 ■ . . .'.1 • ..i-iTi. J i. .1, .. ..r Tl... l•..ll..t. ciei sml The Th* Three xiiteneii* piiyeu me tiaymaraei k* president or me I'nutes tompanv. virepreai ."(•ess bv ,.,ch TMI -V,. n,; glv?rgreat 'h- •'f J"n'mry 2.% and made a featnre dent of the Orphenm Ctreult. principal stock Tirt RlnniA ^ rn! '**mi'*" < ■mrr*>n. 1 on T- w in’^towti in li* ral rbirrp of of O MI«* Mnitml*. M««tpr Emin^t An- hoM^r of tho old Ornnd Honno. alno of othic?. ^ ^ lUrcourt ■ml * fhonv liJnKinir It from ■ box. thP Tl votl Opera Ilona... and many amusement

Of erairw. M,.„r*. J,« \v Stern ft Co., have ^npf Mg niniibfr«. hut thfiM" have alrpiKljr lHH»n ®^iit1onpd Id «>Dr coinninii; ■till It !■ not amU* Apntlonpd Id onr colnmnfi* atllT It ?■ not'arnUii Thai lUII** Italian aong. a by^. M^rla. Harrla and Hilliard arr nalog Roaaltrr'a bif “* 'IT that In their career as aiicceaaful mu.lc l.v \IN. FuHl . tn iresv i- o'c 'f l'i"se «l■'elv hallad. Just for a Day. -They "P^V,, ptibllahpra It b* doubtful whrthrr a grrater aung iin*nl***r“ which no pr«*fp*'*loiial haa hern ceaa with Harry \*»wton • act, A Village Maid Igb elsss ballatl hit haa ever emanated fivun paid to «itig It la *ald- G(X)d! It la put on en.

A widow and one son survive btin.

It N rumored that several St. Paul capitalist* are planning to erect an np-todata opera honse In Wblteflah. Moat.

10 X ti e Billboard FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

NEWS METRO

CEN Usual Modicum of Good Things in Baltimore's Weekly Bill—The Thief Visits Pittsburg in the Form

in Minneapolis Changed to Princess—William Morris Visits San Francisco—

BALTIMORE, MO.

Btltlmore Htill enjoy* tbeutrioal proeperity, a condition that doea not aeem to exist ail over th« country. The prosperity has especially fallen to the lot of the hiKher-prIced houaes, and this week Is no exception.

Julia Marlowe appeared at the Academy of Music In The G<Nldeas of Reason, and had a moat flattering reception accorded her. The spacious Academy was crowded at every per¬ formance. the business comparing favorably with that of the two previous attractions. The Witching Hour and The Thief, both of which bad exceptional success.

Cohan was again the magnetic word that drew crowds to Ford’s this week, to see The American Idea. This latest effusion of the famous George M is up to the standard of his previous plays, and, as some has said. It “ex¬ ceeds the speed limit” in the play line. George Beban, Trixie Friganr.a and Robert L. Daily , fnmlsh most of the fun. The man who had the j

selection of the chorus is a past master. Sev¬ eral of the songs made decided hits, and the whistlers are working overtime.

At the Maryland the bill this v^ek is an¬ other ten-strike. Valeska Suratt, the original Gibson Girl, and Billy Gould head the bill. Their work surely merits it. The Planophiends have been liere before, but their work is equally pleasing a* when flrst seen. Ilarrigan, the tramp Juggler; Angela Dolores and Co, Ida O'Day, Carbrey Bros., The Montrose Troupe, and pictures of the Italian earthquake are also on the bill.

The necessary repair art the Holliday Street Theatre have been completed, and melodrama again holds forth at the old ulavbouse. In Old Kentucky was the attraction this week.

Moving pictures have opened at Blaney’s. Manager Ballauf presented a good hill for an opener, and a continuation of such pictures and vaudeville means certain success. The busi¬ ness during the week was all that could be de¬ sired.

The Wliard of Os, with all of its well-known people, was at the Auditorium and had a suc¬ cessful week’s business.

Rene Anbre.v, vocalist, topped the bill at the Victoria, which is showing Itself to be a ver¬ itable little gold mine these days. Others on the bill included Elverton, Chester and Jones, Whltely and Bell, Young America Quintet, Oormley and Adnbato, George C. Davis, Jud- son and moving picture*.

Annie Abbott, the Georgia Marvel, whose peculiar feats of strength have been the sub¬ ject of much discussion, is playing a return engagement at Lubln’s. Other* annearlng in the theatre and picture parlors there are Higgins and I’helps. Gracey. Alva Moore. Phyllis Gor¬ don, Jos. Freed. Tony Bernard and moving plc- tnres.

The Casino Girl* parked the Gayety during the week. The famous Gold»n Marenko Troupe wail an added attraction. The Kentucky Belles proved the right sort of entertainment at the Monumental, according to the box office.

Arthur Conradl. a young violinist of this city, gave a recital during the week, and re¬ ceived exceptional praise from the local crit¬ ics. He is undoubtedly the best voung violin¬ ist in this city and a New York manager is now arranging a western concert tour for him.

The Knelsel Quartet gave another of Its concerts during the week, and was assisted by Mr. Harold Randolph, director of Peabody In¬ stitute. at the piano. Peabody Institute hall was literally Jammed. These visits of The Knelsel Quartet are eagerly looked forward to, and Baltimoreans consider themselves fortu¬ nate in having Mr. Knelsel and his assistants visit ns a half doien times during the season.

The Oratorio Society, of this citv, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Pache, sang Mendels¬ sohn’s Elijah this week, and the concert was one of the most successful ever given by this well-known organiiat ion.

The Goddess of Reason, which Miss Marlowe presented at the Academy of Music, is a rather long show. The management announced that the cnrtaln would rise promptly at 8 o’clock, and that no one would be seated bv the ushers during the action of the play. The announce ment was carried out, and those who were of the opinion that it was mere talk to get pa¬ tron* there early, found themselves much mis¬ taken. Miss Marlowe and the Messrs. Shu- bert, who are conducting her tour, are to be congratulated on making late comers reallie they are a decided nuisance.

Manager Ulrich announces that he will give another Sunday concert February 7, at which admission will be charged. It will take place in the afternoon, a.id the participants will in. elude Miss Germaine Amaud. the talented young pianist, who ha* scored success upon success since her arrival in this countr.v. Thad" dens Rich, concert master of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, will also give several solos. Whether or not the police will take any action in the matter is of much doubt.

Mrs. Tom Thumb, who appeared at Lubln’s last week, went to Washington with manager Earle, and was received by apitointment by President Roosevelt. The chief executive of the country was mnch interested an.1 was Im-

prt^sed by the anecdote* of the famous little woman, who has appeared before most of the crowned heads of the world. The President was particularly Interested in her anecdotes of the time she was received l>y President Lin¬ coln.

It la state<l that Kyrle Bellew, who was here last week in The Tlilef, will In a year or so re¬ tire permanently from the stage and go to Eng¬ land, his native country, where he will write his stage memoirs.

.Manager Ballauf has had a monster electric sign erected in front of the Gavety, showing an automobile in apparent motion. It is a cot)y of the much talked of alan in front of the Knickerbocker Theatre. New York.

Peculiar markings in marble are not uncom¬ mon. outlines of faces being often noticed. One of the marble slabs in the Academy of Music lobby shows a face very plainly, and there Is a very strong likeness in it to that of Door¬ keeper Jolin Kilduff. who has been taking the pasteboards at this playhouse for the past tw-enty-two years. Manager Lehmaver Jokingly remarked that the shadows from the electric

I lights have struck the marble in the same place ! so often that the reason for the strong resem¬

blance is easily apparent. It is said that George Beban. of ’The Amer¬

ican Idea Company, will be starred by Cohan and Harris next year in a dramatisation of Rex Beach's novel. The Barriers.

EMANUEL DANIEL.

PITTSBURG, PA.

The Thief is making its Initial l)OW to Pitts- Itnrgers at the Nixon this week, and Is meet¬ ing with liberal patronage. It must be classed among tlie best we have had this season.

San Toy was hilled to play the Duquesne this week, but for some reason The Gay Musician has been substltnted. However, The Gay Mu¬ sician is giving entire satisfaction, is. very tuneful and amusing, and is nlaving to satis¬ factory business.

The Alvin is packing them in this week and Joseph O’.Mara in Peggv Machree is the cause. Anything Irish always makes a hit here, and Peggy .Machree is a play worthy of liberal pat¬ ronage, especially when in such capable hands.

The Grand has a high grade bill this week, more amusing than the general run. It in¬ cludes Jefferson DeAngells and Ed. Reynard.

Belma Herman, in A Bad Man’s Wife, is the Bijou offering this week. It is a thriller, very satisfying, and is playing to good business. The distribution of prlies to the Marathon winners of the Press race, which was the feature of the opening night, provecl a great card in pack¬ ing the house.

Texas Jack, at Blaney’s this week, la one of the best melodramas this house has had for some time.

The New Highland, which is playing Yiddish, and this week is presenting King I.,ear. The Jewish Hamlet and Uriel Acosta, is meeting with good business, and the new venture prom¬ ises great success. To Pittsburg belongs the distinction of being among the verv few cities with an exclusive Yiddish playhouse.

The J.-rsey Lilies, at the Gayety this week, are worthy of liberal patronage. The many specialties are merltorlmi*. and. as a whole, the bill is very pleasing

Merry Maidens, at the Academy, are livening things up quite a bit with a very good olio and well-balance<l variety show, and promise* to make this week one of the best of the year.

Bert Felbelm.an w-lll succeed Mr. Edgar Frank as district manager of The Eastern Ohio The¬ atre Comnanv.

Fannie Vedder. a Plttsburger. la playing the lending role of The Jersey Lilies at the Gay¬ ety this week.

Tlie benefit performance at the Bijou Friday night. Feb. 12, b.v the International Alliance Bill Posters and Billers of America, in the In¬ terest of charity, promise* to be a great suc¬ cess. The sale up to date gives assurance of big business. The attraction will be Ganaro and Bailey in Tony, the Bootblack. •

Selma Herman, who la plaving the BIJoij this week, presenting A Bad Man’s Wife, will ap¬ pear Wednesday afternoon and Thursday night with her company in Camille.

The races at the Gardens are arousing consid¬ erable Interest. The fact that this week will l>e the last for the present season is another factor in attracting the crowds. The Gardens close earlier this season than heretofore, and will shortly be thrown op<-n to automobile en¬ thusiasts. The Automobile Show come* off some time during the nres»'nt month.

The fact that we have some speed artist* entered at the approaching world’s champion¬ ship event at the Exposition Rink next tveek. and that the entries include the best in the I'usiness. makes It a foregone conclusion that the largest attendance in the history of this, the largest roller rink in the world, will be the outcome. Much Interest Is centered in onr local hoy. Kid Emanuel, and hi* efforts will be watched with much Interest. He is in cham¬ pionship form. The rooting, which 1* in evi¬ dence. if counted, would make him the cham plon of champions. I/IUIS I,. KAUFMAN.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

The name of the new East Minneapolis the- ' atre has l>een change<l from the Family to the Princess Theatre, as a result of the naming contest which was arrangeil for bv the manege- ment of that house. The prize of $50 was won by Charles E. Rennlson, of 20 South Fourth street, this city, and the theatre will be known In the future as the Princess Theatre.

Manager L. N. Scott, of the Metropolitan Op¬ era House, has completed arrangements for the coming of Adeline Genee, week commencing February 18.,

The rights for Graustark, which played to S. R. O houses at the Bijou this city, last wt-ek. are controlled by James W. Castle, familiarly known to Minneapolitans as “Daddy” Castle, who was for many years stage manager of the old Ferris Stock Company at the Lyceum The¬ atre here. He is in the firm of Delemater 4 Castle, and secured the rights to this produc¬ tion from Dick Ferris. While in the city he became a member of Hennepin Council, Knights of Columbus, and accordingly extended an invi¬ tation to the officers of Hennepin Council to at¬ tend the |>erformance, Thursday, January 28. as his guests.

Joseph Callahan, the star feature of the bill at the Princess Theatre, East Minneapolis, last week, originally product this act at the Peo pie’s Theatre, this city, known today as the Bijou Opera House, in 1887. He also appeared in the oldest theatre in Minneapolis, the Pence Opera House, as Sbamiis O’Brien, in 188«. and was the first character man with the Pence Stock Company, which was composed of such actors as Frederick Bo<-k, John Murray, Edwin Barbour and R. Fulton Russell. His many old- time friends wer glad to welcome him back once more to the Mill City.

Through the courtesy of Manager Ike Speers, of the Miles Theatre, twenty children who live at the Sheltering Arms (the orphan home of North Minneapolis! were entertained at the flrst matinee performance of the Miles, Satur¬ day. Januarv ,70. The children were rhaperone<1 by Miss Heinz, the matron of tha institution. Manager Speer* announces that every onihanage in the city would be extended this same courte¬ sy, and that next Saturday matinee the chil¬ dren of the Catholic Orphanage would attend In a bo<ly.

The Entertainment Ckimmlttee of the Minne- a|ioIls Automobile Show are getting event* ready for the coming show, which will he held at the Armory in the near future. An elaborate plan of poster distribution has already been laid out. and all of the Northwest will be bllle<l and posted In a most attractive manner. Part of the Armory basement has been turned Into an entert.ilnment room, and here continuous vnude vine programs will be given. The balance of the basement will be occuplisl by exhibitors, the orchestra and singers will be stationed on the balcony, and vaudeville will also tie put on at stated times in the afternoon and evening in the hall room. Decorator* are now busy at work, and it ha* been decided to use lights every eighteen indies. Most of the space has al¬ ready been contracted for and an Immense suc¬ cess is assured in every respect. In an open contest a prize of $‘2.".00 for the best cover de¬ sign for the show program was awarded Otto Boechner.

Blaine Allen, for four years leading violinist at the Orpheum Theatre, has Just organized a solo orchestra which will open a long engage¬ ment at the Mile* Theatre, ns the regular house orchestra of this theatre. The Mile* ha* also contracted with J. H. Kerr, the well-known Minneapolis baritone, to sing the songs with spi'clnl pictures.

The new singer at the Princes* Theatre, Mis* Diihay. has met with marked approval from the audiences, and her voice is excellently adapted to this work. The Princess 1* enjoying an ex¬ cellent patronage, and the amateur perform¬ ance* on Friday night continue most popular. Handsome souvenirs are presented each lady attending the Friday matinee performance*.

Tills week’s attraction at the Dewey Theatre Is Tlie Star Show Girls, a Minneapolis company, owned and operateil hy the Dewey Theatre it¬ self. A tremendous advance sale has been made. Choocecta, the famous dancer, will play a return engagi-ment at this theatre in the very near future.

Ralph Stuart, the well.known actor and road star, I* now in vaudeville, playing a sketch in New York vaudeville house*.

Among the near future hookings at the .Met¬ ropolitan 0|K‘ra Hoiise are included I<ouls James. Feb. 7; The .Mimic World. Feb. 11; A Woman’s Way, with Adelaide ’Thurston. Feb. 14; The Alaskan. Feb. 21; When Knights Were Bold. Feb. 2.5; Cupid and the Dollar, Feb. 28, and many others of ispial note.

Fire destroywl nearly twenty business houses In the central district of St. Paul. January 2n. and caused a total loss of $400,000, damaging the Majestic Theatre, of that city, which 1* partially owned hy Charles Miles, of the Miles Theatre here, to the extent of $2.00t).

Edmnnd V’ance Cook, poet and lecturer, will give one of his characteristic entertainments at the First Unitarian Church. ’Tuesday eve ning. Febrnary 2

Etta Farnsworth, of this city, is cast (or the role of Jennie Buckthorns in the revival of Shenandoah, to be iiriNluceti at the Auditorium Theatre, February 8-El, under the auspice* of the MlnneaiKilis National Guard. Miss Fams worth is a furiuer pupil of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Holt, of the Minneapolis School of Music. Oratory and Dramatic Art. and ha* appeared with the Christine Hill Stork Company at the Lyceum Theatre, and also in repertoire on the road

The scat sale for the big T. M. A. Benefit, which .Minne.ipolis Ixidge No. bO will give at the Metrofiolitan Opera House, Friday after noon, February 5, opens on Tueailay, February 2, and it Is estimated tbet a S. R. O. audience will b«- the result. Feature acta from every hs-al theatre will appear at this third annual iH'nefil.

Lottie Williams, in Tennessee Teas, is next week’s offering at the Bijou Opera House. .Among other attractions scheduled for appear ance at this house are The Cowboy and the Squaw, The .Awakening of Mr. Pipp. 8. H. Duilley in The Smart Set, The Four Huntings and Bunco in .Arizona.

The Isis Theatre continues to offer novelties in the way of Cameraphone attractions. Cheely and Miller, owner* of the Isis, contemplate eris'ting similar houses at St. Paul and Ihiluth in the near future.

Manager L. E. Lund, of the Novelty and Wonderland Electric Theatres, will open Feb niary il. his new theatre, 'The Gem. located oo Si'venth and Wabash street* in St. Paul. “T^ Gem is one of the moat up-to-date motion pic tne houses recently constructed.

The’ cold weather put something of a crimp in all theatrical business locally during tha past few day*. The motion picture house* suffered somewhat from this, ax well as the larger theatres, Tlie Scenic Theatre, Novelty, .Milo and Majstic all report business as having dro|iped somewhat, due to weather condition*. At the Gem Family Theatre the houses kept up well, although Managr A. J. Kavanaugh re ported a slight decrease in patronage.

RODERIC STK. FI-EURE

BUFFALO, N. Y.

Plan* for the new vaudeville theatre, to be erected by Wm. Morris on the Central Church site, are well under way. Elsewein 4 John son. of this city, are the architect*. The Genesee and Pearl street frontage will consist of stores, and the u|iper floor* are (or office*. Bids are tielng entertained. The auditorium will seat 1.800 and the cost will be $160,000. It will be called the Ortiheum, and is to be fin Isheil early the coming season.

R. L. Carter, representing the Flake attrac tion*. .Mrs. I'Iske and George Arils*, in The Devil, was in the city 27, arranging for their date* at the Teck. George Arils* comet Feb I ff. and Mrs. Flake 1.5 20.

Little Incidents will happen oo the stage, and the third act of The Writing on the Wall might lecently have tieen spoileil. The neck lace t'-.at Is used by Olga Netheraole broke during the emotional part of the scene, and the 73 iiearls, said to be valued at $7,000, wer* scattered over the stage. ’Tlie scene was saved by tbe stage presence of the actress, and the pearls afterward recovered, much to her de light.

Quite a rlpide is being canted bv the beau ly contests that are taking nlace under the auspice* of the Lyric Theatre and Evening En qiilrer. Tlie Irish and Germans have had an Inning, and now the French Beauties will have a trl.il. The F.anny Rice Company offered a prize while here, and the company did a big business in A Day Off. The star introduced her miniature stage character*, taking big.

.Manager Frank .Abbott, of the Bon Tons, la making a big feature of Rawaon and Clare in Just Kid*, and the comnanv had crowded house* at the Garden the past week. Ony Rawson, a* the principal comcllan, and Francis Clare, In the singing ensemble, were all to the good, and the big company presented an excellent program.

Irene Franklin has them all beaten in van devllle when it come* to “expression*” and the singing of Red Head, with Bert Green at the piano, as was fully expressed by the audience* at Shea’s the past week. She made her entry on the stage in this citv with Pete Raker in TTie Emigrant, and also later in Edith’s Burg lar and Tlie Prodigal Son.

Shea still has the run In vaudeville. Crowded hmises were had week of Febniary 1. Nat Wills, that hannv tramn. and hi* monologue was a warm one. A .Night With the Poets was delightful, transferring to the stage the Riley characters, iiresented hy a company of twenty. Fred Hawley and Company, assisted bv Frames Haight, in The Bandit, was very clever. The Fisir Fords, a great family of dancer*, and Tlie Nichols Sister*, in their well known Kentiickv Belles were fine The Pic coIo Midgets are little, but thev ret big laughs. Gscar Ixirralne. a Buffalo bov. received a warm welcome as a violinist. DeWItt. Burns and

^ Torance. in The Awakening of Toy*, was a pleasure, and some excellent moving picture* made up the hill

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FEBRUARY 13, 1909. Xlie Billboard 11

FROM POLITA N TERS of the Kyrle Bellew ShoWy and People Willingly Give Up their Money—Name of the Family Theatre New Musical Stock House for St. LouisSicilian Players in Philadelphia.

The (;irl Kehlml the Counter. .Neiirly a Hero. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. that a paratle la beluK planned, with tloata de- The IteTlI. Claying the ronlea. The Creole - plctlng the foundation of San Franclsro. and rtlave a revenge. The Wlae tluv and The Bowery william .Morrla la in San Franclaro this week; vnrioua ateps In the progreaa of the Mlatlon

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

lu** with a »t*rle8 of crowde^i

R<»hwon. pUy**d utn' of the be*t week * reiM>ril nothinif authentic has been flren out. lie left i - u ««i v«.a Wall. Fred Thoiupaon had two bla winner* nreakera at the Teck the paat week. The tieo^ for Portland and Seattle, nimor aaya. to cloae In Via Wlreleaa and Brewater'a Millions. The pie came |n drovea. and the niece gave the beat aome deal with Ale* Pantages. and will return :ir,,.|n, pxlvilent hn!7Jea The Wolf fnllowa Widow Jammetl the beautiful rorreat of aatlafa^lon. It wa, the talk of the town, here when the real object of bla vlalt will be n^^ M^ndar foUowa. farlotta Mllaon bad good bual The company goe* to Toronto. Cleveland. Cln come known. ......... cinnatl and PIttabnrg from here. John B. l>or ’"*1*’^/..*'.* ***? ria. the old clri-ua man. la the liualneaa man- *•** Audltorlnni Theatr^ Angeles.

Two day* later. Martin Beck, manager of

M.ntell will give u» a week of .Shakespeare r

on pHic** P>

.\iiiufii will K V VincF il.f. Ci*cy and Mark A. Lupacher, the Orphenm** Vr a'h.ni tteneral pres* agent, paid a flying vlalt to this

Maclwth. The I..adT of I.vona. Hamlet. .Merihant ^{,1, party Is preaumed to be cut on an

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

of Venire. I»uIh XI., Komeo and Juliet and .inspection timr Richard III. A big aale Is antirinated. _ . __

city. This party Is pi Inspection tour of all the Orphenm’s Interest*. tbs.. .M. Cohan and his Itoyal Family in The

Yankee Prince will be the attraction at the Mon-

to the doura. Carlotta Nlllson bad good busi ness to This Woman and This Man. Uavana pleased and tirew much money, and all of the other bouai's bad remarkably good business. Tb* burleaiiue bouses had a sudden turn of the tide and have been selling out at every performance this week. Business seems to have struck the right gait now, and It looks as If It would coo tinue for the balance of the season.

The Sicilian Players were brought here with The earlliuuake In Italv pictures are hav R^rt Warwick la wt of the Valencia Thea- taug Theatre week of Feb. 8. and. judging from I but little advance advertising, for the purpose

tng a run at two motion picture house* to Stock Company. The manager s side tb« th-- .advance s.ale. rapacity business will prevail of giving Uve matinees at two of our theatres, wow,W houses bicfiire nouse. lo discharged Warwick for failure r.,r the wei k. Mr. ^.han is very popular here, ‘bis week, ao.l they have drawn well. Ibelr

Shaw Weatliv tl.eslenough and Barker a •'J «ttend rohearsal* and getting very careless Manager George M. Sammls, of the Grand Gp- artistic work has been warmly praised by th* Kenniore N Y u.iarrerTro making big ^ie *L"* announce* that the German Merfv- Press of the city and while the bouse* have not Kenmore. .N. i uuartei. are making oig pr»p to gU gj, contract, and has *1- widow Company will appear at the Grand crowded, such a good impression has been aratlons for entering hlgh^^class vaiidevllle the engaged by Sherman Brown to go to House week of Feb.*^^, followe,! bv tJIrl* ““lie that they will play to big business on a coming season, and are rehearsing dally for the Milwaukee, and that Manager Seeley of the Val- week of •»2. return date. It Is expected that they will return Mliwtukr^s and tbit Maoiicpr Seelej of tb« vii-

pQcla took tbli action to it«>t oat or piTiog blm l»*ld In iSill will *fK)n be *ccn it th** .Montink ***‘**‘. ***** >*ea»on wltb regular b04>k The Lyric, with A IMt Off. citc an extra fTui) for two week** aalary. Mace Greenleaf The atre which will be the limt time the attr*c • rich reward,

matinee f«v t^he children the oast week Fanny will be the new leading man. „on ha* appeareil In Brooklyn, It is a genuine love-feast at the PhlUdelphU •''^b her miniature theatre, mm h Madame Ine* FabbrI-Muller. I^mou* Th- o|H>nlng attraction at the Grand Op»>ra 0|s-ra House, now. Gscar ilammerstetn has got

The mnsical matinee* at the Teck are plea*- Golden Gate Hall. JsMary J6. the owaalOT be- „„ js last, was John Mason, in Augustus his energy and vim Into conducting the operatic log the musically inclined, and are drawing Ing her seventy-ninth birthday. She has been a yhoma*' play. The Witching Hour. The business performances at that house. In order to again verv well. Ale*. Petschnlkolf. Russian vio- resld^t of Sm Franclwo for forty yearn. She ^,1^ during that engagement that after bring him in close touch with the box-holders. Mnist. appears 3. JNG. S. RlCHARIWnN created the role of Violetta. In Travlat*. when Mopdav night the orchestra creaieu me roie or vioieya. in iryiaia. wnen night the orchestra wa* put nmler th- whom he hail a run In with when be wa* In

the great 0|>ers wa* *ung for the flrst time in I ,,,j,. f(,p ,.very performance. This play will re I ttnanctsl dltUculties, a dinner has been arranged this country.

Harry Campbell, assistant manager of the Princess Theatre, returned from a three months’ visit In New York, where he engaged several

— siage lor .'ver.v jierrormance. ini* piay win re iiiiancisi uimcuiiies, a dinner oas been arranged turn to the Grand Opera House for the week of for February 10. Thl* will be a testimonial din

or me p.p s II..V. .._

ST. LOUIS, MO. ,"i;^H*t!;;%'orrTh:’re^r e'n/s;^ at Toil^cYtV ‘rtr’bJ.\‘^lVer '’/he‘.^'wW

Th M S.d TTLitb h Ve‘"?CorKrD%

.gers- ofT^- Xme;.cln"Xatr’fnd“:Su'burn ISJcr.lfunn^rgre'r will poslt.vel^termlnate =00.. tba, Cob.n ^*Vnrvel.'';ir^:rh“'\":,.d“"«" ‘c**.:. "I" L American i^eaire an.i AUPuroan miccessrui engageraeni wui p^^ivei, .ym.u.ie Manager I.e« C. Teller announces that Cohan have given him such solid Hnanclal aupport. .. iV. aT?r*n^*r?iw'"*It*wllI Harris' .kmerlcan Idea will ap|>ear at the is remarkable how the attendance keeps up at

n West Knd Heights Summer Theatre and will company will oKbe It* first ^peamnw. . Broadway Theatre wis^k of Feb. 1.",. followed by thl- bouse. Capacity bisises are the rule at the

V«l‘e"t7 There “‘.hTl'^.^nmlner*' xiVce ‘TnT RilT*' M^v^BolcT^Slll’be'^he .Y!'’*"'- The Talk of New'York Week of four te rformanccs^ given every week and yet' variety there thl* summer. The garden and Mace and Bud Ross. May Boley will be the .„ notwithstanding ihe fact that this mean* ',h*

1^7'''!.,’''''.^' *" ”’"’*"'‘1 n"‘’iT' hTTh^'ITartU* n'rtmf*rt™n* Kendall, one of the most Inventive co taking of at least g to.Wl a w4k from our ■1^ attractlTf^n^M to the •niuwomi'nt Darllo^ will *1 •Sa* vth»i non«. no*dl8nH on tb** rmMl«*Tillp apiwariHl nt loriujf th** other theatrical ‘h'lY"’* by the Messrs. Oppin car Walsh *111 be the tenor and mel Hots- Theatre last week with a brand new managers all claim that thev can see no visible •"■'“'■f- *»" will J ' h! The monologne Thl* wa* ht* first appearance In .lecrease in their business.

I>an S. Kiabell baa fH>ot out **At Home** can!?*. ^ ®mniinai rAm*HiA« H^wiklyn In two y«*ara and hl« new ^ayinsr'i William Kee«l baa nurrhHHPit th» a*nrir« •niwmnclna tbe atay of the Newlywi^a and Their of ^n\n Ppkt '**‘*^ made him anch a hie fa ^vguipoient of the PennayiTaola Transfer Com Baby at the Garrick and ha* offered to admit ^rom’^arifb’ IlOTeymOTn Trill! The*^ CnT- i-orlfe In vandevllle before he returned to farre pan/ ,n,i H**cure*i contracts from many of the nvf all couples taklnj; out marriage llcrnasM* 'J’*" J "JJ"* ‘"i.nH •tiH niff Paff Ponf conoMly theatres of Fhlladelnhia to attend to th^ hknillnA February 4, 5 and 6. It la a great adrertiaing ^*71*- ^ ™ *"p«mrtn/iA John rtpida ' Th# After nianr disappointments. .Inllet at last baairaae and acenerr * «tunt, as every one Is joking about It. COTwr*.* MalUa an*?! Ba?t' and* Royil' Mnalcal ' a* tl.e addeil attroctlon. Twl^- wilUam Haversham will open tala sprtug tour

The Mayor of St. Ixiula has announce.! a Klve'leH to plav the txv* .kngeles Theatre. Ixis ann-diin-isl for an api,4-aranw at ’bl* houw h r ,( j|,p Lyrje Theatre In this city, February l.'i committee to take charge of the Centennial Cele Vngele* ’be fulllllment of her engage will present The World and ilia Wife. Thl* Oration of the Incorporation of lh» city of t»t. .\rmstrong and Bavls and Be Garmo and uoTt*. .* ,,.e*rei by Chaclea Frederic Nlrdllnger.

they can see no visible

Ban .8. FIsbell baa sent out “.Yt Home” cants, be •I'!*'

committee to take charge of the Centennial Cele Angeles. orsllon of the Inoorporstlon of lh» city of t»t. .Yrmstrong and Bavls and Be Garmo and Ixiiils, to be held Gctolwr next. It Is aimed lo Keongh left for I.o* .Yngele* to play the Walker make this the greatest event in the history of Theatre . n __ 'be city. Mr and Mrs A. Yonng. Joe Hardman. The ‘I'"-. "X ‘be liveliest acrobatic teams ..... i- . . L ...H Rnrn* wn direct ot' the stage, offensi a delightfully bw-.-ry fif- BiM Manty. the iMipular troa»un>r of th,' Olym J and Blart^ and BurM go dl ^ mlnub*. and Gertie I>> Clair, wlff, an In

pIc rheatre. will he lendero.! a benefit February »« S»n r»l'k<’ Queen Th atre. , t,„nrh of pick*, offered «ome llvelv l.v Robert Fxleson In The Call of the N.irth the new 8. A C. hmise. moment* will lie the attraction Alex Pantages’ bookings now playing his clr- m n n. .

In,.,ru..ri/. t »K k rtilt Include Brown’s Bog*. Montana Jack and impresario Ivan Abramson, whose company re The Biimonts. Keongh and Company.

May Ibir.vea. a .jainty little actres*. api-are.l ^ brother of Samuel F. Mxon. the owner of In s vket. h entllle,l The Imposter. Seymour number of our theatres.

Clara Palmer joined tbe Havana Company, of which James T. Powers la tbe star, February 1. taking tbe rule of Anita, formerly playe.! by Grace Fields.

oiieni*. . . . . • Mf- Hsmmersteln 1* still springing surprise* lawnnco snd Harrington prewnted a *klt bi« Philadelphia Opera House. Thl* week

<>»n!iy Kaiiic Ht itM* Garrick. \n pri»|K»Hlng to tu- Mitute t m»rl. n of porforniHDceH. May noxt. at tOH iMniar. ’Hie latter place baa paaa*v| iin«!i*r »h*» control of John C. Jannooonlo. l»"tt. Knox Brother* antj Helena. Juggling

If aatiafactory public aupport la iwimilatNl, Mr. Thome*. Irrlng .lonea. aufl John Heffron and Abrainmm will preaent the prliiclpala who ap- Company. ♦*, r i

Way Tv>w that have i

Tbe Juggler of Notre Dame and ragllacct. It rn *** •*^J'**'^^* re<|ulred alx montba of labor to have the**** made thia New Lngiand drama one p*|ntlnga In readineaa. They are now in p<ial

. ‘'wlsro-. . lift of Drnheum bookinga on the week of Feb. Sth there are no leaa than aU Houae. and prevent the production of the I rofeaanr Nai>oleon. an extravaganza, with iielen Grantlev and Companr, Dick plav«ra who were In the mat on the prevloiia <ic comedy, that eTenlng. Although the en

amateur playera In the caat. made a moat un al^fiVomnanT rarrell Tavlor Company, raalon. Thoa.* playera and their ternia of aervlc<* ^ ^*^gj***^ night It w»f precintentiM ancceaii at the Ddeon Theatre laaf t-on T Roffee Peter McDonald ar* aa follow*: Phoebe Davlea. 12 acaaona; ri oloaed and the money refunded.

It waa for the benefit of the Chlldn*n*a ‘oe Aaiair * ii.fh--.-T and 5^el*ei. Carron rie Collin**. 10 aeaaona; John K. Brennan. ^ a^-a- Membera of the Youog Mannerchor Singing ^*’*'*P***»^’ In! Maker' lmri> Fox The \morona Slatera. Tony 'wma: Klla Hugh Wo«m1. 11 aeaaona: Jane Mil- Society held memorial aervicea. Sunday. Jan

Gennaro-a Famoua Band made auch a pro wBaon aiid Mile. Helolae*. Mile. Toona, Clau- lard. 1m a.»aa«ma and E R. Bender, f> m.«aona. uary 3l for Amo Leonhardl. their former pr^ nouneed hit at the Columbia Theatre laat week aiiia and Scarlet Armatrong and Verne. Frank It haa In en deflnitelv ann*>unc»*d that Fr*Ml dent. The ball waa t*o crowded by membera that «hai a iiopular n*queat eauMHl Mr. Frank Tate, st N,.Mon and Company. Jawn T. Echemora AnI- NIMo. traveler explorer hnmorlat. la none of the outalde public were admltte*!. ih»‘ eleventh hmir, to iierauadr them to remain jnut CIrrna. Bertie Fowler. Anna Woodwanl. at th-' Montaiik Tlieatre In a o« ^ The pageant held here during Foundera* Week ?^^.* ** r taking the reaftonalblllty *»f Mark and Marcua and Boranl and Nevaro. ‘^*"1 w auch a aucoeaa that a Pageant Aaaoclatlon h*'lr date canrelliitinn The Grand Theatre, Sacramento, playing the In Ha Talka of Travel, which he calla 7A^ Zag m»a thi« ami nt inrfkrvH'ira

Wolfer.1. New "L'l;!;'''’* '’Jo"'i,jMV%ftwn'f'wt' SIN-rls: Ix.nffon. from Wlmlsor Ca.tlr to White ,,nV^hTc^7iv'rtrami\ Vn" thrShVdWof 7^^ se,-k »•" « visitor In St. I.mil* this there up being one brick, or four n-ornsn of the Blue Ro'’''!*’*. Iti the near future.

ItV ^V»rn If waa onlv eight Inchea to Tbe .Mpa* Rnaala. from the Blaek 5»ea to standing _ ,h« tnn 8lh<>rls' I.nndon. from Windsor Castle to White-

was formed this week and article* of iDCortxir* tiou were drawn up. It was decided to hold a celebration every four years when our mayor* are inaugurated and to give a historical parade of the same kind a* laat October. The .Mayor of the city has been elected to the olBre of preaident.

The Annadale (N. J.) Fire Company will pre

Rockies, In the near future.

I an*d, J?’*’'*'' he will remo.leI held next BctOTer, iin.ier ’"^‘"5""”" "7’'V’:;L «.T,.ral "nrom'im n't eonmanie*She'ha* a voice tion* covercl with live paper, so he finds tlms *' the eu. Y"’'- I’orj'”*-, The A*»otI*Got has srram^l f^ «v. rsl and m^H v Sunday In this town tod greet hi* nnmeron* '' 'he city has granted It eonc-sslons that will a Mission day. and Its committee of arrang^ or cxi range ano qnaui.v. friend*

-ake mnoh huslness (msslhle at thl* besitflfnl ment* I* •''■'■•‘•r •* .nnmne^ (Contlnned on nage iConlimMsI on page 47i '-'rt WII.l, J. FAKI KY the proponed celebration. It haa been annOTnccl O oniinneo on page

ssy'ir;'. kx'p.'ZJ.ot-"-rsh '.rj.

(Continued on page 4d» i(*(infiniHNl on page 471

I

12 Xl^e Billboard FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

London London Bureau of The Billboard,

179 Temple Chambers, E. C.

The Belle of Brittany Meets All Requirements of Mu¬ sical Comedy — Other Events and News

IT Is a Iona time since business has been so Kooil In the theatres as It has ix-en during tbe last week. It has. In fact, been a p<«

itive Joy to s«-e the look on tbe managers' faces .a they bare looked armind their crondtol houses. Lonilon seems to bare got over tbe ' atfects of Christnias—ix-rliaps you may not ! quite realise what tbe festive sea^on means to ! a liondoner—ami the theatres bare got back all ilielr patrons once more. Out of twenty-six ' iheatres running, twenty two are doing ex- ‘ iremely well, and only in one case could one •ay that nioner Is beine lost. And a curious fact is that in tbe rases where money is not ; ttelng made, tbe nieces belong to managements j that bare lots of money, so if It be they are . running tbeir shows for their own oersonal ed , Iflcatiou. no one need worry. We don't often . •ee this ktnil of thing in London, so when it toes come one ought not to let It pass without | remark. !

The past week has seen a second edition of ' The Kelle of Itrlttany, one of tbe brightest and Itest all-around muHical comerlles that has iM-en seen In London for manv a long day. Ow¬ ing to pantomime reuuirements Miss Lily Iris I is succeeded by .Miss Millie Legard In tbe part ; of Itenise, and Royston Keith takes up tbe role of Old Jacuiies. in succession to E. W. Royce. 8r. t}“orge Graves and Ruth Vincent, who hare contributed so much to the success of tbe piece, are happily still In their original parts, and the |K>|iular conie<lian has worked up the role of tbe amorous Maruuls In his own Inimitable fashion, bis fertility of fresh gags and droller lea being seemingly Inexhaustible. Miss Ruth Vincent Is singing with all the charm of a beautiful voice, admirable pnaiuctlon and |>er- fect intonation, and tbe new song. Ring-ading- dong, which Miss Marie Horne has written for her, suits her admirably, though It Is still In The Dawn of Lore that her really tine vocallxa- ttou gets Its best cliance. There sre new num¬ bers also for Lawrence Res and MaudI Darrell, while the cast has bi*en Jolncl by a really clev¬ er dancer Miss Vivian Tallleur. whose pas seul in the second act, from music specially composed bv Marie Horne, is one of tbe fea

He Is also said to be sending two or three English playwrights to the I'nited States, to faslilon plays dealing with American customs and character. The exisTlment is said to l>e meant seriously—Imt I, Dir one, doubt this very much.

It would. Indeed. I>e a very pleasant trip for the drninstists concerne<I, and I have no doubt they would welcome It. It might l>e also a use fid exercise In imiiresslonlst writing. But still there Is the little uiiestlon of expense to be considered, for one can't gain sufflclent Impres¬ sions of a new cmintrr to write a play U|>on Its customs after a kind of Satunlav to Monday visit, and there Is also the small point to tie considen-d. that the dramatists of either conn try ought to be regarded as competent to know s.imethlng atKiiit the manners and character of their own native place. Resides, an ignorance of another country is always useful In order to put a type of its Inhabitants In a play as a —usually unintentional—comic figure. No. I'm afraid that though there Is something to be said In favor of the scheme from the point of view of freshness of Ideas. It can only be re- ganbwl. on tbe whole, as imnracticable.

Somerset Maugham's plays have set a new fashion In touring. Lady Frederick made her¬ self amazingly at home In half tbe theatrt-s of London, and now It would never surprise me to see her bob up serenely again. Now Jack Straw Is to offer fresh proof of the fact that a removal Is not necessarily fatal. When Chas. Hawtrey'g health, of which one hears gratify¬ ing reimrts, is sufflclently restored to permit him to liegin his tenancy of the Royal Theatre, he will give a few more, perhaps many more. IH-rformances of Jack Straw before proceetllng to the production of a new play. Intrinsically excellent as Jack Straw Is, the comedy seeme*! Incomplete without Mr. Ilawtrey, who Is per¬ haps tbe most remarkable Instance extant of popular liersonallty.

What is known as a "following" Is a curious asset of a performer. There are a certain num l>er of actors and actresses who always draw

I to an extent Indenendentiv of their environment; I and tbe curious thing Is that an experienced ' manager can tell almost to a few shillings what ‘ a particular name means at tbe box office. Un¬

til that particular fact of attraction Is ex¬ hausted It Is hard to say what a play will do

I on Its own account. Forbes Robertson. Lewis ; Wallet and Mrs. Patrick Campbell are other In- : stances of this. Among music hall artists, Ar- 1 tbur Roberts Is the most conspicuous.

Pantomime Is hardly the kind of entertaln- ' raent In which you would expect to find sbort- : ness of skirts a ground for an artist's protest. { Yet a protest of that nature has been made by ; a certain principal girl In one of tbe Liverpool 1 productions, and at one time a deadlock was I threatened. The lady appeared In the first per

formntice with nothing more strenuous than a I muttered complaint about scantiness. Later she Issued an ultimatum to tbe mangement, and stated that unless her skirts were lengthene,!

' she Would refuse to appear. It so bapitened that she was an Immense favorite in tbe town.

and the management was not quite in a t>usl- llon to reidace her with an understudy at the time. Negotiations were carried on for several days, tile lady meanwhile ap|M‘arlng in tbe knee high skirts under protest. She wanteil them four Inches longer. Later a compromise was arrlvf-d at, and the skirts were let down a collide of Inches. Now all Is well.

11 r George Edwardes now proposes proilucing at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday his latest girl play, which he has now fully chrl«tened Our Miss Gibbs. This Miss Gibbs will have for her representative Miss Gertie Millar, whose chief c-dlesgues will figure thus in the cast:

The Hon. Hughie Plerrepoint (an amateur criminal .. . George Crossmith. Jr.

Tbe Earl of St. Ives (Lord Eynsford's fatlierl..

Slithers (a paofe.vslonal crookl... .Robert Hale -Mr. Toplady (manager at Garmrsl . . Arthur Hatberton

laird Eyneford (in love with Marvi . . J. Edward Fraser

Mr. Beavis (tbe Earl's family sollcitori. . J. A. Evelyn

A Taxi Cabby . F. Payne Mr. A.-naIfy (the Director General of the White , City). H. B. Burcher ,

Timothy GIbtw (Mary's Yorkshire cousin).| . Edmund Payne ’

Lady Elizabeth Tbanet (rngagml to Ixird Eyns- ; ford) . Denise Orme

Madame Jeanne (modiste at Oarrod's). . Jean -Mywln

Tlie Duchess of Minster (Lady Tbanet's moth- > er) . Gladys Homfrey

Mrs. Farqubar (an Impecunious .vomsn of fash¬ ion) . Malsle Gay

Clarita . Kitty Mason Colleens of the Irish Village at the White City;

; Nora . Olive May Shellah . Adeline Bslfe Kathleen . Rosie Begsrrnie

The opening art has Its scene laid In Garrod's ' Stores, rnd the second in the Court of Honor

at the Franro-British Exhibition The name of the author is not announced, but the comiiosers

•( are once more Messrs. Lionel Monrkton and Ivan Caryll.

Tlie feature this week has been the return of Mrs. Patrick Campbell to the Lonilon stage in a new iday by Rudolph Besler. called Olive Latimer's llusband. This Is tbe cast.

Olive Latimer .Mrs. Patrick Campbell Mrs. Mapleson-FInch .Helen Ferrers Dorris Mapleeon-Flnch .Dagmar WIehe Mrs. O'Connor . Elsie Chester

' Sir Charles Weybiirn . Lyn Harding Colonel Mapleson-FInch .Wilfred Draycott Berkeley Ogden, M. P .Charles Troode James .Morpeth, M. I). James Hearn Doi-tor Wolfe . Leslie Faber

One can scarcely describe thle play .as any¬ thing else but disappointing, and huS for the fart of the opi-ortunity of seeing Mrs. Pat

(Continued on page 48.)

Berlin

New English Comedy on Stage of Royal Schau- spielkaus—French Farce at Lessing Theatre

Anew English comedy, Mrs. Dot, by W Huiiierset Maugham, translated by R I'ogsun, was offered for tbe first time on

tlie stage of the Roval Scbausnlelhaus. Mrs Dot. the heroine of the nlvv —Frl. von May

] burg—IS a young, pretty, talented and very ' witty widow of a millionaire brewer, and loves ’ a man, who In ti^ii engaged himself to a girl . he really don't love. This girl does not low

him either and set h“r c.ip for the young nephew of the rich wlilow. This naves the waj for the latter, and khe sets to work to bring the young couple together. In order to get thv man she loves. So tbe |>lay goes on through three acts. While the situations arc sometimes very comical, there is hardly anything In this comedy which will appeal to tbe theatregoer, and It Is bard to understand why tbe manage nient of tbe Scbausplelbaus could place an.( thing like this before Its natrons. It may Im- said, however, that the actors did their best

' and ac<]Ultte<) thems.dves sulendidiv throughout Emperor William, tbe Empress and Prince Joachim occupied the royal box during the per fonuance. and followed tbe nlav with great to terest.

Quite a different reception was tendered the . French farce. The King, by Caillavet, Flers

and Arene, at tbe I..essing Theatre, where It was offered for the first time. At the Iteglnnlng

; of tbe show there was a little oblectlon to the can-can dance of Ida Wuest. but this objection was not against tbe dance, but to tbe fact that It should l>e allowe«l on tbe stage of the Leo sing Theatre.

Tbe Parisian farce, which will be enjoyed by Berlin theatregoers during the carnival sea son. is so gay and new, that .one would think politics bad never l>een ridiculed by French mockers. Tlie hero of The King, the socialistic millionaire, Bonrdler, baa two boudoirs, and has tbe luck that France's guest, tbe King of Serdanlen, falls In love with his (Rourdler's< mistress, and t-lso with his wife. Of «-ours« both women elicit some state secrets from tb>

(Continued on page 44. i tures of the production.

Successful as the run of Henry V. has bc'en at the Lyric—every s.'hoolbov in town seems to have been taken to sec It during tbe boiidaya —Lewis Waller is bringing the run to a close on January 30, and on Tuesday. February 2. will, by arrangement with Tom B. DavU, pro¬ duce Ronald McDonald's four-act play. Tbe CTIilef of Staff, with a cast Including William Havlland, A. E. George. Shiel Barry. Evelyn D^lroy, Madge TItberadge and Aurlol Lee. Henry IV.. Part 1. will also lie r»-vlved at special Tuesday and Friday matinees. Lewis Waller will be HotS|U)r, with Lewos Calvert as Falstaff, Robert Lorraine. Prince Hal: A. E. George, Henry IV., and Henry Jarman as Owen Oleiidower.

Tbe new musical play which Ellaline Terrlss Is to proiliice at the Hicks Ttieatre on February 17, calleil The Dashing Little Duke, Is being greatly looke<l forward to. Gootl as she is in the sketch which she and Seymour Hicks have teen playing at tlie Palace Vaudeville Theatre, yet one feels that this favorite artist la some¬ what out of her element In a music hall, and every one will welcome her back to the legit¬ imate stage. The piece will have a particu¬ larly strong cast, for besides herself. Miss Terrlss has secured Courtice Poumla, bis sister, Louis Pounds, and Hayden Coffin, who Is at present drawing London to see him In the re¬ vival of Dorothy. The composer of the piece Is Frank Tours, and the liook Is the story of A Court Scandal, which was produced at tbe iVairt Tiieatre In 188!).

Charles Frohman seems to have devised some thing quite new In plav-wrltlng. He Is said to be arranging fur different American drama tists to come to England, each with Instruc¬ tions to write a characteristic English play.

PHYLLIS DARE,

As Cinderella at the Adeipbis. London.

Paris Week By Week Paris Bureau The Billboard, 121 Rue Montmartre,

Rida Johnson Young a Visitor on Pleasure and Business Bent—Her European Impressions—Andre deLorde Will Write a Horror Drama—Gustave Luders Looking for a Libretto—Broussan and Messager Disagree

Mrs. RIDA JOHNSON YOUNG, tbe Amer¬ ican playwright, has come to Parts. She told me It was for her health, but there

are mighty few Americana who cannot be per- aiiaded to do a little bustnesa wherever they may be found and whatever the reason may be for their being there.

So Mrs. Young, who wrote Brown of Harvard, which served Henry Woodruff so long and so

' well, may In time see her Glorious Betsy reap¬ ing applause—and franca—here in France. She tielleves this story of Jerome Bonaparte and Betsy Patteraon, the Baltimore belle, will par ticularly ap|ieal to French |>eopIe. I believe ho too. I remember seeing Miss Mary Mannerlng In tbe title part of this play, twice or tbrlce times and each time gave myself up to tbe siih tie tendernesa wbicb underlies the n hole fabric.

And from these "aittlngs through" of Mrs. Young's play. 1, tso, am sure tbe playgoer^ of France will love Die play. A native aiilDor llv ing in Paris talked »tth the .Viuerlian soiuan

: almnt tbe proposed translatlr-i <nd ihoiign she : prefers not to give his name at ,.reH.-i.i be will ' probably do tbe work of adapting Uic '.sis Ret

sy for tbe Paris stage. Since coming to Eii'-'t,.-. .Mrs. Young uaa

! written a new play, the ntory of It concerning oyster pirates In tbe Smith. In form It Is a

I comedy drama, or as she exiireased It. “a I dramatic comedy." She dechires tt la dlf- ; ferent from her other |ilaya lu that 't 'oas a ’ really "dramatic" thlnl act.

! In England, Mrs. Vising gathered material ' for a [day for Mr. Fruhinun. This will deal ; with English life.

"In England home life la far different from ' what It Is In America. There, we rush through ' everything and In the end I am sure we get

less out of It than tbe Britishers. I waa quite fascinateil with what I saw."

(And aa she Is going to write what she saw, ! Into a play. I am going to give tbe m-cret away:

I shall tell some of the things she told me. i

i "I found the serloiisnesH of the English youth I ipilte surprising. Young college lads discussed ; isditica. social questions and actentific proh ' lenis with great vlvaclly and with almost the I coMipetenee of grown-ups. They are quite uii i like our rather wild and harum-acarura young

men in American colleges. "I stop|H-d for a time at Oxford at writ aa In

London. Everywhere I was Inipressed by the getier.il culture of the p<‘ople which was geoeral-

, ly noticeable In dinner tidde conversations." It ' shoe.ld not be overliaiked thst Mrs. Young knows

het\ Biwtor, like a laiok nn<l while at Oxford .hid -I chaice to com|>are Kiigllsh university I life with the American brand which she observed

St Hart aid when gathering notea for Brown of (I.irvsrd.

"Of course," she went on, "1 went to the theatre almost every ntgbt. I must confess I consider English acting on the whole Inferior to tbe French and I like tbe breexy style of tbe American school much better than tbe slower and sedate rooTementa of English actors ami aerresses. Tlie piece I llketl best In larndon was Tls- Passing tif the Third Flisir Back. I Forties Robertson and nia charming wife, Ger¬ trude Elliott, presented tbia play, and right here, baring ser-n tbe play myself. I want to agre«‘ heartily with Mrs. Young, i

Tbe woman dramatic writer will return to Europe In A)irll, she says, but is now In Amer¬ ica again.

Beyond a doubt, Falgar Alien Poe has had a great Infiiience upon the literature of France— more |M-rhaps than any other American writer. Til, re was something about bis morhidnesa. his love of mystery, his "nte Morgue" atorlea which a|ip<-alcd strongly to the |>eople of France.

So a Frenebman is going to do what Poe It swms, always desired to do. but died before ac eomnllshlug; write a "horror drama." Andre de Ix)rde. creator of tbe Theatre of Horrors, saya that for five years be has tieen giving his .side attention to this one work. He declares that P.ie w|she<l to write a play which would, within a tew minutes after the curtain went up. compel the audience to catch Its breath, then feel a strong desire to rush from the auditorium in horror.

The stage of this country has seen some strange sights and theatrical folks are now waiting for this newest fantasy, this play of the terrible, the wlerd, tbe strange, the cortise- fill and grive-Ilke.

+ Sacha Guitry, tbe playwright won nut In hD

s-ilf against Manager Porel. of the Vaiidevtl e Theatre. .M. Guitry elnimed $1,000 and the le turn of his manuscript, a play entitled No.in. It was stated that the author submitted the )>lay to the manager and that It was anooii iced In the programs of the Vaudeville last s<ason ns one of the pieces to be produced Tbl». wss never done, hence the action.

+ iince more they are agitating tbe qnvstl ni of

reiilsclng the present directors of the o|e-ri. Broussan and Messager. Albert Carr--, of iim- 0|H-ra Comlque. has been mentioned, as lis* b«s-n Director Giinshourg of the open- at M-'- e Carlo. Messager and Oallbard, as omldiis ;-i Is suggested, but—

Of course ell the trouble has com* cf m -i-s pules and dlffer**nces that exist tw.w—i ll-•ls san and .Messager. They do not G si ,■ ml make no bom-a of saying so. I'h- h--iI'-ii of

Minister Clemencean will, of coorae. In tba end. acttla the question.

•I* Onttave Ludera U looking tor a libretto. 80

eager la he to find It he baa come all the way to Europe to get on tbe trail of one, and, seen logly unable to strike a scent In Ixindoo, ha ran over to Paris. If be doesn't locate one here, why there are Germany and HoHand left and surely be ougbt to get pretty moeb anything b*- wants in one country or tbe other.

"I don't understand at all,*' he told me "what's the maiter with American libretto makers. Tbe musicians over there cosapose guoil music, but ao few are to be foontl wbo ran write books to go with It. Oiearge Ade bar left us, to tour around tbe world, ami my old partner. Frank PIxley, Is unavailable, so I Just tbought I'd take a turn over os tbe Coo tinent and see Jf I couldn't pb-k op oqnetblng worth while either In Parts, Vienna 01 Berlin something ,ou know which might Justify Itself to the American public.

"In IxmdoD I a|>ent every afternoon and nigbt going to theatres. I didn't see a single thing I'd call a remarkable musical success though tbe music -vas original and gooil. laita of ilie ;iantoiiilmr music bad lieen taken from American pieces. fbe Idea strikes me that we English and Americans might hit up a trade of some kiiiil: In America we'll write tbe niiislc and tbe Englishmen can come over and

(Coutlliiii-d on page 4.s. i

JANE HADING.

She appears In tbe title role of La Femme X. s French play bought hy Henry Vf, Ssvags.

recently.

Xlic Blllt>oar<] 13: » t.5RUARY 13. 19'9.

NEW INDEPENDENT FILM CO. ORGANIZED IN NEW YORK

Patents Co Stands Pat on Machine License

Palhe Freres’ American Representative Says Paris Or¬ ganization Will Not Affect the American Branch— M. P. P. Co. Discia m Effort to Raise Duty.

Till; Inlfcd TTiPstri* .Man.Cfrs' .\I'>vlntf f’lr- tiir.' Co. w»« oritanlu-d In Now Yi>rk, Sun

... 7. IVny WiliHrn*. n 111! run tr-'- * nimil»'r of Taudevlllo tbratrf. In Now V : nnil I'.r.ikljn, bo.tla tbo urKi>riiatli>n mill U . i lalimil tbat five hiinilro)l Or.t clan* rau

tillr iliratn’!' tliDHixhout tbo ruuiitr; will on l»t iiiKli-r lh<‘ l>amwr of Ibe luil«-|M-ail)-ota

CAMERAPHONE CO. NOT IN.

(■'■iilr.ir.v to n |M>rt tilt* ('anirraplionf Comi auT ilii-all.v (h-ny tbat thi-y have »!cri a| tli*»

M .1 'll IMrimv ratrnta (.'ompany llcvnao c-rj Till. Mils may bo takon to alitnlfy that lb '■ iiii.Taplioiio I'oiiipaiiT will ally Ita fortliuos Tltb 'll.- ••Iioli potiilonla.”

COLUMBIA WILL ENTER HELD.

.\< ojioliialvoly proillotoil In Tho Hlllboaril ■•u ral Hi'i'ka uko. It la now prartlrally asaiinal rhat till' Columbia l’bi>no);rapb Company will .iiiiT till' motion ploturo tiobl.

PATHE AMERICAN OFFICE NOT AFFECTED,

Jl l> Ktati-il by a n-prowntativo of tho I'atbo Kr ■ ' .tuiiTli an otlloo that tho oTKanlratlon f..riii>.il by Kuro|ioan Klim Matiiifactiirora |n I'arla ^ . • iilly. nill not atfiK’t tbo Amorlcan branch if till* I'atbo Inatltiitlon. Fuitbor than Ibla •llsnisslou of tlio matter waa rofuaod.

DUTY ON IMPORTED FILMS.

The rharito that tho Motion IMcturo I’atonta Conipiti\ baa liiatitutod an effort to ralao tbo duly on lm|iortod flima la ropudlati d by that n-icanizatioa.

PATENTS CO. TO EXCHANGES.

Fobriiary 5. 190U. TO I.ICEXSED EXrilANOES;

owins to the enorminia clerical dlIBcultlea of handllni; a itreat maaa of appllcatlona and the dol.iy occaaloDiHl by tho mall from dllforont pointa. wo have boon unable to prepare complete llal. of lleenaial exhibllora np to this time, hut you will riKielve from ua before Fohmary 10. a li«t of lliiw*- of your cuatomera who hare ap- riled for lleenaoa to cover their theatres.

I'lion ri-cWpt of thia Hat, pleaae notify yonr cu«|.imera. where their names do not sp|W‘ar on the i|«t of licensed theatres, that their service will Im> diaeontiniied on Saturday. February 13. nnb-ia their applleatloa. srcompanlod by a re- inltfancp of $10.00 to cover the license fee, has town forwardi-d to the Patents Company by that •lute. We be(t to call your attention to the fol- lowliiK clau«- In your contract with this com¬ pany. which will be rigidly enforced;

"12. After February 1. ItMKI, the licensee •hall not sub-lease any licensed motion pictures to any exhibitor iinlosa each motion plrtiiie proji-etlng machine on wbleh the llcenae<l motl.-n pictures are to be used by such exhibitor It OBularly Ibwiisod by the .Motion Picture Patents

. |>)iii.. and tin- liis^tise fin* thorofor have ts'en paid: and the Ileenaee shall, before snp- pl>lng such exhibitor with licensed mutton pic- lures, mall to the Motion Picture Patents Com- p.iny at its office In New York City, a notice, a'lvtni; the name of the exhibitor, the name and i<v-itlon of the place of exhibition, together altli the dale of the commencement of the a<*rv- b'v all In a form approve<1 hr the licensor."

To avoid any mlaiinderstandlng,, we call yonr attention to the fact tbat any theatre which haa applied to this eompany for license Is entltleal to use licensed Him until we advise yon to the '•ontrary. The exhibitor's lle*'nse covers sll frojei-tlng machines purchss<>d Iwfore Feb'-usry I. llHi'i. whteh the exhibitor ii«cs In the lIcensvM ineafre, and such machines continne to be cov- •r*s| by the llomse so long as the theatre u«es Hie lleeiis<'d Him and paya the rnpilred fis's. rile exhibitor may not ua»‘ anv machine piir-

■li'-,i after February 1. tlkk*. to show H ei'no-il Him unless It h<>srs the officisl license Plate of the Patents Company.

EXCHANGE LETTER HEAD.

■Ill llccfsisl exchangea ahoiild arrange at ot^e o plaee ill a eonspIciKMia imsltlon on their Irt-

oT heads, a ref.*r»*nce to the ||eense*'s of the • ".I' *'"'up»n.v. containing substantially the '••lloylng Information;

**[['* exchange Is llreiistM b.v the Motion Ple- I'llents Company and furnishes sn exclii-

spe ||e,.ns,.ii MTvIee, using only the (llins made .' the following licensed maiinfseturers: .Am-

•rlcaii Miit.wro|>e A IHogrsph Co., Edison Man- jiraetiirlng Company, Essanay Film Maniifactur-

K'Wein Company, tieorge Klelne, I.iibln Maniifartnrliig Co., Patlie Fren’S, Sel'g Poly- ••"I"- Co., and Vltagraph Co., of America."

RELEASE DAY. Hi- .lePiillioii of •Teleus.- dav" will h

• tier lie conaldensl to he as follows: The ••ase day of each flim lasiicd by the llceti mamifacturers Is the flrst day nism which I I’l. .prolwrt.v of the exchange,

I? . * upon which the lllm may lie m n.'indled. conlrollisl, shlpjied. forwarded or iverisl for use by the exchange receiving 'nmi the maniifactnrer. The release day bc» *' nisin the day designateil bv 'naniifactiirer as the release dsv for esch tl

MDTION PICTCRE PATENTS C(

NEW AMUSEMENT PARK. CHI¬ CAGO, ILL.

, "V*^ sniiisement park will h<> Inatltnted Irving Park llo«i|evard an.1 Fifty sec,mil

( hlcsgo. riie promoti rs are certain •lri»t. i'i.i_. ■> oil s*o. iiip promoti rs are certain O.J "f” merrhsnts. and a cor|Kiratlnn has lieen i»rgsnlxeil with a capital atock of I'.im.iatO.

Eastern pimfilc, who will llnanee portion of the enterpHae, the balancw to be

held by Chlcsgo eapitallsts. The d-signiug and tiiruislilng of plans and sis-eillcatloiis Is le-liig done by Z.irluir;. .S. liavls. -ari-hili-'t lli-urv Kli-hm. a skiufui hm,!,arrliiteet. Is lit eliarge of ft.- Iai.,lseape fi itiirea of the work. .Mor'-ls I ■» ft l iiity Itui.diiig, Chicago, hss general ehsrge of the details The iiian-g-- iie Id Inti-m! to maki* this ar-'-eui- nt park the at'ractlon of tin- Northaesi „f Chleag,. The grounds and surriaiiidings are idi-al for the IIV-v*

MRS. LEE WILLIAMS, WIFE OF PROMINENT MANAGER, DYING.

Thrown fr,Hn an aiiteni,.*>il- while It w-i- siie.-dliig along a .leisey coi.i.try roml in Hi,- •lark Sliiiday evening, Fetiruarj 7. .Mrs. Le,- Willlanis. the wife of the iiiaiiiigiT of the tiraiiil ilpera i'mise, I'lilladelphla. Pa., anil bTiiu-r iiisnager of the /.•sdogieal tiardens at Cl’ieiii nail. Well know n In the theatrleal worM. is in the Jefferson Hospital. Philadelphia, snITer ng from a fraetiired skull ami Injuries which will result In her death.

Her busliand and two other oecnp.xnts of tie- niai litiie were also liiirlisl out when the big ear rkiddisl at a tnri: of the road and rras'e-il ‘iilo a telegraph lade, but only the wmiian was Injured.

Mrs. Williams was hurled against the pob-. and when the other nienihers of the party found oer she was iin,-onse|eus. In the dark¬ ness it was imiHissIble to determine the extent of her Injuries, and there was no place n,’ ir where meillcal aid could Is* found.

Willie they were In a iiuanfary as to wl1.1t to do, another aiitomohile came along, liound for Pblladelphl.i. The v' tlms of the accident were loaded Into this machine and bnsight to the city. Mrs. Wllll.ims’ death la exi>erte,l any moment.

ACTORS’ FUND REGISTRATION BUREAU.

The .Actors’ Fund could have done no other thing to prove its great u«<'fiilness than has Imo'II evidenred It, the establishment of a Regis¬ tration Rureau where, by the payment of a nominal f«s*. $:l.0U. such actors and actresses as are out of employment may, by registering, place their wanta In such prominence befon* eigploylng managera that Idleness can be forc- stalbil. The venture Is hacked by thg NatPmal •Association of Prislnclng Managers, of abotit 2.'iO membi-rs. and the Theatrical Managers’ Associa¬ tion. the active support of both of which Is giiarnntceil, Msnagers. generally, all over the country, will also be glad to avail themselves of its'Iwneflta. t>ne of the most iHmeBclal re- sulta expectiHl from the bun-aii Is the bringing liitether of members of the profusion and man- ngiTs. b-adiilU to a b<-tter iiiiderst.indlig of each other and of conditlona of the biialnesa. The one feature, no commissions will draw play¬ er pvHiple to the idan. but It la not the design of the fond to Interfere In any manner with iMioking agencies.

INDOOR CIRCUS STRANDED IN LITTLE ROCK, ARK.

The Indoor CIrena. organized by Harry Wright, at .Memphis, Tenn.. some few weeks ago came to grief at I.Ittle Rock, Ark., last week. Various stories of the llninclal coudl- tbm of the manager went the rounds of the IwrformeiM Some of them are to the effect tli.it he had plenty of numey to organize his show. Others rlalm that he went out "on a shm* string.” In other words, that he barely had enough money t<> open his show In Memphis. riMintlng on the biislnins tlo’re to pay h|s tlrsf wei'k’s salarlm, and to move him to I.Ittle Rock, wh.-rc he was hoi«ked under the auspices of the Eagles.

Hut the luislness In Memphis failed to ma tcrlallxe. Th.rc were at least fifty perform¬ ers th.it had reiiortisl there f>«r work, and all of Ih.-m had workisl consoicniloiisly for the g<ssl of the show. They did not know what the tlnancial affairs of the manigenient were, ami they did nal bother with them. It was their duly to go on with their acts to the hest of thclt ahllltv, and this they did. At the end of flie wis'k. they claim, they were tobl that th«* hjii! bml nn^l that th»».T w»hi1«I lie paid as sis<n as they opemsi In I.Ittle Rock.

In the meantime, their advance agent had come to I.ltfb- Rock and had prevailed on the Eaglea hMi’ to advance them enough money b> make the rallr.^d trip. They arrived minus the hand, an.l with practically no advertising to draw crowils to the ('idlseum. »hcre l..■■.v to show. The result was to he expectel. The crowilR w**r»* nipRpi'r fnn«N; fin«1 nt th** of the with tho It Is said that Wright I, ft town. If money, the p«Tfi>rniers have been unable to lo- cate It.

Few of thes,, had any money. Many of them had oflwr engagements to which they could go. but had no wav of getting there.

It waa statrti that the Eaglea wonid keep the companv for another week at the Coliseum and that all the m<Miey taken In. lesa ex|>enses, would be devoldl to them. In this manner the Ininusllate need* of the eompany wottld be pro¬ vided for and they could l)e enabled to get other eng.igcmenta and have the money to go to whatever plants they wished.

A local paiH-r says that the performance waa one of the best ever bnuight to I.Ittle RiX’k. of Its character. The i>erformers are all cIrena people and many of them have been with the

blggeat rlrcus«-a of the country, auch aa the Uiiigling llrotbers’ Raruum and Ualley, the Wallace Show and others.

Hie 10 or I."> women with the show took their loss plillosophieally and smilingly Ueclareil tbat there was nothing to be done.

It Is not kii<»vvn where the manager went. Some tM-lb‘ved that h,* went to Jackson, Teuii., where the company was Iwsiked for the follow¬ ing week. tMh**is th,iught he had gone suf- ll> ieiitly far away to prevent any of the troupers siM-liig him for some time to come. He was foruierlj owmr of the Wright Carnival Com¬ pany and has le-en more or less prominently i,l"iitl'’ed with cireus.’s an,l carnival companies for some time.

FROM COLE BROS.’ WINTER- QUARTERS.

“Ho It now." Is the slogan, both at winter- ■inar’.ers aiel Ih,- geteriil ollic.-s of the Cole Hroi’iers’ .Sh-iws. I’ns-rasl'.nation Is entirely an unknown ipiahllty ai.o llio work of dltliig oi:t for tin* coni!ng Mns.pii Is progressing rapblly ami salisfaeiorily. tiiie'ral Snis-rliiteuiiea; las. Iiowns. arrived In w'itenpiarters the latl, .• pa: I of 1.1st wi-i-k and 1. ainl the wiiiteninart. r slip •rliilenilent, E. CimhIoH. a’-‘ keeping things hiistllng at ‘.he -j i.irtiTs, wiiM-, .Mau.ager .\l. .1. Iiown- ... ral .Ag> nt .I'.i. C. kunpp and Harry I’.-tt* r are kn-i Ing lui otlb-e foree on the jimip In the g,-ner. 1 olliees In Erl,'.

t;ronii,| w IS broken la-l wia-k f,ir .‘he new c. -;r show adj.iceiit to the w in.eni'iai lera at Ha.'leiri leek. Tiles., shops will bo tSHl feet Ih l,-iig;h iiiiil live traeks will run the entire length of II'.•Ill. Tliore will be six fisit spare belweeu each track, thus giving ample space to work on the ears nieler repairs. Two traeks will be arrai.gi-.l to run the cars Into the blaeksiiillh shop, when it Is iii'eessary to inako repairs to the Iron work. All the carpeiit'T work will be done III the iiiiiiii building. i'ho paint shop, wlileli will be situated directly opposite the bl.o-ksnillli shop, will lie tracked to accommie d. ite six cars at one time.

The ear shop will lie all under one roof, and the most iiiislern devieos for sliiftlng cars from oil,, deiartniont to iiiiotlier will lie installed. From till- front of the building direct trackage will Ih‘ built to the main line of the Lake Shore anil Mli'higan S' lithern Railroa,! and from tin' n-ar of the shops direct trackage to the main .itie of the Nlekle date Railroad. The shops aro to be built on prois-rty aoipilred friJm the Nii'klo date Railroad lying at a lailnt lietw>s-n tho two roads and a more doslrable Us'alton vvcsihl lie difficult to Iniagine. They will Iw* about a ipiarler of a mile from the wlntenpiar- lors proper, but nearer to the men'a living ipiarters. They will lie ready for occupancy at the close ot next season. The eiilarglug of the pri'Seiii winteniuarters is going forward rapidly, aithoiigh the extreme inclenient weather of late has bad a tendeni'y to delay the masons and caris'iiters. The Improvements being made dims not In the least Interfere with the work being done, getting ready for the coming ai-aaon.

liver fifty men an* putting In a full day's work of eight hours, but no more. Every man eniployeil Is a union mechanic, both those In the employ of the show and tbi»«e hired by the contractor enlarging the quarters. SuperIn tendent lames Iiowns says that he Is more than pleas, \ with the work already aeeonipitsheii, an,I that every thing will lie In readiness In gootl time. The new paraphernalia Is coming In on time and the work of repairs Is sway In the advance s^^ny prccmllng season. The ring barn Is busy every morning when the animal men hold forth, is-rfoctlng new animal acts, and In the afternoon the riders and other perform¬ ers have full sway. I’rof. Joe Rerrls baa a big horse act ready to put on tbat will make them ail sit up and take notice. It Is not only one of colimsal proiiortlon, but entirely new. Mike Rixue'v Is leading the ispieatrlins and perfect¬ ing s.'.iiie new stunts for his own use that will go a great way to mislernize bare-back riding.

In the general oUce matters are alnmt cleaned lip. Ceneral -Agent Ed. C. Kniqip reports that the a,lvanee Is fully urganlz>-d and that all new pa|>er Is being tiirneil out with satisfaction. He says that there will be no hitch In his de¬ partment when the day for the flrst car to start awav arrives. Thrtm agents out now look¬ ing over "territory and the re|s>rta he receives from them dally are moat pleasing. The niimlmr of applications he has rcci-Ivcd from agents an,I blU|M>sters were siifflolent to till out the advanre of a half a ibizen shows. Every man who closul with the show last season In the advance, baa sent In his slgneil eontraet for this si'ason.

Manager .M. .1. Downs has ab,>nt conclude,I his strenuous lalews ami says the show proper Is fully made up and he Is more than pleasi-d with the program as It will be arrangesl. He la p<m1- llve tliat the main feature acts will prove mag¬ nets anti claims that there Is not a weak act on the entire program, nor one that Is time worn. The bunch of clowns that has b«‘en s«‘- l.s-tiil are worbl famous for their originality and abllltv to ereat laughter without having to re sort to the sngg,‘stlve. Ills cirresjiondenee with with the firm of tent makers who are at work on the new canvas f,,r next season assurv-s him that the n,'W .ontflt. will be ready for delivery In Its entirety, b.v the flrst wes-k In March. Ibiwcver. the last se.as,>n’s tents will be used until the nns.'ttleil weather of early spring, has learn, d to b.-have Itself.

Miss .\,l.i Forbes, the mistn-ss of the wan! r,4>e has twelve assistants busy under her g-t ling reailv the new wardrolH'. but It'a comple¬ tion Is assur,Hl by the early part of next month. ET,Ty pb-ce of wardn be both for street parade ami entno- will be entirely new. Illiie will b», the pievalllng color t>tr the strcH't parade amt pink an,l white for the entn-e. These colors will be p'llevdl bv varicais cdored trappings an<l animal blankets. In preparing the wardnffie for both parade an,I the enttv eheapm-ss an*! lawilyness have Iwen entlndy Ignored and only tho verv hest of material used. As In seasons past the paride will b,’ a feature the coming seas, n sml many n,-w Innovations will be brought ■ >nt. The n,-w "twelve blaek stallions that will be fea*,ire,l In a new menage art will be fea- tiir,^ In the parade. Each one of them will be led by a properly costiimcl English grewm and w'lB be strung out 'n single flIe where they ran he sis>n to the- very b,,*t of advantage. They are handsome (spiinWr, and so evenly mateheil that It Is difficult to distinguish them apart. There Is not one while siwvt on either of them an,1 thi-y an as clean cut as It la ptwsl'.ile for a horse to be.

They will enloy a spcvlal ear to themaclves on the show train ami will never be left without at least fivur attenilanfs. Manager Downs, who knows all thore Is worth knowing about horses savs they are the flnest he has ever seen or ow’ned and those who know him hest know that that Is sa.vliig all that can be said.

Manager Downs says that he expe^eta the heads of all the departments to report that they are In readinesa not later than the' ae^oml week

In .March and tbat then he will make a mlnnta InsptK-tlon of the whole show Iwfore It Is pn> nouiiced In readiness to take to the roail. R,' le-arsals In winteniuarters will begin one wevk before the general rehearsal under canvas.

101 RANCH WILD WEST NOTES

Freil R,‘<'kiiiaii aiel .1. .MilbT attended the meeting of lie- HIIlp<Kters' .Ass,s‘latlon at Dkla homa flty ami n-iii'wcd agrei-iiient with them on behalf of the 101 R.in< h U, al AAibl West Stow

Al. Rbd. the veteran car niauager, has b,-eii re eiigag, il by E,lvvaril .Arliiigtiai, to have ch.irge of the railway • vcursloii adverll-Ing. ".|,s'" R<,seiith'il will have general «np, rv Islon of the city billing fnaii the No. 2 far particularly the big banner uinl opinwltlon work; Mr. \V. (' TloiU|,s,>u will ni.ik,> his traveling hea<l<|uar vers ,iu tin- sam,, car making the hlg agent* o|HTaliiig from one ear. vvhleh woubi Imlicate a vi'ry aggn-sslve ailverllsliig cainpaign was plniin,',l at sh,>ri range i*,>r ‘‘that rial Wll,l West Show" le'Xt season.

Win. Th"inps,>n will again Is- in abK,,lnte charg,' of tie- pn-ss departiie-iit this making his tliinl <-.ins,-enliv,' se:is,,n ns the prim'ipa' lient,-nant •if Kilvvanl .Arlington, not Im'Imllng the M,‘vlean wliiti-r si’ason making praitically f.inr ,,,,li.'a:v , i i-iis «. ;,~.n- i;,.-.- u' li. } aing no n have 1m-< u ass(s'lat,,il together. Mr iie»’nps,,n i"T,nnni.v"i has n"t d,-,‘ni,',l as t, his choice for pr,-ss agi-nt with the sh,>w- si llnaigli I’aul AA". Harrell will again pr,-ced* him as eontriieting press ag,‘nt.

Rollins’ Tralie-,! Animal I-'-vhlbltlrn will he the sble show featiir,' ami Mr. Rollins Is now biisllv eiig.igeil will! his trainers in breaking In a" big leopar,! grouis'. wlileh will, of cmirse. be indep, mb nt of th,' Ib n. hear niel tigei groii|M,s emplo.veil In his isTformanee. which will take place iii a steel barr,,,! enelosnre similar I,, that eiiipbo,',! by Ilag,iil»-ck: this sleail,! sure ly be an exceptliaially strong f,'alnre for a side show.

11,'nnv W.'i's will furnish a big drum, flf" ami bugle corp. tin- noiniMTs of which will be iecrnlt,-,l from th- liilt«',l States forts. s.> that even this paraib’ D atiir., will la- "real” In kc-p Ing with the balai.. this big show of the west.

DENMAN THOMPSON CRITICALLY ILL.

Denman Thompson, veteran a, tor of The Hid H..in.'st,-a,l. In s , rill, ally 111 of pm niuoiila al his hoin,. In W<-st Swaii'ey. N. H.

Mr. Thompson, who Is 7rt years of age. was taken 111 F,brnarv 4. but was not const.b-re,! serlouslv so until the 7th. He ha,I a bad spell about t"»o o’diH-k an,l Ills r.’lativi’s were sum iiioncil. Franklin Thompson, his son, was soop at his Inslsble, an.l his two ,laughters. Mrs. H .A. McFarlamI anil Mrs. AV. 1. Kilpatrick, ar rived that night from Roston.

After his Chlblr.'ii were snmmnneil. Mr Thompson ha,I another sinking simll. an,l Dr J H. Hvlaml a<lniinlsler,-,l oxygen. M s not lK*llevr.l "that he will recover.

FAIR ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED.

A new fair organization haa been •■rganlzed It Tipton. Iowa, to be known as tb- (adar 'onntv Fair .Asstwlatlon. The flrat fair will lie leld Septemlmr 7 at Tipton. Tin- capital itoek Is $10.14)0. divided Into ’200 sh.ir.'s at t.'.O each. The officers are as .ollows; P W doffitt. im-sblent . Frank Smith, vie preslden^t; ” F. Zimmerman, sts'ivtar.v; I). L. Diehl, reasiirer; F. K. Cregg. privilege main -Al leniingwav. \A’,’«t Hranch. Iowa: AA. L. ( nt nil. Tipton, and AVm. I hlcr, Tipton, consll Hite the siwed committee.

TESTIMONIAL DINNER TO HAM MERSTEIN.

.A testimonial dinner, tendered DM-af erstein bv the Mayor an,l the box holilers of le I’hlla.lelphla Ois ra Hons,- took plaee Feb irtfv 10 1hI<1 o\*’r ■im le "event w*s of s«ieh nature, following an nfortnnate misunderstanding over fliinnclal latters. that something of the Mml only, was .bsl to show the b,s.ts and the gnesf that •rgetfiilnes-s Is also one of the divine attrl Iites! AH Is lovely at Phll.delph a Op-r. louse quarters. Phllailelphla and Mr Ham -•rsteln are to be congratulated.

MARRIAGES.

ADAMS CORREII.I.F,.—Mr Louis t lanager of the Th.-atm-lum. Sis.kane. Wash ad AINs Laura A.lanis. a nieiiile r of the Je- e Shirley St,vk t'o.. which is now playing la pokane. were marrb'il January 4. JIlHNSTONE FREEDMAN Mr. tJe- A

realm; n ami Miss Mamie E. John-ten-. t"’H ell known In the show bnslim--. w- r.- annarv b. at Nogabs. Arir... by Rev L.-on T IcCaln. AUSTIN RiniARDSON Mr. A R RIehsr I

rm and MF- F.na Austin, l-’th im n.tM rs ,.i ;rown and Roberts Th.atre (-o . were marrle. 1 Quitman. Da.. Janu.r.v ’> Mr. 7, llrliardson will spend a f, w w. . k- In FI ml rebdn th.* show during H- . nLikeni'nt Initman, March d.

BIRTHS

Born to Mr. and Mr- Uha- ltfhM>o!in<l pirl. nt itnlTil.- .v i fl. M«»th**r nnil rhiiil Horn to Mr. and Mr- Saniwi--. •

onnd bahv boy. Fehnnrv I ''■'■J,',,' ' * 1. B‘»th mothor «th1 ' tilM »r** ♦i*'!*’-

DEATHS.

'KL.-Dr. William E- kl broth, r -f 1 •••p'- . of Eekl and Diipn-e , ,.m.dy .ketr • am

In BnH>kl5-n. N- V.. of f inrj SI. ROSTO.—Charl**^ Fp***?*’. 4»f th** t*' to nnil W*>.TTn«n. ** Jmm- I. rblrmfo. Janiiarr ’J*.*. from m Mow whiefc

when h**M up In (lilcago, Ills remains wen* s. nt to his hisne at karl t. Minn., for burial. He b’aves a mother sisters an,l two brother-. IJn- of *he si*

Is known on the stage a- Mad, lyn Marshall

VF.AD._t’Iar»'nc«, Snead, known as Jean Va. I hlgh-dlver an,I tialloonlsf. dbil at San An o". Tex.. January ‘23. of tnlsrcnlnsls

FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

In aililltioL to tno nirkolmloons thomiu'lvoa thorp are the flim exchanges, (Ie|M>nilent on the nickeln<l(Hiua for existence, representing a fur¬ ther Investment of nitout three liiiiKiriHl thousaiiil ilollars. anil employing hnnilreils of isTsons, ami less illrectly connected are the manufacturers of nims. with their employes and permai.cnt iiireslments. furnishing lIvelihisNl to great niini lM*rs of jK-rsons In the aggregate In various places.

The nickelodeons or moving picture Imslness has Ix'come recognized everywhere as legitimate, and siipimrts tiahiy and furnishes amusement for, more (ample than docs any other form of r.mnsement anywhere. It presents advantages offered hy no other form of entertainment. The siihjects exhihlted under the aus|ilceg of tlie undersigmal Moving Picture Kxhibitors' As¬ sociation of San Krauclsco are morally clean, and Include biblical, historical, educational, dramatic and comedy prmluctlons, and embrace nothing not mentioned and exhibited dally In the better class of theatres, novels, the public (iress, etc., etc. In this regard the said Asso¬ ciation has a standing rule which declares that no memlM>r shall exhibit or allow to be ex¬ hibited anything offensive to decency, good mor-

; als. or tlw public welfare. The nickelotbmns of San Francisco are con-

I structetl In ctmformlty with the onllnances of I the city and ccainty; have been Instxmted and I atiprovcd as being so constructed, by those i charged with the duty of such lns|iection; are

|)rovi(b“d with all entrances and exits reiiulred I by the law; smoking therein Is prohibited, and I as to cleanliness and ventilation they are main-

talntMl at a standard seldom found In places I patronlzeil by the public. The average seating I capacity Is about three hundred (tersons, and In ! case of an.v i>osslble accident, any of them I can be emptied within two minutes. They con-

ilrivlng the boys back to where temptation as sails them on all shbai, the cheap theatres, the gambling dens and the streets.*'

In the face of all the foregoing, why the* the “crusade" la-lng waged against these nickel- (Kbmns and moving picture places? Read the answer In the names signed to a petition dl reeled against them, and addressed to the lliNird of Su|HTvisors, publlshetl In the city pa- (icrs of January l.'l. IISIII. Theatrical Managera and Owners. ‘‘Kiislness Rivalry.*’ lhat tells the entire story. Some may speak In the name of religion, but certainly without fair Informa tlon regarding what they allege, and aa to those, we ask In Justice at their hands frank, ftill Investigation of the things they complain of

Res(M-ctftilly. MOVING PIPTrRK KXIllRITORa* AS80CIA

TIOS OF SAN FRANCISCO.

Motion Picture Patents Company Sends Interesting Let¬ ter to Licensees—Merry War On in San Francisco— Columbia Phonograph Company Enters the Field — Patents Company Continues to Sign Up Exchanges.

SELLS MOVING PICTURE PAT ENT.

are purchased from the manufacturers after February 1, l!»0n. If they are to be used in a licensed theatre must bear the license plate of the Patents Company.

We suggest that should this letter not an¬ swer your communication to us fully we will be very glad to have you a<I<lresB us a s<‘Cond time.

Yours very truly. MOTION PICTURE PATENTS CO.,

By D. Macdonald, gen. Mgr.

THE HEM SITUATIOX. James I>>ak, of Danville, Va., who Is well

known in the moving |>icture business, has jail Hd'l to Thomas A. Eilis<in. of Oisiige. N. .1.. a patent device, which will make It unnecessary for the o|H-ratnr of a moving picture machiM to rewind the reel of a Him once It has bee* shown. Instead be ran start up the crank and run it all over again. In this manner mneh lime will be save<l In conducting picture show*, and when cros-ds are greatest will make many dollars for the show owners.

•Mlhoiigh he d<‘cllnes to state what he got for the device. It Is stated that he was paid $11.0ts» for the American right alone.

“Gradually the troubled waters are subsiding—and the steamship. Motion Picture, Is gliding on to a haven of tranquil prosperity. Little white caps and squalls will appear from time to time, but then”- And this is about the way the situation is being sized up by the Patents licensee. On the other hand, the Independents think there Is a goodly old ship to get a severe shaking up as long as the present pil¬ ots insist on standing by the helm.

It is claimed that action w’ill be taken against the Patents Company in several states on the grounds of re¬ straining trade, monopoly, etc. This talk apparently has no disquieting •effect on the powers that be.

Another point that none seem to note is the interest the dally press is taking In the picture warfare. Some go so far as to accuse the press of having shrewd business managers who scent a chance for cents. At any rate, the press Is taking the Industry seriously.

THE WAR IN 'FRISCO,

A war against nickelodeons In San Francisco has been started, anil the Moving Picture Ex hlbltors* Association of San Francisco will fight ADDITIONAL LICENSEES OF MO

TION PICTURE PATENTS CO.

JOSEPH LEVI since the Issuance of Its former circular letter, detailing the licensees of the Motion Pic tnre Patents Com|iany, the following exchange unices have been add<^ to the list, and will l>e the only other such licensed, for the preaent;

I.aemmie Film Service, 19d Lake street, Chi cago. III.

I.aemmie Film Service, Main and Sixth street*. Evansville, Ind.

I.aemmie Film Service, 78 South Front street. Memphis, Tenn.

Laemmle Film Service, 112128 Lumber Ci- change, Minneapolis, Minn.

Laemmle Film Service. 800 Brandeta Block. Omaha, Neb.

Laemmle Film Service, 410-20 Marqnam Grand Bldg., Portland. Ore.

Laemmle Film S<‘rvlce, 141 Main street. Salt Lake City. Utah.

Star Film Exchange, 120 Randolph street. Chicago, III.

IMPORTANT LETTER,

Following Is a list of late films, by leading

manufacturers, for early release:

OAUMONT

•niE .MINER’S WILL.—A story of thrilling idveiiture, in which the principal character* roam from one hemisphere to the other In qnaai of gold.

A SPORTIVE PUPPET.—This snbject poc- Irays In a vivid manner the o|>eratlons of a |iup|iet In his efforts to see the sights. Maay very entertaining and novel productions magic.

JONES HAS BOUGHT A PHONOGRAPH.— .\ ripruaring comedy, sure to make a bit. Jobs* liuys a talking machine and soon everything 1* the bouse moves almut in rhythm with the mnal cal strains produced by the machine. Bxcep tlonally novel features are embodied In this subject.

THE A.MBAS.SADOR’S DlliSPATCII CAS*.— Newspaper re|H>rters have oftentimes got thing* rather mixed and cauaed endlesa trouble and worry la-eaiiss of their erroneons statement* and misconceptions of facts, ami the preaent series of views serves to illustrate very viv¬ idly bow a bit of Information in the band* of iin overzeakma re|s>rter caused a Hurry In tbo financial worid. Ha|)plly subse<|ueiit Inform* tlon reachbil the re(iurter and enabled him t* remedy mattera. The substance of the story was not (H'rtalning to the poaalblllty of war, as the rejiorter (iresumed, but bad reference to a Milt of clothes. coDcerniag which the Amb** sador complalm^.

URBANECIPSE

THE DOUBLE FATE.—Two men of a tow* so closely resemble each other that a cortal* misdeed of one Is accrediteil to the other and Were It not for the testimony of a child wltnea* the Innocent would have suffereil the [lenalty for the crime of the guilty. Strong dramatlr featurea.

FOi.LOWI.NO MOTHER’S FOO’TSTEI'S. — A eiHiieily well calcnlated to win the a|>pruval of the must faatidiuus. Two children, brother and alstcr, give a demonstration of houa* keeping as they see It practiced by their par ents. .Many m<a<t Imllrroua sighta are witneaaed and (xwslbly a few parents will view In thl* (in-sciitatlon their own exiterlenres.

’The Slide Man.

taluing no atage or gallery, the additional fire risk caus<>d by those aiiiiurtenances when present Is entirely eliminated. The o()eratlng rooms are lined In all rases with asbestos and gal¬ vanised Iron, and all machines are supplied with flre-proof appliances approved by the Fire Un- , derwritera.

These nickelodeons furnish places of recrea¬ tion and relaxation, at amall coat, to all classe*. The well-to-do there find things Interesting dur¬ ing pissing hours. The wage earner with bia family may there rest and lie amused after hla day’s work Is done. The mother with her ba¬ bies (barred iM'canse of her little onea often from the higher-priced theatres and other (daces of amusement) may with those babies enter there. And the children, txdter there than on the street; better there than In Idleness, find at all times pleasure, Instnictlon. and freedom from evil Influence. In this connt'Ctlon one might well procure and read the letter recently written by the Siifierintenilent of the Roys' Institute. In New York, In which, among other things, the writer says;

“I can honestly and conscientiously slate that the moving picture theatres are a great aid not only to the Boys’ Institute, but to every InstI tote or settlement In the Uniti'd Htatea where the morals of the young are lookeil after.

*’1 have personally made a canvass of the East Bide, among the professional men, who are In a (lositlon to know whether these theatres are a menace or not, and find that the unanl- mona ot>lnton Is that If we do away with moving pictures we are depriving the (vmr of their great eat source of recreation and ediiestlon, and

KALEM

THE HIGH DIVER.—One of the few placaa In tills country where ostriches are successfully ralseii Is at Jackson) ille, Fla. It Is one of tha biggest attractions of that lively BoutUem city, and tlionsamis of tourists Hock to It every winter. By (lermlsslun of the owners of tti* Ostrich Farm has been secured a motion pictora drama of great merit, and at the same tim* to take some remarkabiy floe viewa of the o* triebts themselves. The hero of the atory It none other than Thomas Quincy, the world fa ■nous high diver, and the picture* deal with a very romantic episode In bis life.

Early one tvlnter when Quincy waa Juat starting In his career as a high diver, be ap- IiIUmI to the Ostrich Farm for work. The farm is run ss a (mbllc (lark, with all aorta of pop¬ ular attractions. Quincy got a Job as a helper and soon lM‘came Intevested In the pretty girl who wurketl at cashier In the ticket oflice. Quincy, In the meanwhile, worked ap bis act

I and made gtsal, but one night the ticket oIBce ' was rrdihe)! and Quincy's girl was an-used of I the tneft. She tried to rommlt suicide by ' lumping Into Ihe river, hut Quincy dove In and I rescued her. Then he set almnt to catch the I thieves. The pictures tell Just bow succeatfnl I lie was. i fh-ene 1—(Julncy, tha High Diver, Land* a i Job at the Osirich Farm. Scene 2—Rcenea a?

((''•Dtlnned on page 86)

FEBRUARY 13, ^909.

JOHNNY J. JONES EXPOSITION

SHOWS AND TRAINED WILD

ANIMAL EXHIBIT.

bMnd pMTlIIoni*. nuinnnotb open-nlr thentr^ and ntitiieriMiH 4»rli»*r Mttrai’tltmH aii«l cmivt^nlencea. whit'll will b** enlarKrtl iit»on tbia ai«a?«4)U. make Ibis park one of tb«* ahow plac«‘a of tb** Nortb* WfHt. It la alao pro|Mm*Ml to tMilarise the irroiimla tlila at^aatm ami leaae mit a larat*r nniiilM*r of coii<*«'aa|i»aa ami amuaenit^nt ilrvlrea. Tim park U niiil«*r tbe **lt1cl»*Dt inaoagt'ineut of Mr. H. 11. Kahili, wbo baa ilvmoaatrated a bigb degree of ablllljr Id the work.

Outdoor Amusements The BU.b«,rrt:

TTih <>|M-iiinK day of the Florida State Fair fiMind the liiKKe^t llDe-ii|i of abona ever aa-

■*euil,|.-,l to|t.-iher at one time. Walkln* down the •'Kanite." aa It la ralle,!. one la aurpriaed at tbe number an<l different kluda of attrac¬ tion* llneil up. I)n enlerliiif the tcale. Eaatlake'a 'terry K'eriHind areet* yiai, f<d|.iwe<l by I.ee’a riding gallery. Mur|iby'* doll rack. Dutch llolta- man'* liimb •taml. Jolinaon'a penn.r arcade, .'tiuiltor and Merrlmac. Buck Turner’* big atiake, Jtdiniiy J. June*’ Creat Trained Wlhl Animal Show. New York to the North Dole. Marie, the fat girt. I.lonetta, tbe I Ion-faced girl; Jonea’ B|g Klectric Show, ttiarp'a .Majeatlc Theatre, tfNelll. the human tl»h; Otto, the cigarette fleno. I.Ittle Ru**lao Prince. Zara’a Intllan .'lya- terv. .\|ar*hall'* iihl Plantation Show. Sliiiollngo, King’* Texa* Wild We*t. Indian Village, Sib¬ ley* Jack and .1111. .Mlll'a Axtec Chlblren. Boyl- *’on and Stern'* Human l.aundry. Siintlower H»*lli», K)it<*or« Orlt’Otal Tb»*itfre, SaiiMmau ami lN*Kr^ko. Tim Worhl In Mt»rlon. Kmo. th** turtle lM>r.K»if«Md a Pl»'a Clmia, Prof. |,4»n Haekenintoe’a fHiiioim home, .\lNzeppe. Jane, the witi'b: 8a!«>me, Roeenrh.-ira fNMtNl atmllo, Deternilmttbm. Maill- '•on a tr*Hij»e of eiliicateil d4»ga. Craaj lloium, KNtzenjHiiinmr Ka^tle and several others that

National Fair Association Holds Meeting in Columbus at Invitation of State Board of Agriculture—Plans and Purposes of the Association and Proceedings of the Meeting Outlined by the Secretary.

FAIR DATES SET,

NATIONAL FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETS.

pnny. Both of theae gentlemen are thorough ahow men and fair promoter*.

The primary object of thi* a**ociattou la to eTentnali.y a**oe|ate all of the atate anti ctaint.y falra with It for the piir|>o*e of giving tbe falt^ all the Iteneflta that can be ilerired through haring aneh an aa*oetat|nn. eapecially the bene- flta of the amiiaemeut world.

In connection with the aaaorlatlon there will be a permanent otlre and reprvaentatlre In New ' ork City anil Berlin, tiermany. The duly of theae hranrb oBleea wlU be to keep the main of- llee In c|o«e iiaich «lih any new. novel *en*a- tiona that will be beneflrlal to the falra from a aen*atlonal and flnanrial atanil|>olnt. Every care will he taken by the offlcera of the Pnlteil Falra Btatklng A*a«<-Utlua In contracting anr attrartlona that are not of a high claaa anil merltorioua onler.

It la nmleratood by thia paper'a correapondent that at the pre*ent time the I'nlted Falra Book¬ ing Aaaorlatlon ha* over one bnuilred feature attraction* iimler tbeJr control that they are now placing In the rarlons atate and county falra throiighiHit the t'nited Statea and Canada. The aaeorlatlon will alao have under Ita own management a complete carnival company. Each and every one of the attractlona will be modern

PARK NOTES.

The manu’.t: turo of carousels will be rnnilnued b.\ tl.e eatate of the late C.uatave A. Deiilicl at .'MMl tJerinantown avenue. Philadel¬ phia. under tbe *aiue lll>eral policy aa baa made that bu*lii<-a* »uch a remarkable aurce>a alnce l.stIT. William II. Dentzel haa a*auuie<l the active management of the bu*lii**** amt aa he haa been a*M<M-late<l with It aliiee lioybiMNl It la aafe to **.T that the bu*lne«* will runtlnue to grow. Alri-ady a numtH-r of new contructa have Im*-ii made with leading parka for tbe ln*talllng of new uiHChinea and It la expecterl that many more conlracta will be made In tbe near fu¬ ture.

I.una Park, Washinsrton, D. P.. "’Ill op»-n It* *4‘a*«n early In May and aa It waa one of the few parka that made money laal year the proapect* for thU aer.'on are very bright. '’hiTlcH J. Cooilfcilow I* the manager of Ibla |>o|iuUr reaort and la aeekliig aome noveltlea In

DEFYING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

FAIR NOTES.

The directors of the Pelmont Po. Fair Aaaoelatlon held their annual meeting at SI. Clalravllle. O., January .TO. and elected the fidlowlng ottlcera; E. N. Bogg*. of Barton. I>., pr<-aldent: J. Harry Taylor, of St. Clalr*vllle, O.. aecretarv, and Will Judkiiia. «»f St. Clalra¬ vllle. O.. treaanrer. The dales of the fair hava not yet been announced.

The annual nieetintf of the directors of the Peterborough liidiiatrlal Exhibition waa held at Peterborough. Out.. Can.. January 22, when offleer* were electe<l. anil arrangementa made to hold same on S*-pteml>er 10. 17 and 18. Boliert l.eary. i>re»ldent; F. J. A. Hall. a«-ero- tary*trea*urer, were chiau-n to serve during 11)00.

A. H. Hendler, novelty kinif. who has been spending the past few weeks In New York, ha* left for Cuba. .Mr. Hendler I* In search of a line of expitaltlon aoiivenlra. and will remain on the Island for a few wt-eka. Mr. Hendler will be In Seattle. Wash., during the Alaskan Yukon-Paclflc Exposition next summer.

STREET FAIR NOTES.

Frank L. Albert, chief of tbe publicity depart meat. White City, Chicago.

In every way and be free from all aOggeatlve- neaa that haa been aucb a peat to tbe mldwaya of tbe past.

It la the opinion of tbe association, after conidderahle conversation and correapondeni-e with the fair aecretarlea. that tbe day of using the mediocre attractlona la past. Fair* are now demamllng aome attraction that not only taken np time, b«it one that pleases and proT«*n a money earner for the box-oWce of the fair. In order that such attractions to be aecureil by the falra. It b»a become neceaaary for tbia aa- sociatlon to (Itf organized.

Aa said before, tbe I'nlted Falra Booking Aa- aorlatloo baa. In connection with Ita olDcea In tbe Schiller Bnllding, one apaciotia olllre that baa been arranged In detail for the comfort of any biialneaa tranaactlona that any fair aecre- tary or oIBcer of any state or county fair may uae an their heailquartera while visiting Chicago.

Quite a large number of falra in the Sotith and Sonibweat have already placed their con¬ tracts for tbe nmnaementa through the I'nlteil Falra Booking Association and very encouraging correspondence la now being carried on with tbe falra of tbe North and West.

The pidlcy of the association la original In many ways; First, a monthly magazine devoted exclusively to falra will be laaned. The con¬ tents of this magazine will be furnished by the different fair a»icretarlca thrraighnut the coun¬ try. aa well a* tbe secretaries of the State Ag¬ ricultural Societies and fair ai-oretarlea of the old countr.r. It I* belleveil by this asaoclallon that In Issuing such a Journal It will b,-comc a fixture of the falra from an educational stand¬ point. It la the first time that an nndertaking of such nature haa be«‘n put Info effiict. The reason of the I’nlted Fairs Booking Association laaiilng this Journal la to associate lts»>If eb'ser to the falra. There la no reason that all news pertaining to a fair abotild not he published a* far aa this aasivciatlon Is concerned.

The aams'latlon haa a hoard of directors, com¬ posed of prominent Chicago buaincaa men and fair a^M-retarles. The first annual mctdlng of the atate and nmnty falra throughout the coun¬ try will he held In Chicago sometime during the anmmer month*. The wcix'tarles will he notifieil of the exact date through the Journal.

The Pnlled Falra B<s>kliig Association carn- i“*tly aollrlla the coo)MTatlon of all aecretarb-a not now Isdng nieiiihers and requeat* that each and every fair set-refary thronghisit this osin tr.r cnnimiiiiicale with tbe association, ao that the aas.s'latloti will he able to corri-ctly make out certlileates of iiiemhi'rship ami place the siMTefarU"* oil the fris- mailing list of the "Fair JiHirnal.”

Is* a misilcmeanor for anybody to aell tbe aame outside of the Tampa Fair grounds.

(>ov. Gilchrist will ottirially ofs^n tbe fair on Weilnesday. after the hig parade In which every organisation In the city takea part.

The racep are to he the best ever held there, owing to lUb fact that race bonwa have arrived frran Havana. New Orleans. Savannah. West Virginia, and several other jsilnta. Evenly- five additional atalla have been built to ac- commoilate the extra horses, and still there la no r<s>m. Arrangements have been made where¬ by several tent* have lieen rented to accommo¬ date the horse* for which no atalla have been pgovided. With fine weather, Tampa Fair ought to he the biggest yet. I.et’a hope It Is.

Wishing you tne beat of luck and regarda to my pals and "Billy Boy.” I n-maln,

Slnceisdy yours. HARRY J. FREEMAN.

Exposition Pay Str*‘ak, which will far aurpaaa anvthing yet att*wai>ted in the way of a natlta exhibit.

Leon W. Marshnll's OM PHnt.Ttlon Show Is now at the Tampa, Fla.. Fair, and la one of the leading features of the amiiaenient section A big band of eighteen piece*, under the direction of Prof. Gene MIckell*. I* with the show and there 1* a crowd of elegantly uni form^ comedian*. In all there la with the show, over thirty people. Tatnpa ha* given Mr. Marshall a cordial reception and this year Indicates that hi* highest expectation* will be realized.

The following shows .onil attnu'tlons have signed with the Pllbeam Amiiaeiiient Co. for tbe coming season: H. I.- Pllbeam a Talk¬ ing Pictures. John RobiTtaon’s Electric pome. Harry Coptiing’a Ferrta Wheel. Da'bl .Merrv go-ronnd and several concession*. me PlIlH-am Company haa contracted b-r tbe er^- tl<>n of • n**w hotel car. which will be uacu by

TO DISMANTLE PLANT.

The old plant of the Georgia Fair at Pied¬ mont Park. Atlanta, will be diamantleil tbIa spring. The buildings and grounds tielnng to the city of Atlanta and It baa decldetl to con¬ vert the grounds Into a rvcn-atlon park.

St-cn-lary Frank Weldon write* that the aa- aoclatlon do*-s not expiTt to bold a fair this year but it may bare a new plant ready by 1910.

TO OPEN NEW PARK

The Beach Amusement Co. will open an amuse¬ ment park, vaudeville and general entertainment pavilion In Mineral Wells. Texas, about April ir>. Geo. W. Weingart la secretary of the Beach AmuM-ment Co.

CARNIVAL NOTES.

The Indiana Aimisenunt «'o.. of Vincennes, will go out thI* seasen with an cn tlr»dy new proposition In the carnival bualneas. and things are now fast welding Into shape at wlnteruuarlcr* for the opening on .March '22. G. M. Huds|H-th la now In the South hooking a good rotite for the show.

The St. James Hipptulrome. at Jtek- aonvllle. Fla., nianag**! by th** St. James Amuaa nienf Co,, will he open<-d for the season In April. Concessions of all kinds, etc., are being sought. .\tteiitbs) la called to tbe firm's advertisement in this Issue.

The Two I-Ttlips. doiiMe net hl^h dlrera. will dive from the highest water tank In Oklahoma at tbe I.awton (Okla.) Carnival.

III.- ei-ek of February IS.

FOREST PARK, MINNEAPOLIS.

Forest Park 1* situated in the Northeast section of Minneapolis. Just two blocks outsble the city limit*. In the lM>autlful vlll.ige of Co- lumhla Heights. It will o|)en Ita s<>aaon. .May ;{0. This park became, la*l season, the Mecca of Minncaisill* pleastin* seekers and the reflne<l manner In which all It* amusements were con¬ ducted won tbe hearty approval of Ita patrons. The park 1* entereil through a Ix-autiful Illum¬ inated archway and the groumla are likewise brilliant with light. An electric fiHintaln. the only one of Its kind In the Northwest, waa, last wason. a big drawing card. The dancing and

NEW FAIRS ASSOCIATION

poraOon'lIl!,' htwking Association, i

BulldhTa ‘‘•■•‘O''***' »«nce* In the S< riBclent rtili.'r.*'®’ tindci formr.I!i nr Mr. Georg, T. B >uTc Fair?,;;!*^ "J ‘h- Birmingham. Al-I ar.i _r and K. F. Carmthcra. formcriv

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The published object of the National Fair Association is to further per¬ fect this system, as well as to eliminate the factor of graft and hold-up that had inevitably crept in. It will not tolerate the secretary who expects a handout from each attraction he engages. Therefore, if the officers of the National Fair Association themselves, during succeeding electl<>n8, shall be invariably men chosen for their Integrity as well as their ability, the insti¬ tution is going to be of the greatest influence for the good of fairs In general that has ever been witnessed.

The recent meeting of the American Dramatists’ Club of New York was perhaps the most Important, the most significant In the history of that organ-

, ii’.ation. Augustus Thomas took the chair a.s successor to the late Bronson Howard. Mr. Thoma.'^’ plan of conducting the meeting had

Driiiiialisl.s' been more or less generally advertised prior to th''lr coming Club together and it was here reiterated that his Inten- .Me«ns. tlon was to mal'e the club something more than a dining

league. He explained l: as his opinion that the playwrights of America might accomplish things of more importance than to merely

I come together and tell their troubles over the dinner table, j To this end he appointed a committee to revise the constitution of the ! club and propose reforms. This was his first step in the way of innovations. I but others followed rapidly. The name of the club was changed to The ; Society of Dramatic Authors ana '' omposers of the United States, and the i rules relating to eligibility were altered so that women may apply for mem- : bershlp and be accepted into the association on proof of their having quali¬

fied as playwrights or composers. It is further proposed to affiliate the I club with the National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers, and to ! effect an arrangement with that a.ssociation whereby the Interests of both organizations will be mutually protected. It is admitted, however, that the

j chief purpose of this affiliation is the agreement upon a standard form of I contract between author and producer, fixing the minimum rate of roy- : alties, etc. i From now on until the association acquires the desired stability and I Independence, It has been voted that each member shall devote one per cent of I his royalties to its maintenance. We are glad to say that this proposal wa.>- \ adopted by unanimous vote. The Society of Dramatic Authors and Com- \ posers of the United States now gives promise of becoming a real factor In I American theatrical and musical affairs.

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Kindne.ss toward the individual or persons unintentionally responsible for untoward conditions ought to be included among the cardinal virtues. It might well go under the cla.ssiflcation of charity. A rather remarkable

Instance of such indulgence was noted last week when Charles Simple Frohman, in reply to a telegram from Billie Burke that she Kindness w'as afraid she would not be able to appear for another week. Heeorded. on account of the slowness of her recovery from illness, wired

back: ’’That’s all right; there are thousands of other weeks, but only one Billie Burke.”

It was the easiest and simplest thing to do. It meant loss of money to Mr. Frohman. but the loss was inevitable anyhow. If he had tried to coerce Mi.'-s Burke to appear he might have brought about a very unhappy condi¬ tion. As it was, he made her feel good, and no doubt he himself felt equally good for the simple kindness of his act. which might be emulated by some •■ew of our producing managers who regard a contract as a lash with which to drive those who have signed it.

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Saturday, February 13, 190».

if the avowed plans of the National Fair Association, which held Its meeting in Columbus, Ohio, last week, at the Invitation of the State Board ’ of Agriculture can be carried out, the institution will work a great benefit

to fairs throughout the country. An organization of this character, conscientiously directed by men of the

National highest scruples and ability, can be nothing If not an ; -I'ailr .\Hs<M-iatioii. Influence for good. There is always strength In organlzr*- i

tion. If that strength can be honestly directed, the best j re.sults for all Interests involved are sure to accrue. It follows, therefore. ' that if tho.se who have the organization of state, county and district fairs at heart, and whose energies are going Into the combination of these various ; Institution.s, can keep out the evil and .selfishly commercial Influences, the American fair la going to move forward more rapidly In the way of progress ; In the future than It has done in the past, and that l.s saying a good deal. There is so far no reason to suspect that the originators of the idea and tho.se who have formed the nucleus of the a.ssociation have anything but the best Interests of jail at heart. It would be too much to say that their purpo.ses are absolutely and entirely altruistic, except in so far as they ; hope to elevate the gene,>-al plane of the fair. They do not disclaim com¬ mercial interests. The fair, as every other institution, has to be directed by men of commercial aViillty to be successful. it is the commercially successful fair that is equally successful in its educational influences. A speaker ' before the convention of the Illinois State Fair managers recently stated it was his belief that the show or amusement feature of the fair was being allowe-1 to monopolize the interest of tho.«e in attendance. He claimed that the , edu.'’ational purpose was being lost sight of. We contravened this state- ' ment at the time, and we .shall continue to maintain that the amusement feature is necessary to attract those to whom the lessons taught by com¬ parison of products, etc., must always be incidental. The really enterprising, Hmh'’ Ious farmer Is, of course, more deeply Interested in the various exhibits. He compares the products of his land with those of his neighbor’s, and with those [roduced by the same Industry In other sections of the country. His Ideas are stimulated, his ambition Is increased; but he doesn’t want exhibits Hs a sole diet. With the members of his family w’'o accompany him to the fair, he enioys the animal show, the balloon ascension and other amusement featur->s offered.

1* is therefore essential that the best attractions be obtained, and this Is on- of the primary objects of the National Fdr As.soclatlon. The mem¬ bers vlll keep each other mutually advised of the merits and drawing power of the attractions engaged. It has not been many years since the fair man- age" or secretary, or whoever was responsible for the amusement features, vas glad to take anything he could get in the way of attractions. Neces- -avlly, he negotiated first with those who were nearest him, the object be'ng to lay out as little money as possible for attractions. Since the amuse¬ ment feature has been recognized as one of paramount Importance, this way of haphazard engagement has been dropped and fairs have engaged the best attraction* they could get, sometimes transporting them from di.stant parts of the country at enormous expense. The formation of fair circuits ha« somewhat roduced this expense and the engagement bureau, where fair and honest policy prevailed, has also been effective by means of offering s- veral engagements in succession over a circuit, the various events of which were not removed to any great distance.

Lincoln’s Birthday has been celebrated in America for a number of years, but extra importance shall be given to the event this year because of Its being the centennial of our Civil War President’s birth. It has ever

been a source of regret to those whose interests were allied Tlio with the American stage that the hand of the madman who Lincoln fired the fatal shot was also that of an actor. For a long Centennial. time it seemed possible that the circumstances might prove

the ruination of the theatrical business in America, but the prejudice died out. The American people’s bitterness gave way to regret and svmpathy. The fact that John Wilkes Booth was an actor is now merely noted a.s an Incidental fact of history. It is another Instance of the liberality and broad-mindedness of our national ethics.

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition is being advertised as ’’The Fair that will be Ready ” The legend has more significance than appears on the surface. If the exposition Is ready, if the buildings are all completed, the

walks laid, the landscape gardening consummated, when Tlie Fair the gates are thrown open on June 1, it will be the first lliat Will of our big American fairs that has ever compassed the Be Iteuily. result. The fact that the fair grounds in Chicago, St

Louis, Charleston, Jamestown etc., were not ready for the respective opening.s militated very materially against the suc- ce.ss of those events during the early days of their progre.se The visitor who .sees scaffolding marring the facades of the exhibition build¬ ings, or places where the walks have not yet been completed, or where the

' process of arranging the flowers and shrubbery is still going on during hts attendance, come.s away and advises his friend.s to wait a few weeks or a month until things are ready. This keeps the attendance down, hurts the

' busine.ss and detracts from the very success of the event. We are not the¬ orizing. These facts are a matter of record, as shown from the experience

I of all our previous big fairs. Let us hope that the claim that the Alaaka- Yukdn-Paclflc Exposition will be ready, shall be vindicated.

j San Francisco has been the .scene of several shakings-up of late. Flrsi ' came the earthquake and fire, then the graft Investigation. Now we have the 1 moving picture war, small in significance as compared with the other two.

1 but Important as either to those whose Interests are dlrectl> i Film Involved. The managers of the moving picture theatres War charge that managers of the local theatres are using their III ’Frisco. Influence to reduce the number of nickelodeons and to keep

I down the attenaance at all of them. How far these charge* 1 are true it is Impossible to estimate, hut we can not believe that San Fran- ! cisco theatre managers are so short-sighted as to antagonize the motion i picture theatre as an institution. We have several times given our view of the i motion picture theatre as a training school for the theatre Itself. It Incul- i cates a taste for the drama and the musical attraction In those who would noi I habitually attend the theatre otherwise. Having seen the motio i picture exhibition, they go to see the real play and the attendance at the theatre le

I thus augmented rather than reduced. If there Is a deterioration in busines* in some classes of shows, it Is because that deterlo-itlon is due, and would

1 come anyhow. It is up to the managers of thea* i to put on the kind of I attractions that will draw the people to their hoii)i<

FEBRUARY 13, 1909. Ttie Oillboard

REVIEW OF WORK DONE BY PRODUCING MANAGERS’ ASS’N

What They Have Accomplished During Year

In the Way of Legislation, Railroads, Arbitration of Differences Between Members and Non-Members, Sup¬ pression of Graft, Remedy of Abuses, Etc.

Bj HOLLIS E. COOLEY, S«cr.

TIIK work of th«* Natlooiil A*»n. of Thoarlcal i'riMlioltiK ManaKor. ttiirlnK Ita firxt yoar may laritoly la* r»*»iowe<l tiniler Ita olTorta In

...iim'i'tlon with rallroaila, national and atato liKialatlm. arhltratlon of dlfforonrea botweon aonilHTK and non mpmlwra, aupiirpaalon of (craft, .j.i-ratlon with other organlzaclona to rero . ly ahifo-a and Improper practirea elfeotlng theatrical enteriirlaea. pivrentlnic breachea of .'•nlrart by etnployea anti the «upi>rea«lou of .■'lra«y.

KAILBOAOS I'n4>.il>ly the ninat Important alnjcle Item ae-

•iired by the Aasociatlon waa the Inauguration of a two-rent party rate thriMigliont the ataith- em territory. The rate of fare prior to the - fforta of the A«aoclattun waa three centa p«-r mile, which even under mileage booka nnibt be blit little reilip'ed, and If waa practically pro- tiltiltlve and In effect removed the South from the available territory' for the priaiiiclog man- vk'er. With the two pent rate aecureil, a aav- j (nc of one rent a mile for each mile traveled by earh inenitier of a theatrical organization, a <arlng to th»‘ prialuclng manager during the present .ve.ar of something like half a million

f dollarv. Next to the two cent rate In ImiMvrtance were

th. oDceaalona obtalnevi with relation to hag ixgc regulatlona. Tile regutatlona of laat year fl\e,l twenty five fare* as a minimum to aecnre ' the l'.ii:k’age car eoeentlal to a theatrical move¬ ment. A large (Mvrtlon of the traveling com- i l■.•1nle^. other than mualcal organlzatlona, car ■ -led iiinch leaa than twenty five people’, and 'i.'i.xlly nn ler twenty, ao that to aecure a car th-.v W.re for, ed to pay additional fare, to the iiioHint of twenty the. Thrmigli the effort, of the A«>o<-latlon the minimum limit wa. nducetl

twinty, making a waving of live fare, to a ^reat many companlea.

The A>.nc|atlon. under coiu|d.alnt filed by Ita general i-iviinael to the Inter.tate Commerce ' ■tiiml.sb.n. haa secured a number of order, fercing a change of harah and dlacrliulnatlng tegiilatloni effecting theatrical enteri rlaea aiiil th'^e engaged In the buatneaa, aome of the railroad, having gone ao far aa to decline to b.mi'Ie theatriral movementa on regular trains •n the grounil that the road did not have .uffl b-nt aei imimoilatlon., refiialng to roaerve ab*ep-

.r .ovoTnmialatlona for the menilM>ra of a com¬ pany leH-aiia.' the uaual travel r<H|iiired more than the ammint of apace which would be left, refn.lng t.v furnish a aiieclal coach although he n gnlar numl.r of farea were paid, making

inipr -per and exe.>.«|ve charges for handling theatrical movementa and the like. Not only nav.- new r-'gnlation. lieen aeeured, but In ^ r than twenty ca.,-. of overcharge have the •■h irg. < t.-en repaid to the Aaaociatlon and it ha. | retiime,! to ita member*.

LEGISLATION I'll, chief efffwt. of the .\aane|atlon during

he plat ye.xr relating to legislation have been •lire te.| toward wcurlng adespiate copyright prill-i ll,.n In the Cnlti-d Stat)>a and Canada, ob- lalnlnL' rea.onalde Import duties and regula- tli-n. ii'i .ceiM-ry and roatumea brought from vtir 111 Securing ladicf from the burdensome jir iv .|..n. ,.f the Can.idlan lm|M>rt laws and to •''.In I ni..|ii1c-t|„n of the Child Labor Ijiw. «hi h totally forbids the apiiearance of chll- «r--n lip HI the stsg^ In certain states.

Ml 1 iigh cojiyrlght legislation had tieen under ■y I lie l.erorc CiHigr-ss few more than two

• nut a single bill at tlie time the .Xssncla- I... -e-gan Its- efforts enntalne.1 .anvthing like t i-piafe protection for the theatrical aiithro and pr.'■ At the pn-sent time every bill pend | J'g has new- proxlsloiis b.vklng to 'further and 1 protection to these In

• rests Phe law . of Canada make no provis- I n r - c.anad'an copyright. The protection In ;

i.e'i ’’"Vi'’'' *'*" »t''''ired through Eng ! isn.i file last l‘arllamenl. under the efforts I s Hi. .\-sivlatlon. tis>k ii|> the ipiestion' and I IT He- next meeting It Is exiweteil that a com , co le < iinadlan copyright will he nsviiresl. The r *’** »ncc**ssfnlly reslat<al any ef- I ‘ ' ' * Increase the burdens of |ini>ort duties i fp *o'' ’.'’**‘^1 States, and haa also aeciiresl ' in'J ,1 •** executive |>m<-lamatb>n n'lieal ; ii.,i' " ,'"’’""1'^ onerous regulations and cnstiMiia

■ I •« lieretofon- In effect agalnal the .\mer | ' an Iiristneer.

, ^be .\ssiwlatlon la also activelv engaged In , •■•iiring the amendment of the' Child I.abiw '

lo Iappearance of children In many itatcs. Tlie general!

Is •he A.xaoolatlon. Mr. I.lgon Johnson. I th..1tp West In an effort to organize the lien •,*'**'• with the Aaaiwlallon to ae- |

'"*» *n«l nl*-' to effect ' oniplele aii|i|ireaaIon of pirac.v.

ARBITRATION II o'", •''■^■'•fnllon Committee of the Aaa.wla .wf,." r ?"* "erv.-d to retain the esprit dn

In. manager*, but ssH.f. settle many disputes to the memlwrl '’h not only between mansv n I"'* between members, actors, theatre have ""'i’. Thniiaanda of dollars trathirJ’*.flndinga of the Arbi . Qot a sin"'?"'*"'* "P ***•“ l•^»'*<‘nt time I •niv hiT! * ' 'leelalon has been protested. Not ' frlendlv m '***l'Utca lieen adjiiate«l In a ind sHiwn"""?'^' " •«f(tc amount In coats

mony and with the otuiortunity for graft ao great, the pruliirlng manager was eonsldereil the legitimate prey of dishonest local mana¬ gers. transfer companies, theatrical eni|dovea, stage bands. Improper advertising charges ex eessive bill|Miattng demands, abuse of deadhead tickets, and in many other res|)ects, but the .\saoclailon has taken up the various Instaniea of this kind reiwwted to It from many parts of the country, and It baa ellmlnateil a large amount of graft previously aimerl at the pro •liicer. In addition, It has reeentiv provbleil for a aiieclal graft committee to have active eh.irge of these matters, which committee will not await rr-iiorts of graft to come In. tint will make an exain1natb»n all over the CTHintry anil eliminate same.

A miuibs-r of organizations, notably the Inter¬ national Alliance of Theatriral Stage Employes anil the Theatrical .Mechanics* Asaiwiatlon. have offered to aid anil have eo ofs-rateil with the Aasiwlatlon for the anppreaalon of Improjwr practices. These organizations have offered, through their proper offli-ers. to enforce the olwervatlon of contracts by their memtiera with the members of the National Association, and to remerl.v the matter of disinite. A consider able amount of money has been Improperly se¬ cured from the prisluelng managers at different times, but h:is Is^en repaid to the Assoolatb>n. and by It returned to Its members, in addition to securing the disclidining of memtiers of other organisations guilty of Improper acts.

BREACHES OF CONTRACT BY EMPLOYES '

Prexlolls to the formation of this .Asgivciatinn there was no niethisl of remerlying a breach of contract by employes, and It wa* frerpiently a ciistiHii of some employes to obtain a contract with St veral managers In order that they might pl»k •>ut at their leisure the b*'st position In sight without ritnsbleratlon of the expense ami Inconvenience to which the producer was put. In adilltlon. a manager very freuiiently would get an actor to illsrcgani his contract with a fellow manager In order to get the employe who might be es|«TiaIly fltted to his needs, tin the other hand, an employe of one manager might get a I'ositlon with another where more salary was offeri'd. and would Jump his con¬ tract without a minute’s notice. Now that the National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers Is fiwmiil. embracing praetlcallv evsry manager of lm|sirtanee In America, all of these things have In a large measure ceaseil and it Is but a ipiesflon of a short time until this form of evil will be wholly rem«i|le<l

During the past year the .Association has sii|i prcsserl over live hnndrerl cases of piracy, Thes< Iilracles have r.inged from Maine to rallfomla and from the Great Lakes to the (Jnlf; In fact. In every part of the I'nlted States sml In several provinces ixf Canada. These piracies appear In ex cry form, not only In the theatre ami town ball, but often In tent shows. Some

. flmi-s a pirate boMly prnalnces a play nnder ll« proi-er title, amt In other eases the title and characters are changerl and occasionally the Mut-s, The .Association has as yet to fall In a single Instsnie to snii|iress the piracy of a member’s play brmight to Its notice.

The memtiers of the .Association. In addition to procecling thrmigh the legal department of the .Ass,icl.atlon. have determlneil to take s still further and more drastic action to seciin- relief from anv theft of a memher's play. They have determined hereafter to put the theatres

, n|Hin notice giving the names and organizations I of any ps’rsisicnt pirates ofieratlng In the conn

try. and the theatre will bi* warned that ai,) j theatre pl.aying such pirate will have Its book ; Ings with the legitimate managert caneeleil.

i PLAY AGENCY BUREAU

\ .At the clos.' of Its first year the organiza tion made provision for the establishment of a

' play agency for the N'neflt of Its mcmt>ers. for the further and more complete protection of the

I members’ plays this bureau will see to the i proper copyright of all plays snbmitte,!. a , thing heretofore most fre<inenlly ncglecteil liv ; the author and proilncer. It will also attend I to the brokerage of Its memb,“rs’ plays after I the personal prislnrtlnn by the niemls-r* has ' rlosml. and to secure for the nnknown snth-^r a [careful reading and ronslderallon of his w-.rks. This bureau. In addition, will keep on flic a

I complete list of ex-ery play In whleh a memiM'r . Is Interested In any way. and will itiia-k ! through every posslhle nieillnm of Information

the piracy of any play pristnexsl by a memlM'r and left In trust to the ,ig>‘ncy for brokt-rage. or ownerl or controlled aim listed by any mem her of the .Aasor-latlon. ao that It will hanlly he posslhle for a idraey to occur without (iromiit knowledge and action by the .Assordatlon.

MISS BLANCHE SHIRLEY.

VAUDEVILLE IN GOTHAM.

Ilehearaala are under way for Dry Spirits, the sketch Lillian Lee will soon present In van- ilevllle.

+ The Hartford, t'on'n., Diiera House Is now

playiiiK vauileville In opiswltiou to IVll’s.

The ItIJou. Ilrooklyn. has tiecome a 10 and txx«*nty-c«-iit vaudeville bmise,

+ The Victoria Theatre. Wheeling. W. Va., la

ex|»e<*teil to shift to Morris bookings within a few weeks.

+ AA ill lam Lykens will stkid present In vaude¬

ville. Jimmy Sullivan, the comedian now sup¬ porting Erltzl Scheff

AA 1‘sley and f'Incu.s, the bcKiklng agenta, with thT-lr own houses. Savoy. Atlantic City, and ramll.v, Chi'sti'r. I*a., have a*-vpreil ctinnectlons with the I’nlted Booking Office and Joined the .Alorrla forces.

+ 'Tile Grand 0|iera House, Hoboken, has be**n

opened as a vamlevllle and picture house by the I’eople’s A’aiidevllle Company of New York.

•f Midvllle Ellis will open In Istndon. .Alareb 1.

pla.ving the I’alare for four weeks, after which he will return to this country to Oil hia United time contrarta.

♦ IK-Imore and I.ss- are now on the Morris time.

Also the Georgia Cam|iera and the Passlo Trio. •!»

Ib-lla Eox will amin make a vamlevllle ap- l•earanoe under the direction of Werley and rincua.

♦ The Land .Agent In I.H-mon City la the title

of a new act In which Paul Quinn and Joe Mitchell are appearing.

+ Julian Eltinge aaya he cannot be liirerl back

to vaudeville after tht^ closing of the Cohan anil Harris Minstrels. He has pnrchaai'd an addition to his country borne at Northisirt, I,. L, and now has a farm of forty acres.

+ Tlie .Aiiierlean Gypsy Girls Quartette Is now

playing United time after an absence of two vesrs In England. Africa ami other parts of Europe.

+ Eva Tangiiay announces the early publication

of a toiok written hv herself but dwilnes to tell Its contents.

♦ Nell Rnrgess haa returned to randevllle with

a condensisl version tif *1110 Connt.T Fair. In whleh an Improvement In the racing scene Is presented. The treadmills are now on a clr- enlar revolving platform b.T means of which the horses are first shown running dlrectlr to¬ ward the footlights; they are gradually turned, ss If ani-glng Info the atreteb. and the audience obtains a able view.

.At the AA’aldorf Is the title of the latest Lasky set. It will have a company of twenty people with Beatrice McKenzie and Walter Shannon featnri-d. The company Includes Bessie Clif¬ ford. Katharine Kirman. Katharine Peters, fist- fie Lorraine, Grace I.eslle. Clifford Lvman. Ed¬ ward Hall. William Ileldloff. Alfred Hall and Harrv Bickford.

* Jeff !>•• Angells leaves vandevllle March S

to go tiack to mnsleal comedy. Ills part In viiiidcvllle will be taken by Harry MaeDonongh.

♦ Helena Frt'd*-rlck. the prima donna soprano,

lias bi'cn slgiie,! hv .Al, Sutherland for hla pro- ilnction. The Patriot.

•I* Th-’ famon* Ifiinedtn Troupe, who were the

big featnn- of the lllppoilrome Show two years ago. returned to .America for a year’s engage¬ ment on the Unltnl time. The Dnnedins play the Palace Theatre, Cork, this we.'k and sail on th*' Oceanic from Oiieenstown Fehrtiary S. op¬ ening with Perev Williams the xveek of March 1.

♦ Pst Casey has had so many goo<| offers for

file skilling art of fleyrotds and Donegan. from the London managers, that he will try and ar¬ range so as to let this great team play «lx xvei-ks diirlnsr the summer. In London, returning for tfilrtv six wis-ks on the Orpheum Circuit and Western time

♦ Cessnr. who will be remi-mlH rei| as Bernardo’s

right hand man. Is (inttlng on an set some- fhlng like B- rie-rdo’s act. hut In English. The art will las’clve tesiklng through Pat C.ase.T.

♦ Tlie Idll for th's week at the .American Music

H'll. Inelndi-s K»ra Kendall. Alav Tnlly .ind Comnany, Incognito. D*'tmore and I ee. May Dnrvca and Coripanv. Quaker City Four, the Georgia CampiTs and Emma Cams. The hns|. o'-ss at this hiHise Is rapaeify every perform¬ ance.

•fi

W*-sfon. A’liitng and Company retiirmat to van- devltle last w>s-k at the .American with their act or raflnT thi-lr eonglameratbm of nonsense. Ttiere Is little excuse for It.

Ihla^ A*'s^Il*i"ii*****.'"*^**^ befon* the formation of * A.s.s.|„|o„ proilneera work In har-

(Hie Tltld Page.!

I Alias Slilrle.x Is the |s»iiiilar le.nll'ig la<l.i of I the Poll Stis'k < oni|iany of H irtfi>rd. Conn

Mlsa Shirley halls from Missouri but she does nat have to be “ahowed.” She la a graitnate of Drury College and has had a wide experience

I In atock work, having been Ibading lady of Bush Temple Stork Company of Chicago, the

' IIo|ikins Stork Compaii.v of Memphis, and of ' the Francals Theatre of Montreal. She was ; also al one time leading woman for William ' Beach,

Sniritlsnd. the moat ambitious offering of I-oiils AA'erba. Is the herdllne attraction this week at Keith and Proetor'a Fifth Avenue Thea fre. It eonslsts of three elshorafe aeenes or fahleans suggested by the works of James Fenl- more Coo|s'r. The act ran almost be said to have been a snee«-ss h»-fore It o|iene<1 and It his eon«l-'erahle tosiklng alresdv. The rest of the hin Includes W. C. Fields, the clever titggler: I.ssky’s Country Club; the Musical Snillers. Howard and North. Ed. Blondell and Companv and Siott and Wilson.

♦ Eva Tangiiay la again proving herself a

champion N>x ofliee winner. She Is crowding them Into Keith and Proctor’s 12.'Afh Street Theatre thl« week, her second there. The rest of the hill Is good. Ineinding Margan't Moffstf and Comnsnv In Si-well Collin’s sketch. Awake at the Switch; Bert Coote and Company. .Ar¬ thur Illghy. the Mysterious Mermaids, the Em¬ pire Comedy Four and Martinetfl and S.tI veater.

*#► Jeff Do .Angells and Company In the mnsleal

atisnrdltv. *1110 Rehearasl. la the featnre at Ham m.Tsteln’s A’letorts. this week, with Princess tls1«h. MelvHIe Ellis. Foster snd Foster, Charles Kerns. Empire City Qnsrtet. Chsrtes Abeam Troupe. Hy Gn>enway and the A’ltagraph.

Eddie Keller, disapproving of the split ecua mission |iro|Misltiuii, will hereafter devote bis energies to the prisluelng and boukiiig of bb own acta entirely.

+ Marlon Abbott will appear In vaudeville after

the close of Fluffy itiiMes. She will have a sketch by Frank Ferguson, entitled Blocking Ills Game and will carry a|ieclal tcenery.

+ The Independent Btsiklng tlfllee announce*

the early opening of a park department. ♦

Patrice, In The Isibbylst, will anon rommener an extended tour on the .Mozart time.

+ Ella Bradna and Frisl Derrick, etim-siriHUs.

have vaudeville tssiking to .March, olitalned li; AA’esley and Plncus. aher which they Julii th* Bariium & Bailey Show.

+ Manager Kpstin, of the Colunihla, Bnsiklyn

Is offering an exeelleiit hill this week In .Al Haynes and Julia Kedmond Company In a com edy skit, 'Fho Girl and the Critic; Watts and Gants, singers and dancers; Harry Henry, th* nun xx'ltb the hig baritone voice; the Cycling Burnetta. Golden and Hnghea, character come dians; George Kyan and Company, In The AA’rong Doctor; the AA’roe 'frlo, Frank l.i-ffel and Company, The Mtslern William Tell, and "Noodles” Fagan, the King of the Newsboya.

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A flfteeii-act hill will be provided at the Lin coin Sipiare Theatre every week, commencing February l.%. on the plan that has ta-en found so aueeessfiil at the other Morris House, tba .American Music Hall.

+ Through the inability of Harry lauider to ae

cure an extension of time from hi* English managers, the English comedlau baa been obligol to cut short Ills fan-woll engagement at Blaney’a Lincoln S(|itiire Theatre, three days. It waa originally (ilanned to have Mr. I.auder’s engage nient terminate on Friday night, February ll». but now If Is announced that hla cbaxliig night will hi- Tnewlay. February I«. Mr. Lauder will sail for England on the following day, wher*. on .Alareb 1. he will opi-n In Llver|s>ol at tUe Argyle Birkenhead. ^

Harry Lander 1* tslllng a new story about himself wbleh pertinently sliowa hla appn-ila tlon of bnmor even If It Is at bis exis*nse On hla n-eent tour of the cotintry Mr. Lauder’* advance agent visited Peoria, HI., to arrange for a one nigbt atand. Hunting up the manager of the only available hall, the local theatre having a traveling company bmiked for th# night desired, he ln<|nlred If the evening waa open for Harry I.aiider.

"Who?" Interrogated the manager, a llttla sceptically. ... .

’•Harrv laiuder—Harry Lauder?” replied the advance’agent with the supreme confidence of one who bellevea further explanations of th* eomisllan’* Identity were unnecessary.

•’AA’ho Is he 'er going to fight." replied hall man of Peoria and lielng mistaken for a pug lllst. Mr. Laiider thinks la the best Joke he ha* heard In America.

♦ C. H. Packard, the vaudeville and dramatic

agent of this city, anmatncee that he haa taken lait patents (iroviillng for the conversion of the dining ears of railroad trains Into theatres la which he will prewnt vaudeville performance*

"The idea came to me long ago that p*’o pie who travel are woiilly lacking to real enter tainment," said Mr. Packard. "I don t claim that iiarticular Idea waa original: I one who has done any traveling has thmight the same thing. Keaillng Is all rIgbL of emirse. but peoide get tired of that. The.* tire of watrhlug the scenery; they tire of talking.

"The more I tbmigbt atanit It the mon- I ts-eanie convinced that there ought be a.ane way of getting arrmnd the matter. Build a theatre car. 1 said to m.v*«-lf. I have a|ient lot. of aleeidess night* pondering over It. and re eently hit upon what I consider a practical

••Mv Mea IH to hulM a rar patt*Tn»Ml al«>Dg the gi-neral lines of the dining ear. The kitchen will be the same. All the rami given to the kitchen Is nested. My plan takes In the rest of the Car. I pro|Ma*e to build floors that will rise In seetlons afsive the regular flisirlng of th* ear wlieii tle-y are ... They will tie regu laled bv inarlilnerv. and wlien not elevatel will He elcsi- to thi- linttimi lloorlng. *0 there will li*

a level atreteb.

•■Tlie iiortliiiis of the tlisir to be ralsisl will tie In three dlvl.'ons. one rising higher than th* one before It. That, yiai see. will make thr^ dlsllnet Hers and give everylssly a chanc* to s.-e the stag.'. AA’h.n 1 say stage I mean Jiial a little platform, not over a fisit and a halt from the Itu.r and only wide emaigh for two iwrformers. Hur theatrical pristnctlons will never take In more than two is'rformers.

"The regular seat* usi'd In the dining ear will »«• usi'd for the theatre seats. The tall'-* will be ronstriicted so they mav be converlul Into *»-ata by turning a lever. Thus five (lersons may be seated. It will cost about $;iu,(aai to tnilld the sort of car I have In niln.l. I think the railroad imoide will fake to |h* Idea lieeanse 1 will not eharge them snvllilng to nsi- the ear for dining piiris'se*. 1 will *np piT the waiters and they will act as usher*, ticket takers snd propiTty men for the thj-atre.

•■It will bi' my aim to have only well known perfonm'rs appear. A performer finishing aa engagement In New A'ork. we will say. Is to go to Uhleago. there to fill an engagement. I will iHs.k him or her to appear In m.v thealr* car on the trip. I will pay Just a little f if th-* one dav'a appearance, or p«-rh*p* meren furnish the aetor’s transportation.

••Well known actors are always going and com Ing, There will be a change of bill each dav Be*ld*'s thes«‘ (sTformera there will be moving pictures. I exfsTt to have at least two |**r formers amt then the pictures. I will have a pliomtgraph cm hand for talking pictures.

THE BRITISH CANADIAN CON¬

CERT BAND.

4

Uat.taln Carle K Uarlton. the CKidiictor of th* British Uanadlan Concert Band, la now In New A’ork. The aggregation numbers fifty memlier*. Besides the regi^ar band Instruments In the Carlton organization there la a harp aectloB eomposiMl of lady player*. Scotch dancers also appear at «ach of th* concerts given by th* band. _

The Csrlton British Canadlsn Concert Band will appear at the New A’ork Hippodrome dnr Ing May.

18 T ti e Billboard FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

TENT SHOWS General Agents Busy Organizing their Staffs and Fram¬

ing up for the Season’s Opening which is Rapidly Ap¬ proaching—Indications are for General Prosperity in the Tent Show Field—Other Circus Notes.

A CLOWN’S ASPIRATIONS.

In Wlnterqnartera, Feb. 8, 1909. Dear Bllljr Boy;

It'a been ao luiiK Hince I touched pen to paper to write you a letter, Ibat no doubt you bave realftned me up for duat long aince. Tbe truth ta I'm very much alive, but been too buay to write a aoclal letter.

I've made my d<'hut in the literary world. BUI. been writing for Rome of them 'er high¬ falutin’ magHKiiieR of New York City—that'a the kind of correapondlng I’ve been doing lately. The etlltora compliment my writing highly, but Ix>rd, they don’t know Ita me. Kill! Between yon and me I think It a good acbeme to keep my Identity aecret until my fame’a made—and then the bomb. Bill, I’ll let yoti throw It.

For nigh onto twenty yeara aa you know. Bill, I’ve been a circua clown, and In my cavorting about thia old world I’ve learned a right amart about bow tbinga go on here with the people. It’a alwaya been a aaylng that one half of the world don’t know how tother half ^Ivea. Tbe truth la I know bow both halvea live, and It la thia Information that I am dealroua of Impart¬ ing to tbe world. There la no reaaon why a feller of my wide experience and calibre ahouldn’t make hla mark in the world, even If be ta getting along, aa you will allow to be the case with me. Bill.

Y’ou know my propenalty or predilection (that aounda more literary I for Inveatigating new thinga; well I’ve been reading New 'Thought magaalnea lately, and one of ’em teila me I could grow a new aet of teeth If I wanted to bad enough, and would auto-auggeat faithfully. I have freely Imhitied the n'jnvenating apirit from tbeae iiingazlnea. Bill, and Itelleve flrml.v that we can lie Jiiat what we will to be. at whatever old age we might undertake the will¬ ing buaineaa. There la nothing like feeling. Bill, that .you are a power In youraelf, and that no outalde force la going to upaet your equilibrium, that every experience that cornea Into your life haa a purpoae in It for your ulti¬ mate goial. although at the time It might aeem evil. Such a way of looking at thinga opena up a new vlata, ao to apeak, to the aick at heart. Then. too. I have need of conaolatlon. I bave had lota of exjierlencea that you know nothing almut. a lot of dlaappointmenta that nobody realized waa auch. but I knew. Per- hapa you think I’m growing ploua In my old age. Bill, and perhapa that ought to he tnie. hut the atraigbt of the thing la I’ve juat dlacovered what I am pleaaed to term the phlloaopby of life In the paychology of human experience.

The boya are all around the atove telling atorlea, but I’ve llatened to ’em nigh onto twenty yeara. Bill, and I’m tired. So I ahall now retire to the alienee with m.v aub-conacloiia. and there meditata upon tbe aiibllmer tbinga of life.

I expect to clown It another aeaaon. Bill, prac¬ ticing literature aa a aide line, then what I don’t know.

Youra buoyantly, CIBCUS JOE.

tropical tour, and the lob of anlplog garbage cana In the frozen North, la a dally toidc of converaatlon.

The country teama come In laden with Ina- cloiia oranges. gra|ie fruit, tangerinea and pine applea, for at every plantation they are Invited to help theniaelvea and to "take all you want.”

It la a iH-cullar fact that tbe heat and aweet- eat fruit haa no market value, and la left to mt on the ground. Tlila la tbe fruit that haa rl|iened on the treea. It la only the Inuiiature fruit tb.it can be shipped. And auch atrawher rlea! We bave them for breakfaat, shortcake for dtnn<-r, and more strawberries for supper. New beets, onions, lettuce, toinatois pot-i''i'» ladlshea and all other kinds of garden tnick la on tbe dally menu. It la truly ao Ideal tour that tbe splendid Sparks' advance car Is making down around the everglades, although the Jan nary aim ahinea a little too hot at times, for comfort. But the evenings are delightful and the nights are cool enough for a light blanket.

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William Jennings Erickson, advertising agent of the Dewey 'Tbeatre, has quite a fad for keeping programs. He has programs from ev ery theatre on the tiiirlesipie wheel.

Carl Mnneon and William I-onabarger have signed up with tbe Wallaee Show and some of the l>oys go with tbe lUngling Shows.

I.loyd Cronkhite. who was advertising agent fop E. C. I'rlest. at the new rrlneess Theatre In East Minneapolis, has left fop Seattle, where he takes charge of an advertising crew for tbe I'nlted States Advertising Company.

Wilbur "neaeon” Holmes is the new agent at the I'rlneess Theatre.

Charles Duffy, who has charge of tbe Snipe Wagon and '’Kid” Riley, from Boston were quite fortiinste one day last week for while walking from the hotel to the shop they spied s ten-dollar bill on the sidewalk. Both laid off In tbe afternoon!

John Carr ami William Lemke go with Goll- mar Brothers next season.

The billposters and billers are doing all the posting. Iltho and card work for the T. M. A. benefit to be held Friday afternoon, February 5 at the Metropolitan Opera House.

Ed. L. Jones, road member, la visiting here, looking up all his old pals.

Harry Edwards Is handling the anto show pa¬ per witb tbe assistance of a number of lotho men.

Road members please write. ZACIl I.CCKENSMEYER.

Treasurer, Local No. 10, Mluneapolls.

101 RANCH WILD WEST NOTES.

NOTES OF THE FLORIDA TOUR OF THE SPARKS ADVERTISING

CAR.

While all tbe other big show, are atoretY away In their snug w Interquarters, and the agents and billposters are toasting their sh'ns by the fires, the advertising car of the John n. Sparks' Shows, still rolls along and performs Its dally fiinetlon, away down below the frost line in Florida.

The air Is balmy and laden with the scent of the orange groves, the flowers bloom In the warm aunablne and tbe birds sing gaily In tbe trees.

Each morning tbe eonntry teams line up around the car, the lithogl-apher. tbe banner man and tbe programmer go forth to herald the coming of tbe Wg show. It Is a happy bunch Of blllpoatera, and the contrast between this

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I Charles W. Hayes, who has been re-engaged I by Edward Arlington, aa general advanee rep- I resentative next season, s|>ent January .30 and ' .31 In New Y'ork. eonferlng on advance matters. ' "I'lnk'' Is at present business manager with ■ Mr. Charles Frobman’s The Thief Company , which engagement he will soon terminate to Join forcea with Mr. Arlington.

Hwen Doud. the adjuster with the show. Is . assisting Fred Beckmann at their wlnterquarter. I in I'onca City. Okla.

George Arlington is entirely cnvalescent and i will leave tbe Marlborough Hotel In New York ' next month, to resume bis position as general I manager.

Harry Whiting has l>e<-n engaged by Fred i Beckmann to tak. charge of pa|>er on 101 Raneb

Exeursion Advance Car No. 2. under tbe veteran , ’'AI.'’ Riel’s experienced direction.

Peter Staunton has been re-engaged for his old position with tbe Annex. He is resting at Idtekport. N. Y’.

The first circus railroad contract baa been made wi'b the Sante Fe for 19 runs, by Eddie Arlington.

ACTIVITY AT SELLS-FLOTO HEADQUARTERS.

•IBS Boone Street CincinnAti, 0

Much activity Is noted at tbe Sell.-FIoto wlnl.niuarters. All wagons, poles, etc., are being repainted and the outfit In general la be Ing gone over eonipb-tely. The canvases will all be new. and are now being made at Denver so when the show leaves Denver the first week in April, It will present as neat an api>earance as any cirrus on tbe road. Tbe week of March 211. tbe shows o|M-n In Denver, for one week at the big Stock Yards Amphitheatre, which has a seating capacity of nearly 10.000. This show will be under the anspires of the Shrinera Some new and difiiciilt pony acts are tM-ing re hearsed for this season and Manager Franklin will have a lot of surprises for the public when tbe show opens next March. There are quite nnmN-r of troupers In Denver, anxiously await tug the first call, and no doubt tbe show will start out with a full lot of experienced men.

TOUR CLOSES.

After being our twenty-four wt-eks. Dan Cupid Company was com|>olled to close at Brinkley. Ark.. January 31. as Drue Avery, late of the team of Avery and Carl, developed a case of small pox. He Is at pr«*sent at the County Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. All time l>ooke«| for the Dan Cupid Company will lie filled by The Two Merry Tramps Company, both attractions being under the direction of tbe same firm, Mc- Venn and Vetter.

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FOR SALE—RIB8I WILD WEST SNOWI Neatest aiHl best two-ear outfit on tbe road. Cab prove It. Two cars »’i6 ft. each, boises, canvas, seats, guns, saddles, costumes, wagons, com plete from end to end, ready to s<‘t up any day. Sell at a bargain; s<‘parate. or ti>gether. Send for Hat. All correspondenoe cheerfully an swered. C. W, RIQOS, 8t. Louis, Mo.

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•ry, aubMuubIlea. advance, baggage,

■•rivtlege. stock and merry-go-rouuda. Desirable for ahow and clrcna companies. Reasonable

rates. THE ARMS PALACB HilKSE CAR CO.. I'rji) Monadnock Bldg.. Chicago. Ill

Portable Lights FOR

ALL PURPOSES

tht Boitt ft Wtytr Co. 223 Mlohlgao St., ChiMiCi.

, 30 TEiHSmrUT/ITION BtCk OF EVERT TENT

GOSS' SHOW CANVAS

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FEBRUARY 13. 1909. Tl\c Billboard 19

JOHN D. CAREY’S ATTITUDE.

Til*- lUlllKiiiril. Mr. John D. Ctroy. < Ml*' I 'll*- llroltuTx’ .'<lit>wH. dexlr*-* to thank

i :. ,||...|HII1<M|.< frl.iiil whii wrote blni under the ,1 111.- i.f ' .v t'lrriiHinaii." anil at the aanie time , H.Niire him. that while the kindly aplrlt of

I, '.tti-r in apiiri-claled, he never haa allowed 111 Indulge in |H-ra..nalllle». A correc-

• i,.n In Ihls Inntanee would only have a tendency . cl'* Iinldiiltv to a imlillcatlon utterly uu

«..rihi of It. ■

notes from greater NORRIS

& ROWE CIRCUS.

.N..U that the lltlKatlou that has held the i ri-aler Narrla and Kowr C'lreua In Ita meahea haa h-eu amicably nettled, and II. S. Kowe haa .npilred the entire prop«*rty, work la being ounheil rapidly In the eiiulpnient of the abow f..r the neaaon which will be Inaugurated at an e»rlv dale. All of the cars have been ahlppeil to tla- general repair ahopa of the Southern Pacine Co., at Sacramento, where they will be put In llrat-clasB condition. At the winter- ■ luariera two ahifta of men are working a twen- : tv hour day In which to niah the work. Thomaa Kvan in in charge of the work and with fifty Id'aekKinItba, wwalworkera. paintera, etc., “on the Jidi,” the proiierty will be In good shape ai the oia-nlng day.

lo'ueral .Manager H. S. Rowe, with a corpa of annlntaiita. la rapidly framing the program, i the ev*'CUllTe and other departments of the ;

^'xiiat the advertlaement In The Billboard. i which Mr. Rowe had Inserted a couple of weeks <go was proiluctlve* of good results, can best ; tH- attesietl by the fact that one day .Mr. Rowe recelveil 'Jtn letters, the next day 176. and f.r live or six days bla dally mall exceede*! - li»i letters, making a total of over 1,HW let¬ ters received In which were “we saw your a<l n The Illllboard,” and this ailvertlsement coat

.Mily ijil. “The world do move," anti It cer¬ tainly pays to advertise In The Billboard.

Mr. I. Norris will start a di>g and pony «how. This trttuis- will take the road some¬ time during the ctsiilng season.

INCIDENTAL TO THE ALASKA-

YUKON-PACIFIC.

(ireat Northern Railrttad trsfitr offlclala es- ' timate that l.tsat.ma) persons will pass through the city tif Ht. Paul during the coming summer

>11 their way to the Alaska-Yukon-I’aclfic Kxpo- sitlon. which o|H-ns in Seattle on June 1. '

The estimate is divided 4<10.000 to the North- .•rn I’aclfic, -Hsi.iaai to the Great Northern an'l SiMi.iaai to the Soo and Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul.

The I'nlon Pacific and Its connections have not as yet published any estlmatt-a but that they will be large Is assured by the several unusual attractions which the Northwest will have to offer during the summer months.

During the life of the ex|Kwltion, Portland Is to bold Its annual rose festival, a beautiful pageant which never falls to attract from all ovei the country. The Portland festival dates i are June 7 to 12. That many of those who at- I tend Portland's big show will come on to the ex|sst|tlun goes without saying. \

Fnau August 9 to 14 the National Irrigation Congress will be In convention In Spokane and as It draws tx-sldes delegat«‘a from every state a host of others Interested in irrigation prol> b-ma ami posslhltltlea, the exiiosltlon can count h>-av||y ui>on Is as a protiucer of patrons.

The Grand Iwslge of KIks will be held In Los .\ngeles during the exiswltion term and the Grand Army of the Republic will bold Its na- i tlooal wicanipnient in Salt Lake dnrlng the same perloil anil each Is counted upon to Increase traf- j flc Into Washington.

It Is calculated by the fair officials that with the aid of these other attractions traffic over the Oregon Short Line ami Shasta Route, will not be b-ss than another million.

CIRCUS GOSSIP.

The UlpiK-l Show will go out next -esson under the title of the Rippel Brothers’ Circus, Menagerie and Side Show. C. A. Rlp- pel will be general manager; Jack Rippel, busi¬ ness manager; ('has. Rlp|iel, Jr., asalstant man- • ger. The show will carry sixty five p*H>|ile. twentyone wagons; the big toi* will be 60x100 fi-et. si,!,, abow ."iOxtO feet. Indiana, Michigan • nd Illinois will be covered. The opening date la May 21 22 at l■'rankfort. Ind. The show closed January 2S after a season of 39 weeks.

H. Quinnett, (feneral ai^ent of th Yankee Rot-.'nson Shows, has engaged for h ailvanee. m<wt all the jieople with him last ae: •J'n. Car manager and billposters for No. Oi tar are as follows; Ralph Root, press at local contracting agent; Homer B. Davis, mai ag>T; Walter Hud Rockwell, boos blllj^te t iirtls It, Graham, lithographer; Newton TIpto programer and banners; George Snmervlll, Ia*al "line. J. It. Wherritt and Dick Ball, billposter

\\lll T. Miller will acain manag the Annex with Wheeler’s New Model Shows th ^'.is'in. making his fourth year In that c paeliy. Among the features with the Wheeb

will be Capt. Snider’s P Mmahle Lions. Mme. Burnell, fire queen; Mllle magician and ventrlbapilst: I.,eMnnde. mechanic doll, ami Mme. Pierce, snake enchantress.

Kiirnes’ Wild Anlmi conclinlHl • two weoku* e

diirini ^*,**1?".'?'’"''’ t'tm-away hous • . * I'^V The Barm'S aggregation hi diit! i/' *■'^15*1 *^*^*^®*’*’*'”*v rlnk« and armorl the t •'** • ‘hf Close

tinthif Uat NoTemb«»r.

k'**^*^^ Still, the snake enohni IsHt .-*5* Colo Brothers’ Shot prlnelii.rr"' *"*" rngsged ss one of tl f .r the‘/n"'‘‘"^J*** Brothers’ Shot

f the s.!^"r*’ ?•"* '* “ow haring made o ' i h •’qnlpmenta ever conatmcted f

n.Sea ev'er.h'own.’''" “*•

haif"‘inl*‘ ^^hweder ha.s purchased oi «iil t.11 wTth* •‘■r Show a< Mr Schwl-dle'^h **’’* •""'•“or aa managv le-rlem-e In**#*. * “'lo'lter of years’ e • 'alTiahle" bualneas. and will l pany of the cm

Onv reports from the Sout . wradlok and Ploivnoe laaDue, late of t

101 Kanrh Wild W.*Ht Show, will In all prob- ability remain in vamlevllle and not take to the i road wJtb a wild west aggregation this sum iner. They are at present on the Kmpire CIr- I-Iilt doing their lariat ail. .i«si>t,sl l.\ fharlle White Crow, the .Sioux Indian.

Three Cycliiis t’lutswells are s<-or'ng an liiimeiis.. siieess this season with Clrco Tre¬ vino in .Mexieo. They have an entirely new act to |>reseut on their return to New York, they having alreatly wcureil contracts with one of th)' Idg vaudeville elreuils. u|M'iiiiig \a New York City.

Kuth llohinsoii. whose husband, .Vrchle Itot>lusoii, ill<-d reeently at the home of his parents in .Minm‘:iiM)lis. will aia-ml the month of February vlaitlug friemis In Atchison Kan. Leter she will Join the A. S. Lewis Big Shows, whieb 0|k>u in Atchison the early part of .May.

W. E. Holmes, ftvrmerly manager of th<* Gr*'at Wilke’s Shows, has severed bla con¬ nection with that firm, ami la now In .Mont¬ gomery, Ala., refitting the Leota’a Wagon Show, of which he has aasunie*! th** sole luauageiuent. The show will be ready for the road by Feb. IS.

A. J. Anderson, of the Sparks' Show, Bill Williams, of King ami Tucker's Show, and The la-Verea, were visitors at the Leota’a Show wlnteniuartera in Montgomery, Ala., last w*>ek. They all agr*-*‘d that the la'ota Shows bad some of the lM‘st wagons that ever struck the road.

G. A. Manchester and Geo. H. Irving , liavi- aeeur*-)l all the privileges with the W*-Nh Bros.’ Famous Railroad Showa for the coming season. Mr. Manchi'sier will Introduce bis school of highly educati-d |s>nlea in tb*‘ big show whtl*' Mr. Irving will look after the Annex.

A foreign act. consi.sting of trainer of sixte*>n horses (the name of which has not t)e*‘n divulged I to be lncreaB,-d to seventy-two horatm, la In dally rehearsal at Bridgeport. C< nii., to oiH-n with Rlugllng Brothera’ Show as a f*'ature during the New York engagement.

The Wel.sh Hrothers ('ircu.s, which will open In or near Philadelphia early In April, have rontrarts signed for nineteen weeks so far and the whole season will be contracted for within a few weeks. The work of roostructing the abow pro|>erty is practically finished.

The Rhoda Royal Circus play*d to big bnslnesa at St. Paul last week. The Ty- bells Jolm-d tbe show there. Dare Devil Ruel, rycle act. maile a big hit. Alb*-rt M. Witt, late of the Hagenbm k Wallace Show, Is now treasurer of the Rbo<la Koyal aggregation.

Three baggage car consignments of menagerie through llagenl>*-ck. of Germany, reached the wlntenpjarters of the Kiugling . Showa at Bridgeport safely, January 29, to await ami augment Rlngling Brothers’ ots-ning in New Y'ork City.

Karl C. Milvo. of The Three Mllvos. was pr*‘s*-nt*sl with a life menils-rship card by the Cortland IN. Y'.l I^slge No. 74s. B. P. O. K.. of Vkhich lislge h<> Is a charter inenils'r, f))r the assistance n-ndere*! l*y him diirlug their re¬ cent Elks’ Fair.

I H. S. Henson has he. ii |•e-*■ngaged I by Klstun Brothers’ I'nlted Shows for the com¬

ing s«>ason to act In the capacity of general I agent. The last few months has found him ' iloing pn-ss stunts for l,ester Wright's Attrsc- ' tlODS.

LaBelle Siada. the <*rigitial Girl in Black, sensstlonal Moorish ilancer. clos*sl with Flake’s Fashion Plate Burl*-sipiera. (Western Wheel! at the extra feature attrartion. and bat Joined an Eaatern Wheel show at New t)r-

. leans.

The Great Delzar, gymnast, recently i cloa*‘d his season with the Kennedy Brothers’

Shows, and after a few weeks In vauilevllle. returnc*! to his home in St. Joseph, Mo., where he Is pre|>srlng a new s«'t for the coming sea¬ son.

The tax asse.ssmt'nt on $7,5.000 of Barnum and Bailey equipment placed by Bridge¬ port Board of Asses.sors for the first time.

: amounts to $l.'i0 annually Instead of $tt.%. as was laat w«*ek’8 statement in The Billboard.

Mrs. Cora May Hardee, snake charmer, for several years a leading attraction with CampN'll Brothers’ Show, was granted a divorce from her hnsband. In the Superior Court of Marlon Cminty. Indiana, last week.

Frankie Kershaw, variety perfor¬ mer, sister of the late Charles and Merrick Kershaw, ts dangerously 111 at the home of h*-r mother, 200 W. Monroe str*>et, Chicago, Ill. Friends are r*'<jueste*l to write.

The Grt'at Siegrlst-Silbon Troupe commence their season’s practice at the Hudson Riding Academy. Hoboken. N. J.. preparatory to their going with the Bamum A Ball*>y Show,

I opening In Chicago.

f F. D. Whet ton and wife, who are out at present with their own show, have signeil with (JoIImar Bros.’ Circus for 11*09 to do their nibe, contortion and concert turn.

I,a Relle Clark, of circus fame, has I enter*>d vamlevllle now playing N*'w ^ork ■ hotises, and Is ojs'n for engagements for the coming park and fair seas*>n.

Miss Margurlte Still, snake enchant¬ ress. last s«>ason with the Cole Bros.’ Shows.

, has slgneil with the KIngItng Bros ’ Show for the coming season.

The Flying Fl.shers. Sam and Ina, ' are engage*! f**r the coming season with .AI.

K. Whe*>ler’a Showa. their aecond season with the New Model.

Gay Dick, contortionist, has signed contracts with I,amoot Broa.’ Circus for the season of 1906.

FOR MATX—A tbrselaggMl C«lt. • gennln*- 'reak. eight months i4d; t perfect horse with the exception of right front leg; owner bos other naedneaa nod can not travel to oxhibit. and ha« decided tn sell. Addreao R. B. HANSON Sleepy Bye. Minn. _

BEND FOR PRICE LIST OF

SHOW PAINTINGS SxlO, fto. 10x12. IIS. 10x20. $2S. A. W. MILLARD A CO., 117 Third Ave. (near 14th 8t.) New Tork. Formerly nieuiber of the firm anil Managing artist of the Studio of E. J. Hayden A Co.

The Chairs We Sell Are THE BEST FOLDING CHAIRS

Moving Picture Men and others using Folding Chairs. If you are In the busim-ss for loiigi-r than tiHlay, you iuui>t buy gissl equip¬ ment hrst so that you will not ii*-*-d to pay out luom-y coutiuuounly for new cliaira

If you buy (’arnle'(b>iulle Perfected Flat Fobling t'lialrs. you have the best your iiiouey can g)-t. CIti P. F. F. Chalra wear loug,-r ami bM,k b-tt*T than any other chair on the market.

This space is too small to tell you all alMiiit them. Just write us how many you can use, ami we’ll send description and ipiote prices.

A full size chair will be sent prepaid aa a sample on receipt

CA^IE-GOUDIE MFG. CO. KAIMS4S CITY, MISSOURI.

EDW. P. NETTMANN, JR., Pmtt.

JOHN 0. MoCAEFERT, TrMm.

WALTER F. DRIVER. Vien-PrMt.

EDW. R. LITZINOER, 8m.

United States Tent and Awning Co.

47-53 South Desplaines Street, HEAR MADISON STREET,

Long Distdnee Telephone, HAYMARKET 444. CHICAGO, ILUNOIS.

60>Foot Round Top, with 30-lool middle, 10-loot wall. Onr owB make; used three days. $240.

-SEND FOR LIST OF-

New and Second-Hand Show Paraphernalia in Stock; -eo PAGES -

YANKEE ROBINSON SHOWS • CIRCUS-MENAGERIE-MUSEUM-WILD WEST WANTED—P*s>ple In all blanches of the show hualiieaa; ea|>eelnlly want big abow peopla

lining two or more acta In big abow that ran double In concert. .Miiat go In leaps ami tumbling. YVANTKI*—SIde-ahow freaka, outibair M-naatloiial acta; ran uae ex|ierleneed men In working dw- partmeuta. Thoac d*'airlng eiiKagciiieiita for aiaaoii of I!NI9 ran rummiinirate with tbe following ile|>artmeuta: A. L. S.YLVAII.. Mgr. Side alaiw-, rare Saratoga Hotel, Chicago, III.; r<aik bona* (leoide, 11. L. KELLY, 241.'* N St.. S<i.. Omaha. Neb.; big abow bami (leople, AIU’HIE WEBB, Waterloo, la.; cnlortxl miiairlana, JAS. WOLKSt'AI.E. 4491 St. Ferdluaml Ave., St. lamia. Mo.; working men, LEW FOSTEIt, Siipt. of eanvaa, Ingera*>ll Park, Di-s Moines, la.; ART. EI.DKIDGI, Su|it. of atiH-k, Iiigeraoll Park, Dea Molima, la.; rhandi-ller men, ORVILLE SPEER, rare BlllhoanI, Clncliinatt, O.; train men, JOHN I’OY D, iElephaiit Fati Iiigeraoll Park. I>*'a .Moltica, la.; arttatn fi'r big almw and all othera afbireaa YANKEE ROBINSON SHOWS, Dca Moinoa, In. NOTR Howard Gray communicate at oner with Lew F’oater, Iiigeraoll Park, I>ea .Moliiea, la.

Wanted-The Great Holstein & Sangster Shows Congreit of the World'a Greatest Living Cnrioaities. Curlniia and strange iieople of all

dcaerlptlona, tem.x fide freaka of hiiiiiaiiity, also two dwarfa (man and wife preferredl. State all

and a*‘iiil photo with first btter which will lie retiirm'd. We will pay the money for the beet

obtainable. S«‘aaon of thirty wveka o|i<'tia May 2tlh; all week atauda. We pay all. Addr*-aa all

eoiiiiiiimlratioiia to HOLSTEIN A SANGSTER SHOWS. Winter quartora, 200 Georgia at.,

Balfalo, N. T.

orse and Pory Plumes For Stkiw l*ara«leH, Horn** au<l rouy Acts, AilvertUliiff I^r i.(*M*M. •»tc. S4*nil for prlc** llMt. by IL SCHAEMBS. 612-614 Metropolitan Art., BrooklTH. N. T.

THE IDEAL PARK OF THE EAST Luna Park Co., LM** PaiiSi France

THE WORLD'S PLEASURE CITY Sunday’s receipts alone should eclipse the entire week’s receipts of any other amusement resort. Ten minutes from the heart of the gayest capital in the world, Paris. Population 3,000.000, More sum¬ mer visitors than any other city known! The above unique amuse¬ ment park is now being constructed and will open for season on EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL II, 1909. The following great attractions have been contracted for and are being installed: The (Treat Bostock Arena and Jungle, Snoot the Chutes. L. A. Thompson Scenic Railway, The Mountain Slide, The Rivers of the World, The Johnstown Flood, The Haunted Castle,etc..etc. Have limited space left for a few good novelties. So, CONCESSIONAIRES, GET BUSY, and write quickly to the Sole Agent of the Luna Park Co., Ltd., Paris, WILLIAM R. INSHAW, 910 Ave. C.. West, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Please do not confound this enterprise with the other European .Amusement Parks.

20 T ti e Billboard FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

We can not cndcrtake to remall PAI’ERS or 1 packages OB wbicb ta required extra poataxe

to forward, nnleaa tbe necessary amount of postage la paid. At tbs right baud aids of

name yon will find tbs amount required.

Application for mall advertised In tbis list

ninat be signed Individually by addressees

I TltANSlK.NTS ARE RE I\lll II r ^ gi ESTKlI, WIIK.N CO.V

AVetl s VKMKNT, T O HAVE THEIR MAIL SE.NT l.N CARE HE THE Rll.E ROARH’S ITREICATKIN <)l EICE.S AT CINCIN NATI, RATHER THA.N TO THE RRANCH OE EKES.

Stauntonn, Lola Sleluburn, Annette Sterling. Katberlne Summers, Ua.v Swan, Miss Olive Swarts, Ersiices Tanaca, Mrs. Tara Taylor, Itollie Tbayne, Nella Tbeo. Mile. Tbornton, Curnellta Tburbes, Leona TIsnIta. J.'nnie TIets, Lillie Trnux, .Sarab Twinkle, Tillle Epdlke, Alma E. Van, Gladys Vasser Girls Vennett, Le Ova Verka. Era Verner, Myrtle Vernon, Malwl Von Lear, .Mellle

Walker, Adell Walton, Lillian Ward, ^issie Wayne. Tuella Weltbeim, Sada

Williamson, Agnes Williams, Mrs. Zen Williams, .Mai Willman, Dixie Williams, Glace Williams, Mrs. E. C.

Wilson, Gertrude Willson, Ella Wilson, Mrs. Cbas, Wilson. Aileen Wilson, Mrs. E. J. Wincberman, Mrs. Wolland, Mrs. Geo. C. Woidcott, Annie Wright, Mrs. Harry

S.

Youmans, Mrs. Adell Young, Lulu

GENTLEMEN’S LIST.

LADIES’ LIST.

Adair. Alice Adams, Ida Aldrich, lilanche Alferetta, Miss Allen, Eva Allen, Kertba Allmond, Howard Amber. MaOsni Armstrong, Elva Arnold, Dottle Asnton, Dorritt Asia, La Belle Bacon, Ethel Bahl. Kmllv Bartelins, Besse Biamish, Mr. & Mrs.

FT-ank Beatty, Trixey Beldon, Cora Bellatzer .Sisters Belly le. Hazel Benedict, Elorence Bergere, Valerie Bond. Lucy Borden, .Mrs. Flo. Bowers. Alice Boyil. f.llllan Broadwick, Teresa broadwlek, Bessie Brown, .Marian Brown. Mrs. E. W. Browning Sisters Bnina, Eda Budd, Ruth Buerger, Charlotte Bulger, Irene Bulger, Nene Bunnin, Rose Burke, Bertha Burr, Mrs. E. Burrow, Leone Leelle Burt, Roea Burton. Cecil Butler. Helen May Byon, Addle Gain Slaters Campbell, Mrs. R. C. Campbell. Marian Oapi.s, Mrs. James B Carey, Miss Victor Carter, Mrs. G. K. Cecil, Edith Ceireron, Mrs. Amy

E. Chapman. Lila Charter Sisters Cheffalo, .Mrs. N. 8. Chesley, Mrs. Herbert Cbllders, Jlrs. E. M Clark, Pearl Clark, Grace Clark. Pearl Clark, Irene Clark. Mabel Clone, Myrtle A. Coleman, Mai ^nuelly .Mrs. Louise Conover, Iva Cox, Gussie (Wndall, Maude Crawford. Clara L. Dale, Allene Dale Sisters Dale. Dottle Danner, Mrs. Roee H. Davie. Eliza Davla, Elorence Decker, Amelia J. Drayton. Leu a Saves. Blsucbe Bckbsrt, I'sullne ■Idon, Mrs. G. H. Blllshon, mile Kpiey, Rlsncbe Eavsr, Margaret Pay, Anna Eva Pitta, Mias Grace riood. Mrs. Hattie Ployd. Susie Pord. Myrtle Porsman. Mrs. .Muriel Pranks, Mrs. Ema Fralnor, Hattie Purgtson. Vera Fuller, Mrs. Ered Eiidge. Mrs. Gertie Gardner.- Gladys Gasklll, Mrs. Mary L. Geraldine, Fay Gibbous, Mrs. Gillette. l,oiilse Grace, Elanor Gray. Mrs. Bob Gnice. Mrs. K. Halilrldge. Etna Hall, Daisy Halpurn. .Non Harris. Virginia Hrrvey, Fllleen Hayden, Virginia Hayden, Virginia Hayes. Tom A Bessie Haywood, Ella Hiywood. Mrs. J.

RohlsoD

Hickey, Mrs. Maud Hicks, Madge Hight, Miss Holmes, Vera Horner. Mrs. Nannie Howard, Edna Howard. N* llle Hndspetb, Effle Hiinrinirion. Grace Hutchison, Mrs.

l/ouise

Ikanl, Annie Irvine, Mrs. Frank Ito, .Mrs. K. James, Ktbel James, Ireue Jerome, Daisy Juliusou, Mrs. J. W. Kudell. Mrs. Ilia Karr, Mrs. U, K. Keyib, I'.ertie King Sisters , Kinsey, Mrs. M. L. Kinsmore, Marie Kiiapii, Mrs. Belle Koliule, Edith I l.B Eolletle, Eola i La Mai, Mai i La .Mont, Dolly La Tour, Lucille I>* Roy, Hilda Le Van, Violet Langdon, June Lavelle, Malielle I Ijivere, Nellie Lawrence, Tillle Lee, Madeline , Lee, Roberta Lee, 1 reue Lehman, Irma Lida lid. Madam | l.ester, Leouore Lorenzo, .Mrs. C. W. i laiulse, Mile. i Love, Eraukle I-aivergan, .Miss L. Luther, Madam Lynn. Jennie .McC.ine, .Mabel McDade, Mrs. David .Melioiiald, Josle .McGee, Mrs. Anna •McKean, .Mrs. Terry Malcolm, Emma .Manners, rs. H. E. Marshall, Mrs. L. W. -Martin. .May Martyn. Mrs. C. B. Mascagni,, Mrs.

Stephen .Meade, Dwight .Mi-lrose, Edith Nelson, Agnes Melton, Katberyn •Meredith, Mrs. L. E. .Mlacu. Ma .Mllbiirn. Eottle Miller, -Mrs. I,eola Miller. Della •Miller, Msree Mills. Sadie Milton, Jean Mitchell, Mrs. Geogre

B. Mooily, Mrs. Emma Moore, Alma Morette Sisters .Morris, Elsie Mortimer, Lilian Mower. Blanche Moxon. Grace Nanema, Princess Nielson. Alice Nles, Anniu V. Noel, Mrs. Laura Norton, Nina Nugent, Mra. Ed. O’Brien. Kittle Olga, Princess (‘iiiega, .Madam Oneill, Mrs. Harry J. Ortaney, Helena Ealmer, M'ss Glora Pavitt. G. Hazel Phillips, Berths Pbipp, Alta L. I'lelss, Mrs. W. A. Powell, Grace Putman, .Mrs. Ramey, Mra. Geo. O. Raymond, Mattel Ray, Eva Redman, Mrs. Rell, Mrs. Walter Reilly, Edith Risjua, Juanita Richmond. Jesale Ritchie, Carrie Rickard, Edna M. Robertson, Lolita Robinson, Minnie Roiiiona. Miss Ross, Bertha Bussell, Nellie Bussell, Laura Ruth, Scott Rutland, May St. Leonard. Miss Sallna, Mme. Sanford, Maud E. Satternelil, .Nula Savoye, Nellie .Seeguest, Marie Shrewsbury Sisters Smith, Daisy Smiickler Sisters Sebam, Gertrude Scott, Eva Scott, Carrie M. Sellers, Mrs. Mary Shaw. Bessie Shore, Grace Small, Rosa Smith. .Mrs C. W. Snyder, Mrs. J. A. Sotankl, Madam Sklomer, Julia

Alie. H. Acey, Prof. Dell Adair, An Adams, Musical Adams, Rill Ailaius, Hugh Adsms, Frank Adams, E. Kirke Adams, Andrew Adams & Winfield Adeliiian. Joseph Adkins, Chas. Aiken. Bell Alliertl & Wiilfken Alexander. Paul B. Alford. Johnny Alton Family Ambk. Jai’k Aiiusir & Carr Anderson, A. J. Anderson, K. A. Anderson, Carl A Anderson, Prof. Andrews, John Aiigell, J<»- Apiileby, E. J. Aiqiollu, IMek Argo, Claude W Arlliig. Gust Armond & Gay Arnold, Great Arnold. (Tias. T. Arno. Joe Arriglil, Adolph Arthur, professor Atlas Amiisi-mcnt Co. Atkinson, Geo. Avery, Drew Bacon. Myron Baderracco, Joe Baird & Dunn Baidz. Frank Ball. Dr. W. H. Ball. J. B. Balouse, Nathan Banett. K. L. Banvard. Bert Barnes, W. H. B.'.rnell. Eiiw. Barracks, Geo. F. Barrett, Frank llarretl p.ros. Barretts, R. J. Karris. Val Bartik, Ottokar Baynes. Jas. T.

Bayrooty Bros. Bear A. s. Beasley, R. C.

, Beatty, Geo. I Berker, Cbas. A.

Beekman. .Martin I Belgard, Jesse i Bell & Washburn i Bell, Cbas ILUIcki

Bell & Braley Shows Bellvue, Ed. Benjamin, E. K.

I Reno, Ben ' Benoit. Victor I Bentley, W. H. ■* I Bergerman, B. A.

Bcjiiard, Floyd ••Bernio”

j Berry A Clark Bessey, Jack Betzer, GlIS

! Bethel. Arthur Beverly, Boy

I Bevefiy. Roy Bevins. W. J. Bignall & Logan Bill, Diamond Killings, Eiliiiund F. Bird A Vance itilvek, “Seal Man" Black, G. Z.

I Kliiut, l>oiidon Poeilker, Harry

{ Boggs, Henry Poiiuunan, J. W. Bolaiiche, James

i Bonier, Charley ! PsHitli, Hsnold I Born, J. ' Boyd, Dr. D. B ! Poyd. Eddie ; Boyil8, W.

BosKs'k, Janies W. I Boswell, Nathaniel ' Boyd, Cbas. C,

Boyle, Frauds Kozzell. Killy

: Bracks, J. V. Kraiilry, A. T. Bray. Harry Breen, Chas. H. Breler, Geo. T. Brewer, Tlios. E.

i Pright, T. L. Brooks, Emory Brieiks, .Norman Brown, W. M. Brown, James J. Brown, Geo. K.

I Brown, Jess Brown, John

j Brown, Bothwell I Kriindage. k. W. I Rudd, Guy

Bunker, Great ! Liirgess. Nat ' Burke, Will i Burke, L. J.

Burkett, C. J. Burkett. Drew Burns, P. H. F.ums, Billy Biisbv. J. M. Buseb, A. 8. Caeser’s Dog Circus Calme. G.

Calhoun, Frank Caliieroii, John 1). Campbell. Darcy Cannon, Tom Cantor. Chas. H. CarlK-y, E. L. Careero & Pecbcco Carey, Roy Carey A .stampe Carey. Win. D. Carlisle, Jack , Carney, Eilivard . Carndl. Robert C. ; Cary, H. U. 1 Casey Bros. Castel ft Pbelps Caufn.an, Guy I Cavlue, Willie ' Cbei-ks, A. M. Cbrisio, (Elephant

Mem Clark, Qiially Clark. Wilbur (ShortyI Clay ton. Amos C. Clegg. C. E. CI'.ITord. R. C. Clifton, Tom Clifton, Tom Clifloii. Jas. D. Cllftoiis, Three Coburn, Prof. Earl E. Cole, Tom Cole. John Collins, La>o Collins, Frank Collins, Chas. E. Colton. J. R. Comte. Joe Condemisn, Jay G. ('onnell, A. G. Cennelly, Lloyd Connera. John F. Conroy, Sam Conway, James Ciaik. Ted .M. CiHik. I). William CiMik, Dannv Cornwell, Eddie Costello ft La Croix Cousins, Jack Cotiray, S. Coiiitncy, H. Cowles. Al. • Cox, W. C. Cox Family Cox Enter.v Coyne. Jimmy Crablll, Bert Craffree. Capt. Carl Cramer. Win. Craver, Billy Crichton, Geo. Howard Croftord. Guy L. Cullen, J. B. CciiiliiT, Jaiu*-8 Curott, Chas. L. Curran. Gio. (Red) Curran ft De Grey Curtis. H. S. Cutting, Cbas. E. De Coiret A Rego De Estang, Marcy DeKreko, Chas. DeMarlo, Bell, ft (3o. De Rouge, Wllliert De Siiniiions, Ueuara Dll Erayne. Frank DiiRoss. J. Du Russ. Spike Dailey Vaudeville Co. Daley, Con E. Damon. Boh Daniels St Mack Danker & Cardwell Dauovas, I.a'S Dantell, Eugene Dare. Frank Daugherty, Chas. Davenfsirt Bros. Davenport, Li-o F. Di.ventiort. E. L. Davidson. Taylor Davidson. Harley Davis. U. I..

Davis, Harr.v Davis, Claud A. Davis. Frank Davis, Michael Davis, W. H. Dsvis, Jake Di an, I rails Deane. Arthur Dean. W. C Delaney, J. E. Derby. Al. Derrill. A. E. Derrill. Francis Devak. Ralph Devenport. C. M. Devine, Art Dimitri, Capt. Dlprsdl, Great Di.\un St Dixon Dohinson. J. .M. Doild. Jitiimy Dortsnn. Gr-orge 8. Doherty. Frank J. Donaghey, Leslie Donalni. W. E. Dougherty, Danny Dorla Opera I rio Douglas, S. IT. Downey. C. H. Downing. W’m. Drnne, Samuel Driimmonrl, J. M. Drummond, George Dudley Co., Frank Dunhar, Emil Dunbar Trio Dunhaugb, R. H. Dunn, Jas. Albert

Dunston St I.a‘slie Holbrock, Gus |iiil>es, Chas. Holbrook, Tracy Duross A Clark Holland, Francis Diiiluu. Janies HoKard, ^ H. Earle. Paul Holmes, 'The Earles, Bert liolmes A Oerbyelle ElH-rhardt. Fred Homewood, Harry Edscll, Ed. Housier Am. to. Edwards, Mitten Hu|>e, Wm. EdwaiUs, Ld. HurnliriHik, A. Edwards, E. J. floss, Chas. Edwards, t red Houghton, Frank Kggers, Calvin Howard, Earl A Rus Ehler, Andrew sell Ehrlich. Sam Howard, L. \. FJIIis. Wlilti'V Howard. Sam Ellisson, Will Hoyt, L. F. Eliiieudarf. Carl J iliigties, Wm. H. Family, Colorado Hiilme, F. G. Kske, Will Hiiliie. Cain A Hoey Essex, Lee Hunt, B. G. Everett. Shirley Hunter, Harry Evans, Will Huiilley, Geo. A. Evans, .Murray Hurst, F. G. Evistoii. J. E. Hlishe. Thus. W. Falrluirn A Fairburn Hiiskiiis, .Samuel Falk, Eugene Hulchisou A Eiishy Faller, Harold H.vilem.in l.eo Fauna, Augustus Ingram, Hamish Farmer, Arthur Inman A Walters Fairell, Frank F. Ireland, Curtla Faust, Victor Irviug, Geo. U. Felton. W. T. Isaac, 11. J. Ferrett, Al. (1. Ismail, Prince teit, I.ew Isracisky A Riihln Kick, Cbas. Isracisky. Abe (Tele.) Field. Will H. Ives, Verne Fields, Vic Jabo, G<-o. Fields, Harry Jack, Oklahoma F'ishtiack, tins Jackson ft Uichmonn F'isher, Allen Jacolis, Arthur FTorcIicc, Leo James. Aliil.v F,. FTewallen, John Johnson, J. W’. FTujd. Wm. Johnson, Chas. Floyd, Amy Jiliii.-ou, Harley E Fugle, Andrew Johnson. Clarence Folsom. Frank P Jones. Joliu A. F'ord, S. J. Jordan, Wliinot C. F'orsiiiun. C. C. Josselyn. Robert F'orster, Wm. Kadell, .VI. Foster, Ed. Kalda, K. F'ouiitain, Boldly Kalji, Hervda Fowler, .Marvelous Kaue, C. Francis Fox. Bov Kancll. Win. Fox A Summers Keasey, Hunter Fox, Kyle Kiietch, E. U. Fox, I’rof. E. Keetcb, Fid. Fraiiconl. Mr. Kefftr, Gi-o. O. Franks, Two Keith. Frank C. Fraser. Clint Keller, H. IT. F'ranklln, P. C. Fvelly, Jas. T.

Will. Kelly, J. A. Freed. G. Kvljy. K- H F'reemant, J. Blchard Kelly, T, H. Fieeinoiit, L H. Kelly, F'rank A F'n’nchvllie. Henry A. Ethel Frleilman, I.d'O eKelly, Dick T. Frosto. Chas. Keltneis. The Fuller, George Kemp. D. h Hoil)S*‘r Kpnip, l*rof. J, T. Gallaway, Tommy Keppler, C. J. Galloway, Oscar T Kerf sit. W. P. Ganard, Lawrence Kerr. Rcml

! Gardiner. Will S. Kettler, Fred I Garner, Robert Klchl, Sam ; Gasklll, M. L. KUhucbl, H. ! Gentry, Gus Kllpstrlck. Chas. ! Geralds. Musical Klmkle, Barney

Germain. Carl Kin Tanaka IriMifM- I Gibbons, Jas. T. Klucannon. E. C.

Gilford. C U King, Jack W. Gilbert. Al. King, J. B. (Jill. G. G. King. E. C. Gillette A Ilallahan Kintzing. F'rank Gllshy„. The Klralfy, Arnold Glickauf. H. W. Klro's Seriient Show Glocer. William Klatt. Wm. Godfrey. W. H. Klfln. Mr. Goldin, M. Knalie, Geo. W. (Joodell, Will R. Knight. William Goodwin. Ben Knowles. Geo

I Gordon. Billy Knox, Fred B. ; Graham, Harry Kohler. Harry

Graham. Charley Kohler, otto I Grant, Eilwanl Kohlers, Tbe 1 Grant. FT. H. Kohler, Harry I Grant. Clifford W Kosta, William 8.

Great Eastern Musle Roster. Harry I Coiiipan.v Krider, Jack

Great American Shows Krlps. Joe Greet Northern Am. Kiiegel. Johnnie

I Co. I,aBart, Harry I Gre<‘n, Ed. D. La Belle, F.ddle I Green A Bussell La Mont, W. E.

Grlttltb, F'rank La Moss. FM. Grlsoh. (Jeorge I.a I’earl, West

I Grojean, P. B. La Peppes, IT. Gross. Will. La Sello, Ed.

: Giiilirie. Tom La Tell Bros. Ilafley, C. F’. La Vlen, Sam Hiiggertv. Lawrence (’all A I..e ( Ilagur, Earl Clair. Evon H-iines ( Pas. Ee Boy, Eenn Hall, Frank I.e Boy. Leon Hall, K. W. Ee Vonne. Wall Hall, Fiiigene l-eRoy. I’rof. B. Hall. H. IE Lain. C. B.

' IliTnillon, J. VV. I.atigdon. Exrrj Haiiiond. Jack I anhain. Ksrl Hanson A Drew I.arnmorc. Guy Hanson. Harr.v E Larkins. F. F. Harliss, IE R. Eart. sue. Ham Hari>er. Hriii|i Harrell. Paul W. Harrington. Hal Harris, James A. Harris, Roliert H Harrison. H. I,. Harry, H. H. Hart, Hapfiy Hartf-tt. Wilt Harvel, Geo. W. Hawes, FJmest H.iyco “Handcutt

King” Hays, Harvey D. Ha.ves, Tommy Heffcr, I.eonard Helkes, Harry Ilellman. D. A. Henderson A STuiheri Hendricks, Oco. Herbert A Vance Herman, R. O. Herman. Mexican Hirro. Joscfih Hester, I,eyl Hewitt, C. A. Hlhliarrl. Clarence A Hlldera, Chas. Hill. Walter K TTIIl A Riddell Hinton, E. L. Hobart, Geo. V Ilialges, Chaa HorTman, lew Hoffman, Mae Hoffman, Ed. B. Hoffman, Artbnr

I,aBart, Harry Ea Belle. F.ddle Ea Mont, W. E. I.a Moss. FM. I.a Pearl, Westley I.a Peppes, IT. Is. Ea Sell-. Ed. Ea Tell Bros. Ea Vlen, Sam l,e Call A !,« Call

Clair, Evon Ee Boy, Eenn Ee Boy. Leon Ee Vonne. Walter l-eRoy. I’rof. B. Enin. C. B. I.atigdon. Harry I aniiain. Ksrl I.arnmore. Guy Lark Ins. F. F. Eart. sue. llsrrv Earghlln, Roht Law A Itol ‘ Lawrence, DaV“ Eazarre I.s'avltt. Nelaon I.ecall A Lecall Iao’, Frank P. I.enhardt W. J. Leo. Arthur Leonard, Jimmie Leonard, Jimmie Issin.srd, Sam Eeveek. F'reil l.s‘y|teh. Prof. I. Lew. Ed. Lewis. Dan R. Lewis. E Lewis. CHIT I,<*wIb. Janies A Wife Levens. Mr. I Ikes. Allen Lincoln. Austin t,lnd. Arthur f.lndell. chsries

Elnsley, Walter 8. f.lofiel, C. J. Elss. Sam Littlejohn, Thus. P. I/Klleton. Wm. t.lzette l/oekwooil. Geo. B f,ogsTl. J W Igihse A Sterling I.Oman. John I -sllr Tyong, Karl Ixirenzo. Prof. Chick tyorettai, F'.nir

liorratDe, Fred Lou. Gilman Lovett, Lester Lowery, P. G. Lyall A Gifford I..Miian, Herbo.'t I.yncb, Irish J. I.yue. Jamiw Ma Lette, O. L. McAdams, C. R. McAtee, J, W. McCaffrey, Hugble MeCl.iiialisn. Frank McClay, John Met'leiiiiaud, Jas. McConnell, John J. Mct'uuuell, James W. McCormick, Hugh McCormick. Nat McCullough. Paul McGee, Mike McGee, John McGee, Mike M<G<e. Jm- It. McGulnness, J. J MeKeima, WlU. H McKee, Kui k McKenzie, Don MeLiiiii, Billy Star McL.'iiu. A. R. Me.Masters. K. A. McNair, W. P. .Mc.Niiliy, Janies iligiiigg. .M. W. McSmley. 11. Vincent Mack, Francis, Show Mack, James Tohln Mack, Joioi li. Mack, W. J Maik, W H. Mack. F'errls Wheel Maikay, John Macauley, John .Maguire. James Maher, Patsy C. Miililaiid, C. L. Malthys, The .Maieouls, Grest Mardu, Jess Marley, John Marsli. Lon Marshall, E. A. M.irliii. Jaek Marlliin. Boy L. Mascagni, Stephen .\lalsuuio, S. Mattery Wm. Max. Dakoia ^Iaxtms Mislels Maxwell, Thus. II. .Maxwell. J. Wesley MawxeM. John May, Ed. Mella, Chss. H. Mells. Cbas. 11. Melvin, W. R. Mel'Ul.l, J Meyer A Msson Meyers, Clint V. MIek, Hsrry Mlldreil A Lester Millards. Mnsculir Miller, Bob Miller, Ssm .Miller, John Miller FYed Mllllo. Bobt. C. UKluer, Roselle A

Mlllner Mitchell A Hlccim Mitchell, Thus. J. Mitchell, F'red Mlzuno, Coe .\loiioliau. Will Montgomery, J. D .M.m.ii. G. W. Mooney, Wslter 8. Moore, Roht. A. .Moredoek A Watson Morley, M. J. Morris,, Tom Morris. 11. L. Slot row, Tom Mosher, L. M. Moiiffet, Chaa. Movllle A Manlotl Mover. Chas

’ Munson. H. W, Miirata. TskI Murphy, Waller T MurpUy, 'llm Murphy, Tim

I Muijdiy, A. J. Miiriihy, Dr. 1). J Murrrfy. F'rank

1 Myers, Fred Myers. Lawrence

' Myrtle A Sidden Nads A Co. Nadell. Prof. Nall, Fiugene II. Naulon, Frank Nriiler, V. 11. National Vaud. Co. Neff, Fidward Nelson, ('lenient Nelver, Prof. Frank Nessi’ii A Nessen Newman, (liner Newton, ('has. Nias, Isasc Nldon, C. G. N'les, Harry V. Noel. Jis- Nola'i. Andrew Non res a Hal Noxon. Dave Nye. Harry

I Nye, It. 11. Nygnrd, FTd. F'. tl'PrIen. Dick Oaks, David flaster, J. IIIhTII, Jack Ogden. Chat. T.

i Odell, Jack I (liilsieiii, .Morris

infers, James OKldiant. At. Onele, Harry (liizu. Tom

I Opiienheliner, L. Orton, Norman Oshom, AllHTt K.

I Osrado j Ostetman. Mike i Oubany, Chas.

Padgett, G. M. Padgett. Joe

: Paka, J. j Palmer A Eewlt

Panola Family Parker. Geo. O Parmalee, I,ee

I I'artello, Geo Patton. W. .V Paul. W. A. Pit.xne, Ci. I, Pa.vne, n. C.

Pearce, R. Pearce, C. D. Pieso. W. O. PeubingloB, Roy Percy, Jaek Perry, F'rank L. Pbanton, Joe Plillllpa A (Jonlon I’blllliM, S. P. A Wife Pbllli|ia, Augustns Phillips. Chal. Plekeriug, F'red Plckersl, Ksrl I’lerce, A. J. Pierce, Geo. H. Pierce. Jliiimie Pierson, G. H. Pilgrim. H. It. Pi Ison, Sidney E. I’ls<|uall, Col. Plank. Wilbur I'lunkett, Cye L. Poole ft Lane Pope, James A. Po|»e, FJ. It. Porter, J. M. Potter, Dr. Potts. Ernie Powell, 11. A I’raiit. Jsi-k I’ressey, F'red Price, Capt. F. A Pnie, F'. Pullen, Dr. Cleve H Ptiieell. Kirlii.rd Putman, Arch Quei’D A Crescent It

R Show Quigley, James Radford. Harold Rainey, C. P. Ramer, Ray U.illlle^, II E. Ramsey, W. B. Kayiiier, Walter Raymond, F'. .A. Raymond, C. H. Raymond. MelTlIle B Rauilall. Frank Rauh. Walter Riiynolds, Will Raza, IE F. Reaves, Roy Relied A Ilsdiey Ri*ece, Happy Reed. Perry Reed and Fiarl Reed, Francis R.ed. Steve Reed, John R. Reelce, Gisj. "Pop” Regan. Jack Relbel. Tbeo. Relsner A Gores Reiss, N. R-Kes. A. W. Remzo A Cvlll* Reno, Dell Reno. Fred Renol.ls. .VI. Renxo. Doc Reynolds, A. W.

Rheal. Dr. P. R Rhodes. W. B. Bice Bros. Rich. J. A B. Richard, Joe Richard. Fearless Rlchanls. E. V. Richards A De Win

tens , richter. Stump Riddle, James Rledell, Chas. A. Bigs*. Riggs, C. Riley, Henry A. Rising, W. S. Rivers. Sencrits B Robert. P. J- Roberts, Stanley J RotiertS. Theodore Roberts. I.amls Robinson, Jim tnd

Sadie Rodgers, Tom C. Flugers. Fred H. Rogers, F'. J. Rogers Brow. Rogers, W. J. B.s.e. M Ross, Walter J. Ross, W. J, Ross. Thus. W. Rossk ff, Chas. Roth, A. Rowe, R. S Roxhury. Mr. BusIdo. j. W. Rubl. W. S. Rumiiiel. .Albert Riindy. Harry A. Russell, B-ekless Russell, Musical Russell, John Russell, Dave Russell, W. S. Russell. J. B. Itussidl A Devlnrw Bussell. Hhitv Ruth, Scott W. Sakata. S. Salter, F>E B. Salas. Iten Samsyra. M. Sampson. Dr, 11. Santell, The Great San ford, K. Sanger A Ray Am. C« Sater, Henry Saunders. J. P. Savaln. W. L Seimnon, A. D. Schenck. P. S. SchefU). Chas. Scbenkle. FM. Scblnsshiirg, I,ewla Schmidt, C. W. Schwartz. Fiarl Schoal. C. F'. Schofield, Chas. K Scott, O. M. Si'oncs, F'rltz Scuttle A Allen Scott. Harry Si-ott A Rankin ^acoaat Vending ('« Keaton, C. A. Si-eman. .V. Scellg A Mayer Seellg. ('has. Sells. Rllly Sells, Rph Si-rvlce, R. 8. SeyiBiair. F'. Seymour. Prof. Don Shafer. Billy Shandeaiix, Prof

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9hiirp, Walter Shaw. W. H Shdilon. <1 t‘- Shflilon Stork Cn Shrlilon’a ('oinealtlia <5hli>p»’ Sliowa Shive. «)|la Shrola. „ Shiilta, Wm. O. sliInrT. J 81.lDey, I.ee Sicilenbrr*. H. > Slt'itfre,!, Carl Sllvrno & Co. Slnil»*ou. A Rlma Comedy Artlata Sima, B. „ . Slncanlo. The Oreat Sinclair. Geo. B. Slnit Shll. Sheck Mo

mail Slliitieck. Theo. Slhiratcln. S.amnel Slarkey A Newman Slaitle. I'are Ilerll Slater. Geo, A. Small, Harry U Smat, Jack Sml l-ctta. Barnum Smith. Will a. Smith. O. II. Smith. K11 A. Smith A Adams Smith. Ra.Tmond Smith. Santos Si. Smith. Chaa. Smith A Walton Smnller Giyde Snell, Billy Solomon. It. Soapi-r. Fn-d Sparrow, Cbaa. Spencer, Clarence Sjioooer, J. O. Stadler. V. T. Stanlev. J W Stapleton A Chaney Stark. Irwin C. stallo, L. J. 8t( fford, Chaa. Steams. I’rof. Theo. Slefann. dementi Dl Steiner, A. Q. Steotiel, Skip Stephena. C. D. Stern. Frank • SterllnR, Max .Sterllnx. Kenowned Sterena. H. S. Stellinx. Freil Stewart. B.vron B. Stewart, Arthor Stewart, >1 Stlckney. Robert Stitb and Stub Stlirel. Clayton Stock, John Stomley and Keenaa Slone. I,. B. Stone. Geo. Story, Nelaoa R. straahliurfer. The

Great street, James E. ntxither. Geo. M. Struck. I'rof. Strohel, Chaa. J. Stuck, Jees L. Stuckhardt. Col. W.

I). Stultx. Francia L. Siiiromotl Surpas, Paul SulllTan, Jaa. F. Sullivan, John L. Slllllv.in. Giai. F. Surrella, John Sutton. J K. Suttons, Tbe Swalu, John Swan. Mack B. Bwimney. Ches. N. Sylranla Amuse. Co. Tanibo Duo Talbert. Richard Taylor, Herhert A. Taylor. A.liert Taylor. Ed. Tbylor, Fitch W. Taylor, Andrew L. Teller, Irar Dohl Temple Amuae. Co Tendehoe. Chief Tenley, Elmer Texas Bill’s Wild

West Thaddy, W. M. Tliomaa, 8. R. Tbomaa. Frank Thompson. Harry B. Thomimm. W. K. Thompwon. W. T. Tlnnns. Jneallnp Thoren, Harry B Thornton. F. C. Ttaimton. Geo. Tierrey, Bd. Tlmmona. Wllllr Tina. Mar Tlppltto John I) Tobin. Maurice Torlrt Brvw.’ Show TokI, Murata Toman, J. R. Topke, Casper Towl, Joe IVacy. Chaa. Tienarl l>. F, Trlbley H. F. Troao. The Trio Tucker, Harry Tucker, Charles I. nicker. Geo. Tumller, W. R Turner, Ilura

Turpin. Ben Tuaka, A. L., Son A

Co. Tattle, T. O. Twain. Mark l'nderwoo»l. A. W. I'ncle Sam Trio Cnlted Amute Co.

(Will B. Chambers. •Mltr. I

United Amuae. Co., E. L. Mane, Mfr.

Val Pern. H Van Oarder. R. t<. Van Ilorr.. Walter C. Valdes, Frank Villan. Joe. Valone. F,. O Vandereer, Fred Van. Ernest Vv.i-ello, C. Verdon. F. A. Vsn Phillips Vsnshnern. The Veds A Qiiintsrrow Velare, Jaek Velare. Curtis Vennett, Le Ors Venona and Frank Vemell, Eddie Verdo. Carl Vernon. Carl VInnInr Amuae. Co. Volfht, Harry Voliler. Frank H. Waddell, Doc Waite, Jan. R. B'aldo. Frank Wallace, Jos. K. Wallace. K. C. J. Wallertla, Tbe W’silire, Charles Walters, Geo. W’annlaon. Bill Ward, Jaa. (Doci Ward, Jacob Ward. E. V. Ward. Ernest Ward. Bobble Warren. Jack Waters. Geo. Waticen, F. W. Wayner, Jack WeaviT. Fred L. Weber. Prof. Frank Webster. Fred Weerer. Edwin W’ells. Ben L. Welcher, Jean Weltch, Ksale Weller. M. J. West. Dick West, J. A. West, Bob Westerman. Geo. W. Weston, James Wham, L. E. Wheelan. Will Wheeler. Punch Whettens. Tbe B'blie. Master Jack Wbite, C. S. While. Rolmrt C. White A WaabiBictoii Whltecrow, Chaa. Wbitecomb, Hank and

Lottie Wliillnic. KMw. L. WhUing, R. P. Wtillliey, Jack Whittick, Wiles Wlgsnd, Ed. WIbly, John Wilcox. C. W. Wllkena. W. T. Wilks. Tommie H. W’llllams, Frank and

Della Wllllama, Bob Williams, Jaek Williams. Alf. H. WItrIcb. John Willson A SulllTan WlbwHl, Walfred W. Wilson. H. O. Wilson, Musical Wilson, Arthur Wilson, Nat W. WTIIton, John Wlmbrongb, J. F. Winn. J. W. WIpple. B. P. Woodall, Billy Woodall. Uarrey Wood, W. T. W’ood. O. T. W’ren. Jimmy Wrlgbt, John B. Wrisht. I<eo Wright. Marllon Write. Rdw. Wumell. A. B. W’uyater, W. H. Wylie, Harry Tates. Wm. J. Yoknm, Bob York. Chss. Young, Rddle Yoiiuk. T. F. Young, Tot Young. Elmer E. Younger, Bob Yuma A Co. *

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Olde.t, wealthleat, b»'.t e<|ul|>|M-d. ami moat favorably known tented tbeatortum origination In America. CALL—People (In all department.! engage*! for above .bow report In |ierat>n Imme¬ diately. .how oi)en8 22 In.t. WANTF.I»—A«.t. P.om Uanva.man and team.ter. Can uw one or two aober reliable working men. All mu.t be Intelligent and abwdutely «)ber. Week .tand.. B».t accommodation, and pay. W. L 8WAIB SHOW 00., Hattieaborg, Ifisa. A Big Dramatie and Muaieal Comedy Show._

CONCESSIONS OPEN and ATTRACTIONS WANTED for Suburban Park, the largeat outdoor amnwment few'll In State of Connectirut. Oi>ens May 29, 1WI9. Derby Are., Orange, Conn. G<«>d electric car and road .errlce fo Park. What hare you to o(Tf>rT We hare apace for Merry-Go Ronml. Scenic Railway, Uklx.KK) feet, Ferrla Wheel or t'oaater. Boat Chute with iii«e of lake. Wxl.lO feet. Swing., Picture Gallery, Shooting Gallery. Doll or fane Hack, Knife Board. Flahlng Poml. ’J.HlxlSO feet. 12.1 feet to rear. Only one cuucenlon of .ame kind allow«-d In Park. iVee admlsHlon to wvme part*. Spare to let for one wawm or three on 25 per c«'nt. ba.I. for n'ace. A.l.lrc. SUBCBBAH PARK. Derby Are., Oranga, Conn.

NEW AMUSEMENT PARK \}i Agent. Mnat be a bn.tler, .trlctly aehor, reliable and Imluktrlon.. to

I riigrammcr. Illllprater and Lllbograp T « d.T. eland. Addren. at « L. C. KELLY. Skidmore. Tezae.

Uat.Ingne of l*rofeaolonal A Amatenr Pley., Sketchea, Mooologneo. Mln.trel Jnkea. Recltatlone. Make-np Gooil*. etr.. nent FREE. DICK A FITZOEB- ALD. t> Ann Street. Hew York.

Hinging Soubrette for lllgh-rl.iw I-^'iig engagement, aood ..l.ry,

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WANTED - FOB THE-

AL G. Field Greater Minstrels A eXOWN RIN6 OR BAK ACT.

Wire Doc. Quiglej as par routa.

DRESS PLEATINGS of all kind., made to order on .hurt notIre. Send for price lUt. Work ttnUhe*! within one day after received. French Dreaa Pleating Co., 106-108 Opera Place, Cincia- nati Ohio.

The “NEW WAND”JtW., Invisible Fortnne Writers. A handkerchief, atirk, etc., may be (laMed through It while Wand la In o|ieratlon. Complete Magic Wand ont Sta, S-'i.lWI up. ’’Gypay Queen" ontOta at StT.Ol) and rJO.OO. Inrialble Paper. Bt S'.’.no and S-t.lM) per l.OOO. For earn pie. and elmilara addremi B. BOWKR. 117 Harman St. (naar Cantral Aranaa), Brooklyn. H. Y. I

AT LIBERTY Solo Baml of eight piece.. Featured for two wawn. at Auditorl.ini Rink, ll.rrl.tiiirg. Pa. r.n make g'H.t anywhere. Gi>o<| uniform., rea- woiahle ..ilary, Ail.lrc ANTONY MAROTTA. 419 Mnlbeny St.. Harrirburg. Pa.

THE HE ANGEL WILL CUBE YOU OF TOBACCO.

Write today to THE HI KO MAN, WiehiU, Kantaa.

- WANTED - Second-hand moving picture machine. Stafa what you bare, loweat ca.h price. DOC JONES, Hanover, Kama..

-: WANTED :- Showa for Flrenten’a Free 0|ien Street Fair, June 14 to 19 Inclualve. No carnival coropanlea wanted. Adilremi F. J. Ilorrvll. Sec., Box S5. KIttannIng. I'a.

OPERA CHAIRS—OPERA CHAIRS. H. 8. ANSI.EY. Tel. «’.*(i:i :ibth. 14(»2 H'way. N. Y, C. I carry the beat Hue of OiM-ra Cbalra. Audito¬ rium. Portable. Folding anti Outdoor Sealing on the market. My price, are the lowe.l. I can .are you money on yonr seating. Write, wlra or telephone before buving. Quick delivery guar¬ anteed. St'cond-hantI ehalra alwa.v. on hand.

“LEARN TO BE A SPIELER"—Earn $29 00 to $.T(.00 ;>er week. Anyone can learn. Big de inaml tbi. aprlng. All ahowa neetl talkera. Every man who iiina a .how, etc., neeila Ihia “New Book of Spiel." ami “Dt.tr Talker’s Guide.’’ Price 25c. .liver. |io«tpald. “Copy righted.” WM. H. DUKE, Three Rivere. Mirh.

FOR SALE—Tbe following Mllla Peuny Ma¬ chine.. only naetl three DHintb.: .5 Cathetiral Mpreo.copea, “ Qnarto.cu|>e.. 1 hanging Hag Puncher, t Hat Blower, 1 I’nncher. « Scale.; mliM'ellaneiiDM .**tereoitcopea. Be.t ca.h offer geta them. Leo Eiienetein, St. Charlee. Mo.

LAWFUL SLOT MACHINES. Agent, are mak¬ ing SIO per day o|M-rating our machine.. Aluo .'KNi other legitimate A Gaming Machlnea at bar gains. Write for particulars. SI 0.\N MFG. CO,, 930 North Ninth St., Philadelphia, I’m.

WANTED—To bear from Ventrlloqul.ta, .Magi¬ cians and all kliul. of Vamlevllle Performem. .State all In Smt letter. Addre.a D. nELDS. Mg'. Manhattan Theatre, 136 W. Wash. 81., IiHlianaii<dl.<, Ind.

SONO SLIDES WANTED Must be In A t cun ditlon and cheap. E'or Sale—2 Beela of gmid Junk Film at SIO each; also 3 seta of Sting Slide.. John R. Royer, 661 Fremont St., Lan¬ caster, Pa.

PARK MANAGERS—Get Ihe new booklet "lluw to Exhibit Flint’s Porcupines.’’ Valuable Infor¬ mation: flr.1 time pnhllHhetl: free ctipy to Park Manager*. I.INWOGD FI.INT, Porcupine Farm. North Waterford. Maine.

THE PALACE THEATRE. Shelby. N. C. Re nm.l Vaudeville ami Moving Ptrtiire.; la hooking lnd>‘iieotlent Stock Compaiilea. Comedies and vau devllle: sharing baei. of 35%. Stage IKx.'lO. ProM^enluni opening 10x18.

FOR SALE—Sbtiw property; small ticket wagun. also band wagon, K educstetl ponies, 2o net. double work hamtiMi, all kind, of tent.. 40x100. 30x70. 00x140; also seats. J. A. JONES. Thoiu a.vllle, Ga.

FOR SALE—F.dl*tin Universal M. P. Machine, like new, S4<).00; Rdliton Stamlanl Phonograph. 20 record*, every^thlng new. S1-VOO. ca.h with ordci. THOS. PARKS, 409 Broadway, Bara- boo. Wis.

WANTED TO EXCHANOE—MiihIc Roll, wltb osnera of Wiirlitxer No. l.'iO. Fir.t clawi music. Send II. vour Il.t and we will do the .ame WASHINGTON ROLLER RINK. Bay City. Wichigan.

WANTED SHOWS—Samsonlau Theatre. Jamc. town, Ohio. Wanted to bear from ahowa, can give show, auiue time. Open time In February or later. Write or wire at once. DOC SAMSON, Lessee and Manager.

THE RIPLEY, OHIO FAIB for 1909, to be held

August 3, 4. 5. and 6. Privilege, for sale. Ready

to book shows. Addresa L. H. WILLIAMS. Sec.

FOR SALE—Merry Go Round with large organ. Ilerscbell Spillman make; one striking machine, also ainall Band organ. Address LAWRENCE WRIOHT'S SHOWS. Shepherditown. W, Va.

AT LIBERTY—-A 10 or 12 plece Band; every one a tiyxiper. At. Keym'Id* and Bert Siiaveley write. Addrew ROY IIOIHIES. Allegan. .Mich

MFRRY-OO ROUND AND SKATING RINK OR¬ GANS REPAIRED New uiuale. base and .uart- drunia atlacbetl Cttri e»in'iHlence sollclletl. F. BATH. Ahilcne Kan, _

FOR SALE-41 vs' f<el FII-MS. Song and Comic

Sltdea, 1 No. S Vtclt>e Phonograph, cheap. A

W. ri-BTCHKK. Grand Junction, Colorado.

Skating Rink News Richardson Rollcr SkfttCS

Allie Moore Wins Race from Wisconsin Champion at the Hippodrome Rink, Milwaukee—Races at Metro¬ politan Rink, New York, More than Vindicate all pre¬ dictions of Success—Roller Skating increases in Europe

MOORE BEATS WISCONSIN CHAM- PION.

Mllwiiiik«*«. Win., J.in. 29, 1909. (8^<'lal to Tilt* HlllIxiHrd.)

Tbv mci* tliHt t(H>k pliicx In tlilH city at the Ht|>p<«lriiinp Kink, laxt Kriilay nittlit, between Allie .MiK)re. the a|iee>l cham|>lon of the world on ridler xkateH. and Wtn. Kaninann. who holda the rbaniidonxldii for WiaconHln, waa one of the prettleat exhildtiona that haa la-en seen here tbia year. Koth men were In the heat of condi¬ tion and the race waa conteated every foot of the mile. Kanmann haa heen doInK excellent work all year and the ahowliiK he made provea that the Imy haa laatlni; material In him. Mr. lloore. however, waa fully up to hla old form, and It aeema true that be alwaya baa a little

larfte/>t and moat aucceaafiil rlnka are e<]ulpped with tbeae akatea, and they are iiaed and en dora<al hy many of the leading profeaalonal akatera tbroughout the country.

The capacity of the Ulchardaon Company at the (ireaent time la about 7<N) puira daily, and they are endeavoring to Increaae tbIa output by working overtime.

Fred W. Nall, who la aaaoclatetl with the Iticbardaon Company, la operating one of the ni<a>t aucceaafiil rlnka In Kngland, at Sbeflield. Harley Davidaon, America'a greateat akater, who sailed o, tlie aieamslilp. Italllc. reieilly. from New York, will open hla season In England at the Itlclinrdson .\ >I1 U'n' at She'd -Id on .Mon day. F'ehriiary 8, after which he will enter all of the racing eveiita scheduled to take place in England. Scotland and Ireland. Including the great tlual event at London, on Februaty 26.

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The Western apeed skating promoter whose success In promoting and running off world- cbampionsbtp roller an^ ice races baa been remarkable. Mr. Flatb has been untiring in bis etroris to promote go<sl, clean racing on the little wheels. He la the reprcaentatlve of the Western Skating Aaaoclatlun, and la one of the ottlclal refereea at the Coney Island Interna¬ tional Races.

extra kink of spt'cd stored away somewhere to let out when hi* opponent provea better than he thinks. The Hippodrome track la one of the fastest 17-Iap tracks in the country and >toorc clipped three seconds off the record fot this size track <3:171 winning the race in 3:14 6at. with Raumann two-fiflha of a second behind him. The race was in pursuit style.

RICHARDSON SKATES POPULAR IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

The Richardson Bull Bearing Skate Co.. 1* working overtime in an effort to keep pace with the demand for Richardson akatea. During the past thrt'e month* they have been making semi- weekly shipments of all the skates they could produce In addition to those necessary to meet the local demand, shipping to foreign coun¬ tries. Including Australia. South .America. South Africa. England. Ireland and Scotland, and the Continent. They have equipped 28 of the largest rlnka In England. Including Earla Court, Ixmdon. and are now negotiating with an English syndicate for the sale of 10.900 pairs; only last week a single cable order was received from their English representatives, Messrs J. C. Plimpton & Co., of Llver)>ool. for 6,000 pairs of skates and tbre<‘ carloads of maple flooring. It is evident that Richardson skates are destined to become equally as popu¬ lar abroad as In America where many of the

METROPOLITAN RINK RACES.

School boys and Y. M. C. A. memhera had a lively si'sslon last week at the Metropolitan Roller Rink, Broadway and Fifty-second street. New York. Two races were decided, one of the contests iM'ing Ofien only to the bigh-sebool boys, while the other was limited to Y. M. C. A. members. The hlgh-schooI race was won In flue fashion by Harold Msiley, of Xavier, with E. Ksthsm, of Morris High Sebool. second. The distance was one mile, and on the seventeen-lsp track Katham showed off to disadvantage. He ] fell repeatedly, and bad It not been for the ground lost during the accident, he would sure- ly have beaten out bis O|i|>onent. As It was. he lost only hy a few yanla. T. Rosso, of Clin- ' ton High School, finished third, with Winters, of Stnyvesant High School, fourth. |

The Y. M. C. A. race was won by Frank . Swan, of the West Side Branch, former achool ' Imy champion at one mile. Ills team mates. ' F'rank FImmerIch, and Thomas Coxy, flnisbea : second and third, rcstiectlvely. Time—3:58. j

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The Wayne Casino Roller Rink, of Detroit, Mich., Is one of the largest and finest . FOR BALE—&IIU pairs almost new Boxwood rinks west of New York. Manager Peter Shea, Keller Skates, $2.00 per jMir. Also $8,000 W«r who has conducted the rink for the past five lltser Organ $600. RINK, 810 Bnglswood Ats., seasons. Is considered one of the best np-to-dats Chicago. III.

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FOR SALE—.Merry.go-roniMl; sell for S7(HI cash; 24 liorsi-a, 4 chariots, organ aial engine. Her schell iiisko. .MRS. JAMFIS MUIJ.IN, 127 Fill more Ave., St. Paul. Minn.

FEBRUARY 13, 1909. Tile Billt>oarcl 23

miiiMitfrs 111 tl»‘ HkatiiiK Hn'*. «nil 1» noft-il for 11,.■ iiiiiii.v iKOfl altrm-lloiiB h*- Iihb orltfliiatoil. Thf Wajin-'a iMipiilarlty haa liicn-aafil tliroiiKb \Unat:i‘r .Sln-a'a cfforla until tlio rink la patron- lr.-,l liv till- I'oat p'-<>p1*‘ of th*- Pity, tin pvpry U.-ilin'Mlay anil Saturday niurulai; the nieiulipra

„.d,.|\'a akalliiK pIoI* Itatlifr at tb«* rink. Ill' avoraki' alti-nilaiii-p pacb week la about

♦1 (»»).

Tiiii'i WiiBiter has bein challenpod for a lullo rai'P by J. {'ainplx-ll Whitp. of Howl- (ti'. tirooii. Kv., aiiil baa aroeptod. tlip rarp to b* run at Itradfonl Itrotbpra' Itink, UlaaKuw, Ky., K. Nriiary a.

(iwinK to the death of J s.s O. laive, III 'linker and larkpat atork boldpr In tbp Star Kink Kort S<-ott, Kanaaa, tbp otbpr atockboldpra tiaip dptldod to ap|l tbp rluk.

In a mile race between Tiino Waif- nrr, of Ohio, ami llpnry Shadpr. of (Slaagow, Ky.. at tlip latlpr place laat week. Tuno won l.y a rluat uiarKlb-

AL. FLATH’S LETTER.

William Kolilnaon. Ampripan Amateur Cbam- plon Itidler Skater, «on bia mile match race wilb Hob tionlon, of Hay ton. O., at bakpaldp Kluk. lia.Uun. laat Saturday ulicbl by ten yarda. Till' tliiip waa 3:14. wbicb la li 3-5 ais-onda faatpr tlmn the iniirk ipade by Harry Snyder recently. Cordon akated a giaal race, but tbp apeetl poa- ai'a-i'il by tbp amateur cbamplon waa too much for CordiHi. At tbp crack of tbe piatol. Cordon waa tlr-it away from tbe mark, lie aet a Kiaal pan- for dip lapK. after wbleb there waa a lit¬ tle Jia'ke.iliiK. when auddenly Kolilnaon Jumiieil to the front and got a ten-yard lead, which be held until tbe tiniah.

.'tftpr tbe race. Jamea A. Kirk, proprietor of l.akeaide Kink, aald it waa tbe niceat and cleaneal rotler content that baa been held at bla rluk. Tbe crowd, which waa an entbuaiaatic one, waa pulling bard for Cordon, but at tbe flnlab Koldiiaou waa given a good baud which ahowrd giaal a|H>rtaiuanablp of tbe Hayton fana. After a ten niimitp reat Koblnaon again appi-ared on the track to akale bla half tulle eabibltlon. In which be waa to try and lower Cordon'a half mile record for the track. Koblnaon aucceeded In di'lng what be act out to do. for be akateil the diatance to I :.'<U. which waa Ore aeconda faater than Cordon'a time over tbe tame route. Kiiidnaou a atyle of abating pleated tbe Dayton fana and be will be teen in another conteat. which will be a handicap at tbe above rink In the n*ar future.

Tlie abote event and Thuraday nigbt’a event were handled by Al. Flath.

One of tbe llneat hour team racea that bat been akated in Chicago waa held at Rdgewater Kink laat Wedneadaj night. Tbe crowd that witueaxal tbe conteat waa the largeat Ibat baa turned out to tee a race at tbe Kdgewaler Rink, ttr tbe ten teama entered, eigbt farv<l Ha- atarter. .Mp Meixer, tbe apeedy S.,ua Soticl cbap. waa flrat to take a whirl at the pare. The Brat mile there were aeveral falla. tbe akatera being too anxioua to get out In front caiwd imm-cesaary crowding which took aome to the tliair. .Mat DulTey, of Madlaoo Oanlen Kink. t(H>k a hard fall In tbe fotirtb mile, which apolled tbe cbancea of bla team being am'tog the winnera; he went to tbe floor heavily, which Jarretl bla atomach and made blot nick, wbicb kept bla team mate, Carlaon on tbe llo«>r no long that tbe team waa Anally lap|>ed. When tbe race waa twu-thirda over, four teama were left to Bkht for tbe tlniab, four having tieen calb'd out for twlng lapfietl three tlniea, which waa a rule made before the atart. The flrat live miles were reeled off In 17 minntet and IS aeconda. The ten milea were wbirled In 3'I;.'I7:00 while the Bfteen miles were akated In 5I:'3.'i:00. Three teama were on even terms throughout the con¬ test, the feature of the race waa the continual apriniliig of Mp Melzer, the Sana SoucI flyer. Tbe rare proved a big night for the Sans SoucI akatera. aa the Sana SoucI teams took flrat. sec¬ ond and thlnl place. Nip Melier and Stewart • iarn.-r woa the race by ten yards from E. I.Indherg and II. Cllllce, while C. Chapman and K. Keeil flnNhed third, making a slam for the Sana SoucI akatera.

Seventeen iiillea ami H lapa were covered by the three leaillng teams, which la a line rec*'r<l, roo>lderltig the race waa akated on a seventeen- las track. The Kdgewater track la considered one of the fastest tracks In the conntry for Its "lae. The length and width was nicely proiKW- tloned. Tbe conteat waa bandied by Al. Flath.

One of the moat interesting roller races that ha* been held at the Madison Carden Rink, t Idrago. waa held laat Tnea<lay night. There Were two events: a half mile o(>cn, which waa akated In two heats, and a final. Tbe other

* “•'•‘-mile novice race, without beats. In which eleven skaters llnetl up. The two heats of the half uille event were akated before the noviee race. The flr*t beat was won by Carl I arisen, of Madison Carden. In 1:-1«. while the svM'imd was won bv Nip Meixer, the apeeily chap or Sana SoucI Kink in 1:40. The novice race

waa the next event and turned out to be a ciiniedy of tbe Bm-at sort. Five akatera going to tue n.a,r and a<Hiie of tbe aoiiieraaiilta that Were made wiodd reipilre an exm-rt tiimidcr to tliipllcate, wbicb made the event liitereatlug and laiigbuble. The winner waa John Kluberty. Willie John Cadwell Biilabeil second, and Cat tt’Keefe iblnl. Tbe time waa ■J..",:! 3 .‘i. After the novice race the akatera that i|Uallfle<l for the Biul of the balf iiille lined up on their murka. all having iiuallBcd. made a nice Held to start. The akatera got away nicely at tbe crack of tbe piatol; .Meixer getting the lead and held |i all the way to the Btilab. Carl CarlMin. of tbe lia-al rink, allpia-d a abort dia tance fioiu tbe tala- at tbe atart and waa alia.e lutely laat, but maiiageil to get fourth place at the flnlab. Ilia up bill work waa one of the features of tbe race. Ceoige Chapman, of S.ina SoucI. fliilaln-il second, while Stewart Caruer. also of Sana Souci, flnlahcd third. Tbe time waa 1:3a.

I.aat Friday and Saturday nights, Allle Moore and Joe Munch akateil in several events at Joliet. III. On Friday night Moore Went a half agalnat time, going the dNlance In 1:3;,; short¬ ly after the exhibition .Miaire skated a mile match race with Jia- .Munch, of Mluneapolis, ami Frial Alien, of Jolb-t. .Miaire wu tiy a fair margin In 3:tKt3.’>: .Munch flniabed second, while Allen flniahed third, Saturday, Moore, .Mnucb an.l WHaon akat,-il a half mile match race, which waa won by Moore, .Muiicb fluiablug second ami Wilson third. The time was 1.37.

Tbe second event waa a two-mlle handicap. .M. yiergler. of Joliet, waa given a half lup, Joe Muneb a ouarter lap. while .Moore atartnl from scratch. 'The race proveil an exciting couteat; abortly after tbe flrat mile .Moore got the lead and belli It to the flnlab. The time fur tbe two miles waa 6:37 3-3.

While Al. Flath waa In Dayton, O., last week, where he waa directing the roller racea Ibat were held at l.akeaide Kluk, be found enough spare time to lake a trolley ride to Richmond, lud., tbe home of tbe famous Henley roller skates. Mr. Flath called at the Henley factory, where he purchased three pair of skates which were given as prizes lu tbe novice race at l.akeaide Kink. Mr. Flath writes that be met Mcaara. Ilell, I'sttcraon and Henley, Jr., ami that he bad tbe pleasure of taking lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Patterson at tbe Arlington Hotel. Flath also states be found the Henley staff a very congenial lot.

♦ Allle Moore and Joe Munch left Chicago for

Pittsburg. .Monday evening, where they are to I compete In tbe prufeaaluoal chaniplonablp racea. ' which are to be held at Ex|nailtlon Rink In

the above city. Moore and Munch Intendeil tak¬ ing a noon train and mlaaeil It by one minute. There waa little time lost In deciding what to do. Al. Flath and aome lady friends of Munch anil Mishv were there to see the skaters off, and decided to have lunch and see a show, after which they bad dinner and arrlviMl at tbe sta¬ tion In plenty of time to catch the train to Pittsburg.

♦ Allle Moore and Joe Munch arrived at Exposi¬

tion Rluk. Pittsburg, in giaal time to get u*ed to tbe track and do their flual week’s training for tbe champlooahlp contests that are to be held at tbe above rink. The skaters that want to clean up the above team will have to fairly

"tty to do it. as Moore has shown tbe Chicago followers of the game be still has bia good and reliable sprint.

♦ Orace Ayer, known as "the wonder of the

high rollera," waa present at the hour race held at Eilgewster Kink, and la-tween tbe music she gave a few of her spins and eilge-rnlls. Just to keep the crowd giMvil natiireit. Grade la well known at Kdgewater Rink, being the first rink at which she gave a public exhibition.

Things must be flourishing In tbe rink line In I^mdon. A>. Flath recelveil a telegram from Earle Reyniuda stating that there was a chance for .Moore to go to l.oodon. Ilia expenses to be paid both ways, and that tbe purses offered were tempting.

+ Allle M.xire and Joe Munch proved a good at¬

traction and were kept busy, skating matches and meeting all comers In many of tbe towns close by Chicago, tbe past three weeks.

(Skating Kink News contlnmsl on (lage 4o. i

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Or^ftnized to give Greater Prominence to Bona Fide Professional Skaters—>those who have a finished act to otter to Managers seeking £ahibition Skaters—and to Promote Boiler Skating in general.

Address SECRETARY EARLE REYKOLDS. 1440 Broadway, care The Billboard.

All the Stars of the Skating World ABE KEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.

FRED ROMALO The man wb<> skatca uu Ida bead, on ball- lu-arliig ndicr skate, dovvu au Ib-ft. lu- clluc. tuts Kiguri- Kiglit uu bla bead. 3 be act that brings tbuiisHiuls tu ndler rinks A.ldress PAUL L. DUPREE, 14*0 Broadway. New York, Billboard.

BIO DOUBLE ATTRACTION

RECKLESS RECKLAW Ecceutrlc beiisatloiial t'ycllat.

tiee My ttriglual Race. FANNIE LEIGHT.

That Real bkailiig tilil. Attraction fully gliaraul,ssl. Address KEt'Kl.AW A CU.. care of ISIIIboaid, 1440 liroadway, N. V. C.

EL REY SISTERS GREATEST JUVENILE GIRL SKATERS

111** unwt beaiititul lillle Udiei* the AuiprU-ttii public loMlay. In au iiUf*urpaiM*«^l, np-tu-(lat«*, tiu|pb«‘(l act. iif Karle U**yiHtblii; that s all. Addri^pa .M. E. WIL¬ SON. lul W. uJiwi Street, New York City

JOHN F. DAVIDSON Of the fauiouH OavblMm Kaiully uf Skaters, in UU wumlerfiil eiUII»ltl*»u of Trick and A«'robatic Skating. IligU and ltroa«l Jump- iiiK and S|>e«Ni Skatlug; altui iuarr«'l«»ua eX- Uii*iti«»u of Stilt Skating. A a«‘Upatlou act from atart to IlnUli. Addreaa Tbe ItUI- Uiard, 1440 Broadv^ay, New York City.

Miss MAY DeMANCOURT SKATORIAL DANCING QUEEN GRACEFUL A FANCY TRICK SKATES

An L'p-to-date Attraction. Peniianent ad¬ dress. MISS .MAY Ite.MANCOL’KT, 3U> San Jacinto Street, Austiu, Texas.

MISS ADELAIDE E. DVOR^ THE GIRL WONDER

In her marvelous Faucy ami Trick Skating Exhibition, tsmcludiiig each uiglil with a Race ag.diisl any .Man lu tbe Kluk. Ad¬ dress 3347 E. tklth Street, Cleveland, O.

PROF. CHAS. L. FRANKS And BABY LILLIAN. Aged 9.

America'! Celebrated Boiler Skateri. The aet that plays returu eugageuienta tsuilliiually. ''Emuigh aald!” Addreaa CHAS. I.. FRANKS, jt'l Wells Street, care K. B. Skate Co., Chicago. 111.

EDWARD W. BASSeW America’i Oreateat Figure Ice Skater.

Skating on real Ice ou the stage. Now plvvliig tbe Keith A I'rva'tor CIreult. Add. BililNiard. 1440 Broadway, New York City.

THE GILMANS I’r'miere Skaiortal Artists. preM-nting all that la new lu Roller Skating. For o(^n dales and teriiia. addreaa HARRY OIL¬ MAN, cara Caaino Roller Rink, Houston, Texas.

ALLIE MOORE The Speed Wonder of tbe Ago.

Meets all comers lu a»-rlea of rais-a each night. A Ireiiieudoiia ilrawing carvl. Ad¬ dress Al. natb. Coliseum Roller Kluk, Chicago. III. _

PROF. A. P. DEMERS Rndnrihed bj ALL tho LRAOINU hlNK MAN- AlikHH mm th<* i>licgY-iit L«*adiiue which h»fi Over pl«.Y**d their rinka The artiat M HU pla^a reiatn eDim«e tn* nia i'ont*Duall> Hank \|wd A4P*ra who want -kO a^wolat* l> high-cla^a attr r- tion. write at on(*e forop*«n time. Addreaa. 519 Colomhaa Avenue, B« attici. Mmm

THE FAMOUS

TAYLOR TWIN SISTERS FANCY AND TRICK SKATORIAL

ARTISTS

Address The Billboard, 1440 Broadway, New Yolk City.

THE LAWLER CHILDREN EXPERT SKATORIAL ARTISTS

Waltz. Two-Slep. Jig ami Cake Walk. Dan¬ cing. .Still and 3'iie Skating. I.illlau Ser- IN'Ulllie Dance. Add. JDHN W. I.AWI.EK, 630 Carroll lou Aveuue, New Grleaua, l.a.

BERTHA DOUD MACK Original Anna Held Daneliig Ulil on Roll¬ er?*, i*eaA«»u llKHMUoT. Now playing rliika. Home adUreap, Slate St., Seneca Ralla, New York. A Big HU. Don’t Mlaa It.

Superior Attraction— -—Refined Act

MISS JESSIE DARLING PEERLESS S&ATIMG ARTIST

Exhibition Imdudea Famoua Cake Walk. Addrena ’Jl Feileral St., Dntrbfence, R. 1., or llie HiUtMiaril. 1440 Bruadnay, N. Y. C.

MISS GRACE AYER Age 12. The Juvenile Wonder of the High Rollera. luiru«luclng a u«>velty In akatlug on high roller akatea. In addition to an artlatic exhlbUl«>n «in regular akalea. Add. O. L. AYER. 713 Wella St.. ChLago, Ill.

H. A. SIMMONS Exjiert and Specialty Skater. For open time. Sfirtiig and Summer, write now to 73 Broad St., N. Y'. Bmik***! a«dld for the Winter aeaaou. If you are looking for a Cheap Act, aave your poatage.

DARE DEVIL LEWECK, COMEDY SKATER

Fcnttirlng marvcIuuH and death-defying backwanl Icup uver labl -a and chair*. (Yia-n fur rliika. Addrow Al.KKED I’AINTER, KIvcrvIcw Kluk, Milwaukee.

CHAS. G. KILPATRICK^ THE FAMOUS KILPATRICK

Cycllat and Skater Extra«»rdinary, In won¬ derful eibibltloua of oue-leggtil akatliig and bicycling. 3daiiagera RlukH and Vaudeville write or mire for o|a*u time quick. 1107 Si-hlller Bldg., Billboard. I’hlcago, Ill.

DAINTY GLADYS LAMB THE JUVENILE WONDER

In .Yrtlatic and Graceful Fancy and Trick Skating, prewutiug iiiaiiy new, urigliial feat*. Addreaa BICilAKDSON SKATE CO., 301 Wella Street, Chicagu, III.

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24 X ti e Billboard FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

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ALABAMA. BIEMINGHAM.—.MAJIZSTIC (O. F. Oould. '

mKr.)Advance<l vautlevllle. BIJOU (M. I., non. mgr.) The Ka.vs week of b. GAIETY <E. A. McArdle, mgr.) Klee and Barton’* Gaiety Co. ■ week of 8. JEKFEK.SON (Mr. Ivuiglaa, mgr.) Max Flgraan. Hll’I’ODHWME KINK. I’ure , ruxl Show week of 8.

MONTGOMERY.—Gil AND (Illracher Bros., mgr*.) Annie Ituaaell In The Stronger S<'X 117; Bimter Brown Feb. 1; Just Out of College 1'; Coburn’H Minstrel* 3. MAJESTIC (W. J. CoiieU. ; mgr.) Vaudeville. OIll’IlEUM (E. B. Hilliard, mgr.) Moving picture* and vaudeville.

GADSDEN.—HAYDE.N-I’AKE (Sam Ro*en bauni. mgr.) University of Alabama Glee Club 2. i

TH0Y.—FOI..M Alt’s (W. L. Davis, mgr.). Uorelock and Wal»ou’» I.ady Minstrel* 30-31. ]

ARKANSAS. LITLE ROCK.—MAJESTIC. Kathryn Hate* |

and Sabel Johnson. Billy .Morris and the Sher- ; w<M*l Sister*. The Kerrarls. John I’, llewl, Semou ' Trio. The Bruuko Kramer Tioui>e we»‘k of 1. CAl’I’TOl, ((’has. T. Taylor, mgr.) The Devil 80; Blister Brown 31; lexas Cattle King 1; Gans-Nelsou Fight pictures 2; ’I'he Holy City 4; Blanche Walsh In The Test The District

*'*CAMD*EN.—K. of 1*. OPERA HOU.SE (Wm. Bice, mgr.) Two Merry Tramps 3.

CLARKSVILLE. — DUM..AP (Dunlap A Hughe*, mgr*.) The Little Prospector Feb. 24; Gtace Cameron Opera Co. March 1. CRYSTAL (Beasley & Perry, mgr*.) LalH-rta Bros, and moving pictures week of Feb. 1.

PINE BLUFF.—ELKS’ (C. F.. Phllpot. mgr.) Payt-m Sister* 25’JO; Dan Cuiild ’27; Payton Sister* 28-30; Gans-Nelson Fight Picture* Feh. I- Buster Brown 2. THEATORH’.M (Haney & Jennings, mgra.) Moving picture* and vaude¬ ville. ORPHI» (C. E. Wlllwlte, mgr.) Motlou pictures aud vaudeville.

CALIFORNIA. SAN FRANCISCO—VAN NESS

Marx & Co., mgr*.) The Wolf Feb. 1. AMMII- CAN (Abe S. Cohn, mgr.) Corinne In I»lo from Berlin week of Jan. 31. VALENCIA (W. H. Hoff mgr.) A Contented W’oman week of Feb. 1. PRINCESS (S. Loverlch, mgr.) Kolb and 1)111 In Banker* and Brokers weik of Feb. 1. AIX’AZAK (G. 11. Davis, mgr.) The Crisis wwk of Feb. 1. ORPHEVM (John Morrlsey, mgr.) Johnnie McVeigh and Co., Frank Byron and Lou¬ ise Langdon, Seldon’s Venus. Charles Wayne and Girtrude De* Roche*. Paul LaC’rolx, Harvey Family and Harrison, Hunter and Co. week of Jan. 31. NATIO. AL (Sid Grauman, mgr.) La¬ mar aud Gabriel Phil Staat* and Emily Bonner. Carson Brother*, ('etching Brothers, Myrtle Vlc- torlne and Zolar Sisters and moving picture* we«*k of Jan. 31. WIGWAM (Sam Harris, mgr.) Mile. Summerville. Weona Francis and Co..

IbHigla* and Douglas. Bowman and St. Claire, The .Mathleus and Billy McDermott week of 8. CKYST.AL (Rolit Gardner, mgr.) Maden ami Fltx|iatrlck, Bobtlsse and Francum, Alblanl and Rossi and Dale* Sisters week of 8.

BOULDER.—CURRAN OPERA HOUSE (R. P. Peuuey, mgr.) The Red Mill 27; Rose Melville in Si* Ilupkins :<(l; Tilly Olson Feb. 3; The Vir gluian (1. TE.MPLE (G. E. McNutt, mgr.) Vaudeville. FAIRYLAND (A. J. Braden, mgr.) Vaudeville.

GREELEY.—OPERA HOUSE (W. F. Steph¬ ens, mgr.) The Red Mill 20; The Vlrglnlau Feb. Id.

TRINIDAD.—WEST (Earl Cooler, mgr.) A Bunch of Keys 24; S<|iiaw Man 3o; The Virgin¬ ian 31; The Lion and the Mouse Feb. 7; Faust IS. ( RYSTAL (R. Miller, mgr.) Austin Broth ers. Wells DeVeaux, Bernier and Strella. mov ing pictures and sung* week of 30.

13; Wright Lorlmer In The Shepherd King 14; Ju»t Out of College 15; Polly of the Circus Id 17; Max Flgman In The Substitute 20. UNDER CANVAS—Smith’s Greater Shows.

ARTHUR M. ROBINSON.

I AUGUSTA-^IRAND OPERA HOUSE (Harry ' Bernstein, mgr.) A Knight for a Day 27; Bus- ! ter Brown 2!); The Shepard King Feb. 1-2: ! Polly of the Circus «; The Rival* 11; The Clan I man 13; The Man of the Hour 22. SUPEKBA ! iF. A. Luck, Jr., mgr.) Vaudeville aud mov ; ing picture* wwk of 2.>. ARC.VDIUM (Kauff

Ulan aud Snead, mgr*.) Vauileville and moving ideture* week of 25. PEKKLE.SS (C. .M. Sacre, iiigr. 1 Vaudeville, song* and moving pictures week of 2.’(.

ALBANY,-RAWLIN’S (A. C. Gortatowaky, I mgr.) Lyman Twins In The Yankee Drummers I Feb. r. “

Delmalne ami Hamilton, Nettle Strand and Bl ograph pictures week of 1.

AURORA.—STAR (Frank Thielen, mgr.) Mo tlun pictures and vaudeville.

ALTON,—TEMPLE (Wm. Sauvage, mgr.) Girls 24 2."»; .Monte Carlo Girl* 27; When W* Were Frlemls ihl; Top o’ the World 31; Th* CowIhi.) aud the ’Thief Feb. d; Grace Hayward Stock Co. 7-13; The Time, the Place and the Girl 14. LYRIC (YVm. Sauvage. mgr.) Fred and Mac YVaddell and moving picture* week of Feb. 1.

(Continued on page 28.)

The Cosmu|sditau Shows Feb. I d, bene dt hospital, children’s ward.

CONNECTICUT. ILLINOIS. BRIDGEPORT.—S.MITH’S (E. C. Smith, j BLOOMINGTON.—GRAND OPERA HOUSE

mgr.) (Juliicy Adams Siwyer week of 1; The | (Frank Raleigh, mgr.) Classmates 2tt; The Cow- """■ ■ ' txiy aud (he 'Thief ’28; 'The .Man from Home 3(1 Haiipv .Marriage 10. POLUS (S. J. Breen, mgr.)

The Star Bout, Coo.nbe and Stone. (Jeo. B. Re no and Co., Ltlllott’s Trio, Shewhrook and Ber ry. Horton and LaTrlska. Arlington Four and moving (deture* week of 1.

HARTFORD.-PARSO.NS’ (H. C. Parson*. m)D'.) Ha|ipy .Marriage 1-2; A Walta Dream 3 4; 4k>han and Harris Minstrels 5 6. POLUS (G. S. Hanecomb, mgr.) Love Walts, Edgar Allen and Co., Ruby Raymond and Co., Myer* and Rosa, Monle Mine, Melnise and Kenneily and George Armstrong week of Feb. 1. HARTFORD OPERA HOUSE (H. H. Jennings, mgr. i The Angers, Hughes and I,enton, The Buckh-y* and Walter Stead week of I’eb. 1. FOOT GUARD HALL (11. S. Ellsworth, mgr.) Industrial Show- week of Feb. 1.

MERIDEN.—POLUS (W. Slack, mgr.) Ben m'tt-Moultun StiM-k 0>. week of 25 except 29; The Time, the Place and the (}lrl 29; Fenberg Stock Co. week of Feb. 1; Coban and Harris Minstrels 2.

NEW HAVEN.—HYPERION (Sam S. A Lee Shiibert, Inc., mgrg.) Paid In Full 1-3; George Evans in Cobanlzed minstrelsy 4; A Waltz Dream 5-6. GRAND OPERA HOUSE (James

; Wilke*, mgr.) Gertrude Shipman In The Gin , of the Golden West, supported bv the Grand I Stoi-k Ck). week of 1. POLUS (Frederick Win disch, mgr.) MN* Nellie Bergen and Ml** Flo

' Irwin, Willie Pantzer Troupe and others week of Feb. 1.

WATERBURY. — POLUS (Harry Parsons, mgr.) Imiierlal Pictures 24; Billie Burke 25;

I The Mocking Bird (local) 28-29; The Time, the ' Place and the Girl 30; moving pictures 31; Co¬

han and Harris’ Minstrels Feb. 1; Fanny Ward 4; The Shoemaker 5-6: Imperial Pictures 7: A Happy Marriage 8; Paid In Full 10; Cbas Mack

.New East Lynue 8; Miss Petticoats 9; Top O’ (he World 10; Dora Thorne 12; Ki.bt. bleson 13. CASTLE (Guy .Martin, mgr.) Lauraut ""rlo, Ar¬ thur Y’ule and Co., Kellie aud Dixon, Sallie Randall, Greve and Green and the Castlescupe w*,-k of 1.

DECATUR. — POWER’S (Thos. P. Ronan. mgr.) Monte Carlo Girls ’25: Rudolph and A dol|ib 26; Classmate* 27; The CowIhiv and the Thief 28; The Flint* week of Feb. 8. BIJOU (A’ Slgfrled. mgr.) Dancing DoLacev*. Frankie West. Will J. Harris. Three Dlerlckx Brothers .Manly and Sterling, Ed Dolan and moving |iir- tiires week of 1. BASEBALL CARNIVAL, Dr. Childs, mgr.; Fred Leslie’s Trained Tnimals, Rossi, the Juggler and other features.

SPRINGFIELD.—.MAJESTIC (C. U. Rumser, mgr.) Isle of Spice 28-30; The Time, the Place and the Girl 31-Feb. 8: "The Honeymooners 4-6. CHATTERTON (Geo. W. Chatterton. nigr.t The Flints week of 24; The Cowboy and the Thief 31; Elk*’ Minstrels Feb. 1-3. GAIETY (Smith A Burton, mgra.) Vaudeville week of 1. E.M- PIRE (John Connors, mgr.) Walter Saverly, Lowry and Lowry, Vera Hart, The Coynes, Blanche Gibson, James O’Neill, Belle Folfy,

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John Birch, Brown and Ilotlge*. Holme* and 111; Imperial Picture* 14. JACOUES OPERA Hollister, Payne and Lee and moving pictures week of Jan. 31. PANTAGES’ EMPIRE (M. O. WInstock. mgr.)Bamold’* Dog and Monkey Actors and other* week of Jan. 31. GAYETY (Geo. L. Clayton, mgr.) Ronoldo Duo, Dow and Dow, Frank and Irene Maloon, James Poet and Co.. Beauty Chorus and moving pictures week of Jan. 31. GRAND (Alburn A I.,eahy, mgr*.) Hesw' and Rlordlon, Illustrated song* and mov¬ ing pictures we«-k of Jan. 31. PEOPLE’S (P. Plncu*. mgr.) Vaudeville and moving pictures week of Jan. 81. WASHINGTON SQUARE (Zach Abrams, mgr.) Vaudeville and moving pictures week of Jan. 31. VICTORY (Hal Cur¬ tis, mgr.) Sam Langford and a Trip to Africa week of Jan. 31. RUBE COHEN.

OAKLAND.—MACDONOUGH (C. P. Hall, mgr.) Mrs. Wigg* of the Cabbage Patch week Feb. 1. YE LIBERTY (('rank Graham, mgr.) Richard Ilotallng In Shakespearean repertoire week of Feb. l.( ORPHEUM (Geo. Ebey, mgr.) Advanced vaudeville week of Jan. 31. BELL (Gua Cohn, mgr.) Oeo. Gn* Bruno, Sabine and Vera, Allen’s Traveling Man. Steph Grattan and Co. and moving picture* week of Jan. 31. NOVELTY’ (Tonp Lubel*kl, mgr.) Vaudeville and moving pictures week of Jan. 31. COLMU- BIA (J. Flood, mgr.) Allen Curtt* Musical Com¬ edy Co. week of Jan. 31. CENTRAL (L. L. Price, mgr.) Vaudeville and moving picture* week of Jan. 31. GEM (Snow & Hoffman, mgrs.) Vaudeville and moving picture* week of Jan. 31. RUBE COHEN.

SACRAMENTO.-ACME (C. H. Goddsrd, mgr. I Margarette Severance and Co.. Earl Glr- delll and Co., Caron and Herbert, Charles M. Williams. Connelly, Welnrlch and Connell. Hal- llday and Curley and moving pictures week of Jan. 81. PANTAGE.S’ (W. W. Ely, mgr.) De- Kock Brother*. Clayton. Glenn and Co., Rent- frow and Jansen, Southern Quartet, I>eonard Kane and moving picture* week of Jan. 81.

STOCKTON.—NOY’BLTY (Alex Kalaer, mgr.) Zello Troupe. Dolph and Susie Levino, Ktkiido. The fj'wlckard*. Bernard and Blossom and mov¬ ing picture* week of Jan. 31. FORREST (K. Jone*. mgr.) Sisters Belfonte and other* week of Jan. 3i.

SAN BERNARDINO.—SAN BERNARDINO OPERA HOUSE (.Martha L. Klpllnger, mgr.) The Wolf 27: Harry BereBford In Who'* Y’our Friend 30. I’NIQUE THEA'TRE (J. W. I,eon- ard. higr.) Week of Jan. 25, Raymond Teal Musical Comedy Co.

TALLEJO.—NOVELTY (Sam Mendelson. mgr.) Joe and M.vra Dowling. Musical LaMolu. George and Lizzie Byrd and moving picture* week of Jan. 81.

COLORADO. DENVER. — BROADWAY (Peter Mrt’ourt,

mgr.) Girl* week of 8. TABOR GRAND (Peter McConrt. mgr.) The Virginian week of 7. OR- PHEUM (A. C. Carson, mgr.) Zclle De Lus- san. Four Franklins. Donald and Carson. Una Clayton and Co.. Matthew* and Reece. Mile. Toon* and Carroll and Baker week of 8. MA¬ JESTIC (Daniel F. McCoy, mgr.) Sherman and DeForest Co., Jos. R. Kelter and Co., Y’ardon, Perry and Wllbnr. The Pelota. Smith and Brown and Herbert Cyril week of 6. CURTIS (Pelton * Smntzer, mgra.) Dandy George Dno,

HOUSE (D. T. McNamara, mgr.) BIrdland Conroy LeMaIre and Co.. Mullen and Corelli, , Evan* and Li-e, Three Lelllotta, Great Rlchanl* week of 25; Six Musical Cutty*. Laura Burt ' and other* week of Feb. 1. EMPIRE (Earl Simmons, mgr.) Empire Stock Co. In Lynn- ; wood week of 25; Parish Priest week of Feb. I I

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. WASHINGTON. — COLUMBIA THEATRE ,

(Fred G. Berger, mgr.) Ro»e Stahl In The (3ior- us Lady Feb. 1: G*^). Cohan’s American Idea Feb. 8. BELASCO THEATRE (L. .Stoddard Taylor, mgr.) Mrs. Flske In Salvation Nell Feb. | 1; Julia Ylarlowe In The G<Mlde** of Reason Feh. i 8. academy of music (Jno. W. Lyon*, mgr.) ] Y’oung Buffalo In The Sheriff- of Angel Gulch . Feh. 1; The Wizard of Oz Feb. 8. NEW NA¬ TIONAL THEATRE (Wm. H. Raidey. mgr.) Otla Skinner In The Honor of the Family Feb. ' 1: Ethel Barrymore In Ijidy Prederlok Feb. 8. i CHAKE’S THEATRE (H. Winifred DeWItt. . mgr.) Little Chip and Mary Marble In In Old Edam; John Hyam* and I^*!!* Mointyre In The Quakers; Spenser Kelly and Frederic Rose; (jiiinn and Mitchell; Emilia Rose; Jas. P. Con- ■ lln and Lillian Steele; Al. Rayno's Famous Dogs; | and The Making of Maple Sugar by The Vita- graph week of Feb. 1; La Petite Revue: John • T. Kelly and Co; NIblo’s Talking Bird; Italian I Earthquake Ilcture, etc., etc. NEW LYCEUM THEATRE (Eugene Kcrnan. mgr.) The Sam Devere Show Feb. 1; Merry Maidens Feb. 8. GAYETY THEATRE (Wni. S. Hark, mgr.) i Rialto Rounder* Feb. 1; Casino Girls Feb. 8. i .Moving Picture Theatre with Vaudeville; Majes- ; tic. I.yrlc, Colonial, Surprise. Olympic and Mary- | land. J. C. IIARRAMA. j

FLORIDA. DAYTONA.—WILMAN’S (Chaa. Burghman, I

mgr.) Lyman Twins Feb. 10. CRY’.STAL (.1. M. i Sargent, mgr.) Moving nlctures and Y’audevllle. I GATER (W. G. Hobbs, mgr.) Moving pictures ' and vaudeville.

ORLANDO.—OPERA HOUSE Mabel Paige and Co., 2H-.30: Lvman Twins In The Y’ankee Dnimmers Feb. 10; Hooligan In New Y’ork 13; Alkahest, Lyceum attraction. 16; John B. Wills 18-20; Dandy Dixie Minstrels 25: Chlcatauk- well Company 22 24 and 26 27; Missouri Girl March IS.

GEORGIA. SAVANNAH.—ODPHEUM (Ernest L. Bar-

hour, mgr.) Chaa. Gaylor, Harrison Sisters, Gnl- more and I..emolne, Berllng and Urban, Elsie May Wilson. Bingham and Gable, Summers and Summers. Harry Austin. Illustrated songs and moving pictures week of 26; John R. Wills Comedy Co. week of Fet). 1. CRITERION (Frank A Hnlx-rt Bandy, mgrs.) Ed. Winchester, Miles and Hart, Prof. Carl Rettlck and Co., Jack I^-nny, Illustrated songs and the Randy- scope week of 25; West Harrison Trio. Gene Harrison. Ranzetta and Lyman, moving picture* and Illustrated song* we«-k of Feb. 1. GRAND (Arthur M. f.ncas. mgr.) Vaudeville week of Feb. 1. NEW SAVANNAH (W. B. Seesklnd, mgr.) BsIdwIn-.MelvIlIe Stock Co. la tilling a three-weeks’ engagement at thi* bonae; The Man of the Hour follow* 5; Royal Italian Rand 12-

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These Will Be Released Feb. 10, 1909: POLLY’S EXCURSION GUARDIAN OF THE BANK

C KK’KS & MAHTIX—SKXSATIONAL. LKX(;TH. .570 FT':KT.

This film possesses the popular merit of holding any audience spell¬ bound. and the entire performance is carried out in a manner that creates lasting satisfaction to all who see It. It Is the old story of a faithful dog. which, by some act of extraordinary sagacity, clearly proves himself to be Man's Best FYiend, as Is the case with the hero of this film.

It is full of excellent acting, beautiful country scenes, and has plenty of life and action; Is clean from start to finish, and Ls as near perfection photographically as It Is possible to get.

BABY’S EXCITING RIDE IIKPWOKTH—LENGTH. ;t.>0 H-IET.

very laughable subject, and one of those unique films which not only interests the audience, but causes them to wonder how it is possible to have j such things occur. A part of the film shows a baby earriage automatically propellng Itself when it seriously interferes with lovers on a gate. It ends happily for all concerned with the re-storatlon of the baby safely in its mother's arms and none the worse for its sad experiences.

ECCENTRIC BURGLARS SCHEFFIELD—SENSATION.AIj. LENGTH, 440 Ff^ET.

Keplete with the most thrilling adventures of two acrobatic burglars. and two of England's finest “bobbles.” The marvelous feats performed by these splendid actors will hold the audience in breathless suspense from beginning to end. Very comical effects produced on account of certain ' portions of this film being reversed, render It most interesting

Thl.s class of film is always a great favorite.

FRK'KS & MAHTIX—COMEHY, 1J-:NGTH, 370 FEET.

This is one of the very finest films ever produced, and will unquestlonal)i> prove very popular wherever shown. It has all of the characteristics to render it both pleasing and refreshing to the audience.

The opening scene shows a beautiful suburban home, for which Eng¬ land Is world renowned, and the household pet, a large white parrot, escapes from its cage, to the con.sternation of all of the family, who Imme¬ diately forget all else In their anxiety to restore the parrot to its cage In their frantic attempts to recapture the parrot, a number of highly amusing scenes are clearly portrayed. All of the characters are high-grade actors, and the photographic effect is perfect. A very interesting feature of this film is that, somehow or other, the parrot files away at Ju.st the critical moment, as though It were trained for this particular act.

This Is certainly the real thing, and must be seen to be appreciated

GRANDFATHER’S BIRTHDAY CRICKS & MARTIN—P.XTHETIC. LENGTH, 440 FEI-TT.

You have In this film a pathetic and deeply interesting subject, of a kind that is seldom shown. The opening scene shows an array of grizzled and time-worn veterans In full uniform, with expressions of contentment on their faces as having served their country well. The following scenes shoa the affection with which one of the number is held by those near and dear to him, and. in his last great battle with the warrior. Death, some very remarkable vl.sions of his earlier days on the actual field of battle appear to him.

We can not fully describe here all the new films we are releasing. The above are simply taken at random, and as all of our subjects are exceptionally grand, you can depend upon the following being highly creditable In every detail:

Faithless Friends.Length, 525 ft. Sensational Sign from Heaven. " 425 “ Den of Thievao. " 431 “ " Prodigal Son . •' 676 " Religious Oambler’s Wife . *’ 540 " Dramatic .

Hepworth

.. Paul . Grafic

Artful Dodger .Length. 776 ft. Comic . Dog Outwits Kidnapper. '* 443 “ Pathetic

. Hepworth

Mission of a Flower. Leap Year or She Would Wed...

360 345 Comic

Cricks & Martin

Every Film we offer is carefully examined and guaranteed First-Class In every way. They are yet to be seen by motion picture patrons, and you can use them with our assurance of being legally protected against any attempt to interfere with you.

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MKiiagert and performett are reapectfulljr requeited to contribute their dates for tbii depart¬ ment. Kojtea mutt reach The Billboaid Saturday, to inture publication.

The Billboard fcrwardt mail to all profettionalt free of charge. Memberi of the profettion are invited, while on the road, to have their mail addressed in care cf The Billboard, and it will be forwarded promptly,

. Urnily & .Mulioiu-y: Kii nmtt* with Irwin's Bin ' Show. Si'o Hiirlcsqiie Uoiitcs.

IlrlMon, I.. Taiili: Kii roiiii- with the rhuntuiii lleteclive. See Druitistic Itoutes.

Hrowii. .Mill: liii route with the Boundl’p. Si-e llrmiiatle Koines.

Ilinklev's Docs; Havana, Cuba, Keb. 21- Marih lo.

liiiiliiik, Steve (Itarrisoni: Waukegan, 111., liulef.

Itiilhs'k, Chas. A. (Casino): Elkins, W. Va., Jan. 2.',, latlef.

Iturke, John 1’. (I’erslea Oarden): .Memphis. Teiin., iiiilef.

Itiirloii ii r.urton: En route with .\1. Ueeves’ Beauty Siiow. S*-e Buries |Ue Koutes.

^rams inquiring for routes not given in these columns will be ignored unless answers are prepaid.

Routes that come in too late for classification, can be found on another page, under “Additional Performers* Dates.”

PERFORMERS’ DATES. (Whrn no (l:iie is given February i;<.*.Angeie8. cai.: ' . (.Majestic) lleuver, Colo.. IJ-JO.

8-13 is lo be supplied.) (Palace): Ixrndon, Eng Adams. Eilward B

Jau. 18 Peb. '27. Aldrhige. Chas.: En route with the Round-Up.

.See llraniatlc Routes. All. (ieorge (Drury l.ane): larndon, Eng., Dec.

7 Eeb. 2S. Alvarettas. Tliree: En route with the Jersey

l.llies. See Burlesi|ue Koutes. Alvin A Hendrix: En nnile with Al. G. Field's

.Minstrels. Se*e Minstrel Koutes.

‘ Brandon, Sarah, A Ben S. Meats (.Majestlci: ■ Little Risk, Ark.; (Majestic) F'. Worth, ] Tex., 15 2ij. • Butler, Tom (Orpheura): Easton, Pa.; (Urjihe-

Bergere, Valerie iLyrlc): Dayton. O. • Bijou Coiinsly Trio (tlrpheumi: Maiisfleld, O. Burl, Cass and Geo. Kern (Bennett'si: Montreal,

Can. Bennington Bros. (.Majestic): St. Paul, Minn.;

t Bijou I Eveleth t.'i 2tl. Bayrisity Bros. (Victor): Moldle, Ala. Burke. Join A .Mae (.Malestlci: Little Ris'k

.\rk.. (Majestic) Ft. Worth, Tex., L'l'JO. Burke's Musical Dogs (Lyric): Uliloutowu, Pa.;

(Stan Donora I.’i'20. Bell. .Vrtliur H. (Gem): Pittston. Pa. Blondell. Mable (Sii|HTlia I: Augusta, Ga. Baxter A La Conda (.Majestic): Canton, (). I'.ranis. Musical (Su|H'rbai: Augusta, Ga.;

(Criterion) Savann ih 15'20. Blancke. .\nne (Poll's): Hartford, Conn.; (Po

ll'si Brldgeisirl 15 20. Bros. Byrne Eighr Bells Co. (Greeniiolnt I:

Br<M>klyn. N. Y.; (.Vrmoryi Binghamton 15 ‘20.

Brahams. The (Family); RiM'k Island, III., S'BI: (BijiHii Kankakee 15 2o.

Bolitlsee A Krancoiii (Crjstali: Denver, Col. Bascpie Quartet (l)rphenmi; Sioux City, la. Bowman A St. Clair (Curtis): Denver. Col. Burroughs. C. IL, A Co. (Star): Mo:)e8sen.

Pa. Brockman, Slater (New Robinson): Cincinnati.

(). Carl A Kheil: En route with the Dan Cupid

Co. Si'e Musical Kiaites. Cuiilna, Leila: En naile with the Buster Brown

Western Co. See Musical Rmites. , Cavana: Eu route wltli the Fay Foster Co. See

Burlesi|ue Routes. ('hamla-rlaiu A Sterling (Lyric): Springfield.

Mo., indef. I Chapman Sisters: En route with the Avenue

Girls. See Burlesiiue Kout<‘S. Chase. J. Percy IBijoui: Oshkosh. Wls., Dec.

'27. Iniief. Clarke Viola (Royal): Chicago. HI., Indef. U)UI Hariisburg I5'20.

Barry, Mr. and .Mrs. Jimmie (Trent); Trenton. .N. J.; (Orpheuiii) Allentown, Pa., 15 20.

Birdland (Keith's): Cleveland, U.; (G. U. 11.1 I ittsluitg. Pa., 15-2U.

Bellclair Bros. (Armory): Binghamton, N. Y.;] Coleman A LaMont (Hli>i)Odrome Rink) (Bennett's) .Montreal. Can., 15-‘2ii. I minghani, Ala., Jan. IS, indef.

Browu A llislges (Washington): San Francisco, ; Colunilda Musical Trio: En r<aite with Dt'Rue

Carson Bros. (Bell): Oakland, Cal.; (Wigwam) San Francisco. Cal., I.').2().

Crandell. Hal (Theatorluiu): Lansing. Mich., S- III: (Caaluoi Flint II l.l; tllljoui Ann Arbor I.*i-I7: (Bljoiii Albion IS-2o.

Chaniliers. Lysti r (.Majestic): Chicago, III.; ( Ha.\ Ilia) kel I Chicago I-I'20.

Clilnk • (.Majestic): Dvs .Moines, la.; (Orpbeum) Si.mx City 15 '2o.

C<s>k. Jim-, a Bro. (G. O. ID: Indianapolis, Iiid.: (Columbia) Cincinnati. (>., M‘2o.

Chassino (Btnneit's); Hamilton. Can.; (Lyric) lla.Mou. ().. 15'20.

Cahill. Will. (Greeii|Hilnl): Bnsiklyn, N. T.; lEiiipIrei llolioken. .\. J., 15-20.

CtoIIiis. Dick (Orplii'iiin I: San Francisco, Cal.; (Oriiheuiiii Oaklaiul 15‘2ii.

Carters, The ICri scent): Bonham. Tex.. IB-20. Conroy, Le .Main A Co. (P<dl'si: Brblge|iort,

Conn.; (Ilauiniersteln's) New York City, IB- '20.

Crane Finlay Co. (Victoria): Wheeling. W. Va., 8 to; lolyiiiplc) Bellaire, O., II-I3; (Orpha- unii Canton 15‘2(i.

Cassin. Jack (G. O. ID: Diibuiiue, la.; (O. H.) Walerl.s) 1.'t-'27.

Carr 'I'rlo (Majestic): Denver, (^olo. ClIpIM-r Comedy Four (Empire): Norristown, Pa. Claire. Ina (Hathaway’s): Lynn. .Mass. Clernioiilos. Black Dragiams (Columbia): Brooh-

lyu. N. Y. C)a>k A Stevens iKelth's): Providence. R. I. Conrad, .\rthur, and Blomle Ty|iewrlters (Ma-

ji-stici: Chicago. III. Claudius A Scarlet (Uniheum): Salt Lake City,

flab. U 20. Carroll A Brevoort (Stan: McKees Rocks. Pa. Clayion. Una, A Co. lOrpheunii: Denver, Colo. Colonial Septette (Empire): Sunderland, Eng.,

15 20. Chi>iulta (Combine): Lynn, Mass.

I Caron A Faruum (Dominion): Winnipeg. Can.. 15 20.

Creo A Co. (Wigwam): San Franelaco. Cal. Coe, Henry: Fn route with W. *A. Mahara's ^*’*,*.**'. ^oe A Boyd (Mala

Minstrels. Si-e Minstrel Routes. Cogswells. Tlirec Cycling: Touring Mexico,

Circo Trevino, Inilef. Blr

Cal.; (Wigwam) San Francisco 15 20. Arnold A Artie: Eu naite with North Bros.' 1 B„«teV Brown and Tlge (Keith’s llippislrome

Coiueilians. See Dramatic Kouti's. Austin. Harry C. (Orpheiimi: Savanoah, Ga.,

Indef. Avery A Carl: En route with Dan Cupid Co.

See .M))S)cal Riailes. Allen. Edgar (Poll's): Springfield, Mass.; (Po¬

ll's) Worcester L")-'2(). Alpine Troupe, Five (Aiulltorium I: Saginaw.

.MIcb.; (Auditorium) Detroit 15'20. Anderson. KIchard iColiimliiai: Cincinnati, O.;

(Majestic) .Milwaukee, Wls., 15-2U. A))deisuu A Goines tC>s)k'B I). 11.): Rochester,

N. Y.; (Lyric) Dayton. O., 15 20. Atlantis A Fisk (BIjoU): Mouse Jaw, Can.;

(Slarlanil) Saskatoon l.5-'2u. Arl:ugtou Fiair (Poll's): Waterl)ury, Conn.; (Po¬

ll's) Wilkes-Barre, Pa.. 15 20. A Night ou a House Boat (Maryland): Balti¬

more, Md.; (Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa., 15- 20.

American Dancers. Six (Columbia): Cincinnati, t).: (Mary Amlersoui Louisville. Ky., 14 20.

Acki-rman, Paul (Family): Mluueaimlls. Minn.; (Grand Family) Fargo. .V. D., 15 20.

Allen. Don A Bertie iMajestlci: St. Paul. Minn.; t.Vrcade) ytiuot. N. D.. 15 2u.

Adams. Muslial (Burts': Toledo, U.; (Keith's) Co'umbus 15.20.

Ahearn. Chas.. Troupe (llammersteln's): Ni’W York City; (Poll's) Waterbury, 0>nn., 1.5- 20.

Abliott, Arthur (Empire): Cincinnati, O.; (Ma- jes Id Ashland. Ky,, 15-'2(i.

Cleveland. G.; (Shea's) BlltTalo, N. Y., 15 20. Blanchard A Foster (Ur|)heum): Mobile, Ala.;

(I)rpheumi Pensacola, Fla., 15-20. Bison City Four (Culuulali: Lawrence, Mass.;

(Keith's) Boston. Mass., 15 20. Browning A Kellar (Washington): Spokane,

Wash.: (Stan Seattle l4-’2(). Beyer. Bin. A Bro. (Hathaway's): Brockton,

.Mass.; (Hathaway's) Malden 15-20.

Bros.’ Minstrels. Si'e Minstrel Koutes. Cook. Boli: En route with King A Tucker's

Slmw. See Tent Show Routes. Cook A .Madison (Casino); New York City,

liidef. Crawford. Pat: En route with III Henry's

Minstrels. See Minstrel Routes. Clark. Clever (Empire): Calgary, Can.; (EmpR*.')

Eilmonlon 15-20 Conley. Anna A Eflie (Shea's): Buffalo, N. Y.;

(Shea’s) Toronto. Can., 15-20. Butler A Bassett (Orpheum): Easton, Pa.; (Or-| Clifford, Edyth (Masonic Temple): Ft. Wayne

plieiim) llarrisburt.. 15-20. Bradley A Davis (laslno): Flint, Mich.; (Bl-j

join Albion 15-2o \ Bruno Kramer TrU (Majestic): Ft. Worth. Tex.; i

(Majestic) Dallas 1.5 20. I Boys In Blue (Temple): Detroit, Mich.; (G. O. |

11.) Pitlsliurg, I'a., 1.5-20. I Burt. Laura. A (o. (Keith's); Boston, Mass.;!

(Keith's) Portland, Me., 15-‘2o. Brown. Harris A Brown (Keith’s): Boston.

.Mass.; (Bennett's) Montreal. Can.. 15-20. Bnsiks. Walter Julian (.Majestic): Montgomery.

.\la.; (.Majestic) Birmingham 15 20. Beilell, Waller. A Co. iPantages’i: Portland.

Ore.; (Empire) San Francisco. CaL. l5-'20. BiMilden A Quinn (Crystal): Trinidad, Colo.;

t Empire) Colorado Springs 15-2o. Blamphin A Hehr (Mozart): Ehnira, N. Y.;

(Family) llagi rstown. Md., 15-20. Bateman. Tom ipidt's): S ianton. Pa.; (Poll's)

Bridge|H>rt. Conn.. 15-2'J. Blessings. The (Orpheioii); Butte, Mont.; (Or-

pheiim) Sjsikane. Wash.. 1.520

Ind.; (Family) La Fa.vette 15‘20. Carrico, Louise, A Jeannette Dulmage (Majes¬

tic): St. Paul. Minn.; (BIjou) La Crosse. Wls., 1.5-'2(i.

Ceballos. Helarion A Rosalie (Onibeiim); Kansas City, Mo.; tOniheumi Memphis, I5-'2().

Carletta (Hathaway's): New Bedford, Mass.; (Keith’s) Portland, Me.. 15-20.

Castellane A Bro. (Orpbeum): Omaha, Neb.; (Orpbeum) Ill's Moines, la.. 15 20

Coote, Bert (Proctor's |•2.5tb St.): New Y’ork City; (Colonial) Lawrence. .Mass.. l.5-'20.

Clarke, Wilfred (Orpbeum): Los .\ngele8. Cal.; (Orpheum) Salt Lake Ctt.v. Utah. 1,'t 20.

Cbanieroys, The (Bijou): Woonsocket, K. I.. (.\cadcni.v of Music) Jerse.v City, N. J., 15- ‘20.

St.): Pi-orla. 111. Connelly A Wet)b (Orpheum): Portland, Ors.;

(Orpheum) Seattle, Wash., 15-'20. Carson. Charles R.; Statbroy, Ont., Can., 8-18;

Chatban) 1.5'2u. Clark. Marie (BIjou); Bismarck, N. D.; (BIjoa)

Superior. Wls.. 15-20. Curtis. San)uel J., A Co. (Orpbeum): Reading,

Pa.; (Pidl'si Scranton 15 2o. Creasy. Will M.. A Blanche Dayne (Alhambra):

New York City; (Emidrei llotsiken. N. J., 15 20.

Cllpiier Comedy Quartet (Majestic): Kalamasoo, Mich.: (Bljiat) Battle Creek 1.5-'20.

Campliell, Emerin, A Co. (Majestic): Dm Moines, la.

Carlisle's. Ad.. Dogs and Ponies (Majestic): Ria-kford. HI.; BIjou) Duluth, Minn., 18- '20.

Cliffords. The (Majestic); Portsmouth. O. Callan A Smith (Grand): Vancouver, B. C.,

Can.; (Graml) 'Tacoma. Wash.. 15'20. Chlmpillla. Princess, A A. R<lward Newell

(Grand): Hamilton. O.; (Ori'beum) Troy 16- 20.

Case. Charley (G. 0. ID: Syracuse. N. Y.; (Temple) Detroit, Mich., 15-20.

Cromwell A Samse (BIjou): Oshkosh, Wls. Chases, Three (Cornet); Crestiui. la. Collins A Brown (Grand): Syracuse. N. Y. Carson A Willard (Orpheum): Reading. Pa. Coomlis. Frank. A .Muriel Stone (Poll's): Wor

cester. Mass. Careys. The (Welland): Morgantown, W. Va.;

(Marion) Marlon, O., 15 20.

WONDERLAND ELECTRIC MUSEUM, MINNEAPOLIS.

AIIIslo. Mr. and Mrs. (Orpbeum): Kansas City, ; Bonlsettis. Six (Sh-'a's): B))ffalo. N. V .Mo.. 14'20.

Al'piist A Clayton (Hlpiiodrome): Poughkeep¬ sie. N. Y.

Armoml. Grace (Garrick); Burlington. la. Aildlsiui A Livlngslou (Victor): Mobile. Ala. Arnolds. Chas. (G. O. II.): Duhui|ue. la. Allor, Barrington A Co. (La Fayette): La Fay¬

ette, Ind. Altirlght. Ernest. A (3o. (Lyric); Dyersburg.

T)'nn. Arthur A Jeanet (Lyric): Athens, Ga. Adair. Art (Grand): Portland. Ore. Adams A Mack (Victoria): Baltimore, Md. Armstrong A Clark (Chase's): Washington,

I). C. Amlotts. Three (Academy of Mnaic): Ilallfax,

N. S.. Can. AIvo A Copeland (Bijou): Superior. Wls. Armstrong A Verne (On>beumi: Salt Lake City.

Utah. 14 '20. Astaires. The (Orpheura): Oakland. Cal., 7-20. Avolos. Five (Pria'tor's): Newark. N. J.

(Shea's)

Mich.; (Bl Toronto. Can.. 1.'

Bergere Sisters iBijoU); Sarinaw, : jiMic Bay City 15-'2)).

Barrow A Milo (Garrick): Norristown. Pa., (Blaney's) Baltimore, Md., 15-'2t). I

Bingham A (Jable (Gaton): Daytona. Fla. I Bruces, The (Family): Minnea.i>oIls. Minn.; ; (BIjou) Kankakee, III.. 15 20. ' Bean A Hamilton (Orpbeum): Mansfield. O.; ; I (Hip|>odromel Huntington. W. Va., 15-20. I BoMucs. Musical (O. H.): Barre. Vt.; (O. 11.) ^

Kutlan)! 15-20. ! Benaus. The (Empire): Cincinnati, O.. 8-10; I

(Dreamland) Reading 1I-i:{; (O. ID Green • vine 15-17: (BljoU) Piqua 18 20.

: Blessing. Mr. and Mrs. (Empire): San Diego, CaL; Santa Ana 1.5-20. I

! Beliout Duo (Majestic): Crawfordsville, Ind.; 1 ! (Auilitorium) Dayton. O., 15‘20.

Boston Fadettes Woman's Orch<*8tra (Majestic): I Chicago. HI.. 8-‘20. |

Black A Jones (Olympic); Chicago. Ill., 14-2)). Ailelman's, Joseph. .Musical Ensemble (Poll’s): ■ Bowers, Walti'rs A Crooker (Orpheura): Port- |

Scranton, Pa.; (Poll's) New Haven, Conn., | land. Ore., 14 20. i 15 20. I Baker A Corn'dia (Majestic): Galveston. Tex.

At the Counfr.v Club (Proctor's .5th Are.): New ^ Bolses. Sensational (Empire): Paterson. N. J. ( 5'ork City: (llammersteln’s) New Y'ork City. 1.5-20.

Adams. William (Princess); St. John, N. B., Can.

Adair. Etidle. and Four Girls (Cooper): Mount Vernon, o.

Alba (Keith's): Philaileipbla. Pa. Armstroi'g. Geo. tSliea’s): Buffalo. N. Y. Alpha Tr|.> (Family): Risk IsLiml. HI.. 8-10;

I Family) CI1nt)in. la., ll-l-’l: (Family) Min neap'dia. Min ).. 15 20.

Augell Sisters (Edisonlai; Johnson Cit.v, Tenn,

Barry. Katie (Dominion): Wlnnli>eg. Can. Bottomley Trouite (.Masonic Temple): Fort'

Wayne. Ind. Brunettes. Cycling iCoIumtila): Brooklyn. N. I Beaudoin. On-at (New Snu): Springfield. O. Bryant A SavIIlb (Majestto: Cedar Rapids, la. I B.vrni'Golsoic Playi'rs (Majestic): Dallas, 'Tex.: j

(Majestic) Houston 1.5-‘20. i Bell. C:vstal (Lyric): Brady, Tex. Brand SIst ts (O. 11." Rutland. 5't. | Barrett. Marjorie (Grand): Sacramento, CaL, i

8 20. Adams. E. Klr'ae. A Co. (Imbstr Circus): Flint, j Bellows, Temple A Aller (Orpheum); Wichita.

Kans. Buckley. John (BIjou): Esranaba. Mich. Baker. Marvelous (L.vrlc): Dyersburg. Ti'nn. Blmbiai. The (Bijou): Bay City. Mich. Borani A Nevaro (llrph)')im): Portland. Ore. Boyle Bros. (Ostrich Farm): Jacksonville. Fla. B.vron A Langilon (Orplu'um): San Francisco.

CaL: (Oriiheun)) Oakland 14‘2(1. Big City Quartet (G. O. 11.): Svracuse, N. Y.,

15 ‘20. Boston Comedy Co.: Pembroke. Can., 2.5-Feb.

20. B.onb-n. Zi'no A Ilavnln Bros. (Foll.v): Oklahoma

City. Okla.; (Vamleville) Wichita. Kans., 15 20.

Bootblack Quartet (Bi'nnett's); Hamilton. Can.; (.5rmor.v) Binghamton. N. 5'.. 1520.

Barr.v A Wolford (Keith's): Philadelphia, Pa.; (Trent) Tnnton. N. J.. 1.5-?))

Bowser. S. M. lOn)l)euml: Montgomery, Ala.; (.Mamoi Birmingham ’5 20.

Braatx. Selma (Maji'stlo: .Milwaukee, Wls.; (Haymarket) Chicago. HI.. 15 2’.

Brenon. Herbert. H'li'n Downing A Co. (Gaiety): Sprlnglield HI

Bertina A Brockway (Family): Pottsville, pa. B)dl. Chas. H. (Granit): Fargo N D. Bernier A S'tella (Cn-stal): St. .Io«eph. Mo. Bimm-Bomm B r-r r (0-i>heum): R)-ai('ng Pa. Borani A Nevaro (()rr>h<'um); Portland. Ore.

Mich.: (C')nton) Canton. ().. 15 20. Atblani A Rossi ''"rystal): Denver. Col. Atlantic City Four (Miles): Minneapolis, Minn. Alton A Oliver (Mary .Vndersoni: Dulsville.

Ky. Ballo Bros.; Jacksonville. Fla., Dec. 28, Indef Bart'er A PaDner: South ())naha. Neb., Imief. Barlows, Breakaway (Exisisltlon): Jackson¬

ville. Fla.. Jan. 18, Indef. Bartee. A. O. (.klhambrai: Houston. Tex., In

)lcf. Barton Pros.: En route witl) the Bohemian

Burlesqucrs. See Burlesque Routes. Barto A McCiw En route with the Cozy Cor

m r Girls. See Burlesipte Routes. Beilell Bros.: Fn route with the Myrkle-Ilarder

Stoi'k Co. See Dr-imatlc Rmites. Beecher A Mave (Winner): Allegheny, Ba..

Feb. 1. Indef. Perrl.an. Steve (Gillette); Findlay. O.. Indef. Blnney A Chapman (New Gem): Tampa, Fla..

Dec. 28. Indef. BispIng. "Titm (Hippodrome): New 5'ork City,

Imief. Blanchard. Cliff: En route with A Royal Slave

S)e I)ramatlc Routes. Brachard. Paul (Circo Bell); Mexico City.

Mex.. Indi'f. Barnes. T.. Roy and Bessie Crawford (Chase's):

Washington. D. C.; (Boll’s) Hartfonl. Conn.. Bryant A SavIHe (Msp-stle); Cedar Raptda, la 15-20. Barry A Ilugh'-s (Orpheum): New Orleans, La.

The WondiTland Eli-efrle Miisenin Is located at ‘27 Washington areniie. South, MInneapolla. Minn., and la owm-d and nianaged by F. E. Lund. Tills theatre offera ten iierfonnanrea, week days, ami llfte.-n, Siinilays. Tile attriirtloiis are motion plelnrea and lllnatrated songs, sn<l the pIctiiDs offired are of the highest ipiallty and entertaining. Woinlerland seats alHiiit 170 people and baa a penny arcade In connection with Ita other attractions.

FEBRUARY 13, 1909. Xlic Billlooarcl 27

CnnDlDithiini * Marion (Shulierti; Utlon, N.

CtarlKtlr. PIIIlF (Andltnrliiml; rinrlnnatl, O. Colwrll (.VintTlcani: CJt*v«-l«n<l, <). Clia.lwli'k Trio (OriiboumI: Ixm Angrlot, Cal.,

H L*l». Chanll (lllpiiodroniei: Rothi-rhUlo. Kng.. l-l

111; iI^alHiFl l‘)>|iUr 22 27; lllppoilr<>m«*) Pu*n«*y. March 1-fl.

CliT'oD 4 Urcw <BlJ<aii: nattio Creek. MIeh. i Connelly. K<l«ar<l. A Co. (Orphenmt: Rrooklyn, '

.N Y: (Alliamhral New York (’lly 1."> 2»». Clark A Turner (Bijou i: (iraml Porka, N.

l> Cyril. Herb*-rt (Majealle): IlenTer. Col. Cilvelle »Ori*l"‘U>n •: Kanaaa (’lly. Mo. Carlir-y line*. (.Majealle I: Jobna|i>wn, I’a. | Carroll A Baker (Orphennil: Henver. ('ol. CoakleT A McBride K'haae’ai: Waalilngton. |

I). (’.: il’oirai Scranlon. I’a.. l.'V UP. Clacton. I'na. A Co. (Orphenml; llenTer, Col Carlin A (Bto (Orphcnmi; Mlnneapolla. Minn. , Hale Bro*.; Kn route with the Two Jolina.

See Miialcal Roiitea. Darrell. I.awrence: En route with III Ilenry'a

Mlnatrela. Si-e Mlnatrel Routea. D'.krcHle. Irene; En route with .Ma’a New

iliiahand Central Co. S<-e Mualcal Itoutea. Dacia Bro* ■ En route with III Ilenry’a Min

atrela. s..e Mlnatrel Routea. DeCleo A l.aVellle (Oramll: Maryacllle, (>..

Indef. Di(}ria,te. Edwanl: En route with Winning a

Wife Co See Mualcal Routea. DeOnio Broa.: Vienna. .Aiiatrla, Peh. 1 2.'<:

(IHl'Itodromel London. Eng.. March l-.'ll. Deltola-o. Count: En route with AV. \. Maha-

ra’a Mlnatrela. See Mlnatrel Routea. D*‘Vere Bn>a.: En route with the Coburn Mln¬

atrela Sin> Mlnatrel Routea. I D. Vere A I*eVere: En rotife with the Orace

Hacwanl Stock Co. See Ornmatle Routea. Diamond. Chaa.: En route with Ma’a New Ilua-

baml Central Co. See Mualcal Routea. Dove, .lohnny. A Minnie I.ee: En route with ,

Wllllama’ linoerlala. See Purleaiue Routea. ^ Dunbar. lew (CoIiiniMa): Oakland. Cal., Jan.

ni. Indef. Dunn. Harcec: Fn route with DeRue Bro.’ Min

atrela. See Mlnatrel Routea. Dnntalln Troupe: Moaa A Stoll Tour, Eng., In- '

def. Dutton. KITee; En rotite with Poll.c of the |

CIrciia EaateiT Co. See Dramatic Routea. Dagneati. Clara. A Boca (EmpInO: San Fran-'

c|a.-o. Cal.: (Pantagea’i Oakland 1(120. Du'illle. Frneat A. (Omheuml: Newark. O.: i

(lllptioilromel Huntington, W. Va., 1.1-20.

Dunbar A Flatter (I’nliiuel: Dea Molnea. la.; I (Maleaticl Waterloo 11-20.

Dlckliiaon. Rube (Marlon!: Marlon. O.; (Or- pbeiimt Lima 11-20.

Dalc’a Country Choir (Orandl: Tacotna. Waah ; (Orandl Portland. Ore.. 11-20.

Dollc Twin Slatera (Orohenml: Tampa. Fla.; (Vaudeclllei Jackaoncllle 15 20.

Dean. Chaa. R. (Orandl: Decatur. 111.: j (C.reen’a O. II. I Cedar Rapida. la.. 14 20. !

Decean. Hubert (Sheedc’a!; Salem. Maaa.; | iSbeedc’at Olouceater 1.1-20.

Dunlap. .Adeline. A Frank McCormick (Orph , eiimi: Sioux City, la.; (OrpheumI St. Paul. Minn.. 1.120.

DIerIckx Pma. (Vaudeclllei: Mlnneattolla. ^ Minn.; (Crcatall Milwaukee. Wla.. 1120.

Demon'o A BeBe (Natlonall; Steiibencllle. O.: I (OrpheumI OR City, Pa., 15 IT; (OrpheumI I Frankl'n IS 20.

DeWItt. Bum* A Torrence (Temnlel: Detroit, i Mich.; (Cook’a O. H.) Rocheater. S. Y., 15- 20.

Del.acey. Florence. A Bro. (Oaletcl; Spring- field. lll.r (Main St.I Peoria 15-20.

Dean. Nel«on. A Co. (Starl; Ch'eago. Ill.:' (Maleatlel Kalamaroo. MIeh.. 15 20.

Didno Troitne (Maleatlel; Houaton. Tex.; (Ma Jeatlel Oalceaton 1.1-20.

He R. Maretia (Wonderlandl: CUfton Forge. ■ Va.; (I.criel Charlotteacllle 1120.

Diiprei. Fred (Majeatlel: Birmingham. Ala.; (Maleatlel I.Ittle Bock. Ark.. 1.1 20.

De Faye Slatera (OrpheumI: Butte, Mont., 14 20.

DuBoi, Oreat. A Co. (Puritani; Fall River. , Maaa.

Donald. Peter, A Meta Caraoo (OrpheumI: Den cer. Col.

Dacec. Dancing. A Mlaa Pony Moore (Coliim blal; St. (.oula. Mo.

Di-Oarmo A Keoiigh (Majeatlcl: Denver, Col.. II 20.

De.acea. Harr.y. A Co. (Orandl; Portlaml. Ore. . Pa^la. Mark A Laura (Orphenml: Oil City.

Daleva The (Hathaway’al; I.owell, Ma»a. De Mont. Robert Co. (RrondwacI; Camden,.

N J. PeFtir A Eafea (Comlqiiel; Piiffalo. N. T. Dnnbara. Four Caating iDomlnlonI; Winnipeg. '

Can. Dick. R.tc (.Amnai-utcnt Palarel; AVaraaw, N. |

Y.. S 10- (Combinet PntTalo 11-1.1 I*<<h»rtc Sla'-fx (Oi»heumi; .Atlanta. Oa.:

IChaae’ai Waabington. D. C.. ll-'JO. D’.Arc’a Ma-bmette*- Hanter Fng.. 1120;'

AVIgaq 22 27: I ondon 20 March 27 Ihin^'Rn, A O. <Orr>h«Mim): Clfv, Mo.;

(tiridieiimi Omaha. Neb.. 14 20 I'acia Edwanta, A Co. (O. (I. 11.1: Syracuae.

N Y. 1120. Bahdnh’a. Saad. Renl Murra .Aratia (RHoul;

Jackar.n. Mich. Darrow. Mr. A Mra. Sfnart (AtoliawkI: Sche

N. Y.; (Empirel Ilohoken. N. J..

BeCraw A Fuller (Royall; Manlatce. MIeh.: II. i Alma 1120. I

Deltnaaeli. Mayme. A Co. (Theatorliiml; Ea- : ton. O.

niainond. tew F. (OrpheumI: Helena. Mont.; • Stan Poceman 1120.

Bactell. M,,1b,. (o,.nH; PItfaton. Pa. Darnualc (t’a«ln*l; Memphla. Tenn.

W ; Waabinglon N. ('.. S 10. ‘ i*e|iualn A Harold (New Sunl: Springfleld, O.

tbd.Ule. Juggling (ArmoryI: Btngh.amton, N.

I’ai. Emma (Forreat’al: latndon. Eng.. 15-20; 1. Ji’iT’ i^X'I'ller’a Wella March 1 «.

Ala * (Majeatlcl; Montgiamcry,

l•■.unette. Iva (RIJou); Duluth. Minn.

Di-t roteaii. Win. K. (Pantagea’i; Portland, ii, I Franclaco. Cal.. l:l 2il.

Iball Bnia., Three iKelth'al; Providence. K. DeCo.,*!' ' "'heeling. W. Va.. II’JO.

IF?. 1* * Kcgo (R|J,mi; (Jreat Falla. .Mont.; (Kinpire) Butte 15 20.

(V,I?"t '‘'■"'“‘"I Memphla. Tenn.; (Majea 1 ‘'Hy. Mo.. 14’JO. Ibd lalrvllie. sid (Star): Harden Cite. Kan.,

Ibdl Alice Lyndon (OrpheumI; MlnneapoIU. I .Minn.

(lel.naaan. Zelle (Orphenml: Denver. C<d. Don-ild A Caraon (Orphenml; Deuver, Col. lMi^ffln-H«-dcay Trmiite (.Majeatlcl: Johnatowo.

Deane. Sydney, A Co. (Majeatlcl: Johnatown. Pa.

Doiiglaa A Doiiglaa ((’nrtlai: Denver. Col. Dandy Oeorge Duo (Ciirtiai: Denver, Col Dale Slater* (Cryatali; Denver, Col. DhI.t. Vlnle (Mary .Amleraoni: l.oulav|||e Ky Doherfy a piaallea (Mlleai: .MInnea|io|ia. Minn Davlea’. Tom. Trio (tj. O. H.i: Indlanapolia.

lud. Davenimrt. Harry. A Pliyllla Rankin (Kelth ai:

Plilladelfdila. Pa. Emmett A MeN*lll: En mute with the Two

.lohna. S«'e Miialral Itoutea. Eamerabta Slatera (Olympic I: Kief, Kiiaala.

Eeh. t 2'*. F.vana. Plllv (Tivoli I; Sandimlnt. Ida.. Inilef. Ernie. Eddie A Ma.r (Yalei: Kanaaa City, .Mo.:

(Nlrlielaoai Crand Nl-ind. Neb.. 14 20. Edinan A Caylor (Crand i: Weat Newton. Pa..

K-Ki; (St.(r( Jeanette 11-11. EdwaPla. Fred R. (Stan; Hartford City, Iiid..

S-IO; (Vauilettei Bba>mlngton tl-l.’l. Eddy Fanitlr (RIveraldei: Saginaw. Mich.:

tllijoui Bay City 1.120. Ely. J. Frank fShulaTt’ai: I'llca. N. Y.;

(Pri>etor'al Alh.iny 1.1 20. Exp»a.|flon Fiair (.Auditorium I; Lynn. Maaa.;

(Ilatbawa.v’ai New Ftolforil 1.1-2(1. Eniniett. Mr. A Mrai Hugh J. (Pennett'al: (It

tawa. Cap.; (Benllett’ai Montreal 1.120. Eldriit. Cordon. A Co. IPoll'ai; New Haven.

Conn.: iPoll’at Springfield. Maaa.. 1,120. Edwarda. Cu». Blonile Typewritera (Majeatle);

Chle igo, III., 14 20. Edwanla, Cua. School Bora and Cirla (llrpb-

eiiml: .Salt Lake City. ftah. 14 20. Edwarda. Ethf’lyne, A Cecil Clarendon (Lyrlcl:

.Athena. Ca. Evan*. Beaale (Natlonall; San Franelaeo. Cal. Evera. C.eo. W. (Majeatlcl: Ft. Wiarth, Tex. Edmopda. Lee (Lyrlcl; Macon. Ca. Ellaworth. Eugene. A Edna Earlle LIndon

(Stan; Seattle. Waah. Evana. Mav (llriibenm I; Canton. (I. Emerva. The (NoveltyI: Bowling Cr(P*n. Ky. Enlgmarelle. W. W. Shuttb'worth. mgr. iProc-

tor’al; Troy. X. Y. Emmett A Lower (.Areadel; Brookfleld, .Mo. Rape. Dutton A K<pe (Noveltyl: Ti>p*>ka. Kan. Ellla Nowlan Trouiie (Majeatlcl; Milwaukee.

Wla. Eckert A Berg (Empirel: Pateraon. N. J.:

(OrpheumI Eaaton. Pa.. 1.120. Emmett. Cracle. A Co. (Orohenml: Omaha.

Neh. (Maleatlel Chicago. III.. 14 20. EckhofT A Ooplop (Temple!: Ft. Wayne. Ind. Faladiix. Camille; En route with Riee A Bar-

ton'a Oaiety Cp. See Bnrleauue Routea. Featliera. I^.alle; En route with the Raya.

See Mualcal Rentim. Flaher. Tom; En route with the Brigaillera.

See Iturlea<tne Routea. Foater. Oeo. I.; Ep route with HI Ilenry’a

Mtnafrela. See Mlnatrel Routea. Fowler, tbe luggler; En route with the H.

W. Tavlor Stock Co. See Dramatic Routea. Fox A Hiighea (Cryatali: Elkhart. Ind., In¬

def. Fiddler A Shelton (Shea’al; Buffalo. N. Y.’.

(Shea’al Tomnto. Can., 15 20. Flynn. Earl (Haymarketl: Chicago, 111.; (Ma¬

leaticl Chicago 1.120. Flehla. Harrv W.. A IPa Napaneea (O. O. H I’

pitt'hnrg. Pa.; (Or'heiiml .A’lentown 1120. Fox A Evana (C. O. H.I; Terre Haute. Ind.;

(C tl. H I St. I.oula, Mo.. 14 20. FItxgerald. H. V. (Pekinl: Chicago. Ill.: (.V*h-

landl Chicago 1120. Fentelle A Carr (Colonial!: Norfolk. Va.; (Or

pheiiml .Allentown, Pa.. 1120. Fre<lo Oeo. (Mary .Anderaonl: l/uilavllle. Ky.:

(Coinmhiat St. I oula. Mo.. 11-20. Fantona. Tliree (Pantagea’i: Vancouver. B. C.

Can.; (Pautagea’i Tacoma. Waah.. 14 20. Fun (n a Boanllng IDmae ((lr’>heuml: Harria

hnrg. Pa.: (Colonlall Norfolk. Va.. 1120. Fink. H-nry (Bop Toni: Jeraev City, N. J.;

(Columblal Scranton. Pa.. 1120. Fern A Mark (Emnlrel: Calgary. .Alta.. Can.:

(Emp'rel Edmonton M-20. Fave. Kitty. A Co. (.Arc-<del; BrownavHIe.

Pa.: (Stan Tarentnm 1120. Freeman’a Ooata (Scenic Temnlel: Providence.

R I ; tSfarl Weaterly 112<l. Falrchllda Mr A Mra Frank (Lyrlcl; p.we-

map. Mnnt.: (Famllyl P'lIInga 14-20. Flntav A Bnrke (Mary .AnderaonI: T/uilavlIle.

Kyi; (Orphenml Harriahurg. Pa.. 1120.

Frev Trio (Maleatlel: Little Rock. .Ark.; (Ma teatlel Ft Worth. Tex.. 1120.

Frederick Mualcal Trio (Famllyl; Mlnn.ap olla. Minn.

Pr.ailnl (('Olonlall; Norfolk Va. Fagan. Noo,l1ea A Paxton (Orandl: nevdand.

Minot. N. D (Famllyl; Hagcra

m

I

o.

runllne. * Co. town

Fur**. * Wo!»ton (TV»mlnIon»: Win ^ n.

Freeman. Manrlce, A Co. (PoB al; New Haven. Cnnn.. 11 20.

Pua.ner Will (Areadel: Totclo. O. Pir1ar.leau DoM (Bll.ml; F’D River. Maaa Force. Frclerlek. A Mildred Wllllama (O. 11.1’

r«'nn. Flol.u A Ilnnjion (T*'rr*<*o>: nolloTlUe. N. J*.

S 27 ... F.«rr*Ml nro«. : Pr<v>k^yn N. i- Hint. D. A.. A Co. (C O. H I: Puohlo. Col.:

(Mab'atlei T *neo1p. Neh., 1120. PpHT Ferrv (We.ak’al: Kenalngton. Pa. Flelda. Will H (Main St I: Peoria, 111, Flaher. Mr A M'a. Perkipa fShea’al- Ruffalo.

N. Y.; (Sliea’al Toronto. Cat . 1120.

Flora A Bahv, Samond (Flndlayl: Findlay, O.: (M’rhml Mirlon i 'O.

Frothingham A Dcnhiiu; Slater, Mo.

Fletcher Chaa. I eonarti (Marylanill; Ball! nmre.'Md.; (I’oli’al Bridgeport. Conn . 11 20. . ..

Flelda W C (Proctor’a 1th .Ave.l; New pork CItv: il’r.vtor’a rj.1th St I New York City 11 20

Fell, Cle.me Pearl (Bljoiii: Kenoaha. Win.: (liarrlaoiH AVaukegan. III.. 1120.

Frink’ln Irene 1C. (» HI: PIttaburg. Pa. Fleiiien A Both (Maleatld: DalUa. Tox.:

(Majeatlcl Hiuiaton 1120. Frier A Wehh (Maleatlel: ll<Mt«lon. Tex. Florence Troupe, .American (Majeatlcl: Mad-

laon. AA'Ia Felix A Barrv K.mr (Alajealld: Johnatown.

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CORRESPONDENCE. (Contlnuod from page 24.)

BEARD8TOWW. — GUAM) OPERA HOISF. (M. H. IlMrrlH, mgr.) Uoiiton Belleg 2; Yankee ^ iKXNlIe GIHk :t. ;

BENTON. — .McFAIX’S AUDITORIUM (G. C. C'ontrell, mgr.) Lena Rivera 20; We Are Frionila F'eh. 2.

CHAMPAIGN.—WALKER OPRRA HOUSE (S. ' Kabl. mgr. I Lafayette-Laiiiont Co.. The IIoliU-j worths. Jack Sirouse. Carey and Stam|ie, iiiov ' Ing pictures Feb. I S. CRESCENT (Matt Kna Bell. mgr. I Van Dyke and Eaton Co., with Ethel > May 2.VFeb. 0. '

ELGIN.—ELGIN OPERA HOUSE (Fred W. Jencka, mgr. I I>ora Thorne 27; The Girl Qnea , tion 1«. The Star, Temple and Globe are giv¬ ing moving pictures and songs. COLISEUM Roller Skaiing.

H00PE8T0N.—NEW McPERRIN’S OPERA HOUSE (A. L. Knox. mgr. I Yankee Dotalle Girls 10. ART EMPORIUM (Yonkelowiti Broa.. ' mgrs.) Moving pictures and vaudeville; Tuse and ! Jessie Grit and Master Russ<-ll week of 2.'>. PRINCESS RINK (M. M. I'arks, mgr.) Roller | skating.

JACKSONVILLE. — GRAND OPERA HOUSE (E. T. Coyle, mgr. I Classmates 2.S; Rudolph and i Adolph 2!t; Miss Pettleoats Feb. Yankee Doo- ' die Girl (1: Boston Belles 111; Texas 11, BI¬ JOU Pictures and vaudeville. ROLLER RI.NK (A. L. IDsnI. mgr.I Roller skating.

KEWANEE.—OPERA HOUSE (K. F. Shulls, mgr.) Dora Thorne »•; Olio .Meyer .">; The First V’lidln 7. BIJOU (Win. Avery, mgr.) IjiPearl and Bogart, Frank Perry, Seaman and Sarlelle. moving pleliires and songs w«*ek of HI. PRIN¬ CESS I Ad Funk. mgr. I Dolly I.aTow, luuviug pictures and songs wi*t‘k of :il. '

MT. CARMEL.—THEATRE. Grace Hayward , -Slock Co week of 2.'>; Castle Garden F:nterliilu era, lecture conrsi- nuinlmr, Feb. 2; Real Widow 1 Brown 4: When We Were Friends 8; A Texas Ranger l.'l , „

STREATOR.—PLUMB tlPERA HOUSE IJ. E. Williams, mgr.) Dora Thorne Hit; The Merry W’ldow Feb. 1: The First Violin 3; Zlnn’s Mu slcal Coinedv Co. 4-tl. MAJESTIC (C. A. Da.v, mgr.) Ball and Marshall. Dell A-Phone, Stanley ' Fowler, Graee Annond. Young and Foley. Billy Wlndom. The R>ibe Trio and the Klnodrome 28- 81; Illustrated songs and moving pictures 1-3; Vaudeville -1 7.

TAYLORVILLE.—ELK’S THEATRE. (Jerry Hogan, mgr. I When we were Friends 20; Kop- lln and O’Neill 2!»-3tt; Little Miss Blue Beard Feb. 2; The Crv Babv 8. TAYLORVll.LE ROL LER RINK (Ed. Colegrove, mgr.) Roller skat Ing 2.'> and week.

URBANA.—ILLINOIS (Marcus Ilelman, li'S.; 8. Kahl, mgr.) School Days 2S; Man from Home Feb. 1; The Merry Widow 3; Miss Petticoats «; Midnight Flyer 8: The Lion and the Mouse fl; Isle of Spice 13; The Girl Question 15.

WATSEKA.—FAMILY THEATRE (Jay Fltta. mgr.l Ed. B and Rolla White, Anna Kamp. Azeiilea Fontaine and moving pictures week of 25; Alice Tlffee Feb. 1 and week.

WAUKEGAN,—SCHWARTZ THEATRE (C. R. Mann, mgr.) The Warrens of Virginia Feb. 1; The I’ower of Tnith Feb. 7; Joe Tinker in A Home Rnn Feb. «; The Three Twins Feb. 14. THE HARRISON (A. A. Freudenfeld. mgr.) Jan. 28 31, The Lady Barb«-rs. Avery and Seitz, (5ole and Davis, Chas. Marvelle. Feb 1-.3, The Five Columbians, Pollanl. comedy Juggler; WbartoB and Moliler and Kay Adams.

INDIANA. INDIANAPOLIS.—ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE

(A. F. Miller, mgr.) The Merry W’ldow week of Feb. 8. GRAND OPERA HOUSE (S. ZIeg ler, ingr.) Gennaro's Band, with twenty-six Italian Gondoliers In A Night In Venice bead the bill; Bessie Wynn, comedienne; Tom Davies

Trio; Julis Ring and Co.. In The Wrong Room; Two Pucks; Hallen and Ilsyes; Jis* Cook ■ml Bm. and KIn.sIroiiie. PARK THEATRE (W. T. Rowlby, mgr.) Willlaiiis and Walker In Ban¬ dana l.and 8-10; Herald Voslte^ Wanti-il hv the I’olice 11-13. .M.4JE.STIC TlIF.ATRE. Fore paugb StiH-k Co In Hie Hi-lr to the lliMirah week of 8. EMPIRE THEATRE (W. K. Burton, mgr.) The New Century Girls with Cisicbeeta as the attraction week of F'eb. 8.

EVANSVILLE.—THE WELI-S BIJOU (Chas. Sweeton. mgr.l The W’ltching Hour Jan. 27; Max Rogers in In Panama ’2,8; The Time, the Place and the Girl 31); Uncle "rom’s Cabin Feb. .'> 6; The Hoiieymooners 8; East Lynne It); The S<-rvant of the House 11-13; Richard Carle 15; The Top o' the World 17; Francis Wilson IS; Wm. H. Crane 20. THE .M.UESTIC (Edw. Raymond, mgi.l Week of Feb. 1. I>'on A Ad ellne, David Livingstone and Co., Geulve Ho- n)ar and Veriie atid Verne

FORT WAYNE.—MAJESTIC (Rice & Stair, mgrs.) Feb. 1-5, Old Hehlelhi'rg; ft. Under .S<M)thern Skies. LVRIC (L. H. Balfe, mgr.l W*-ek beginning Feb. 1. The Mysterious Mr. Brown. TEMPLE (F. E. Stoiider. mgr.) High class vaudeville for we,‘k of Feb. 1. as fol¬ lows. Eight Vassar Girls, Henri French. Id‘S- ter, vcntrllwiulst; Lizzie Daly, dancer; Bow¬

man and Walton, Lavelle and St Clair, Hda Schnee. songs and motion pictures.

NEW CASTLE.—ALCAZAR (B. F. Brown, mgr.) E. Suther.amI Ross and Miss Judith Rae¬ burn In At Sunrise 25; Avia Page In East Lynne ‘29. STAR (Ivan Cramer, mgr.) Luring •Mobler. eccentric comedian; Sampsell and Carle, musical artists, and moving [dctiires. THEATORIUM (C. E. Barley, mgr.) Vaude¬ ville and moving pictures. I'ERN (K. H. Keith, mgr.l Prof, (kirl E. Colvin, boy hypno¬ tist; Coleman's Minstrel Lads ami Lassies, singing and talking act; Grace Lamorell. come¬ dienne. and pictures. COLISEUM (Ward & Jamison, mgrs.) Roller skating ami league ixilo.

ANDERSON.—GRAND OPERA HOUSK (Jos. E. Uenniugs, mgr.) Too Many Wives 20; Wrest¬

ling .Match Feb. 1; Under Southern Skle« 4; The M.in from Home II; Louis .Msnn 13; Ths Thief ‘2U. CRYSTAL (J. A. Ammons, mgr.) P.-o|,le’s Stock Co. we<‘k of Feb. 1.

ANGOLA.--CROXTON OPERA HOU8C (B. E. w'lllls. mgr.) The Cow-Puncher Feb. 1; Un der SiHithoru Skies 9; W. A. Whitecsr In May- rled for Money 10; Frsnk Dsvldson 2’2 24. RINK (Ix‘as & Broksn. mgrs.) Roller skating.

BLOOMINGTON.—HARRIS GRAND (R. H. Harris, mgr.) Orjiheum Stock Co. 2-fl. VAU- DETTE IE. E. McFerren, mgr.) Vaudeville and moving picturi'a.

BOONVILLE. — MATTHEWSON OPERA HOUSE (Shafer and Reed, mars.) L. B. Wick- orsliam, ll■oturcr, 2: Misinshlner’a Daughter 17; Boston Belles March 2; Cow Puhcbar 8.

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let.—Recanse several were placed on trial last aeaaon and each one proved to lie a big aucceaa.

2'id —B«‘eause a portion of the rldo la changeable, which makea the pass¬ engers patronize It agala and again.

3rd.—Because the low price asked enables me.lliini and imall-alzed parks to luirchaae one and make a sfilendld profit In one m-aaon. This price being only pr>aslble by the great facllltlea of our building company, which have their own Mfg. Plants combined, which enable them to hnlld these ilevle«>a eonipl-’te. they having paider niacbe. mechanical departroenta, forg¬ ing and planing inllla, and also their own scenic engraving and photograph- lo studios (the largest In the world) and their own Westera I’nlon Branch I nd operators In their oflloe.

Tlie price of our combined Scenic It. R. and Flirnre Eight com|ilete Is fl.500.00, f. o. b. Cincinnati.

Extra car for doubling the can Ing cai>aclty, $.3.50.00. f. o. h. Cincinnati.

For partleiilara. terraa and Uliu- trated catalogue, address

WORLD'S greatest NOVELTY CO. J. E. OARBETTE. General Manager.

-OR- RUNEY & ZARRO, Our Exclusive Contracting Bnlldera. Olflee and Factory;

No. 10 Tompio Court Bulldinf, CHICABO, ILL, oppotHo P. 0. Cor of Hlfhlaiid and Ooroliaolor Avoo., • CINCINNATI, ONIO. INCORBOMATEO. S3S.OOO 00-

ATLAS BOOKING CIRCUIT Artists in all lines wanted for our circuit of Parks, Theatres and Fairs. Prepared to arrange the exclusive hookings of headline acts. Bands and Novel Musical Attractions wanted for our Music Department. WANXED-VVANXED_ The following SHOWS, to complete our organization of a cycle of SIXTEEN BIG WEEKS that will play the principal parks in the United States, beginning at Dreamland, Coney Island, and ending at Forest Park, Chicago. Each show to be a feature in every park for one week. Remember, your show will be the only show featured during your week’s engagement. The first time that arrangement has ever been possible, and you know the answer. Can use one more of each of the following shows: Streets of Cairo with Camels (CLEAN. ORIENTAL DANCING GIRLS); Old Plantation (not less that fifty people, brass band] etc.); Trained Wild Animal Show; Wild West Show (with Cowboy Camp); Glass Blowers (from Toronto preferred); A Mamie Show (must be a big one); Kansas Cyclone (or any other spectacle) under canvas; Messina Earthquake; Shields Statue Show; Good Japanese Circus; Hippodrome Water Show with Mermaid Act; Igorrotte Village; Hawaiian Village; Good, Clei'n Dancing Girl Show (Charlie Smith, write); A Big Magical Show, with Houdini Act for feature; Big Musical Congress (like the Willards); Dog, Pony and Monkey Circus. Clan also use any other shows that can make one-week stands and are strong enough to be feature alone. Can use ten real Spielers that are capable of earning S50 per week and over. George Johnson, George Hamilton, George Donovan, Deacon Delmore, Dolly Lyons, Doctor Parks. George Parker, Happy Holmes, Henrv Casey, Claude Bloom and T.

New Deal=CAMERAPHONE=New Deal The Only Successful TALKING PICTURE MACHINE on the Market*

WE ARE NOW RENTING TALKING PICTURE FILMS. YOU CAN BUY OUR MACHINE. We have made a new deal with the Cameraphone Company, whereby we can offer you Cameraphone Talking; Picture Service on a RENTAL

basis at greatly reduced rates. We can also give you ab.solute PROTECTION and EXCLUSIVE rights In the section you desire. VN'e can rive you a THREE-REEL service of talking pictures, also an illustrated SONG service. ^

The picture house that secures our exclusive-right contract In their territory, will make It mighty DISTRESSING to their COMPETITORS. NOW, UNDERSTAND, you can get exclusive right In your town, so do a little HUSTLING and communicate with us at once. Or, better yet,

visit us If you possibly can. Demonstration room connected with our office. We’ve got the REELS, we’ve got the PROGRAMS, and every one a HEADL1NE:r.

ILUNOIS CAMERAPHONE COMPANY, W. H. McFarland, Mgr., 51 Harrison Sf., CHICAGO, ILL

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Town»l«.T. ni»tr.» Tb«* Mon and thp Mmiao fVb. 1. MAJESTIC (O. S. Jarvla. mar. i The IV Androa*. Jamoa Thomas, The Suttons and Ma

2S>-31. CSOWN POINT.—rE:.\TRAE Ml’SIC lUI.I.

U. II. I,ehman. mgr.) Vaudeville and moving plrtnr«>« ireek of 8_

CONNEE8VILLE.—THE AmiTORH'M (E. E. Kehl. mgr. I East l.j-nne 3<>: The Wolf Fell 1; Under Southern Skle* 2: Florence llavla in Under the (Ireenwood Tree 8; Richard Carle In Mary's Lamb 8: .Marrieil for Money 11; Howe's Pictures 15, AUDITItRIUM RINK (O. 11. An¬ drew. mgT.t Roller skating.

ANJCFORT.—111E 111.INN (l.siigi'rbrake A Knight for a Hay 'J7;

•Marrlisl for .Money -- URYSTAI, (('has.

Pearl Tangly, The Uariien Ruth Collins and moving

On account of an over supply we bought an immense quantity of these army hel¬ mets both white and black, from the C, S. Wat Department at a price which does not , v-ii represent the cost of the material in tiiem to say nothing of the ad.litional cost . I luanulaciure. Hence our oRenng them iv. veu at the unheard of prices of only 30c Biitl 4ic each

anil lliiffonl, nigrs.I A i;..! Th“ I.lon and the Mouse il; Feb. 2; The Cowpiincher 11. CRYST.tb Welch, mgr.I Mnie. " ' ~ — ters. W. 11. Girard, pIctiiriMs SM'k of 1

GOSHEN.—JEFT'ERSON (Sommers and Kruti. mgrs.i file Lion and the Mouse 11; Madam Hut tern V 'JS.

KOKOMO.—SIPE (O. W. Slpe, mgr.l Allor Harrington and Co.. The Mellors. James Dunn.. Agnes Holden and the Klnetoscope week of 8. AI.HAMHR.Y (J. W. Harnes, mgr.l The Man from Home 8.

I-A PORTE.—HALL'S (H. O. Sommers, mgr.; W. J. H.all. bus. mgr.) Mason Stock Co. Feb. 38: Three Twins 1,5. COLISEUM (Zener A Shafer, mgrs.i Roller skating.

RICHMOND.—GEN Mm* (.Mrs. Irs Swisher, mgr.l Otis Skinner 2.": Too Man.v Wives 27: The Wolf .10; The Witching Hour Feb. 8; Rlch- and Carle H; W. A. Whitecar 10: Uncle Tom's Cabin 12: The Man from Home 1.1. NEW PHILLII*S (O. G. Murray, mgr.l Eva Hasid tine. Nettle Thompson, G. Sweatman. Cayne and Tomber. Haldwln and Shea a'ld moving pic¬ tures week of Feb. 1 COLISET'M (Clem Garr, mgr.l Roller skating and polo.

BHEIBYVILLE.—CITY OPERA HOUSE (Hen r.T Friday, mgr.l Florence Davis In Uniler the (ireenwn<a1 Tree 8; Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cahln 9: Cowboy's Girl 1.1: The Thief 17. GRAND (C. II. Partlow, mgr.l Moving plcfnres, songs and vaudeville. COLISEUM (Lon Rallard. mgr.l Roller skating, Salisbury Family Entertainers Feb. 9.

VINCEJ|NES—GRAND OPERA HOUSE (Wll lls A Moore, mgrs.i Uncle Tom's Cahln 4: Monte Carlo Girls 8 9. LAKEWOOD RINK (C. C. Gosnell. mgr.l The Rexos Feb. 1-1.

WABASH.—EAGTE (C. A. Holden, mgr.) High class vaudeville D.'i 'JS; Brown of Harvard 28; High class vaudeville Feh. 1-3; The Cow- puncher .5; Man from Home 10; High class vau¬ deville 1.V18: The Royal Chef 17. HARTllR (John McKinnon, mgr.) The Henderson Stock Co. 8 13.

IOWA. DAVENPORT.—HURTIS (Chas. Kindt, mgr.t

Halley sml .Yustin In The Top o’ the World 5 8; The County Sheriff 7: Roht. Edeson In The Call of the North 11; MIsa Pettleoata 14: The FIrat Violin 15; Wm. II. Crane In Father and the Boys 17; Granstsrk 18; The Great DlvUe 20; Umler Southern Skies 21: The Lion and the Miaise 22. GR.V.ND. The Wsrrens of Virginia 10: German Theatre Stock Co. 14. ELITE IC. Berkell. mgr.) Elite Stock Co. In *n Love With .An Enemy, vaudeville and moving pictures week of 1. F.YMILY (H. A. Monroe, mgr.l Cycling Zenoras. The Hnfftles. Sid Allen, .\r- thur Doming and Co., and motion pictures week of 1. COLISEUM ROLLAWAY (1. B. Harl- Isnd. mgr.) Roller skating.

IOWA CITY.—COLDREN THEATRE (Ray Swan, mgr.l Black Cnsik. Jr.. 2!); Norman Hackett In Classmates Feb. 8: James J. Cor¬ bett In Facing the Music 12; The Flint week of 2’J. BIJOU THEATRE (la-Roy Smith, mgr.) Mardo and Hunter. Phillips snd Jones, Jay Paige, Canton and Cnrtls. Nat Baker. The Bra- hams and moving pictnrea week of Feb. 1. ROLLAWAY (H. C. Smith, mgr.) Roller akat- Ing.

SIOUX CITY.-NEW GRAND (H. H. Tall man. mgr I The Woodward SKx-k Co. baa Just coDClnde«l Its fifth week of a ten weeks' en gagement here. Florence Gear app*‘are«l Jan. 31; W. 11. Crane Feb. 2: The Virginian 10; I.nlu Olaaer 15: Blanche Walsh. March 10; The Thief 22: The Ll.>n and the .Motiae 21. ORPHEUM (David Beehler, mgr.) .Adeline Dunlap and Frank McCormick. Linton and Lawrence. Three Mo- abera. Keeley Bros.. Basque Grand Opera Quar¬ tet. Joe Lafieur. Orpheum Orchestra and Kinno- drome we<-k of Feb. 7.

ATIJUUnC.—OPERA HOUSE (D. S. Eld ridge, mgr.l Down Devil’s Canyon 27: The Two Johns Feh. 4; -As Told In the Hills 9: Down In Mobile 11: Lawrence's Moving Pic tines 15-18: Edwin Strong Stock Co. week of 22. UNIQUE (J. M. Y’oung, mgr.) Moving pictures and yaudevllle.

CLINTON_THE CLINTON (C. E. D. lion. mgr.) The Merry Widow 27; P’ack Crook SO; ('lassmates Feb. I: The County Sheriff 8. FAM¬ ILY" (O. .A .Paulsen, mgr.) Refin* d vandevllle. MERRY WHK)W RINK (E. S. Arnold, mgr.) Open every afternoon and evenlug; special at¬ tractions each week.

DUBUQUE.—GRAND OPERA HOUSE (Wra L. Brsillev, mgr.) Golden Butterfly 27; The Merry Widow 29; The County Sheriff Feb. 1; Ulassmates 2: Land of Noil 3; East Lynne 6. BIJOU (Jake Roscnfbal. lugr.) Vaudeville.

FAIRFIELD—THEATRE. MIsa Petticoats 25: Uncle Tom's Cabin 28; Hortense Xellson Feb. 9; F. (1. Smith, le'-ture. 17: Under South em Skies 19: As Told In the Hills 22; Otto Movers, violinist. 21.

FT. MADISON.-EBINGER GRAND (E. Ehin ger, mgr.l Yon Yonson 31; Miss Petticoats Feb. 1: Hniiisn Hearts 8; W.-allh sl.l lAiverty 7.

KEOKUK.—GRAND OPERA lOM SE (D. I.. Hugbea, mgr.) Montana 28: Girls 27: A >u Yoii- son .30; Miss Petticoats Feb. 3; Hiini'ti II irts 5. ROLLAWAY RINK (King A Willmering. mgrs.) Roller skating.

NEWTON.—I.ISTER S OPERA HOUSE, ton Yonson 27: UniKT Siaifhern Skies Feh. 10.

OTTUMWA—GRAND OPERA Hoi s'.; (J , Frank Jenu-y. mgr.) Miss Petticoats 2*’. Mon tana 27; Y’on Yimson '29; Human Hearts :10: Parsifal Feb. 4; Paid In Full 5. GARRICK (Geo. Wohlwcnd. mgr.) Geo. Hillman and h|s Reilpath Napani'es. Julian and Dyer, KInker. Hmiston. Chas. Hay. moving picture# and songs week of 25; Msius and Marette. Emmons, Em erson and Emmonds. Bob Pnrvis. Jennings an.l Jewel, Wm. Fields. Shas. Hay and moving pic turea week of Feb. t.

BED OAK.— RYSEARSON OPERA HOUSE (U M Beardsley A Son. mgrs.) Mshsra's Min str.ds 27: Two Johna Fob. 3. COMET (Mr. Prlesaman. mgr.) The Great Renos and Jean

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WHITE HELMETS .Made of selected long. light cork; cov-

• •-d with fine white drill. Sweat band ven- ti'ator and ventilator in top that can be uokcrewrd and gilt spike inserted if desired. Light, cool and sanitary. Regular retail price. $2.50; our price, only JOceach; $3.00 per do'en.

BLACK HELMETS Made of same qiiility cork as white

helmets. Covered with finely woven black felt Ventilator sweat band and screw top vcrtilator. Uur price, only 40c each; $4.00 per dozen.

Both white and black helmeta are bra.1(1 new — never have been worn.

This is a splendid oppo'* - lity for lodges and other organizAtioos to supply memtiers with helmets at a mere fraction of what they would cost if bought in the regular way. Can be used for many pur¬ poses. State color when ordering. We ship by express same day order is received, and refund money if you are not satisfied.

CAL. HIRSeV t SONS IRON AND RAIL CO. U. S. OCPT. 56 ST. LOUIS, MO

—It’s none of iiiy Infernal business whether you sign that contract with the Motion Picture Patents Company or not.

—It’s iiolMMly'a business hut your.s.

—But it’s your business, body and breeches, heart and soul.

—Don’t let any one bluff or blarney you Into signing or not signing. Size up tne situation first, look over the possibilities, and then when you make up your mind, stick to your decision and tell everybody else to go plump!

—Here are .-everal t! ings to think about:— —If you do sign, then you have the right to u.se any or all

of the films produced by the nine licensed manufacturers.

—This mean.« YOUR CHOICE OF 21 NEW REELS EVERY WEEK, because that is the number the licensed makers are going to bring out.

—If you do not sign, then you can’t have the use of any of these 21 new reels per week, but the theatre next door to you, or wherever it may be, WII.I. have them.

—Now, on the othei hand. If you do not sign, you will have the use of a limited number of European films, and your com¬ petitor will not.

—So it resolves Itself Into a question of which Is best for you—the European films or the feature films made by the llcemsed makers, such as Pathe, Selig, Lubin, Essanay, Kalem, Edison, Biograph, Vltagraph, etc.

—If I were you, if I owned your theatre, I’d hate like the

devil to struggle along without these well-known makes of film. I certainly would hate to have some other duffer in my town shouting his head off because he had them and I didn’t.

—Now, then, some of you are afraid of that contract offered by the Patents Company.

—You're not half so afraid of Hie one tlwy offer you as 1 WAS of the tint* they offered me.

—Nevertheless. I signed. —Why? —Because the more I Investigated, the more 1 found it the

sound and sensible thing to do. —You’re In even a better position than 1 was.

—Why? —Because the Patents Co. now says that by signing their

contract you do not bind yourself to stay with them—that you can quit whenever you feel like It. That’s a good thing to con¬

sider. —Lots of lies are being told to you. —There are rumors that the Motion Picture Patents Company

Intend, eventually, to wipe us all out of business (all renters. I

mean). —These rumors come from what .str-m to be good, reliable

sources—BUT I DON’T BELIEVE ’EM! —If I did. I’d rear up on my hind legs and fight the Patents

Company heart and soul, tooth and toenail, before and behind, up and down and In the middle.

—It would be a fight for life—for existent e as a renter. —But I don’t believe the Patents Compaii> ever thought of

any .such damnphool move. AND, WAY DOWN IN YOL’R HEART. NEITHER DO YOU!

—Look before you leap and then leap with all your gizzard. —That’s my honest advice and you can take It for what It’s

worth. —I’ll promise you this:—That If you do busine.ss with me.

I’ll protect you to my last dollar and see that you get the best films and the be.st service on the market and at the lowest pos.sl- ble cost!

Something Entirely New too Gross Sold OB the Streets of

Chicago In Ninety Days

HANDY IN EVERY HOME JT . Ctrrybody who tm tbia asrfal aad JK f dh

freny littk iM>«rltT wanii one o1 ibe B H ■ Eicelsior CooMiaafiM Tmnn :ii4 Magaitpag filiti B

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H% «>ll 1^, Ik >■# Mtr., ■ >|M»

I’ric)>8 in quantities quoted on application. l)ef)osit requireil on all C. O. D. orders.

CARL LAEMMLK. President

Headquarters, 196-198 Lake Street, CHICAGO

MEN—The SImuliDKo, a big mon- »)(i * tblla. and awcll iwlnllng Wa, III). (mainniltW-dl. $.35. «ai Sh.a t.u> . Nalson. I Coga-

Big Hustling Offices in:

Omaha, lib. Memphis, Tenn. Minneapolis, Mina. Salt Lake City, Utah. Portland, Ora. Montreal, Quebec. Eyansville, Ind. Winnipeg, Manitoba

I AM A JOBBER OF POWER’S MACHINES.

No. Cunbridgo. Mass.

•SOLD EVEBYWHEBE—

ABSOLUTELY OUABANTXXD. (Continued on page

so Xl^e Billboard FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

ROUTES. Hurrl*. Sum: Kn route with John W. Vogel'ii ■ Mliintreld. Si‘e .Mln»trel Uoiite».

Iliiwk. Karl: Kn route with the Carl W. ‘ Cook Stock Co. See Dramatic Koutea.

Ha.rea & (Irahiini: Kii riaite with John W. Vo- (fel’s Minstrels. See .Minstrel Itoiiles.

lleal.v. Jeff & Kaverii; Kn rimle with Klee & Harton'a <Jalet.v Co. Sec Itiirlesiiue Uontes.

Ileaston. Hill.v (Start; Charleroi, I’a.. imlef. Ilecker. Kreil.lie \V. (Parlor); Suue'lor, Wia..

Xov. 2:1, Imlef. He<lj:e, John, & Ponies (Km|>lre); San Fran¬

cisco. Ciil., Jan. 2.">, Imlef. Henehe.v, Win.: Kn route with I'olly of the

Clnns Kastern Co. Sw Dramatic Uontes. Ilewlette. Dob & Mae (Stamlanl): Ft. Worth.

Te\.. Indef. Hoerlein Illll.-in (Palace): I.omlon, Kiir., Jan.

IS Feb. 27. Ilolilen A);nes (Sliie's); Kokomo, Iml., In-

tlef. Ilowaril, Edna (Crystal): I»f;ans|Hirt. Ind., In¬

def. Hvlands, Three; Caljtary, Alta., Can., Jan.

2.' Feb. 27. Ilntchison. Oracle May (Crystal): Frankfort.

Ind.; (CrystalI .\mlerson 15 27. Hyde. Dob & Dertha (C.em): Ore«‘nsl»oro. N.

C.; (Messenper D. H.) Ooldsboro 1.5-20. ] Harris Dros., Thn“e (Start: Donora. Pa., 8

Dt; (Start Monessen 11-13: (Star) Charleroi 15-t7: (Gem) Mononpabela lS-20.

Hittcbls.ms. Tliree (Crystalt: Frankfort. Ind.; (Crystali Anderson 15 20.

; Henderson & Thomas (Cniont; Bangor, Me.; : (Combine) I.ynn. Ma«s. 15-20. 'mu & Ackermann (Family t: Minneapolis.

Minn.: (Grind Family) Fargo. X. D., 15-20. Hnfford & Chaine (Majestic): Crawfonlsvllle,

Ind.: (Gaiety) Indianapolis 15-20. ' Ifobm-s. Seven (Maryland): Baltimore, Md.:

(Colonial) Xorfolk. Va.. 15-20. Hymaek. Mr. (Poll's): Xew Haven. Conn.;

(Poll’s) Worcester, Mass.. 15-20. Hamilton & Ronca (Majestic): Ann Arbor.

Mich.; (Start Chicago. III.. 15-20. Hughes. Dergere Sisters & Olcott: Montgom

ery. Ala.: Pensacola. Fla., 15 20. Hamilton Sisters (Drphenm): Kingston. X. Y.:

(Xotelty) Brooklyn. 15-20. Herne. Julie (Orphenm): Oakland, Cal.; Or-

phenm) 1.0S Angeles 14-27. Hoffmans. Cycling (Grand Family): Fargo, N.

D.: (Dllnn) I.aCrosse, Wis., 15-20. Harts. The (l.ycenmt: Calgary. Can.; (Lyric)

(Contlnneil from page ‘27.)

PERFORMERS Hathaway & Siegel (Orphenm): Mlnneaitolls, .M Inn.

Hall & Pra.v (ITemler): Xewbnryport. Mass. Harris. Thomas (Forepaugh's): Philadelphia,

Pa. Hamilton. Ollle (Lyric): Macon, Ga. Hmtsion, Frits Ryan (Varletlesi: Canton. Ill. Holson. Ceeele, & Boys (Gaiety): SprlngtleM,

III. Hnghea & Cole (Bljont: Reading, Pa. Hialge. Ilobt. Henry (Orphenm i: Fasten, Pa. Harris & Hililanl (I'niipiet; Des Moines, la. Ilerlmrt Sc Vanct‘ (Alamo): Birmingham, Ala.;

(Orithennt) Montgomery 15-20. Hunter A Duncan (Lyric); I'niontown. Pa..

8 10. (Family) Draddock ll-l.'l; (iVellaml) Morg.intown. W. Va., 15-17; (Casino) Graf¬ ton. Pa., 18 20.

Hays. Ed.. & Clarence (Grand): Joliet, 111.; (North Ave.) Chicago 15-20.

Heinrich. C. K. (Crystal): Decatur, 111., Hailji, Educated Horse (Casino): Allegheny,

Our Bis Band Catalo( riynn. Karl (Dijon): Muskegon, Mleh., 15-

17; (Dijtat) Denton Harbor 18-20. Frankliiis, Four (()r|>lienn) t: Denver. Col. Galloway. Bert (Harris); Draddock, Pa..

Nov. 2;i, Indef Gilman. Harry A. (Casino Rink): Hiaiston.

Tex., Indef. Gorilon. Irnia (Kansas City Hi|tpndromc): Kan¬

sas City. Mo., Imlef. Gosa. John; Kn route with Vogel's Minstrels.

See Minstrel Rcaites. Graham & Dent (Tivoli): .Sydney, Australia.

Jan. .'10 May 50. Graham, R. A. (Grami); Pendleton, (Ire., In¬

def. Graydon, Blanche (Fifth Ave.): St. Cloud.

Minn., Seiit. 7. Indef. Grlmtn & Satchel: (Emidre); Cheyenne, Wyo.;

(Kmidre) Laramie 15-20. Olrdeller's Dogs (.National); San Francisco.

Cal.; (FellI Oakland 14'20. Garden City Trio (Powers (). ID; llibhlng.

Minn.: (Family) Superior. Wls., 15-20. Gordon & Marx (Majestic): Lincoln, Xeh.;

(Orphenm) .Sioux City, la., 15 20. Gossans. Bobby (Lyceum): Meadvllle, Pa.;

(Fantlly) Warren 15'20. Gabriel. Kid. & Co. (Pantages'l: Seattle.

Wash.; (Pantages’l Vancouver, B. C., Can.,

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L Every Itand will asv* aaoaey t 'vV and get lietter qoallty Inatra- V yCk. menu Inr sending for a com. \ ^ FRF.R. Write XodayT^ >mWh LYON A NCALV 9 Adama 8t., CHICacdriLL.

Hallen & Hayes (G. O. H.); Indianapolis. Ind.

Hayes. Brent (Star); Monessen. Pa. Herman. Prof. (National); Stenltenvllle, O. Dies A TakI: Moss & Stoll Tour, Kng., ‘20, In- • d.'f. Italian Trio (Orphenm): Memphis, Tenn.; (Or

plienmi New Orleans, La.. 15-‘20. Irvl’ig. Musical (Majestic): Houston. Tex.:

(Malestlel Galveston 15-20. Imiierlal Minstrels (G. O. H.): Grand Rapids.

Mich. Jenks * Clifford (Victoria): Wheeling. W.

Va.: (National) Steubenville. O.. 15-‘20. Julian A Dyer (Varieties); Canton. 111.; (Star)

Chicago 1.5-20. July A Paka (Jacques): Waterbury, Conn.:

(Poll’s) Worcestre, Mass., 15-20. Jennings A Renfrew (Bennett’s); Hamilton.

Can.: (Dennett's) Ottawa 15-20. Jerge. Abs-ne A Hamilton (Orphenm); Lima,

().; (Phillips) Richmond. Ind., 15-17; (Broad way) Middletown. O.. 18-20.

Jerome A Hunter (Empire): Indianapolis, Ind.; (Ducklnghain) Igmisville, Ky.. 14-20.

Jules A Marron (Luhin): Philadelphia, Pa.; (Victoria) Baltimore. Md., 15-20.

Josettls. The (Bennett’s): Hamilton. Can.; (Temple) Detroit. Mich.. 15-20.

Jerome. Von J.: Indianapolis, Ind.; Louisville, Kv., 15 20

Jolly. Edward. A Winifred Wild (Colonial): Norfolk, Va.

Janis A Martyn (Grand): Tacoma. Wash. Johnson Bros. A Johnson (Puritan); Fall River,

Mass.; (Star) Westerl.v. R. I., 15-20. Jennings A Jewell (Family); Muscatine. la.

■ Jacolis A Sardel (I.yric); Danville. 111. 1 Johnson. Carroll (Empire): Hoboken, N. J.; ! (Empire) Paterson 15-20.

.Jefferson. Cecil (I.yric): I’rbana. O., 8-10;

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Galettl’s Monkevs, No. 1 (.Majestic): Houston, Tex.; (lyric) Alton. Ill., 15*20.

Gllkey, Etbel (Majestic): Birmingham, Ala.; (.Majestic) Little Rock. Ark., 1.5 20.

Grant. D))rt A Bertha (Keith's): Boston, Mass.; (Keith’s) Portland. Me., 15-20.

Gocalale. Geo. G. (Arcade): Brownsville, Pa.; (.Star) Tarentnm 14-20.

Gray, Fred. A Nellie Grahani (Orphenm): Butte. .Mont.: (Orphenm) Spokane, Wash., 15 20.

Godfrey A Henderson (Dominion): Winni¬ peg. Can.

Goldsmith A Hopive (Orphenm): Pordand, Ore. Gray A Van Lien (Arcade): Toledo. O. Gordons, Bounding (Keith’s): Philadelphia,

Pa. Oreve A Green (Stone): Flint, Mich. Gale. Ernie (FaniUy): Cleveland. O. Granville. Taylor, in The Star Bout (Poll's):

New Haven. Conn. Gardiner A Vincent (Haymarket): Chicago.

DUBY’S I HAIR ' HERBS

Vaudeville Show Gennaro, and His Venetian Gondoliers’ Band I

(G. O. 11.); Indianapolis, Ind.; (Columbia) | Cincinnati, O., 14 20.

Gerkcn. Ed. (Sena Soucl): Key West, Ela.;| (Orphenm) Miami 14-‘20. i

Gardner A Bees (Majestic): Galveston, Tex. Glose. Augusta (Orphenm): Memphla, Tenn.;

(Orphenm) Xew Orleans, La., 15‘20. Goodhue. O. L. (Family): Kane. Pa.; 8-10;

(Family) Wawm 11-13: (Orpheum) Frank Iln 15-17: (Orpheum) Oil City 18-20.

Gilroy. Haynes A Montgomery (Orpheum): Reading. Pa., 15 20.

Gliden Sisters. Three (Clark’s): Jacksonville, Fla.; (Orpheum) Tampa 15-20.

Gould A RIee (Music Halil: Woonsocket, R. I. Gates A Blake (Keith’s): Woonsockett, R. I. Gllane, Alllc (Keith’s); Columbus, O. Goforth A Doyle (Bijou): Bayonne, N. J. Gooilman. Joe (Grand); Niagara Falls. N. T.,

8-tO; (Family) St. Catherines, Can.. 11-13. Golden Troupe (Gaiety): Washington, D. C. Gabbert A Gabbert (Novelty): W)K)dward. Ok-

la.; (Little Page) Anthony, Kan., 14 20. Ooeta. Nat (Lyceum); Cincinnati. O. Gaylor. Charles (Vaudeville): Wilmington, N.

C.: (Vaudeville) Charlotte 15-20. Grlgolatl'a Aerial Ballet (Columbia): Cincin¬

nati, O. Gascogne Cadeta (Mary Anderson): LouisTille,

Ky. Hall A Harold: Ft. Worth, Tex., Indef. Halperin, Nan: En route with the Raymond

Teal Musical Comedy Co. See Musical Routes. Hamer, Guy, A Co. (Cameraphone): Omaha,

Neh., Dec. 7, Indef. Haney, Wm.: En route with the Railroad Jack

Co. See Dramatic Routes. Harconrt.’ Frank; En route with a Bunch of

Keys Co. See Musical Ro)itea. Harmonious Four (Gem); St. Louis. Mo., In¬

def. Harrison, Al.; En route with Follies of the

Dsy. See Burlesrpie Routes. Harrison, I.eo F.; En route with the Midnight

Flyer Co. S*-e Dramatic Routes.

FOR SALE=ANIMALS Johnstown,

1 Bull Buffalo, flue; 1 pair Elks; 1 female bog De-*)-; 1 Tiger, tliie; 1 female Jaguar; 1 Strl|ied Hyena; I male Alaskan Wolf; 2 female Coyote#* 1 uinie B'ack Bear; 1 male Cinnamon Ih-ar; 2 Cidlarcd Pt‘<'arrles: I .Moi>s<‘, male; 2 large Eagles; Owls, Hawks, etc. Will 8»dl ar-parat# or as a whole.

A. C. HARRAXAN, Springflald, Ohio.

WANTED Double and Single Musical, Vocal and Inatrn mental Acta at all timea. COMET AMDSE MENT CO.. Red Oak, Iowa.

Slot Machines Phonographs, Miitoscoirea, Dn>p Picture#. Anto inatic Pianos; also 1 Fratl Orchestrion, aod # great many other slot machines for ssle very cheap. VAl.KNM, 110 3rd .Xve., New York City.

Hayter A Janet (Palace); Brandon, Can.; (Cnlque) Regina 15-20.

Harris, Charley (Majestic): Houston. Tex.; (Majestic) Galveston 15-20.

Hlllyers, Three (Orpheum); Pensacola, Fla., 15 20.

Haven. Regal, A Baby Kathleen (Casino): Al¬ toona. Pa.: (Casino): Washington 15-17 (Star) Xew Kensington 18-20.

Hlbbert A Warren (Orpheum); Los .Viigeles, Cal.

Hill A Whitaker (Keith’s Hlppwlrome): Cleve land. O.; (Majestic) Chicago. III., 15-20.

Harris, Hattie (Weak’s): Kensington, Pa.

FOR SALE or LEASE Vaudeville Theitre; seating capacity 450; two •5c Thealrca. seating capacity '2.50 each. In city of IS.CSN) isqiiilatlon; o|)en ever.y night and ar terniMins. If yon doubt the business, come and m-e yourself. Everything up-to-ilate and run¬ ning now. Besson for selling, other opportun¬ ities. C. R. CI.AKK, Ironton, Ohio.

FOR SALE AT A SACRIFICE

A MARTELODS SYNCHIROSCOPE. Price. lUO. The tlrst money takes It; good as new ; been used very little; goo<l reasons for telling. R. F. IKKIVER, Staunton, Va.

NEW HOWELL THEATRE, PALATKA, FLA,

FILM SALE Seventy Ue«ls of Films In line eoiidlllon, at two to three and one-half cents |wr fisit; also a«‘venly s«qK <if Sipiig Slbles. We are closing out our entirx" stPH'k. TlietM- flints are real bargains; no j'-nk. J. SWART. Ft. Scott. Kanaaa.

CAR WAN FED b-obb r A .Ailaius (Pslsee): El Ri'no Ol<Ia. Kltsiniirs Troufte (CoIonIsD; New 5'i>rk City Kiirtl«-Dii>pse Docs (Grind Etmlly): Fargo, N.

D.; (Bllnii) B|sm«r' k 15 2ft. Kstifinsn Bros. (Orpheum): .\1Ietitown. Pa.;

(Orpheum) Reading 15 2ft. Keegan Sc Nfsek (t’lt' kinehani): Li>nlsvllle.

Kv.t (I»i-ot,le’s) CineinnstI O., 15’20. Kean*-. .1. Warren (Poll’s): Wilkes-Barre, Pa.;

(I’oli’s) Scranton. 15 2ft. Keene A .(dims (Oriibeum): Oakland. Cal. K<Hy. John T. (Cbaae's); Washington. P.

MPST HAVE 81T.EL WIIKEIR. Aotors and Mo siclaiis, all Hues. wrll>‘. Tom Wbsli'liian. W. A. Elbr. write. TOM FRANKLIN NYK, San An toiilo, Texas.

WANTED-A HUSTLER to manage a Moving Picture house; will sell h.alf Interest to right party. State ability and hal.lts in first letter. W. RAINSFORD, 323 Broadw'ay, East Waterloo, Iowa.

WANTED Lady of gisal ap|H>araiir4> I# play or fake piano for traveling picture show. Steady einployiiu'ut; have not riosetl In four years. Week staiiila; slate a'l iiml lowest salary. R. I.. HP.SSEI.I., S.vlv.ster, Ga.

Knight. Hsrlan (.Xuditorlum): I.ynn. Mass. Kennepty Joe (Spinerba): Augusta. Ga. Krin A Krlus (Eiep-trlei; Falrmp>nt, W. Va.,

8 tft: (Odeprn) Clsrkstuirg 11 13. Krsfft A Mvrtle (O. II,): Rblgwav. Pa.;

(Star) I.atrolpe 15 2ft. King A Mison (Combiue); Dp'trolf. Mich. KInsons The (Ort>hp>um); Kansas City. Mo. I/sMase Drrps.. Tliree (Casino); Buenos Ayres,

Spsith Amer'ca. Dec. 1. Indef. f.amrHint, Harry H.r En route with the Merry

Mabtens. S«*e Diirb'sppie Rpaites. I.sneaster. Tran (Orpheum); Savannah. Oa.,

Tan 25 Ep Ip. 27.

XERRY-OO-ROUND WANTED—Fine fnilt laml or gPHHl resblenee proiapriy to trade fpir merry- go-rpiiiiipl. Particulars quick. J. H. CIIESSL’T. Grarette, Ark.

Thp- Xew Howell Theatre, of Palatka, Fla., iindp-r the management of .Mr. U. C. Howell, Is pine of the eogb-st of modern theatres and sp'ats WS) pp-ofde. The above cut sbppws hnt the stage ami a small part of the bouse. In Its apppilntments the theatre has ample dressing nwma and modern conveniences. The management U now booking the aeaspin of IPiai ttltO.

WANTED Fat Man’s Riihlrer Suit: stale cpimll Hon and lowest priee. Answer at oncp-. I,EOS Alt!) VAN LKEUWE. 287 N. Main St.. Ibis ware. Ohio.

FEBRUARY 13, 1909, Xl\c Billboard

fjin.- Trio. Kn route with John W. VoRel’* \lS»'o .MInxtrol I^>llt^•*.

ili'or)!)* (CrjHtiili: Hotifonl. Inil.. Imhf. lAT’iir I.ihIIIo: Kn route »llh the John tJrIf

tltii t'o. S*-f DmuiitU- Uouloe. Ifino'e. Walker (Alvlnt Manaflelil, ()., in

L.!-' .laiiiee I’, (t’nluue): Ix)« Angelea. Cal.. , ill ;. f. 1

Iiollle (Illjoui: Raelne. Wla.. Imlef t,, •T.i. I.a Celle (Si-enic Teun»le): Wlllimau

111 <'i>iiii., Imlef I t.r\ t rr Ai I,.-i.ler: New Orleaim. I,a.. Inilef. ' L.«l' & la-al ijtton: Kn naile with Wllllania’

liiiiierKila. S«'e ftiirleenue Koutea. C.itlit 1)1* k; Kn route with a Koyal Slave.

S. e Itraiiiatle Koutea. i Unler. .\l.irKiirlel: Kn route with Hana & Nln .

('ll Si-e llraiiiatic Kmitea. Lyr.-i. Three; Kn route with the Kaahluu

|•|a^eH See IlurleM|iie Koutea. Larrliee A lae (Start: Weaterly. U. I.; S.

KrutiiiimliMiu. 15-17; Couci>rU, N. 11.#

lielch Male (I’roetor’a): Albany, N. Y.; (Km iilrei llolMikeii, N J., 1.'» l*tl.

La Tour, lie.ie. & l»o(t Zaia (Bennett'al: llam . llton Can.; (Heuuett’al Montreal lo'Jit.

Lmmui. Herbert K. (Varletleai: Terre Haute. Inil.; (.Majeatlct Kvanavllle 15'JU.

(,e('oiii|it, W. S. (L.vrlei: Mobile, Ala.; (Ma- Je'tlei MontKoniery I5TJO.

LI'Inioton. Itarhl, & Co. (Granilt: Marlon, Iml.; Lafavette 13 J0.

LaVliie * I.eiHianI ((tlympicl: Chicago, Ill.; (Stun ChleaKo 15-2(1.

(amine, Harry (l.yrlei: Bllllnga. Moot.; Boie-! man It Irt; (I'arkt LIvIngatou 17

La I’etlte llevue (Chaae'ai: Waabington, It. C.: (Xlarvlamli Baltimore, Md., I."»'.’tl.

I.alH'llea., Four Kantaatlca (Lyeeumc Clneln- nati. Ohio.; (HiiUKalrome) Lexington, Ky., I .-I 20

Lam|.e Broa. (Start: Weaterly, R. 1.; (I*url tani Fall River, Maaa , 15-2t'.

Leonaril. (ilia (.Mileai: Ml.iiieaiiolla. Minn.; itiraml Family! Fargo, N. I).. 15-20.

Lrai b A Vanee (Gaiety I: Inilianaiiotli, Ind.; ll.yeeiimi Clnelnnatl, O., 14-20.

Lyrle CiHiieily Kcmr. (Iriginal (Aveniiei: I.oula- Tille. Ky.; (Cievelandl Cleveland. G., 15-20.

Loralne (laear (Shea'ai: Toronto, Can.; (Lyr- lei llaytoii, (>., 15 20.

l-^laenrlnga. Tliive: .Marion. O., 8-10; Mt. Ver¬ non II 1:1: Siirlngfleld 15-20.

Lloyd. Hugh (Kelth'at: Cleveland. O.; (Keftb'ai Columbua 15-20.

LaTeil ItriM. (I'rineeast: Coshocton. O.; (Em- ; (ilrei Ironton 15 2(1.

LaFleiir. Great (iiriiheum): Sioux City, la.; (oniheumi Omaha, Neb., 14-20.

LaMolnea. Miiaieal (Noveltyl: Stockton. Cal.; (NationalI San Pranelseo 14-20.

letflngwell. Nat. A Loulae Myera Bruce Co. IGrandi: Tacoma, Wash.; (Grand) l‘ort- land. Ore., 15 20.

Love Waltf (Boll't): Worceater, Maas.; iKelth'ai |•rovldenee. R. I., 15-20.

Lomlon Johnniea (I'oH'ai: Hartford. Conn.,, (Shuherti I’tIca, N. Y., 15-20.

LaBonI A Kyeraon (lllppodromet: (.exlngton. Kv.; ((Irpheumt Portammith. O., 15-20.

Lawrence. Great. Co. (Bl)oat: Ft. Rldgley, Can.; (Rl)<aii Anatin. Minn., 15 20.

Letton. j. W. (Tbeatorlum I: Maaalllon, O.; ; lAinerieaui Elyria 15-20.

laK-laIr .% Samiiaon (Orphenm) Kansas City, ' .Mo.; (Oriiheumi Omaha, Neh.. 15-20.

l.aMnthe Trio (lileai: Fond dn (..ac, Wls. I.yne. James (Lyric): Brady, Tex. lairralne A Howell (Royal); Galveston, Tex. ■ laS’lalr. John (Start: Seattle. Wash. I.onile A Tilly (Trent): Trenton. N. J. lails (El'*ctrlc): Apalachicola, Fla. I.nblna. FiHir Dancing (Lyric): Muskogee. Ok-

la. Lew la A Chapin (Majestic): Lincoln. Neh. Latell. F.dwin (Orpbeumi: Salt Lake City,'

rtah. 14 20. l..i('lalr A West: New Orleans, La. la Roy. Mlldreal (Bijou); Valley City. N. D. I.aiigdona. The (Majestic): Cedar Rapids, la. laa-ih. .41. (Keith's): Providence, K. 1. LhFayettel.amont Co. (Main St.): Peoria. III. Laalty'a Planophlends (.Majestic): Joltnstown.

Pa.; (Keith'S) Philadelphia 15 20. la-w'la A Hehr: South Norwalk, Conn.; Brls-

ton 15-20. la-vltt A Falls (Orpbeum): Chattanooga.;

Tern. I.onar-I. James A Sadie, A Richard Ander«on

• Columbia): Clnclunatl, O.; (Majestic) .Mil wank.-e. Wls., 15 20.

ta-w'ls A Green (Orjiheum): New Orleans, La.

Ia«lle. Geo. W.. A Co.. In The Nake»l Truth • Orpheum); Butte. Mont., 1.1-20.

Latine. Gen. Ed. (Kmplre): Hoboken, N. J.: (F.)nidret Paterson 15 20.

Lasky a Military Octette (O. O. ID: Pitts burg. Pa.; IColonlal) New York City 15-'20.

Lavkv's A Night on a Hnuselioat (Maryland): Balitninre. Md.; (Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa.. 15 2))

l.askv'n Dve Walt! (Poll's); Worcester M"'S..: (Keith's) Providence. R. 1.. 15 20

l.avkv's llotMH-s (Maryland): Baltimore. Md.: (Cob.ntal) Norfolk. Va.. 15 20.

l.askr's At the Countr.T Club (Proctor's 5th Ave,): New York City; (Hammersteln’s) New York City 15 '20.

l.s«kv's t'lrdlaud (Keith's): Cleveland. O.; • G. O. H.) Pittsburg. I*a., 1.5-20.

I.askv's London Johnnies (Poll's): Hartford, ('■•nn.; (Shutn-rt) I'tlca. N. Y.. 15 20.

l.a^rkln. Frank J. (G. O. ID: Norristown.

I angwced Sisters: Wllllmantic. Conn. M-enird. Kbrns (Main St.l: Peoria. Ill. 1 Inri*H MMlr^irr Fmir (Ilnb): Mn!»« 1 ■■ng Acee Ou-irtet (Poll's); Sprlngflebl. Mass la-ltarr (Oridp um): Sc anlon. Pa.; 8 11 (Vaude

vllle) H..i,es,isl,. 15 •.>(). Jjinder.si Fanillv (Eillsonla): Huntsville, Ala. I ejghs. The (.Vcniei: Goldsboro. N'. C. I.ellli,tts Three (Poll's); New Haven, Conn.;

• ('olonlali New York City 15 20. (.alettes, Fhe (Dreamland); .\nadarko. Okla

•-ruore (Majestic): Colorado Springs. ("1.: Pueblo 15 20.

' *!'a""' ^ Lawrence (Orpbeum): Sioux City,

l.amonCs ro<'katoon (New Robinson); ('Incln nitl. ().

Icmar.l, Grace (Malestlc): Johnstown. Pa. .'lcl)on.M)c,i. K.lhel (Ohnipla); Paris, Fnnce.

Feb. I os- (Winter Garten) Berlin. Ger. Mareb 1 51

McKean. Jimmie (Star): Charleroi. Pa.. Indcf *“-,'*‘'vo: En riaite with the Avenue Girls

M^'p ’’"'■'''"'lOe Rmites. * Levering: Kn route with the Empire

ohow. See Burles<|ue Rotites.

Madleon Siuare Fisir: E) nsite with the Stisl dart Slis k Co. .See Dram.itle Routca.

M.illen. tire.it: Cidon. Patiiina. Nov. I!). |n,lcf. Marlon A Tbonipsoii: Kn route with the Bun

away Girls. S«-e Bnrl.-s |ue B<mtes. Marsli-iw. .Mona: Fn route with tbe .Matinee

Girl Co .See Musical Riaites. Marlin. Dave A Pcri-le: Eli route with the

Keiituck.v Belles. .S.e Burles.|ue Rtailes Mas.,! A Bart: .Moss A Stoll Tour, Eng.. .Mav

4. Indef. Mason A Doran (Sheedy'a Pleasant St.): Fall

River, .dass., in.lef. May. Gracie. A Little Jack; En route with the

Peo|de's SitH’k Co. See Dramatic Rtaitcs. Melvins. Tliree; Kn route with the Brigadiers.

See Burlcsipie Ruiiles. Merrinian Sisters: Kii route with the Bebiuaii

.Sliow. See I'.urlesipie Routes. Mllliril Brin*., Bill A Bob: En route with the

Cracker Jacks. .S.-e Burles<pie K<ait*-s. .MItibell. James: Kn route with tbe St. Louis

.\musement Co. S*-e Mblway Biaites. MoiiarcU Coiiieily Four: Eu r*mte wltli (lie Girls

fpHi) llaii|i.v laml. .S<-e Biirles.pie Routes. Mo’itagiie. Iiiex (rnb|Uet: .Mitiliea|K>lis, .Mlun..

Inib-f. Mo ilagiic, Mona (Tbe Clubi :Tuoluiune, Cal..

Dec. 21, Imlef. Moran A Weisi-r (Winter Garten I: Ib'rlln.

Ger.. FVb. 1 '28; (.kiadloi Nurembiirg March 1 H. •

Morris. Johnny: Eu r<mte with tbe Fails A F<d lies Co. See Burlesi|Ue Riailes.

Moss A Frye: Kn route with the Mahara Min Sip-ls. See .Minstrel Rimics.

'lurry A Rlusles: Griml Raolds. Mich.. Imlef. .Milam A Du Bola ITheatorliim): Hiintaville,

Ala.; iPalare) Memphis, Tent).. 1-1 20. Millards, The I Walker I). 11.1: Champaign, III.;

(l.yrlc) Dauvllle l.5-'2u. .Marvin Bros. iFamil.v): Braddock, Pa.; (Ca¬

sino) Washington 15 20. .Miieblners. Tbe (Ariiior.vi: Hillsboro. III., 8-

1)1; (Electric) Staunton 11-12; (Lyrlct Col- llnavtlle 13-14.

Mathews A Ashley (Polt'sl: Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; iPuH'at Waterbitry, Conn., 15 20.

Mur|>hy A Wlllanl I Bijout: Jackson, Mich.; iMaJestIci Aiiu Artmr 15-20.

.Mortoo-Jewell Trou|)e iTeni|ile); Detroit. Mich.; iCook's (). H.) R.H hcster, N. Y.. 13'20.

Melrose A Kenmnly tPoll'si; Bridgeport. Conn.; iPull'si S|irtngtleld. Mass., 15-'2tt.

.Mortlock. Alice. A Co. iGrand Family): Far¬ go. N. D.: |Or|ibeum) Rca-kford, III., 15-'20.

Milton. laila. Trio l.MaJestlo: Birmingham. Ala.: (.Majestic) Little Kia'k, Ark.. 15-20.

.Makarenko's Duo (Gaiety): Washington, D. C.; iGab-ty) Pitlshurg. Pa., I5-'20.

Marcello IPoM'bi: Scranton, Pa.; (Poll’s) Wil¬ kes-Barre 15-'20.

Monroe A M.ick (Shuhert): L'tica, N. Y.; (Proc¬ tor's) Albany 15''20.

Maxim's Misicia iBIJnu); Bay City. Mich.; (Grand) Crand Raphla 13-'20.

McGee. Joe B., May Methane, A Her College Girls (Dominion) Winnipeg. Can.; (Majestic) Minneapolis. Minn., 15-20.

Moulton. Harry I Family); Cleveland. O.: lPr)no-ss) Youngstown 15-17; (Lee’s) Rsven- na 18 20.

Mnokln (OrpheumI: Portland. Ore., 15-20. Moxarta. I’Vsl A Evs t.MaJestlci: Beaumont.

Tex.; (Follyl Oklahoma City. Okla.. 15-20. MIgnon. LaPetIte (Majestic): Chicago. Ill.;

iColumhlai St. lamls. Mo., 15-20. .MePbee A Hill (Columbia): St. Lonla, Mo.;

(Majestic) JMlwaukee. Wla., 15-20. .McDonald A Huntington (Orpheum): Butte.

.Mont.: (Orpheum) S|M>kane. Wash.. 15'20. Murray Slaters (Onih*'uro(; Oakland. Cal.; (Or¬

pbeumi I.os Augeles 15-27. Meluotte Twins A Clay Smith (Orpheum):

Omaha, Neb.; (Orpheum) Sioux City, la., 14- 20.

Mtley. Kathryn (Mohawk): Schenectady, N. Y.: (Armory) Binghamton 15-20.

.Metnren Sistera. Three (Bijou); Plqua, 0., 8- 10: )0. ID Greenville 11-1.1.

Martinettle A Slyvester (Proctor’s 125th St.): New York City; (Keith's) Pblladelphls. Pa.. 15 20.

Murphy. Mr. A Mrs. Mark (Majestic): Johna- town. Pa.: (Shea's) Buffalo, N. Y., 15-20.

Myera A Rosa (Proctor’s): Troy, N. Y.; (Colonial) I.awrence. Mass.; 15-'20.

Merritt Sistera (Majestic): Galveston, Tex.; (Majestic) Ft. Worth 15 20.

Montambo A Bartelll (Lafayette): Buffalo, N. Y.: (Avenue) Dv'trolt. Mich.. 15-'20.

MIett’a Dogs (Majestic); Kalamaim*. Mich.: (Bllon) Battle Creek 15-20. „ ,

McCl.vuil A Melville (Grand): San Diego, Cal., (Grand) F.l Paso. Tex., 15-27.

.McTlulre. Tutx (Varieties): Canton, Ill.; (Star) Chicago 15 20. ...

Marshall Bn>s. (Scenic): Chelsea. Mass., (Scenic) Taunton 15-20. .

Mlakcl. Hunt A Miller tVarieties): Terre Haute, Ind.: (Masonic Temide) Ft. V\ a.viie IS W

Murrav A Murray (Vandette): Herrin. III.. (Caalnol CartervUle 15 20.

Mosher Br-ui.. Thr.s* (t)rpheum): SKwjx City. la.: (Orpheum) Mlnneai>oIls. Minn.. l4-20

McCormack. Frank. A Co. ((^i-heutn): Slonx rfty. Is.; (Orpheum! St. I tul. Minn.. »»>•

Morris. Felice. A Co. (Orpheum): Mlnn^polls, Minn.; (Dominion) Wlnnlp.‘g. Tan.. 14-20. ^

Matthews A Harris (Amlltorltim): York, la.. (Family) Shamokin 1.5-20.

Maitland. M fed (Main St.): Peoria. Ill.; (Tern nh»» Ft. Wurne. 1ml.. 14 20.

Majestic Singing Three (BIJovO: Dubuque, la.. (Pe.vpie'sl Cellar Kapids 15'20.

Morris? Billy. A Sh.rwo<sl Sisters I • Ft. Worth. Tex.: (Malestlc) .

Mahr. Agues (Orpheum): S*-atfle. M a h..

r..: *«..*

i-..;

tie Crei-k. Mich.: (BIJ'MO lapsing L'TO. Mvlle A Orth (Auditorium): Cincinnati. O. Mitchell A Grant tTh. atorlum): »’■ Mascagnis. Two i Ma.h-stlci: t velar Uapids la. Merrlhew A Ilanev (G. O. ID' Herrin. III. Miller A Snvd.r (I.yceiini); Ogd.n. ' Marco Twins (l’nh)Ue): MlnneaimBs. Minn. McCall Trio (Oriiheumi: Tampa, , Marshall. Goo. IVndlefon (Lyric): I'"’ M.wvltle A Mirrloft (Palace); Meni|>)ils Tenn MeV. Igh. Johnny. A College Girls <<’JJ

San Franclacv. Cal.: (Orpheum) Oakland 1.5

2t*. Martin. Vine (Prlnci.ss): Colvtmhus. O. McDonald. Chaa. (Trent): Trenton^ N. .1

I Mantell’a Marionette Hlppovlrome (Clneograph). Dwlaton. Ms.

MIPer. Mad (Star): Roanoke 5 a. M'Im.irs. The. A Baby June (Eureka), l-eth

I bridge. Can. „ , , n ' Miller A Tempest (Grand): Cleveland. O.

I (Contlnuevl on page 14.)

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NEW SUBJECTS Sbipmvnt, Feb. 9, 1910.

A BACHELOR’S SUPPER Draiuatic.

NEXT WEEK’S SUBJECTS Shipment. Feb. IS. ItkiS.

A DAUGHTER OF THE SUN Dramatic.

No. 6420. Code, Veiigefulljr. App. I4{th. 850 ft. No. 6422. Code, Vrngereaae. App. I.*th. 850 ft.

Shipment, Feb. 12. 1909. Shipment, Feb. 19. 1900.

THE SALESLADY’S MATINEE IDOL THE UPLIFTING OF MR. BARKER Comedy. Comevly.

No. 6421. Code, Bengeona. Ajip. Lgth. 900 ft. No. 642.'L Cvjle, Vengeriona. App. Lgth. 900 ft.

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tlona with each oiitet. Frlv-e of complete ontllt, which Includes the necessary auppilea for mak ing :tll(l hiiishni photos, >’25.."vU. (I'bvilos sell st lUo and I.5o each, va-llb gobl (ilaied frame). Small investment; 4481% profft. Write for particulara. >lti de|s>slt required with order; baJanco

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I PITTSBLr^Q, PA. SYRACUSE, N. Y. I i 3 reels weekly, shipped in one shipment, - 57,00 [ 6 reeks weekly, shippevi in two shipments, - 11.oO , 12 reds weekly, shipped in two shipments, - 22 00 Tickets, 8c. per thousand. Carbons, 52 40 per hundred. Electric

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FILMS FOR RENT. We have 4(K),(100 feet of film in A-1 (Nindition for quick shipment.

I 4 films weekly, 2 in each shipment, . - - $10 (K) I 0 films weekly, 3 in each shipment, - - - 12 (X)

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32 Xtie Billboard FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

CORRESPONDENCE. (Ck>ntinued from page 29. i

KANSAS. WICHITA.—SKW CKAWKORI* (K. L. Mart-

lliig, mgr. I I'alil In I>ill 25-29; The Virginian 29; Flaming Arrow Fel). 1; Dr. Newell Dwight, HlllU In WU'hita I.jrreiim 2; 1‘aiil (lllnion* In Ro}h of ('otn|iauy K (llrla 4; The Right of - Way 11; Itlanche Walsh In The Teat 12; The Cow Ihincher i:i; NR.ntana 17; W. H. I’atton 2i; A Knight for a Day 24; Arizona 25; A Hunch of Key* March 4; Tympeaf and Sunshine 6; , Norman llackett In Clasasmatea 8: Richard ami I’rlngle’a Mlnatrcla 9; Florence Rola'rta In In the Ilmiap of Uoodage 12; The Traitor HI, Lincoln at the White ilouae 19; Howe's .Mov- | Ing lictures 20; Field'a .Minstrels 25. NKW i AI DITDRII M tJ. A. Wolfe, mgr. I Wolfe Stock Co. Ill Ridiert Kmmett week of 2.5; The SIgu i of the Four week of 1. ORl’IIKL'.M (K. (1. D1 son, mgr.) Advanced vaudeville, with Lucas and Garrett, K.ltle Walsh, Harrison Hros., j Fox and F'ox, Illustrated songs and moving pic ; lures week of 25; The Great Martyne, Kim , hall Hros., XL Alvldo and Chick Karie week of 1. Y.XLK (Jake F'rees. mgr.) Vaudeville and moving idctiires, witli I.s“Roy and Mapes, The ; •Musical likes and illiistrateil songs. WON ' DKRI..\ND RINK (J. T. Nuttle, mgr.) Roller skating, wrestling match Feb 4. D<).MKST1C lira D. Ilamhrlc, nigr.) Roller gkating.

TOPEKA.—<JRAM) Dl'KRA HOl’SK (Boy Crawford; mgr.) Tlie Virginian with W. S. Hart and F'rank Chamjieau 27 '28; Florence Gear In Murryliig .Mary 25; Adelaide Thurston In A Woman’s Hour 50; Girls 5; Human Hearts 9; . f’aul Gilmore 8. M.XJFISTKJ (Jas. R. Kearney. 1 mgr. I Woolford Stis'k Co. In Dora Thorne ami i Tiie Little Minister week 25; The Raymond Wells Co. In In the Heart of the Hills week of Feb. 1. NOVELTY' (11. M. Miller, mgr.) Jane Coiirthois-'s (Viniiiany, The Tanakas, The Lang dons, Karl Hummel, Horden Zeno and Hayden Hroilieis and moving idctiires wi.ek of Feb. I. ' MCSIC ll.ALL (Charles Steinberg, mgr.) Roller skating. I

ATCHISON.—ATCHISON THEATRE (E. 8. j Hrigbam. leg.; A. S. Lewis, mgr.) District ; Leader 24; The Virginian 29; Under Southern \ Skies 51; Texas F'eb. 1; Adelaide Thurston In \ The Woman's Hour 7; The F'laniing Arrow 10; i Griiustark 11; Montana 14; Coming Thro’ the j Rye 18; Hlancbe Walsh In The Test 19; The Village Vagalwnd 21.

TORT SCOTT_DAVIDSON (Harry C. Em Ich, mgr.) Adelaide Thurston 27; Toy maker's Dream 30; Paid In F'ull Feb. 1; Hans Ilausoo '2; Grace Cameron Opera Co. 5; Human Hearts 10; The Cowtioy and the Thief 12. STAR RINK (Will Hafer, mgr.) Roller skating.

HUTCHINSON.—HOME (A. W. Loe, mgr.) The Flaming Arrow 27; W. 8. Hart and F'rank Campeau in The Virginian 30; Too Proud to Heg F’eb. 2; Don’t Tell My Wife 3; Lena Rivers 9; In Wyoming 9; The Cow-Puncher 11; Bach¬ elor’s HoneymiKia 13. ELITE (Scott Wilkie, mgr.) Saxophone Quartet, moving yvlctures and songs we<*k of Feb. 1. LYRIC (A. C. Ward, mgr.) Miss Zellema, moving pictures and songs week of 1. COLISEUM RINK (F. A. Manila, mgr. I Zens, juggler, week of 1; roller skating.

LEAVENWORTH.—PEOPLE’S' (M. J. Cun¬ ningham, mgr.) Hlckman-Ut'ssey Co. In reper¬ toire week of Feb. 1. PASTIME (Tom Mack, mgr.) Gee Jays, Wallace Goodwin, Mexico, lllus- trateil songs and May Bush week of 1.

NEWTON.—RAGSDALE OPERA HOUSE (J. H Murphy, mgr.) Flaming Arrow 2; Too Proud to Heg 3; BacheloFs Honeymoon 12; Cow- imncher 15. YALE. Vaudeville and moving pb tlires. I

OTTAWA—BOHRBAUGH (S. R. Hubbard, mgr.) Tim .Mur|ihy 25; District I^'ader 29; Tern- i IH'st and Sunshine F'eb. 9. STAR. Vaudeville. ' moving |)ictureg and songs. !

PAPONS.—ELKS’ (Lloyd Spencer, mgr ) ! Toymaker’s Dream 27; Bunch of Keys Feb. 1; Hlancbe Walsh 11; Land of Nod 17. LYRIC | (Llo.Td Spencer, mgr.) Torcat and Mile. D’Allza. | Hannaban’s Irish Goats, Rooney and Richards, | 'ablo Adonis, Hutchinson and Lusby, Miss i

Wills Reid, Lyrlcacojve and the Lyric Orchestra week of F-»l) .1.

WINFIELD.—GRAND OPERA HOUSE (O. O. ' (Jary, mgr.) Too IToud to Beg 4; TYie Cow- i puncher 9; The County Chairman 12; Faust 13. ■ LY'RIC (Haskell and Shull, mgrs.) Moving pic¬ tures and vaudeville. AUDITORIUM RINK (A. | J. Pettit, mgr.) Roller skating. ,

KENTUCKY. LOUISVILLE.—M.ACAULEY’8 (J. T. Macau- ,

ley, mgr.) The Servant in the Hou8<> 8-10; .Mary’s Lamb, with Richard Carle 11-13. MASONIC 1Wel>er Bres., mgrs.) The Kentuckian 8-13; East l.ynue 15-20. .MARY ANDERSON (Jaa. L. Weed, mgr.) Cadets De Gascogne, Finlay and Burke, Vlnie Daly. Elizabeth M. Murray, George Fredo, Alton and Oliver, The Four lliauos. Eld- ridge and Kinfslrome. AVENUE (Frank Shrlner, mgr.) From Sing Sing to Liberty 7-13; Convict 999 14 20. BUCKINGHAM (Horace McCrocklln. mgr.) Cozy Corner Girls 713; New Century Girls 14 20. COLISEUM. Skating Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and Satur¬ day and Sumlay matinees.

A. WOODWARD HFRR. (TYNTHIANA.—ROHS’ OPERA HOUSE (H.

\. Kohs, mgr.) Florence Davis In Under the Greenwood Tree Fel^L

GLASGOW.—(HM^K_U0USE. SIb Perkins '2.S. BRADFQKH^PV.' RINK. Tuno Wag¬ ner

—^THEATRE. Rodney Stock ('<>LW^W?(>rlfllth Hypnotic Comedy Co. Feb. IV Sis Perkins 4; Pair of Country Kids 10; vnnniuger Bros. 11-13.

MAYSVILLE.—THE WASHINGTON (Rus¬ sell. Dye A Frank, mgrs.l Glrla 29; The Witch¬ ing Hour Feb. 5; The Wolf 12. PRINCESS RIN’K (Brown A Everett, mgra) Lodge K. of P. Carnival week of Feb. 1.

MOROANFIELD.—GRAND (Pedlay A Burch, mgrs.) Xlerry New York Maid 27; Dillingham Stock Co. Feh. 1-3; Sis Perkins 6.

MAYFIELD.—UNIQUE (T. L. McNutt, mgr.) M. W. A. Minstrels (local) 29; The Wayne Co. F'eb. 3-4.

PADUCAH.—KENTUCKY THEATRE (Car- nev A Goodman, mgrs.) Smart Set 27; The Merry New York Maid 29; Rodney Stock Co., canceled; Wayne Musical Comedy Oo. 6-9; Honeymooners 9; Knight for a Day 10; Lion and the Mouse 12; 81 Perkins 15; Pair of Country Klda 20.

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The Mighty Haag Shows wanted Wants a few more good bill posters, big show performers, CirCUS Pcoplc

also calliope player. Sleeping car accommodations good; Address HOWARD DAMON, Deneia, Ohio, treatment the best. Show opens in March.

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AT LIBERTY AFTER APRIL 16th FOR SUKMER ENOAGEMEHT For ReaMnablo PRICE. Managers of Parks, Fairs, etc., take notice. I offer you a band of mnalc, each musician talented to bis own Instrument so well and In such a manner that It li imima- alble for him to give anything but the best and drat clasa -’ - for Its third season at JackaonvlUe. Fla. F'or terma .nd oiieu ITALIAH BAHD, Oatrich Farm, JackaonTille, Fla., or S7 Pri:

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WANTED for P. LOOBEN S BIG STREET OF NATIONS Russian Singers and Dancers, small troqpe of Japanese, Hindoo Oriental Dancers, Xlusiclans, Gun Spinners, Sword Fighters, Oriental and Spanish Dancers for my three companies—one with Parker Amusement Company, opens April 15; one with K. G. Barkoot Amusement Company, now on the road; one with 101 Kanch Wild West, opens April 17, 1909. Special tronpe of Russian Dancers for Bariium A Bailey Shows. All iieople must be of high class and have good costumes and act as ladles and gentlemen. Long season for right people. Will send tickets to those I know. Write at once. State lowest salary and send photograph. 1 pay all. Also want partner with small capital to act as secretary with one nbow, Russiai and Jap Theatre. Goo<f chance for right party. F'or Sale—One Black Top, 25x90. fair condition. *50.00 complete, one-half cash balance C. 0. D. Addresa PENFYE LOOBEN ORIENTAL SHOW, care K G. Barkoot Camiv^ Company, Sparta. Ga., Feb. 10-16; Monroe, Ga., Feb. 18-28; Columbia, Oa., Feb. 26-80.

For Sale—Complete Electric Show 20x90 Black Top (lined), Edison Ex. Machine, Porch Front; about 2.500 ft. Films, Bsby Upright i Plano, Seats, Stage, Ligbta, etc. Also Katzenjammer Kastle complete. Both shows |M>rtsble, i for Carnivals, Fairs or Parks. Or will book the two above shows with 20th Century Merry-Go Ronnd and a Conderman Ferris Wheel with a good company playing the South ontll June 1st. All Strong Cornet In Band; sober and reliable Ad of above attractions located at blcComb, bliss. Address all mall to LONG’S ATTRACTIONS, dresa FRANK WEIRZ, of .New Era Floating Ps! Fort Wayne, Indiana. . ace, Yazmi City, Miss., Feb. 10; Vicksburg - Miss., F'eb. 14.

SideShowPaintings SIEGMUND BOCK

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FOR RENT—9.000 ft. Film, 3 sets Song Slides. 9 at s time, $12 weekly. For 8*le—^,3(iO ft Pathe hand colored Passion Play. $75; Earth <iuake Pictures. 8 cts. per foot; 1,090 ft reels Film, released since April, fjo per reel

I Lnhin .Machines. $40; Fldlson Ex. Model, $90 . Power, $75. Win buy F'llms. Macblues. _H. DAVIS, Watertown, WIs.

AT LIBERTY A-1 Flute and A-1 Drummer; both A

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SIDE SHOW MEN In N. Y., N. J., and Peiina . The Jersey Devil that the N. Y. papers bad much aliout—|iart cow. Dab, eagle, oslrleb; ll laid re<l, white and blue eggs; this monster (mumnilfledi $'.*5. Wm. Nslaon, $ Oogrwsll FI., No. Cambridge, Mass.

AT LIBERTY Comedy Musical Act

Eixperienced Vaudeville Pianist 1 AT LIBERTY FEBRUARY 15th.

Beet of reference. I*refer Southern engagement. Address or wire C. EMMFTTE PARKER, Yazoo City, Miaa., Feb. 0-10; Vicktbnrg, Mita., Feb. l$-20, care New Era Shows.

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In all branches write. W. F. STANLEY, care Folly Theatre, Oklahoma City, Okla.

CIRCLE SWING FOR SALE! Traver Circle Swing Company’s mske; nearly new; i»erfect, used oi../ part of one s<-asoD, rapacity,

720 passengers hourly; electric motor, 400 volts, alternating, 600 lam[>s, 8 candle power, voltage can he changed; price tow, about half coat. Address

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FEW BARGAINS —Song Slides, good assort ment, at $2.60 |ier set; three good Rhooatatn, $4.00 each; one Power No. 2 Lena, like new. $8.00. S.-nd us the money and we do the rest

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srvU tlipw rarrell. |>rop.( VaudevtU*- and iii; |ilctur»«.

'AINCHESTEB.—TIIKATKE. Witching Hour I t Florence Davla In I’nder the (ireenwixxl Vr . The Wolf 8; The Uooil Fellow 11; The I I, . ni'i.l the Mmiae March ll; Vogel’a Mlnatrela ( 11,•• Man of the Hour 8; Strongheart 18.

LOUISIANA. NEW 0BLEAN8.—Tl'I.ANE (T. C. Campbell,

.,er The Man of the Hour week of 1; Fifty ? ^ - from Ih.aton week of 7. CKESW’E.NT IT. (• I iini.lH-ll, mgr.I Murray and Mack In The Siii.iiv .'tide of Broadway week of 1; Buater II .»u w.-*k of 7. OKrilEl M (J. Blatea, mgr.i V til.loll Eugene and Willie Howard. Alfrwl K. l.o aiitl Co., E'our Slaters Amatla, Fire Jug illi.i .N.trniana, Mabel Sinclair, Flo. Adler ami iindoiiiii Million IMcturea week of 1. OKEEN \\ \l li 111 IJreenwald, mgr.i Harry Bryant'a r - >;how week of 1; (Jay .New York Company ,.“k',>f ’ BLA.NEY’S LYUlC (J. V. MeStea. a,gr New l.yrlc Stock Co. In Ifa Nerer Too I J.. |o Meml, Blaneyacope, llluatrated songs ai'.k of 1; A Bagged Hero. Blaneya<ai|ie au'l lllii'iraleil songs week of 7. OKCNEWAI.H III Sli' HAM. |T. (Jninewabl. mgr.) Julian I'aa- , il t:t WINTER U.ARHKN IJ. E. I’earce, 01T J. I'earce A Sou's Moving Pictures. II hil.raieil songs and vaudeville week of 7. 'Ill ItFIlT iJ. .M. Ihibba. mgr.) O. T. Craw- r,.r,l'« Moving l’lctur<>s. vaudeville and Ulus trvtisl songs week of 7, AI.AMI) tW. F, B'....l'‘. mgr.) Mr. Ed. La Verne Miss Belle Ui.ii 1... J Bernard Reilly. Miss Ulada Newton. Virginia Wo.sl. moving pictures and Illustrate,! .,,ng. Wi i k of 7. WONDERLAND IR. Birchard, mgr 1 Neptune. Miss Eunice I.evy, Master Geo. Kn.gip. Al. Bernard. Larry Nigrlca and lllus- trsi’d songs we,k of 7. DREAMWORLD tJ. E. Atits.it. mgr.i Jack Ryan. Myron J. Wllkoff. HNs Audrey Abbott.. Ral|ih Nogues. Chris Si'hrliiT. .Armand Rau. Illustratr<l songs and m.ivlug idctures week of 7. ETI.YSICM 111. (}r.-i nwalil. mgr.) Vaudeville. Illustrated songs tnd niiivlng pictures week of 7. VICTOR (R. L. I'l-i k. mgr. I Vaudeville. Illustrate,! songs in.l moving pictuns, wei-k of 7. GRAND (F. W 1‘earee. mgr.) Vaudeville, moving pictures •Oil Illustrated songs w,.ek of 7.

WILLIAM A. KOKPKE.

ALEXANDRIA. —RAPIDE.-A THE.ATRE (F. A .'ivL'Iiiiry. mgr.) The Gingerbread Mao 28; Mil Figman H; Charley Gra|>ewln 4; A Bank- »r'« Chll.l 9; Fifty Miles from BixtiKi 14; A Merrry New York .Maid 15; Tlie District I>*ailer Ifl: C.Jium's .Minstrels 21; Bu*ter BMwn ‘21; 'Tie Lion and the Mouse 'J6.

'TTTk book of lunch specialties contains recl|)es for Tamales (4 kinds). Chill Con Came (4 klmls). Ilmento

Con Came. Chinese Ch«>(> Siiey. Hamburger Nteak, Hamburger Sausages. Consy Island “Red Huts.” Frankfurt Sausages. Rice Jaiiiboll, Pigs In Blankets, and 11 other Oyster siwiclaltles. 7 different Waffle reel|ws. Potato Grltldle Cakes. 21 different Samlwiches. 11 sugg«‘8tluns fur schisil and factory lunch boxes, 3 genuine .Mexican P,can Candy recl|ies. 2 .Mexican Cake recliies. Honey Cakes. I'arche,! Corn. Turkish Coffee. Rosecakes. etc. Send me money order or stamps for Il.tiO ami I will send you a ropy of this book, together with a rou|s>n entitling you to a reduction of (l.Otl on Tamale Kettles, Sausage Steamers, Charing Dishes, etc.. If onleri'il within 30 days. This IsMik Is worth hundreds of dollars to roadmen and others following the lunch business A. T. DIETZ. 127 Michigan St., Toledo, Ohio.

JENNINGS.—THE ARDKMFLS (W. I). Llegon. mgr.) The Glng.rluead .Man 3t); Mahara's .Min Strels Feb. 1; Emery Cmnclv Co. The Lion and the .Mouse 25. ORPIIEI M (.Mrs. A. .M Owens, mgr.) Vaudeville ami moving pictures. SK.ATING RINK (.Mr. Taylor, mgr.) Skating and dancing.

LAFAYETTE,—JEFFERSON (C. .M. Parker son. mgr.) The Lily and the Prince 24; Ginger lireail Man 2t).

MONROE.—srCARS THEATRE (Ed. Gre.n blat. mgr.) Chas Graiiewln Feb. 2; Iler Own Great Sin 3; The Banker’s Child 4: Just a Wo- ,nan's Way 7; W. B. PatHm 8. LYRIC THE .\TKE (R L. Butler, mgr.) .Moving pictures and vaudeville. GR.AND STREET THE.ATUE (J. J. Lamou, mgr.) Moving pictures, llliistrat- e,l songs and vaudeville.

MAINE. PORTLAND.—JEFFERSON (Julius Cahn.

mgr.) Polly of the Circus 13; Cncle Tom’s I'abin 4; L<stise Gunning In Marcelle 5 d. KEITH’S (John H. McCarron. mgr.) BIrdland. /inks Panna. Clamle and Fanny I'sher. .Mills anil .Morris. Allia. The KItamura Ja|>s, Jimmie Lucas ami the klneti>graiib week of Feh. 1. ■NK’KEl (W. H. Stevens, mgr.) Marion Allen. J.ick Gurney, Warner and RIestell, Ikihert.v and Fletcher, Tenny. Miss Dickson, Hughes Bri>a. and moving pictiir<‘s ami s<Higs week of Feb. 1. CONGRESS (Emil 11. Gerstlle. mgr.) Harry Holman. Jones and Sutton, iH'Bollen Dros., Dancing Durands. Rubt. Green, moving Iilcl))res ami songs week of Feb. 1. DRE.AM- L.AND (J. W. Greeley, mgr.) Scotty Provan. Miss Warren, moving pictures and songs week of Feb. 1.

MASSACHUSETTS. WORCESTER. — WOBCraTER THE.ATRE

(John F. Burke, mgr.) John Cumberland an.l Florence Red In Girls 8-10; Anilrew Mack In Sergeant Devil McCare 11. FRANKLIN SQ. (Chas. Seymoi'r. mgr.) The Phantom Detective 8 and week; The Millionaire ami the Policeman’s wife week of 15. PoLl’S NEW THEATRE (Jos. C. Cridille. mgr. I Ruth Allen and Co., Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Crane and Co., Cbaa. Cartmell ami Laura Harrla. Raven ’Trio, Ella Bradna ami Frd Derrick. Ott, Nelson tnd Stdman ami Electrograph week of Feb. 1. NEW PARK (I. 1. Ratmond. mgr.) Moving pictures and songs with special instrumental features week of 8.

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Sparta, Ga., Feb, 8 13; Street Fair and Carnival.'I Monroe, Ga.,

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FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

ROUTES OutMde Inn: Davenport, la. O'Day. Ilia (Keltli'ei: I’liiladelplila. Pa. I’l'ik, liny; Kii nmte witli Jidin W. Vogel'*

Minstrel*. S<‘e Minstrel Kiiiite*. Peerlf!.* yiiartet; Kii riaite with Irwln’a Ma

Jestlea. See Iturlesqiie Ituute*. * Perry. Prank I..: Kn route with the Senortta

Slierman t'o. See .MI«<ellaneou* Itoiite*. Price. Harry .M.- Kn route with Barney (Jll-

ninre. See Dramatic Itoiite*. Patton*. Three (Orpheuml: Newark, O., 8 10;

(Orphenni) Mansheld ll'l.l; Itlrpbeunil Bell- alre 1517; (Victoria) Wheeling. W. Va.,' IS-

>54.00 X The Record of the

CAMERA-SCOPE

(Continued from page 31.)

PERFORMERS

Marriott Twin* (Kenney’*): Brooklyn, N. Y. Mann. Billy (Bijou): Flint. Mich. Moore, Ueo. Austin (Majestic): UalreBton, Tex. McDowell. John & Alice Klrand): Canton, O. ' Muneta, Five (Bijou): Wiuni|H-g, ^'an. , Mack, Wilbur (Bennett’s): >. ..lutilun. Can.; ;

(Teniplei Detroit, .Mich., IS-lkl. Miller k Egan: Toledo. O. Mlacoa In Funlaiid (Savoy): Atlantic City, N.

J.; (Mozart) Lancaster. Pa.. 15‘JO. McDonald & Carlyle (Kin|iire): Aberdeen, Wash.;

(Empire) Hoqulam 15-JU. Hurray, Elizabeth M. (.Mary Anderson): I.K>ul*-

ville, Ky.; (Columbia) Cincinnati, U., 14- 20.

Mack, Bobble (Majestic): Milwaukee, WIs. McAllister. Hall, & Co. (.Majestic): Chicago,

III.: (Columbia) St. Louis, Mo., 15-‘J0. Mills & Morris (Pull's): Springfield, Mass.;

(Poll’s) Worcester 15‘J0. Mlllman Trio (Dominion): Winnipeg, Can.;

(Majestic) Chicago, HI., 15-20. Malcolm, Emma & Peter (O. O. ID: Hender¬

son. N. C.; (<J. D. H.) Concord 15-20. Morton, Ed. (Poll’s): Hartford, Omn.; (Poll’s)

Worcester, Mass., 15 ‘J0. Maiilteys, .Musical: Pittsburg, Kan. Martha, Mile, (Tivoli): Manchester, Eng., IS-

20. Mitchells, Three Dancing (Columbia): Cincin¬

nati O. ylotogirl (Empire); Holloway, Eng., 15-20;

I Empire) New Cross 22-27; (Empire) Stratford March 16.

Morris A- .Morris (Orpheum): Minneapolis, Minn. Meriaiii’s Dogs (Orpheum): Seattle, Wash. Mimic Four (O. O. ID: Pittsburg, Pa. M(s)re. Carlyle (Grand): Sacramento, Cal. Martin, Bradlee (Proctor’s): Newark, N. J. .McConnell .Sisters (.Main ait.): Peoria, HI.;

(Lyrlc) Danville, 111., 15-‘J0. Marlloii & Itosalie (Bijou): Wllllston, N. C. klalvern Troupe (Standard): St. Louis, Mo.;

(Folly) Chicago, HI., 14 20. Mitchell, Cora Lawton, A Co. (Lyceum): Mead-

vllle. Pa., 8 10; (Ideal) Titusville 11-13: (Orpheum) Oil City 15-17; (Orpheum) Frank¬ lin 18‘Jl).

Marshall. Bert (Keith’s); Philadelphia. Pa. Montgoiuery & Moore (Keith's): Philadelphia.

Pa. Matthew* & Reece (Orpheum): Denver, Col. Madden A Fitzpatrick (Crystal): Denver, Col. McDermott. Billy (Curtis): Denver, Col. Mathleiis. The (Curtis): Denver. Col. Nelser, Harry: En route with III Henry’s Min¬

strel*. See Minstrel Routes. Newell A Shevett (CIrco Trevino): Monterey.

Mex.. Inilef. Norton. Nina (Dime): Pendleton, Ore., Indef. Neir. John (Bijou): Lafayette, Ind.; (Bijou)

Quincy, III., 15 20. Nichols A Smith (Bijou): Grand Forks, N.

D.; (Bijou) Crookston, Minn.. 15-20. Norwood*. The (Dukatea): Biloxi, Miss. Nat Nazarro Troupe (Corinthian): Rochester,

N. Y. Nlblo’s. Vletor. Birds (Chase's): Washington,

D. C.: (Keith's) B<»ton. .Mas*., 16-20. Normans. Five Juggling (Orpheum): Kansas

City. Mo., 8 20. Nichols Slater* (Shea’s): Toronto. Can. Newhoff A Phelps (Grand): Portland. Ore. Nainba Tr<«ia* (Broadway): Middletown. O. Nelson. Ned, A Co. (Ambler): Philadelphia,

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W, 8. Mountford. 100 Maiden laioe. Now York, N. Y.

Phillips A Bergen (Family): Buffalo, N. Y.; (Lyric) Binghamton 15-20.

Pearce Sister*. Three (Orpheum): Helena, Mont.; (Park) Butte 14-20.

Princes* Trixie. W. H. Barnes, owner (Or- phenml: Brooklyn, N. Y.; (Empire) Hoboken, N. J., 15-20.

Primrose Q)iartet (G. O. II.): Grand Rapids, Mich.; (Bijou) Flint 15-2(1.

Payton A WilHon 10r|)lieum); Beading, Pa.; (Orpheum) Easton 16-'J0.

Piauopbleuds (Majestic); Johnstown, Pa.; (Keith's) Philadelphia 15-20.

Pucka. Two (G. O. IL): Indianapolis, Ind.; (Columbia) Cincinnati, O., 15-20.

Pauline, Great (Empire): Hoboken, N. J.; (Em plrel Paterson 15-20.

Pbllbrookw A Reynolds (Mozart): Elmira, N Y.: (Family) Lebanon 16 20.

Poiriers, The (Majeslic): Kenora. Ont., Can.; (Palace) Brandon, Man., 15-20.

Potter A Harris (Orpheum): Harrisburg, Pa. (Majestic) Johnstown 15-20.

Powers Bros. (Blaney'si: Brooklyn, N. Y. (National) Philadelphia, Pa., 15-20.

Pertina (Orpheum): Memphis, Tinn.; (Orpheum! New Orleans. La., 14-20.

Pbantastlc Phantoms (Orpheum): Kansas City Mu.; (Orpheum) Memphis. Tenn., 15-20.

Perry, Frank L. (Star): Joliet. 111.

Rb'liardson*. Thn-e (Oniheiim): Ruck Island, III.; Ottumwa, la., 15-20.

Itiva l.arM-n Troui>e: Nashville, Tenn.; Chat- ' tanooga 15-20.

Rawls A Von Kaufman (Majestic): BIrmIng- . ham, Ala.; (Majestic) Little Rock, Ark., 15- 20.

Raven Trio (Hathaway’s): Lowell, Mass.; (An- < ditorium) Uvnn 15-‘20.

Reed. John P. (Majestic): Ft. Worth, Tex.; (Majestic) Dallas 15 20. i

Roberts, Hayes A Rola-rts (Colonial); Law- i rence. Mass.; (Proctor's) Newark, N. J., 15- I 20. !

Robison-Cady A Robison (Miles): Minneapolis, Minn.; (Grand Family) Fargo. N. 1)., I5-‘20.

Rice A Elmer (Majestic): Dallas, Tex.; (Ma¬ jestic) Houston l.’»-20. ,

Kicliards, Great (Poll's): Hartford, Conn.; ! (Poll's) Springfield. Mass., 15-‘2(l.

Roscue A Sims (Bijou i: New Brunswick, N. J.; (Bijou) Bayonne 15-20.

Rock A Fulton (Keith's): Cleveland. O.; (G. O. ID Pittsburg. Pa.. 15-20.

Raymond. R)iby, A Co. (Hathaway’s): New Bedfonl. Mass.; (Hathaway’s) Lowell 15-20.

Renanis, Three (Keith's): Providence, B. I.: (Keith's) Portland, Ms., 16 20.

Ring. Julie. A Co. (G. O. ID: Indianapolis, | Ind.; (Columbia) Cincinnati. O., 15-20. {

Regal Trio (D<ick*tader’s|: Wilmington, Del.; ' (I.ubln's) Reading. Pa., Ib-'JO.

Rainbow Sisters (Majeetic): Madison. Wl*. Reban. Adrietta (Genesaee): Rochester, N. Y. Bos*. Eddie G. (Gaiety): Springfield, HI. Ryan A Douglas* (Bijou): Fall River, Mass. Rogers A Dtapba (Colonial): Dallas. Tex. Reiff A Clayton (Crystal): Oil City. Pa. Relff. Frank A True (O. H.): Provo, Utah, 8-

10; (O. 11.) Dgan 11-13. Renzo. Bert (Durham's): Oberlln, O. ' Ronaldos, Thnn* (Sipe's): Kokomo, Ind. ; Roattlno A Stevens (Temple): Ft. Wayne, Ind. ' He«-d A Earl (Grand): Homestead, Pa. Roblsch-Chlldress Trio (Family): Warren. Pa. Rosa A Adams iPantages’ Empire): San Fran¬

cisco. Cal.. 1-20. Ryan—Richfield Co., Thoa. J., (Poll’s): Scran¬

ton, Pa. I Reading Sisters (Trent): Trenton. N. J. j Rooney Sister* (Or]iheum): Lo* Angeles. Cal. Russell A Cnurcb (Urpbenm): Memphis, Tenn.; :

(Orpheum) New Orleans, La.. 15-20. Roger* A Deely (Orpheum): Sioux City, la.,

14-20. Ryau A White (Poll’*): Hartford, Conn.;

(Poll’s) Waterbnry 15-20. Rlanos, Four (Mar.v Anderson); Dulsvllle,

Ky.; (Orpheum) Memphis, Tenn., 15-20. Reunee Family (Majestic): Dallas, Tex.; (Ma¬

jestic) Houston 1^20. Rayno's, AL. Bull Dogs (Trent); Trenton, N.

J.; (Proctor’s) Albany, N. Y.. 15-20. Rooney, Pat, A Co. ((ireenpoint): Brooklyn,

N. Y. Reynolds A Donegan (Keith’s): Portland, Me.;

(Colonial) Lawrence. 5lass.. 15-20. Ritter A Foster (Oxford): London, Eng., 15-

•Msrcb 13. Raymond A Harper (Family): Ashtabula, O.;

1 Bijou) Lorain 15-20. ; Rolfe’s, B. Ye Colonial Septette (Empire):

Sunderland, Eng., 15-20. Rolfe’s. B. A., Ten Dark Knights (Empire):

Paterson. N. J. Rolfe’s. R. A.. Six Little Girls A A Teddy

Rear (Orpheum): Spokane, Wash.; (Orpheum) Seattle 15-20.

Rolfe’a. R. A., Johnny McVeigh A College Girls (Orpheum): San Francisco. CaL. I 15.

Rolfe’s, B. A., Fun in a Boarding House (Or- pfaeum): Harrisburg, Pa.; (Colonial) Nor¬ folk, Va.. 15 20.

Reynard. Ed. F. (Keith’s): Philadelphia, Pa. SalH-l. Josephine (Empire): Johannesburg, S.

Africa, Feb 1 April .30. SamiMie) A Arnsman: F'n route with the Katb

ryn Osterman Co. See Dramatic Route*. Santoro, .Margaret, A Baby Victory: Kn route

with the Barney Gilmore Co. See Dramatic Route*.

Schafer. Rot (Lyric): Macon. Ga.. Indef. Simpson A Mothews (Royal); Memphis. T<-nn..

Dec. 7, ladef. Smith. Cecil (Crystal): Oklahoma City, Okla.,

Indef. Smith. Joe Potter (Family); Mahanoy City,

I Pa., Jan. 2.N, indef. Smith*. Great Aerial (Scala): Coi>enhagan.

Denmark. Feb. 1-28: (Hansa) Hamburg, Ger., March 1-31.

Spangler, Harry H. (Auditorium): Latrobe, Pa., Indef.

Spencer, Hugh (Castle): Bloomington. 111.. In def.

Spimeer. Walter: En route with the People's Stock Co. See Dramatic Routes.

; S|)N*ell Bros. A .Mack (Ai»ollo); Nuremburg. I Ger., Feb. I-28. I Stewart. Comedy (Orpheum i; Cambridge,

O.. Indef. Still City Quartet: En route with -Mlsa .New

York, Jr. See Burles<tue Routes. -1 Sullivan, W. J. (Lyric): Bozeman, .M<iiit.,

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Parkers, The (Bijou); Ashtabula, 0., 8-10; (Navajo) Conneaut 11-13.

Primrose, George. A Dancing Boys (Orpheum): .Minneapolis. Minn.

Quigg A Nickerson: En ronte with the Night Owls Co. Si-e Burlesque Routes.

Quinn Trio (Majestic): South Bend, Ind.; (G. O. H.) Grand Rapids. Mich.. 15-20.

Quinlan A Muck (Keith’s); Cleveland, O. Reynard. A. I). (Stan: .Akron. O. Ranzatta A Lyman (Lyric): Macon, Ga.; (Lyr¬

ic) Athens 15-20. Robertl’s Animals (Keith's): Phlladolphla,

Randall. Billy: En mute with Little Miss Blue Bird Co. See Musical Route*.

Randolphs. The; En route with the Yankee IXsalle Glrla. See Biirlewine Route*.

Raatus A Banka (Orpheum): Budapest, Hun gary. Feb. 1-28.

Reetor. Harry (CIrco Trevino): Monterc*y. Mex., Indef.

Rehn. Ge4i. A Rosa (Unique): Los Angeles, CaL, indef.

Reid A Foster: En ronte with the HI Henry Minstrels. See Minstrel Routes.

Reynolds. James A.; En route with the Time, the Place and the Girl Western O). See Musical Routes.

RIppel, Jack: En route with the Matinee Girl Co. Sec Mliaieal Routes.

Roniain, Jos. (Colonial): Richmond, Va., In- Uef.

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FEBRUARY 13, 1909. Tile Billtioarcl 35

k OoulJ (Alh»nibr«): Now York City: Wnchlmtl.m. I». C.. 15 20.

Sll'-an. Tlio (Honuetl'm: Ottawa, Can.; (Hon- . ifHi llainlltun 15 20.

itwUkiril*. Hio (Novoltyl: Vallejo. Cal.; ■ Walkori I.'« .XiiRolo* 14 20.

Snillti f*no (Orphouin): Now Orleana. I,a. MU I.lltio (ilrl* A A Todily Bear (Orphoiiiii):

.SiHikHiio. Wa-ih.: (Oriihoiim) Hoattle 15-20. S».>r Hnia. (Ol.vinr>IPt; Chlcafo, III.; (('oliim-

SI. l»iiN. Mo.. 15-20. Mlrl<kl;'nil. KiiIm* ll’oirat: StirlnKllelil. Maaa.;

(Kolih'Kl I’orllaml. Me., 15-^). Shirl.lHii. Will (Oriihoiim): Tiain. O.; (Or-

iilMiiiU Kiwtorla 15 20. Mkato *1 liHrU (Star Boiler Blnkl: Noimbo.

Ml) : ilVarl St. Blnkl Joplin 14 20. SlilT'-nl. Frank, A .Marie Sumo (KniiflreI: Ho-

t^ikon. .N. J.: iKiiiiilre) I'atoraon 15 20. MloKrl’‘t Troupe, Kiiinoua (Royal'a Inil>M>r I'lr- "i-iisi: Kanaaa Clt.r. Mo.: (Royal'a Imloor

Clrnisi St. Joaeph l.'V-20. SiiMuna. rrlncoaa |S<-onlr Temple!: K. Boa-

ton. Maaa.; (O. II.) Hartford. Conn.. 15 20, Sullivan Hr<ai., I'oiir (Family): (Jloveravllle,

N. Y. silvorlakea. The (Victor): New Orleana. I.a. Sed^wli-ka. Five (Vlrciiilan): |•pte^^bnrK. Va. Smith & .4ralo (Kelth’al; I’roTldenee. B. I. Severance. Margaret, A Co. (National): San

Franelaoo. Cal. Se.vmonr Slatera (Klk'a -Midwinter Clrcu<):

Saginaw. Mich. Scott. Mike (Start: Newfonnilland. Can. Smith. .Mr A Mra. J. Murray (Oriibeiini): Pen-

aacula, Fla. Sloiine. Johnide A Mayme (O. II.): Nllea, O. Santora. Kilward (Prlnceaai: Coinmhua, O. 8|>lllera. Five Mnalcal (Proctor'a 5th Are.):

New York City. SiilH-ra. tiulle (.MaJ<-stlc): Clereland, 0., 15-

20 Saniiiela A Cheater (Pekin): Chicago. HI. Swan A HomlianI (Or|>heiim): Beading. Pa. Shtatman'a Doga (Stamford): Stamford. Conn. Scott A Relti (Star): Roanoke. Va.. 15 20. Selhlnl A Crovinl («i. O. II.): Syracnae, N. Y. Sevengala. the Original, Walter C. Mack, mgr.:

Phllaileliihia, Pa. Symonda. Jack iKmpIre): Butte. Mont. SImpaon. Cheridah 1 llaymarket): Chicago, III.;

(O. t). II.) Indianapolla, Ind., I.%.20. Saihia Trio (Waahlngton): Spokane. Waah.;

(Stan Seattle 15 20. Star Hoot iNo. 1) (PoH'a): New Ilaren. Conn.;

(Colonial) New York City 1.5-20. Star Bmit (No. 2) (Ilathaway'al: New Be<Iford.

Maaa.: I Ilathaway'al l.owell 15-20. Sn.vder. (!eo. B.. A Harry Buckley (Lyrle):

ilayton. O.: (Shea’a) BnITalo, N. Y.. 15 20. Simma. Willard. A Co. (Oniheiim): Brooklyn,

N. Y.: lAlhamhra) New Y'ork Clt.T, 15-20. Sommervllte. Mile., A Columbna (Ixva Angelea):

I. oa .kngela. Cal. , Sunny S<«ilh (Kelth'al: Coliimbua. O.; (O. O.

II. I Syracnae. N. Y.. 15-‘JO. Swiomey A Riamey (I.yric); Macon. Oa.; (Cri¬

terion) Savannah 1.5-'JO. SbewbrtMtk A Berry (Poll'a); Waterbury, Conn. Santoro A Marlow (Prlnceaa): Columbna. I). Salvaggla. The (Orpheural: I>m Angelea. Cal. Seldoin'a Venna (Orpheum): San Franelaoo. Cal. Sevmour, O. O., A Co. (Columbia): St. I.oaia.

Swain. Frank, A Co.: Buffalo, N. Y'.; Sala¬ manca 15-20.

Stanb-y. Mr. A Mra. I.ew (Crown): Ttdeilo. <>. Swinton (Orpheum): Manafield, O. Sandwinaa. The («)r|iheum) MlnneaiMdia, .Mlun. Svengall, (treat (Mlleai: Mlnneaiedia. Minn. Sander's, Paul. Miniature Clniue lOrpheiimi.

Kanaaa City. Mo. Sherman. Dan. A .Mala-I DeForeat Co. iMaJea-

tlc) Denver. Col. Temjdeton. Roliert Itouia: Moaa A .Stoll Tour.

Eng.. Indef. Tomiikina. Chaa. H.: En route with the Biaind

Cp. See Dramatic RiHitea. Trueheart. Dillon A Burke (IVralca tianleni:

Memphla. Tenn., Indef. Tarlton A Tarlton (O. H ): I.ufkin. Tei.; (O.

11.) Coralcanna 1.5-20. Tuacany Troubadoum (Alhambra): New York

City; (Proctor'a) Newark. N. J.. 1.5 20. Terry A I.ambert: Sheffield. Eng.. 15-20; Brad¬

ford 22 27; Hnll l-«; I.eeda 8 1.5. Tliompaon. J. I.. (Majeatlc): Montgomery, Ala.:

t.MaJeatlc) Birmingham I5-'J0. Townaend. Charlotte. A Co. (Cook'a O. If.):

R -beater, N. Y.: (Kelth'a) Providence. R. 1., 1.5 20.

Th.. (Jiiartet (Orpheum): Harriaburg. Pa.; iK.lth'a) Philadelphia 1.5-20

Tr.-at'a. Capt.. Seala (I.yric): Mobile, Ala.; (.Majeatlc) Birmingham 15 20.

Tohalo, Sydney (lllpiMidrome); (..exlngton, Ky.; (Orpheum) Sidney. O,. 15-20.

Tr-nialnea. M)ialral (Orpheum): Portamouth. <) . 8-10: (lllppoilrome) Huntington. W. Va., II 15; (l.ycenm) Cincinnati, O.. 14-20.

Thar.lo. Claude (Orpheum): Canton. O.: (Na¬ tional) .Steubenville 15^20.

Trapmdla. The ((» O. Hi: PIttaburg, Pa.; • Shea'a) Buffalo. N. Y., 14 20.

Taniia ) Pr.a-tor'a): Newark. N. J.; (O. O. II.) Wheeling. W. Va.. 15 20,

Thomaa, T.diy (Royal Indiaar Clrciia): Kanaaa Cltv. Mo.; (Royal'a Imloor Clrcua) St. Joaeph 15 2«.

Ton. original Three Tumbling (Bliven'a O. II.): Weaterly. B. I.

T|. chi-a. The (Meaaenger O. H.): (Joldabviro, N. C.

Tcnipletun. Clarice (Orand); Peru. )))d. Tann. Hilly iStari: Brookbaven. Mlaa.

'*■*'''1*0 (Columbia); Waahlngton. D.

Theo A her Dandlea (Idea); Fi>iul dii I.ac, Wla. Till.) tstarc Hartfoial City, Ind TIplad A Kliment (Majeatlc); YVaterloo. la. T'.>na. Mile. IOr)ibeum); Denver. Col. Ten Dark Knlghta (Collaeum): I.ondon. Eng.,

15 20. ^''^'fhOvn. Oeorge A. (nreen|H>lnt); Brooklyn.

Tletnaa A Hamilton (Bijou); CIo<|uet. Minn. Taylor. May (Majeatlc); .\nn Arbor. Mich. Tnivato, Signor A, .\rcaro (Orpheum): St.

I'aul. Minn Troiiliadiaira. Three (Proctor'a); Albanr, N. Y. Th.we Mack Hoya (.Majeatlc): Wlnntleld. Iji. I l|'•rntllI|, .laiiiea (Colunilda): Ciui liinatl, O. T' linla Trio (Coliimida); Cincinnati. O. linnev. Frank 11. (Maleatle) lloiiaton. Tex. ' Hetty: Butte. Mont.: S|M>kai)e. Waah..

kanradlo, p, (I.yreum); Calgary. Alta. Ca IKur-ka) I,ethbrldge 15 20.

an a. (leo., lm(M>rlal Mlnatrela ((1. (). II '•rand Bapida. Mleh.; (Blloii) Ellnt 14 20

7’"" IMaJeatlc): Slontgomery, .51 ).Miileatic( Birmingham 15 20.

»ai> Buren A Ckiae; Indianapolla. Ind.; P b) .7; Huntington 18-20.

*i**‘m.' '***"' •')rphei))n); Tampa. Fla.; (V ■b'Vllle) Key Weat 15 20.

* V.-<1mar (Caaino); Elkina. W. V (Star) Muiiesaen, Pa., iff 20.

j Valdare. Beadle. Troi)i>i (Kelth'a): Cleveland. ().; (Kelth'a) Columbna Iff-'JO.

Veronica A Hurl Falla (Bennett'a): MontrejI. Can.; (Trent) Trentfsi. N. J., 1.5-20.

Vlctortne. Mervyn (l'nlip)e): Dlekinaon. N. D.; IV.mdeville) M)Iea City, Mont.. 15 20.

VIrlana. Two (Hay market i: Chicago, Ill Van Pelt. Erneat. A Co. (On-heum): New Or

leana. La. Verona ID. H.): Homell. X. Y.; (O. H.) Corn

Ing 15'20. Vaa-o-r GIrla (Lyric): Terre Haute, Did.

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+ ' ’ VITAORAPH

VlRGlNirS.—Tlie Roman cltlfens are cheer 1 InK for their Decemvir. Appliis Claudius, and hla ' friend, Cains Claudius, leader of the soldiers, t when Dentalus, an uhl Roman general, scoffs at | their Inexperienced leader. The citliens rush upon Dentatiis, to kill him, but he la saved by i Iclllus. a young Roman.

V'IrgInlus' House.—Vlrglnliis enters with his ! 'inly daughter. Virginia, and discovers by a | lldcture that she has painted that she Is In love ■with Iclllus. VIrgInlus consents to their union, and betrothes them In the presence of his broth

■»>r, Munltonus. and the old nurse of Virginia, ■Servl.-!. and VIrgInlus’ old friend, Dentatus. VIrgInlus Is calleil to the wars.

Cains Cl.iudlus Is defeated In the battle and comes hack In despair and tells Apidiis the news. Appliis Claudius fM'rsuadea old Dentatus to lead the soldiers In battle, hoping secretl.v that he will ne killed. Appliis s**es Virginia and falls In love with her. He piirsiiaded Ca Ills Claudius to claim her as bis slave. Cuius selxea Virginia In the streets of Rome and drags her la-fore the Itecemvlr, Applua. Ap plug decides the trial In Cains' favor, but the mob overrule Appliis, and he Is forced to post . |s.ne the trial for one day, Munltorliis and Iclllus send the boy In haste for VIrgInlus to return to Rome.

On the battlefleld Dentatus Is treacherously killed by the soldiers, who tell VIrgInlus that I>‘ntatiis was kllli-d In battle. VIrgInlus inoiiriis over his old friend. Dentatus. when I.iicliis rushes In and tells him he Is needed In Rome, that Appliis Claudius has claimed Virginia as a slave.

He comes bark In haste, embraces hla daiigb ter, and boldly and fearlessly goes with her i to fare Applns Claudius. A slave of Cains | swears Virginia la her daughter. Everything i falling. VIrgInlus. to gave her from Appliis : Claudius, kills her to save her honor; then. I defying Appliis, be rushes out. The mob seise Applus Claudius and drag him to prison. VIr ginliis go,'S mad ami wanders away. Just as Applus Claudius Is about to swallow poison In the dungeon, and Calug Claudius comes In and promises him freedom, the mad VIrgInlus wan¬ ders In. He Imagines be sees bis daughter struggling with Applus and railing to him for help, and he ^elzes Applus by the throat and chokes him.

Munltorliis and Iclllus come In with the ashes of Virginia. They show VIrgInlus the um. his reason returns and he falls on his brother's shoulder.

♦ SELIQ

KING OF THE RING.—Jack Ashton wag the athletic hero of Brookfield Academy. Jack and pretty Mary Blake, schoolmates, have found time to become sweethearts, and on the campus grounds Mary arrives Just after Jack has b<ien winimoned before the faculty, and she then and there decides to give him a lecture for neglect¬ ing bis studies.

Devoting all his time to athletic pursuits. !hey meet the next day on the peristyle of the college grounds, and a very pretty little love scene occurs.- Mary scolds and Jack pleads, and pretty Mary, as women were ever wont to do, ends' the lecture by nestling within the em brace of Jack's strong arms.

We then see our hero in bis room, strenuous¬ ly trying to learn lessons against the coming examination, but too late. The faculty enter and the N>y Is expelled—too much attention to football, boxing, etc., and too little attention to the prescribed studies of the academy.

We are then Introduced Into Banker Ash¬ ton’s study. A note from the faculty has ap¬ prised him of Jack's disgrace. Tlie old father d<M's not take the news philosophically, for when Jack arrives we find him in a towering rage. Jack explains the situation truthfully, but the father Is unreasonable. "Out of my

house; go. earn your living by your muscle : slm-e .you seem to prefer It.”

Three months later Jack dashes Into his sweetheart's home with the glad tidings that he has Ix-en engaged as boxing Instnictor at the I famous Olympic Club; his salary Is big enough for two and they can be married soon.

We next see a busy office seen at the club. , Jem McCaffrey, champion middleweight of the : world. Is taking his dally exercise within the | club walls, and all the meniliers are highly ' gratified. McCaffrey enters, followed by a crowd of admirers, .uist as Mary calls and sends In i her card to Jack. While waiting for him she ' Is accosted by the champion, who. attracted by ■ her pn-fty face, endeavors to srra|>e an ac uusintance. The frightened girt attempts to avoid him, but he leans forward and leers In ' her face. M.iry sees Jack apiironchlng, and with a cry of Joy runs to him. McCaffrey turns to confront J:.ck. A fen angry words, and [ the chamidon gets the surprise of his life, for i the athletic boy alms true and straight from the shoulder; his fist meets the point of Me- i Caffrey’s Jaw. and that doughty champion Is flat on his back. With a yell of rage he leaps to Ills feet, but the members of the club separ¬ ate the contestants, and the affair blows over. Just then a messenger hoy arrives with a tel egram: "Am unable to meet April notes for »-Jtt.(iOO. My business failure is Inevitable. For

! give my harshness and come home. Your fath- I er. HAROLD .ASHTON."

As Jack turns to leave the gymnasium, he I sees a placard placed upon the bulletin hoani I that morning; "An op<>n challenge from Me I Caffrey to any man In the world, winner to I take all. The Century Cliih. a rival organlr.a- i tion. guaranteeing a purse of $2.'i,(iU0 for such \ a match.”

"Twenty five thousand dollars; why. that I would save dad.” "See here, Mr. Carter (who I Is president of the Olympic Cluht. will you I hack me to fight McCaffrey?” “Will I! Do ' vou mean It?" "I do. Put me In a ring with that man and give me a chance.” “My boy. I •lelleve yon can do It; I'll back yoti." The president steps to the middle of the floor and announces that Jack Ashton, boxing Instructor of the club, accepts the Century’s offer, and will fight Jem McCaffrey for the middleweight championship. We see the articles signed and Imth men go Into active training.

Before the first round Is over McCaffrey resl- Ires his mistake, but It Is too late. McCaffrey exerts all the treacherous tricks of an old fighter, but to no avail. Jack's ciulckness saves him from all the traim his wily antagonist la.vs for him. and hla strength and cleverness soon begin to show. By the end of the second round McCaffrey knows he Is up against the fight of his life. He proves game enough, hut those nishes presage the lieginning of the end. Time after time he goes down for the connt. hut only to regain his feet and be again seirl sprawling. This Is the opening Jack was looking for—s hard upper-cut to the Jaw, and McCaffrey's pugilistic fame Is over.

The referee tolls off the fatal connt of ten. throws the champion's gloved hand up to bis admirers, and proclaims young Jack Ashton "King of the Ring."

Jack has wired hla father to meet him at ten o’clock, and In his dressing room after the fight we see the proud l>oy present bis father

' with the certified check. "Gentlemen. 1 entered the ring to save my

father's honor, and It will be m.v first and last fight. I hope the Olympic Club will always have the ‘King of the Ring' and the belt.”

4*

EDISON

, THE SALESLADY’S MATINEE IDOL.—Di¬ ana. a romantic-minded saleslady, looks with contempt on ordinary suitors, and longs to meet an actor, some day, who will win her too-wllling heart.

Fortune favors her, for she comes face to face with her Ideal on a three-sheet poster, advertising the great romantic actor, Tremayne .Marblebrow, at the entrance of the Olyrlc The¬ atre.

On the opening night Diana occupies a box, and. by frequent applause, tries to attract the great man's attention, but without avail. A foolish note follows, signed "A Devoted Ad¬ mirer."

She waits at the stage entrance, and Is en raptured when he brushes by. Following, on the car she drops a flower in hla lap and blnsh- Ingly retreats, delighted at her daring.

At night she dreams that she Is the “Idol’s" wife, and Is kept busy shooing other female admirers away—then wakes up and goes to work.

Next day she almost faints for Joy when she sees him coming ib>wn the aisle, sure that he Is seeking her—hut he passes and buys a pair of sus|>enilers at an adjoining counter.

Her mother senils her to the dressmakers. The biaise, an old-fashioned tenement. Is occu- ple<l by Chlropotllsts, tailors, music teachers, etc. Diana la dlrecte<l up several flights of stairs.

She knocks at the wrong door, and Is ushered In hy .Mrs. Marblebrow. to find her “Idol” seated at the fire, cooking ham and eggs, and caring for the bahy at the same time,—and her ■■Idol'' Is shattered.

A BACHELOR'S SCPPER.—Travers, a lonely old bachelor, on the eve of a holiday, when everyone N abniad on pleasure lient, go*‘S to the club for companionship to drown old memories, but finding no congenial souls there, he wan¬ ders forth to watch the people In the street.

Happy lovers pass, oblivious to all save them- M'lves. Married coiiplt-s are met. Joyous In their offspring's delight at the gay sights. All this but Intensifies Travers’ Isolation, and he hastens to Ills bachelor apartments, where he Is greeted hy his faithful Japanese servant.

I Memories still haunt him. and he decides that I he will not sup alone. Directing his servant,

he orders a table set for seven, with flowers and favors; then dismissing the faithful one for the night, he places liefore each plate a

I card bearing the name of a former loved one. ' and adds a souvenir or keepsake to remind him

of the past. He dines alone. In the quiet and solitude of

■ his chamlM-rs, and drinks to each fair face as ; memory brings It to view; and as he drinks. , the vision of the fair one arises beforo him, and I In fancy, partakes with him, until, one by one. ' the chairs are occnple«L

Each former sweetheart responds to bis toast —and then the lights grow 'dim. the shadows dee|>en; at the stroke of twelve the last candle nickers out—he Is alone! His bead sinks on his breast, ami «'ben bis loyal servant arrivts In the morning be finds that bis belovml master Is lonely no more, for bis spirit has gone to Join his loved ones In the sbadowland.

♦ FATHE FRERES

WOMEN CHAUFFEURS. — Paris has the unique distinction of possessing women cahhys, the scheme of making them ebauf- feiirs (or more properly “chauffeuses" I meets with rather disastrous results, as Is shown In this extremely funny picture. Bust ness is bad and one of the female cabbya reads an ad in the newspaper calling for women chauffeurs, so she goes to the garage and get* the Job. Getting Into the auto she starts out and makes for the railroad station, where there Is a good O|iportnnlty for doing a record busi- ] ness. Her first passengers load Into the ma- ' chine, and. after giving directions to the lady in che.ge, she starts down the street. It Is . easily seen that she larks exiierlence In ma- ; nipulating the steering gear, for she misses nothing along the thoroughfare. Her first vic¬ tim Is a fellow with a push cart, next the machine tears through a market place, U|iset- . ting everything In Its track. Going along at a swift clip, with the mob closely following It, ;

' humps Into a carriage, completely demolishing ' It. but keeps right on going and knocks over a lamp post, then rushes through a street where there is a large scaffold In front of a building, I which Is In course of construction. It takes the scaffold supporters along with It, throwing the whole thing In a heap on the heads of the crowd. Finally something goes wrong with the

' machine and It comes to a sudden stop, giving the mob an opportunity to catch up, and when they finish with the lady chauffeur, she la glad to resign her strenuous Job and return to the (julet task of driving a slow cab horse.

CHARLOTTE CORDAY.—The scene of this beautifully colored film Is laid In that period of the French revolution showing the tragic ending of Charlotte Corday, who. through her Iron nerve, planned to rid France of Marat, one of the leaders of the revolution, because he represents In her mind the party responsible for so many crimes.

Charlotte Corday was bom In Normandy of noble parentage, and was a girl of striking

, beauty and a powerful personality. Being highly educated, she made a close study of

, current politics, and was in sympathy with a party known as the GIrondIns. whose power was overthrown. While living at Caen she met and

j talked over conditions with Barbaroux, a leader i of the party, and through him she learned that

Marat was an enemy to France, so takes It : upon herself to avenge the death of many who ' were being sent to the guillotine every day.

She comes to Paris, where she writes to Ma rat, begging him to grant her an audience, and stating that she has im|>ortant information to reveal, but he would not see her. Flnall.i she goes to his home, and when she Is refused sdmiftanre, forces her way In and prwnt* herself to Marat, who Is seated In n h.sth tub She tells him the names of the men at Caen who are aflUlatiHl with the Girondist party, and as be eagerly writes them down, mentioning that they will die on the guillotine, she plunges a knife into bis heart, killing him Instantly.

The servants and police rush in and drag her to Jail through the clamoring mob who are eager to strike her down. Taken then to the tribunal of Justlc*-, she makes a confession of her guilt and Is condemneil to die. Listening to her doom with cold Indifference, she is tak en back to prison, and we next see lu-r on her way to the guillotine, followed by a mob which howl with fury as the lieantifiil girl bravely mounts the steps and stands erect, her fare pale, her eyes steady, faring death like a sol dier. Laying her lieautlful head on the block. In an Instant all Is over with Charlotte Corday.

Bess and Her Goose, The Laplanders, The Brazilian's Ring. They Ix>ad the Co|>s a Chase and E.arthquake In Messina, are late films by Pa the Freres.

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THE .SILVER DOLLAR.—A tramp finds s dollar. He at cnee Invests the money In Welsh rarebit, after which he takes a well-samed rest. But the Welsh rarebit causes bad dreams. He se<-a the sliver dollar coming out of his [lOcket. It Is growing and growing iinlll It Is big enough to run. and nin It does. Tlie tramp In pursuit. The sliver dollar has many narrow escapes; so has the tramp. The didlar, how ever. Is quicker than the tramp, and s|>oe<liIy rolls on.

The tramp would snrely have caught the dollar bad not a cart of ashes been dumpeil at him. which Interniptml his dreamv slumber.

THE UNLUCKY HORSESHOE.-There Is a runaway. A young man Is thrown out of the buggy while th« horse lost a shoe. Pnif. 'Thrll ler, who Is passing this way. flmls the horse shoe, which proves very unlucky to him. He first falls Into an open cellar door and lands on (he coal heap. Speaking with a friend, a wall collapses and nearly kills him. He brings the horseshoe to his home. The steam pliie ex ploiles. the kitchen gets wn-cked and even over the chicken coop the horseshoe proves a Jonah, as a colored man steals the chickens.

When the folding bed closes up on the Pro¬ fessor be throws the horseshoe out of the win¬ dow. but hits a passerby. He concludes he has enough bad luck and carries the horseshoe bark to the place where he found It.

A BROKEN HEART—Engaged—There Is hap plni>ss In the house as Madeline and Frank lie- come engaged. Friends come and go; they have a busy time. A Theatre Part.v—The part.v meets at Madeline's home, they then go together to the theatre, where they occupy a box. In fstnated—Many acta have passed, now a young lady singer comes before the curtain. Frank rises In his chair. He Is so Infatuated with the new star that he has no e.ves for any one else. His Intended pulls him down iqion his chair, he does not see her. The theatre party la broken up, they go home, while Frank goes back to the theatre. “I Ixive You”—The ac- tressea’ home, artistically Birnished. The maid brings Frank's card. "Let him enter." Frank nMhes Into the actress' arms and assures her of bis undying '.ove. In the Meantime—Made line vainly waited for her Intended. A good friend Informs her of hla Infatuation with the actress. She will not believe It until she sees with her own I'yes the actress on the arm of her Intended. "I Did Not Know He Was Yours; You Shall Have Him Again"—The actress In her home. Madeline enters. She tells her of her engagement to Frank and bow she (the

I actress I came between them. The actress feela honor bound to make Frank return to bis In-

1 tended even though It may break her heart. She assures Madeline that her Intendml will

' come back to her. Madeline leaves. Now the actress throws herself ui>on the ccMich crying convulsively. "I Must Make Him Relieve So.

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NEW VANITY EAIR FROVlDENCEy RHODE ISEAND

One IVfllllon Reople To Draw Epom The MILLION-DOLLAR park of new England. The Park that is open seven days a week. The Park that has its bars open Sunday. The Park of the

People. L. A. Thompson Scenic Railway Company, 320 Broadway, New York, who built a $40,000 Scenic Railway in the panic year of 1906, did ao well they have decided to install an additional ride this season to co^t $25,000. Write and ask them wnat they think of VANITY FAIR. WANTED—New, Up-to>dste

Shows, New Rides, new devices of every description. CONCESSIONS FOR SALE—Cigars and Tobacco, Fruit, Cane Rack, Photo Gallery, Cologne Rack, Potato Chips, Shooting Gallery, Booby Game, Candy, Flowers, Music Booth, Waffles, Ice Cream Cones, Ice Cream and Soda, and Soft Drinks, Popcorn, Candy Wheel, Dart Gallery, Box Ball Alleys, African Dodger. Card Reading, Palmistry, Knife Rack, Glass Blow ng and Engraving, Canea and Whips, Japanese Rolling Ball, and in fact any conceaaion sold in a first-class Park. WANTED—A good Carnival Company for September. Address all communications to

LEO. S. MEYER* General Manager* ... 166 Westminster Street* Providence* R. L

FEBRUARY 13, 1909. Xtie Billboard

p... f* KriDk’i Tlilt. She dreMet dlxirderljr, j

trlli the oi«ld to bring wine and clgara. She ■ uti on a wig and an old wrapt*er. "Now let him enter." Krank entera. "Let Ha ha»* a Jrlnk." aay* the artreaa. Frank la ahoekml. riie artrena pla.rn her part of a drunken girl ao • ell that Frank leaven her In diaguat. After be haa gone the aetresa thrown off her dW- giilae, buriea her face In her handa, atibblng plteiiualy. Frank returned to liia Intended, rxeguizlng that hla love for the artreaa waa >nl]r a paaalng paaaiun. Mailellne la happy •gain, while the little actreaa la trying to heal i broken heart.

THE PASS KEY.—A young a|>ort goea to hla clnh. lie nullved that he forgot hla key. He therefore writea a note to the janitor to let- him have bis paaa key. When the young S|>ort leaves for lamie he la not able to diatingiilxb bia b<Hiae from anyone In the nelglilMrrhood— they l(H>k all alike to him.

TbriHigh the paaa key he galna admission to ni.my boiiwa, but Is moat of the time rudely ejeeteil. until a nelghlwr shown blni the right ibHir. When lying on bia bevl the keya give bill! a dreadful nightmare.

♦ BIOORAPH

ElMiAlt AI.I..\.N P»»E.—Edgar Allan Poe. •eoriie 1. neglected and even villitle,! liy bis fel¬ loe I'.aiiilry men. la now conaidered the con n-ralone of .\inerlcan literature, and jiiHily. for Ilnri- lived nor Uvea no greater geniii> than the f.ith.r of that wonderful literary gem. The Kaven. Never waa there a man ao aubje< te«l and iK'aet with bitter enemies as Poe. that It • as not strange tbat hla pur|>urte<| biogra|>bies tre a series of accusations, until now the tem¬ perate mliiil Is wont to consider them with ex- treni) p.v rrlieniaui. Hr was unibaibtnily the ai'i't original |H>etlral genius ever prialuie,! by Ani'-rlea. and might regardeil the literary lion of the universe, to which fact the luiMl'e • re iH-eoiiilng alive, hence It Is most timely tli.it the Plograph should pr-sture a story In eoinmeinoration of this season, the lentennlal snnivers.iry of hla birth, showing hint to t>e a ai: n of heart, and not as hl.s enemies have pa.nled him. The story, while not biographical Is foiimled on Incidents In his life, showing his levoibm to his sick wife. Virginia. l)es|s-rate fr..ni his utter helplessness to ameliorate his ■Ijing wife's sulfering. owing to extreme desti tnllon. he Is in a freniy of grief, when a ra ven Is s.-cn to iM-rch on a bust of Pallas alsive lh*» d*s>r of their cold. ch*n*rless apartment. An Insnlratlon! He seta to work, and that nii-lcr|ilece. The Kaven. Is the fruit. Huring his work he haa divesteil himself of his ctiat. pulling It over his wife, to protect her from Ike cold. The |M>em flalshed. he rushi>s coat less and hstless to the publisher, wirere he ... with sesnt attention, tine editor, bow¬ s'ir. thinks the work |H>ssesses some merit and 'Ittrs ten ilollars for It—ten dollars f.vr the greatest Jewel In the diadem of fame—think of It. Poe accepts the offer. Hastening to the store he procur«>s ftnal. a heavy, riunfortable for the cot and metlicine. and with much Pghter heart returns h<ane. Spreading the •(uilt ten¬ derly over Virginia, he takea her hand and raxi‘s fonilly Into her slglitlesa eyt*s. but the odd. uurcsitonslve band tella him the awful imih. "My she Is dead." and he falls pr.Ktrate across the cot. The subject Is one

srilstic films ever producxl. TUA<«IC I^^NE.^IeOve it not in our

but In mir ftfe; and wbooror loveti tbat Iovo<i md »• first sight? Such was the esse with Bob !«pauldlng. a manly felh'w, who meets Hr, Ran¬ kin and Ills wife on the street, while they are engagejl In t violent tiff. The Doctor Is shout to Mr'ke bis wife, when Bob Interferes. In •nrrln^g the reiwntment of the Dot tor. During tin* fliirr.T, Mn». Kankln dr<>i>ii bt*r carditii^. ir.im a card Inside Bob leant the address and g-s there to return It. They meet, and It Is • case of love at Brst sight; Imt she It a wife, and iH'.tond bis reach. Disconsolate, he leaves.

" * neighboring cafe, where he sits ami 'Iflnks a glass of In-er, bis thmights ever

of the abiisetl wife, w bile thus engage,! a i-otiple of tbugs drop

. L" *'***• ’'^hen he Is well ... the Inlluence of the soporBc. they secure 1, sml one of them gets the csiM. at Ihe.r den. after dividing the s|n>lls. the one ' ••terinlm's to go to the address on the canl. "her,, be Is caught In the act by the Doctor.

whom he shoots In a struggle. Meanwhile. Bob baa b«-en thrown out of the cife as a dmivk. and Wanders al.nlessly alsmt until be reaches the home of the lloclor. just as the thug l,*aves. He seems drawn thither with an Irresistible irnwer. Entering the door left o|n-n by the (Took, he stuiiihlea and falla over the prostrate form of the Doctor, where he lays with tu“ crimk's pistol beside him until arouse,! by the wife, who enters the room. .As he slowly re¬ gains bis reason, the awful imagination of bis lK*lug a murderer forces Itself u|Hm him. There he Hlaiids over the llfelesa form with pistol In hand, unable to give any account of bis actions. The wife, however, dis-sn't In-lleve him guilty, and allows aim to es,‘ape. (.eavliig the city, lip oht tins eui|>loymeut In another town as ma- I'hliilst In a factory, hut still liauut,’il by the false sjiecter. for he Is self a<s’iise,l of s crime he ,11,1 not cmiiult. t>ne day wldle glancing over the |,aiM-r. bis eye strikes an article headd. "Tile Mystery Sidve,!." which g,H-a on to state that the real murderer was f.Hind ilylng In a hovel by a .Salvation Army girl, and with liN last breath xmft-sst-s the killing of Dr. Ban- kin. AVibI with J,>y, Hob hast,-ns back to cla:iii the widow, who was n,iw free to listen to Ids pleadings, widen were not In vain.

4» ESSANAY

T.AtS D.\Y—The riislian of yimiig w cuen "tag ging” men on Mie imbllc strei-ta ion a <!ay siH-.-lally set ash!,' and call,-,l Tag Hayi. to se • lire fiiinls f.H- varbais chiritalde |iiir'|>ini,-s, of f,-rs many ,»i*|M,rtunltl,'s for excellent humor, and the fa't tb.st other manufacturers have not s,-,-ij the wonderful P<s,sibllitl,-s of this siibj,-ct IS ifroven by our motto, "We lead, others fol¬ low ."

Til, subject should call for one contlmnsis burst of mirth, from the op,'nlng s,*,*ue iiiiiil the tlnish. .A matron Is se,ii handing tags t,, a In-v> of Is-autifiil yuiiiig lailb-s ninl they ilc- part III seacb of spoil. .A traiiiii. after wltn,-ss lug the wiunicrfid ease with which the girN eiitraii their victims, il,s-hles to Ih-cihiic one of the bum h. First b,- discon-rs where the ni.itroii ki-eps the tags and steals all In sight. Next he a|>|iropriat,-s some la,li,'a' garments from a couveiiletil clothes line and a w.g from th- show¬

case of a «a)stum,-r. and etiicleiitly disguises liiuis,‘lf a gr,*t,-s,)u,» olil Ia,ly. He has many funny a,lveuiur,-s. securing mii.-h change. The girls anil matrons ,llscuicr the tags missing, start a search for the culprit, and find the su|>- |His,-d obi la<ly just releasing a victim. Sus¬ pecting s'Hiielbiiig wrong, the laill,-s chase the tramp, who In Ida Bight ui>s,*ts a poliocman asleep at hla isist. The is.lhe >dn In luirault. The tramii gain a wide lead, disiges iH-himI a h,-ilge. disrids-s ami ap|H-ars In his proiwr |>er son Just as tLe isdice ai>|K-ar. He throws them off tile s,s*nt an,l remains In }>ossessl«>a of his ill-gotten gains.

BBI.vtJ .ME St)MK IPE—The almve title read Ily suggesta to our custimiers that this him IS purely a come.ly oim-^lt. The story brl,-By tohl la aa follow a:

•A liims,'Wife. while freezing cream, ills,'ov¬ ers she ni'eils more Ice. Calling her son, she sends him In search of the uec'ssary article. The lioya finds an Ice man, secures his pur¬ chase and starts hiHueward by the longest rimte he can find. His many adventuri-s are graph¬ ically deplctcnl. each one Isdng funiili-r than the prevltms one and everyone sh<add isimmand screams of langht<>r. Starting with a huge piece of Ice, each tlim- he Is ileliyed the Ice dwlu'lles In size until, upon arriving home, he piesents bis mother with a id,*ce scarcely dls cernshh- to the nak'-d eye. H.s enrag,>,l parent liestow's iiyKin him a deservcsl thrashing.

F. J. Reynolds and Company, of Honefidale. Pa., have purchased the hall In tbat city, te^ierly occuphni by the New Yiwk Amuse¬ ment m'o., ami o|H'iied It as a family theatre, Fi-brWry 1. The theatre* baa a seating capa¬ city of -KiO. .Alovliig pictures and vaudeville constitute the program, the acta being aiipplled by tht-Verlsn-k and Farrell Circuit.

The Bon-Ton Theatre, .\lhany. Mo., reoiwited January —. after Iwlng remisleied, en- larg,*d and reilecoratisl, with I.armer and Davld- siKi as managi-rs; B. Thomas Munson, singer: Edna Ersptne, pianist, and Harry Martin, trap ■Iriiiiis. 'T.'i,* Bon Ton la devote,! to high-class moving pictures amt Illustrated songs.

CHICAGO, GLOBE AND ROYAL FILM SERVICE COS.

liuardian of the Bank—(Cricks A Alartin)— l.veryhody lo\,-8 a faithful ,l,»g; especially one, w'bich by some act of eztraurdinary sagacity, clearly proves bliiiself to be man's best friend, as is the case with the hero of this film.

This film !s>ss,.sses the peculiar merit of hold- Injf tbt* au<iU*ncr lu coDMtant t^xpeciancy of what Is going to happen next.

It Is full of very iwcellent acting, lieautlful country s,-,-ues, ami has plenty of life and action.

«|» Baby's Exciting Kl'le—(Hepw'orthI—This Is

a very uidi|ue film an,l of that class which In terests the audience, and causes them to wonder how it Is |nh-sible to have sii,'b things wcur. In a part of same a bah.v carriage aut<anatlrally proiM'la Itself and serbmsly Interfen'S with lovers on a gate, ami ends up happily In the restoration of the baby safely to Its molher'a arms. uiiinjiir,*d ami none the worse for Ita eventful riile.

+ «,ran,lfather's BIrtInlay—(Cricks A .Alartlnl —

rti.- o|n'iilug sc,-m-s ,'f this pathetic film show ail arr.iy of grlzzl,*,! and time worn veterans, gath,*re,l In full uniform. The c,Hisclousii,‘sa of having SI rvi'il their eiKintry well is shown by the •■xpr,-ssloiis of ci’ntenlment on the facet of tiles,- 'I'lierubli* warriors. ’

'rile followliig s,-eii,'s show the affection with wliii-h iHie of their iiuiiilM-r Is tiebl by tli.».e near and ile-ir to liini, ami. In his last gr,-at battle with the warrior, lieath, some very reniarknhle visions of his ,*arM,*r ilays on the actual n,-l,l of battle app,*ar to him.

+ Polly's Excursion—ICrb-ks A Martini—This

will nil iiii'stloiiahly prove v, ry popular wher¬ ever shown.

The opening scene shows a beautiful siihurban home, for which F.ngIsmI Is renown,',1. ami the lioiisi'liobi iM't. a l-irge, while parrot, escaims from Its cage, to the consternatiiHi of the faiii- ily. wh", iiiinp-diatidy forget all else In their anxb-ty to n-stor,* the parr<il to Its cage.

Ill their frantic att,'iii|its to ri-ca|>tiir,* the par rot, a niiiiile-r of highly amusing scenes sre cb'srly |M>rtraye,l. All of the characters sr,* high grade actors. A very liiti-ri-stlng feature of this film Is that soim-liuw the parrot Ulea away at the critical noHuent. as thiMigb It were trained for this particular act.

+ Eccentric Burglars—I Sb,-II1,*Idi —Replete with

tbi* thillllng adventures of two acrobatic burg¬ lars, and two of Englanil's finest b,d,bles. Tlie marvel,ms feats (lerfoniied l>y these actors sbimUl holsl the auilleuce In hrealbless suspenae friHU iM'giiining to enil.

The Very comical eff,H*ts |>roduce,l on account of certain |M>rtluns of this film being reversed. r,*n,|,*r it must Interesting.

<!• otbers to be releas,*,! by th,*se companies sre:

Failbb'ss Frh-mis, Hepworib; Sign from Heaven, Hepworih; IH*n of Tlilev,*s. He|>wortb: Prwltgal Sou, Paul; (iauihler's AA'Ife, (irafic; Artful Dislg er. Hepworih; Dog Diitwlts Kldlia|im*r. Hep worth; Missbui of a Flower, Cricks A Martin; li*ai> Year, or She AA'ould \V,sl, Crieka A Mar¬ tin.

MOVING PICTURE NOTES.

The Virginian and I'is'kade iiiovlng picture ho<ises. of Petersburg. A'a.. conducted by Her man Berhmaii ami J. J. (Honest John) Mur|*hy, were rei-,-iill.v sold to I.. F. Sh,‘pard. who has turn,*,! th,- A'irginia liit,> a vaudeville hoiis,*. while the C.wkade will tontlnue with pictures. Mr. Shepard also eon,lin ts the (ialety, at Daa- vllle. A'a. Both .Mr. Shi-panl ami son. Thomas, have made many frb'iids since Iheir acuiilsltlun. Messrs. Berhiiiau and Murphy were temler,*'! a ,linner mi the ev,* of their departure from Petersburg, by ailiiiiring frb-uils wbom they have matie with tln-ir fair nn-thisls and rour teous treatment.

+ R. H. GarlamI has r,*tlr,-,l as iiianag,*r of th-

Electric amt th,* Bijou Tlmatres, Hiintlngilon, Pa., having sold liN Inti-n-st to J,din Brown, who b,*come8 treasurer of the Hiiiitingdon .Am¬ usement Company, ois-ratliig tin-s,- two theatres. James Arthur Jones ijlmiii.v Jmn'si who sine** he left the Bljmi. has he,n with The AA'izsrd of l>z Compan.T. has ri*liirn,sl to resume the po«l- tloD of vocalist at the Bijou, ami becomes man-

agar of the Electric and the BIjon. The vocal tst at the Electric Is 'Tom Smith.

❖ Jake I{os,'iithaI. of l>uhu,|ue, Iowa, announces

the early o|>,*utiig of another moving picture I heal re In llubui|ii,*, ami has offered s prize of jilo t,> the on,* s,*le<'tiiig the ansvt auproprlate iiaiiie for It. This additional house will make u total of four lln-atres iimler Mr. K»s,'Dthal'l managi'iiieiit.

K. D. -McFj-e, of Petersburg. Va., baa fitted up an elab,N:ate studio for the making of mov ing picturi'S and Is im-etlng with fiatteriiig sue ,',-ss with his ,'fforts lu that liin-ctimi. Mr. Mc- Fee will be ,m the sjaii when the Beet returna ami will lie one of the first to be In a post tion to offer the complete picture.

+ .Alts-rt E. Frank, of the B.-tker Moore Moving

Picture Cuiiipauy, has assnnii->l charge of that tiriii's liiter,'Ht iu S|,rliigtleld. III.. ao,l will ile vote bis attoutlon to th,' Nickebnb-mi on East .Monris' street. .Air. Frank was formerly local ,',l at BI,s>mlugtoii.

-Manager A'lctor- L. Brill, of the Blograph Theatre, Alton, 111., reis-rts business ezcelleut at Ills theatre. .Air. Brill Is showing nothing lint high class ttliiis. aii,l In adilltlon to this. Is (•uttlng on vaudeville acts.

•i*

.A moving picture theatre has Just been up,'De,l III Plainfield. N. J.. while another waa cbmi'il. 'rile Park left the fielil owing to |HMir husllless, while the BIJ'Ui gave Its first pi-rforinance. Jan nary JU.

•V Ab-ssrs. Park Wllltamsmi ami James Fr,s'uiau

are reni'sli Hug a vaeant stme riMuii <4i tbaitb FiMTtli slr,'et In Martins Feiry, O.. and will oiH'ii a new nlekebsli-on as soon as the WH'k Is cmii|deled.

*5* J. S. B<sIId and Chas. I.aiir,'. bulb well known

moving idcliire im'n of Franklin, l.a., ami the pro|triet,,rs ,,f th** lib’al Tliealre In th'.it city, have ,>|H'n,',l a nickeUsleon In Patterson, La.

4*

The .Aliiusu Moving Picture Theatre. Ga'tuula, N. C.. has ls',-ii fitted up for vamlevllle and will he o|wii*',l on February X. .Alotlon (detures will ls> run also In adtlilbin to vaudeville.

4* S. P. Wallace, of K,-d Oak, la., has pur

cliam-d th,- .AlajestI,- Th,'alre In that city fniui F. I,. .Aiiibrsoii, of Atlantic, It. Mr. AA’allace tis>k iMwsessimi February 1.

4* The (Jem. a moving picture theatre, baa Iweu

o|H'n,'il at TUT, CiKiinierclal street, .AtrhlM,m, Kansas, by .Arthur Ernst. Busliiesa ta rejairteit gotal.

AA'iii. Ih'AA'eese of Kansas City, has bought the lease i>f the Empire Theatre, at Atcbls,>n. Kan sas, and Is putting on hlgli-elasa moving pic tur,‘S.

■A new moving picture Ihealre, the Scenic, was igM-n,',! Ill Fitzgerabl. Ila., last week. It Is iiwmd by It. S. Ib njaniln and J. t'. Swafforil.

4- 1 The l*r,'S4','iit Theatr*' Is th,* lati'St ad<IItloiv to I III,' list of moving picture tli,'atr,'s In (Jastonli. I P. J. B,'ar,l is tile owner anil mauagi-r.

WANTED -For the H. -M. Fry Wagon Show, sea¬ son liXiU—Arts of all descriptions, siillabis for Wagon Show; Aerial Tetma that ilo two or m,,re acts, man and wife preferre,!; Ia*apera. Contortioniet. Slack Wire Jugglers; Perch Dn s,i|iiK>rtid l.ad,l,'r tJriMind Acts, and Dog and Pony Act; lislglng ami breakfast at hotel; stale lowest and all you do ami will do; tssizera and ills irganlzers save slani|«. 11. kl. FKY, 611 Mali; Str,*et, .Johnstown, Pa._

BAR SALE-J Single Trapeze Diilflt. 1 Doiibla Tripege Rigging, 1 Set of Flying Rings. Crayon Bars, Guy. etc., 1 Set of Double Horizontal Bara, complete with Shipping Box. 1 Trick IDaise Ap pai'stiis, n,'W. All lu A 1 comlltlon. Adilcsa

LYLE GRAHAM. Evanavllle. Wisconsin.

PICTURE AGENTS -Pillow t,>i>s. 3.V: Bnunldes. 'J5c; Albumens. .'!<>,•: Crayons, Stic; Pastels. 7.’ic; new. Irti'JO 4 In. Frame, ID,'; promjd shipments; estalogue sml samples free. Berlin Art Assn., Dept. 16. Chicago, III.

The Chronophone T alking Pictures FOR EVERYBODY

Just think of it, a complete CHRONOPHONE—not an attachment—including the famous Chrono Moving Picture Machine, giving perfect synchronism between the voice and the lips, for SGOO. Get busy and figure out what this is worth to you. Hundreds of up-to-date subjects, assuring first-class service.

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We hold full patents on our machines. The Chrono system has NO STAR wheel, and no intermittently moving parts, and DOES NOT INFRINGE ANY PATENTS.

Our CHRONO M. P. MACHINE can be used independent of the Chronophone, and costs $235. So why be bluffed, pay $2 per week or more and lose your freedom in the

bargain??? TtilriK it over !_ <HaQn)01)l]

GAUMONT CO.,

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X ti e Billboard FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

ROUTES. PERFORltEBS

Krivolltle* of 1!M8, Desnauer & Dixon, mgrg.; Harrl* & Ilarrett’* MiiKioal ConuHly Co. (Idle New York City. 8-13; I’aterson, N. J., 1517; S<'tieneeta(ly. N Y., 18-20.

Hour): I'etersburg. Va., 25 Keb. 13; Koan oke 15-20.

IT , eago. III.. 8-13; InillaDapolia. Ind., 15-20. (Continued from page 3j.) ^ Kolllea. Cbaa. H. Arnold, mgr.: New

Ki-mo-Zemo Troupe (Unique): Dleklnaon, N. D.. 8-10; (Hljoil Hlainarek 11-1.3. | Oay Maa,,ueradera Joa. I'ettlnglll, mgr.: New

Zeno, Jordan A Zeno ((5. <). H.(: Syracuae, I r. i "I,. .r. i v. » t N. y.; (Cook-8 (). H. R,Kheater 15 20. **’ I Golden Cror.k Kxtravaganxa Co., Jaooba & Jer-

Zeeb & Zecb (O. 11.»: Chllllcothe, O ' v"“V® Brooklyn.

KrolU-aome (Jlrla, Loiila (tberworth, mgr.: Clil- Huliert, Lee, & Co., L. K. Symona, mgr.; San- eago. III., 8-13; Indianapolis, Ind., 15-20. dersvllle. Ga., 10; Harrison 11; Wrlghtsvllle

Fads and Follies, Cbaa. It. Arnold, mgr.: New 12; Dublin 13; Dexter 15; Ilawkinavllle 1(1; York City. 8-13; I'biladelpbia. I’a.. 15-20. Cocbran 17; Bartlesville 18; Forsytbe 10;

Orleans. La., 8-13. Orittlu ‘20.

Molnieg, Burton: I’Ittsburg, I’a., 0-10. Golden Crook Extravaganza Co., Jacobs & Jer- Howe’s Moving I'lctures (Eastern): Annapolis,

nion. props.: Boston, Mass., 8-13; Brooklyn. Md.. 13.

Zat Zams, The (Lvrlc): Greensburg, I’a. 1 i , ,, ,, 20 V . ; “ u 6, .... 1 I (jjfjg from Happyland. Lon Ilurtlg, mgr.: Howe's .Moving Pictures (Western): Conners

vllle, Ind., 15.

Z.arrow Trio; Bloomington, III. Zlska (Majestic): Streator, 111. Zola, White (Majestic) Houston, Tex.

TENT SHO^. King & Tucker’s, E. H Jones, mgr.: Miami,

Fla., 1-10. Texas Jack’s Wild West, Jack W, King, mgr.:

Tampa. Fla., 1-27.

BHDWAY COMPANIES. Ailams & Stahl Shows: Nettleton, Miss., 8-13

Sprlnglield. -Mass., 8-10; Albanv, N. Y., 11- Korak's, Dr., Wonder Co.: El Paso, Tex., In- | 13; New York City, 15 20. _ def

Greater New York Stars, Jacobs & Jermon. Klnnebrew’s Komedlans; Greenwich, ()., 8-13; : props.: Providence, U. I., 8-13; New York

! City, 15 20. ! Girls of the Moulin Itouge. E. Dick Rider,

mgr.: New York City, 8-13; Providence, R. I., 15-20.

Chicago Junction 15 *20. i Lltcbheld. Nell. -Trio: Lake Charles, La., 10; .

Port Arthur, Tex., 11; Beaumoat 12; Gal- | veston 13; Port Lavaca 15; Edna 16; Isjck- i hart 17; Yoakum 18; Alice 10; Laredo 20, ;

Hastings', Harry, Big Show, Frank Freeman. ' Lawrence’s Moving Pictures: Atlanta, la., : mgr.. New York City, 8-13; Brooklyn 15-20. 15-16.

Irwin’s Big Show. Phil Paulscraft. mgr.: Ho- Marklc's New Sunny South. W. R. Markle, ; boken. N. J.. 8-13; New York City, 15-20.

Imperials, H. W. Sc Sim Williams, mgrs.: Bos¬ ton, Mass., 8-13; New York City, 15-20.

Jolly Girls, W. V. Jennings, mgr.: Detroit, Mich., 8-13; Chicago. HI., 15-20.

Barkoot. K. G.. Amusement Co.: ’ Sparta Ga. I’’‘‘r,*!; Columbus, 0.. 8-13' Monroe 15 ->0 8-13: Toledo 15-20.

Chambers & Woodvard’s Fiblhitlon <t(inwQ I'ni ^ Kentucky Belles, Rol»ert Gordon, mgr.: Phlla- ' Nordlca, Mme. Lillian: New Yoi ted: B.dxona Miss 8 13 ' delphla. Pa., 8-13; Brooklyn. N. Y.. 15 20. Oriental Palmistry Co.. W. J. La!

Georala Great ITnltod' sthova- a p I Knlckerl>ocker8. Louis Rot>le, mgr.: Chicago.; Waco, lex.. Indef. ^13 ’ Gaffney. S. C., Cincinnati. O.. 15 20. , Prescelle. Hypnotist. F. Willard J

>0. mgr.: S|)OttsvlIle, Ky., 1-27. j Bos- , Machan, Joe N., & Ills Own Big Co., Archie I -

iO. Graehm. mgr.: Kincardine, Ont., 8-13; Llsto- etrolt, , 15 20. m i

, Newniaun. the Great, Hypnotist. H. W. Keller. ■ g 0 ' nigr.: Mitchell, S. D., 7-10; Platte 11-13;

’ ■' I Gcldes 14-16; Wagner 17 19. T Phlla- ' Nordlca, Mme. Lillian: New York City, 16. I 15-20. Oriental Palm.lstr,v Co., W. J. LaSeldma, mgr.: ,

FILM RENTER Magoon, mgr.:

aijen*. fia.p o-j ^5.00 j Rapp. Mr. & Mr»., Augustus Rapp, mgr.: Cad

Norton Bros.’ Shows. Roy Norton, mgr.: Xay- Beauties. Andy U'wls, mgr.: St. ; IHtc- Mich., 8-13. _^ lor, Tex., 8 13. ^ Ixiuls, Mo., 8-13; Chicago. HI.. 15-20. 1 Raymond, the Great, Maurice F. Raymond.

Smith, John R., Shows: LeesvUle. 8 C 8- '•‘‘"y Burlewjuers. E. W. Chlpman. mgr.: St. j Rosario. Argentina, South America. 13. ' Joseph. Mo., 11-13: Kansas City 15-20. I -—7: Mendosa March 1-5.

U. S, Carnival Co.: Lufkin, Tex. S-IS. Mian New York, Jr., E. A. Shafer, mgr.: New- ! Royal. Rhoila. Clro^: St. Joseph, Mo., 8-13;

PHILADELPHIA

MINSTREL Ington. 1). C.’. 8-12:' Baltimore, Md..' 15 20. ’ New Century (lirls, John J. Mo.vnihan. mgr.:

Coban A Harris': Utica, N. Y., 10; Syracuse Indlanaimlls, Ind., 8-13; I.a)ulsvllle, Ky., 15- 11; Auburn 12; Ithaca 13; Elmira 15; Scran- 20. ton. Pa.. 16-17; Wilkes-Barre 18; Reading 19’ NiKht Owls. Chas. Robinson’s, Louis Epstein. Harrisburg 20. ' nigr.: Toledo, O., 8-13; Detroit, Mich., 15-

Coburn’s, J. A.: Hattiesburg, Miss., 11; Thlb- 20. odaiix. La., 12. Houma 13; Franklin 16 Parisian Widows, W'eber & Rush, mgrs.: Brook-

Dumont’s; Philadelphia. Pa., Aug. 31, Imief. ! 'y“. 8 20. Dandy Dixie. John J. Nolan, mgr.: Fayette- White’s Gaiety Girls, Walter Greaves,

vllle, N. C., 10; Florence, S. C., 11; Sumter' mKt-! Bt. lyotils. Mo., 8-13.

Mias New York, Jr., E. A. Shafer, mgr.: New-! Ro.'al, Rhoda, Circus: St. Joseph, Mo., 8-13: Cj-jljJ o piictnnipr A Clirrpnt SAVPF_ ark. N. J.. 8 13: Philadelphia, Pa.: 15 20. j Omaha. Neb.. 15 20 ^ „ OOIQ a CUSlOmCr a CUrrCni SdVCr

Merry Maidens, Chas. Daniels, mgr; Wash- Rl«’h«r<l'“>n & Granville Talking Pictures, Bert c Qfj.pollpH kinfl_PVPfl Ington. 1). C.. 8-12: Baltimore. Md.. 15 20. i Granville, mgr.: Denver. Col., Indef. OOP OI IIIC SO-CaUCU KIIIU PVCn

New Century (jlrls, John J. Moynihan. mgr.: ' Sevengala. the Original Walter C. Mark, mgr.: ^ Ji ^qc itiaHp K»V A rpniltA- Indlana,K>lls. Ind., 8 13; I^oulsvllle, Ky., 15- j Philadelphia. B«-. 8- 3. ^ ‘-‘•at 11 WaS ITiaaC Dy a TCpUia

Smith & Ruston HIndo Entertainers (Skating • i Rinkl: Bartlesville. Okla., 8 13; (Rlnkl DlC manUlaCtlirer. Yates Center, Kan., 15-17. i • «

Trip to Town, with Wllliami Sc Godshaw: I IA Kankakee. Ill., 8 13. H UIU IlC

Walden Magician Co., L. D. Walden, mgr: Buford. Ga., 10; Llthonla 11; Monroe 12; | Mllledgevllle 13. ®

12; Camden’ 13;' Newberry 15; Columbia 16; j Reeves’, AI.. Beauty Show, Al. Reeves, mgr.: West’s Moving Pictures: Hsileton. Pa.. 12. Orangeburg 17; Charleston 18; Savannsh, Ok.\ CIncInnstl. O.. 8-13; Atlanta. Ga., 15 20. -

It did not do as guaranteed.

The M. P. man knew 19; Bruiiswirk 2i>. I R*’**’ Hill's English Folly, Rice & Barton, ' b b « W

Dockstader’s, Ls’w, Chas. D. Wilson, mgr: mgrs.: Philadelphia, Pa., 8-13; Newark, N. MUSICAL X I W ■ ■ll Brooklyn, N. Y., 8 13; Philadelphia, Pa.. 15 ' J-. 15 20. lUUOXV/Ail. ■ ■ ■ 20. Rent! Santley. Abe Leavitt, mgr: B^altlmore, I Theatre Opera Co.: San Francisco. I 11 U

DeRue Bros.’: Barton. Md., 10; Lonaconlng ^ Washington D. C.. p »'• Cal.. Aug. ’23. Indef. 1 AAW A ACAAAiv vA jlC 11; Meyers<lale, Pa., 12; Somerset 13. Sydell s I»ndon Belles. W. 8. Campbell, up, Cohan Sc Harris, mgrs.: Wash

Fields. AL C.: Schenectady, N. Y.. 10; Am- '"If-: Chicago, Ill., 8-13; Milwaukee, Wls., i invfon, D. C.. 8-13; Brooklyn, N. Y., 15- , , ,, „ , , aterdam 11; Albany 12; Troy 13; Utica 15; ; „ 20. „ . , ^ . i 27. Dllt the Exchailge DeODle COD- Rome 16; Syracuse 17; Auburn 18; Geneva ' * Bartons Big Gaiety Co.: Birmingham. Alaskan. The, Jolin Cort. mgr: Billings, Mont.. . , , . , , \ . 19; Niagara Falls 20. I Ala.. 8 13; New Orleans La 15 20. ! ,0- city 11; Jamestown. N. D.. 13: VinCed him the Othcr maclline WSS

Gorton'i, C. C. Pearl, mgr: WInated. Conn., i Runaway Glrla. Peter 8. Clark, m^. Atlanta, Winnipeg. Man.. Can.. 15-17; Grand Forks, i , ... 11. , „ „ I 8 ’3: BIrmInghain. .Ma.. 20. j j; 19: Duluth. Minn., 2o. aS gOOd-SmOOtll talk WOll OUt-

Guy Broe.’, G. R. Guy, mgr.: Milford, Del., RI*lto Rounders. Dave Kraus, mgr: Pittsburg, I Abramson Opera Co.: Pittsburg. Pa.. 8 13. , , , , . , , ,

Richards & Pringle’s. Holland 4 Filklna mgr • RonUe"rs‘'’=R.‘^"^"'"ll:i^^^^ ^ BERNARD, 8AM: 8.. Nearly A Hero but 8 feW dayS Ulal and thC mJl-

f)J^ni',r^3’'Trdmo^e''ok!."=i5".^ w:' ^^ "Til-!" 2^!' Indef"'"*'”"’"’ chloe pFoved itsclf Wanting—thc

Ad, ,7; Coalgste 18;’ Musk^’ee ’20. ’ /Cnv.®'^. HoDo^Te:* MsTs": | 1^^^^ k>w‘O^Van^ii". ?.TrBft“ i CXhibitOF demailds an eXChangC ..... 11-13: Boston 15 30. Rouge 14; DonaldsonvlUe 16; Thlbodaux _

Sk&tlUfiT RlUk AttrACtinnS Serenaders. Chas. -B. Arnold, mgr: Boston, i Houma 17: Morgan City 18; New Iberia 19: IDl a

The Hallberg

Ada 17; Coalgate 18; Muskogee 20.

Skating Rink Attractions. ° w. I y,ggg ^ g.jj. Spriogfleld 15 17; Albany, N. Y..

Demers. Prof. A. P. (Coliseum Blok): Lsn-I ^ .. , o wilke. sing. Mhh.. 8-10! (Rlnkl AlMnn 11.n- rrvji. 8am T. Jacks. Jer^y City. N. J.. 8-13, Wilkes

Lafayette 20. 14AI I RCPr* Buster Brown (Western). Boater Brown Am. j aI/AI^JUDEsIWA

Co., props.: Temple. Tex., 10; Austin 11.' , n 8an Antonio 12-13: Victoria 15; Houston 16 MoFC talk and tllCn tllC M, P. 17; Galveston 18-19; Beaumont 20. , , . ■

Boston Opera Ringers. Geo. 8. Sterling, mgr.: ; man plaCPd lllS OrdCF dlFCCt-SBld Hazleton, Pa., 10; Beading 11; Lancaater 12:

c n ... QK he didn’t want any more of these Riinr-h nf I.era Gna Rnthner. mar.: Shawnee.

sing. Mhh., 8-10; (Rink) Albion 11-13; (Coli¬ seum Rink) Buffalo, N. Y., 15-20.

I-a-lght. Fannie (Holler Rink): Peru, HI., 8-13.

Barre. Pa., 15-17: Scranton 18-20. Star Show GIris. John T. Baker, mgr.: St.

R^'klHW lAO<''kU*9iK (HoIIm* Riakfe* *P^rti Ill P*ul, Mlno., 8'l3j Ia., 15-17. 8-13 Ktak). Peru, lU., 5,,^ i>e,ere’B Show. A. H. Sheldon, mgr.: Bal-

Skat-ODavia (Star Roller Rl.ki Ke«.(wi Philadelphia, Pa.. 15-20. Skat-U Davis (Star Roller Rink) Neosho Mo timore. MO., 8 13: Phiianeipnia, pa.. 10 20. is. „ „ ok liC UlUIl I Waill ailV IllOrC OI II1C8C 8-ri- (Pearl Kt Rlnkl 1 Strolling Players. Alex. Gorman, mgr.; New Bunch of Keya. Gna Bothner, mgr.; Shawnee. . .

f <i“y trial machmes-so

UURLESQUE, l Thoroughbreds, Frank Burns, mgr.; MHwau ^ mgrs.: Haskell, Tex., 10; Seymour 11; Americana Ted.lv qinim,vn. m.r . viinnn.n Wis.. 8-13: Minneapolis. Minn.. 15 20. Ita Falla 12; Quanab 13; Childress 15;

oils Minn ^n- ’st P^it’1520 “ Travel.rs. R. D. Williamson, mgr.; Paterson., phl" !«: CUren.U.n 17; Amarillo 18; 1 Avenue GRU’ IsVv’ cL* Lr • 'Kan... Pitv N- J . « I®: Sohenectady, N. Y.. 11-13; Troy ^ 19: Trinidad. Col.. 20.

i-j 'u. Grcslz, mgr.. Kansas City, | ig.op Burgomaster. The, Wm. P. Cullen, mgr.:

Brlga’dlers. Vli’ron^ Burd^'k. mgr.: Brooklyn. «'»*• "’""u”

ri;rre”l8*2(K’ Betty^’

: Tiger Lilies, Chas. E. Taylor, mgr.: Provl j dence, R. 1., 8-13: Boston, Mass., 15-‘20.

Tn,nrn,icFh)„.,Kla Prank It.irna mnr • \fl1«Fan

Bohemians. AL Lubln, mgr.: Montreal, Can., 8-13: Toronto, Ont., 15-20.

Broadway Gaiety Girls, lyniis Stark, mgr.: Al-

biirg. Pa., 8-13. CAHILL, MARIE: Bee The Boye ene Vanity Fair. Harry Hill, mgr.: Buffalo, N. Y., Q«**w

8-13; Rochester 15 20. ""“X* niouAtspi e as . World Beaters. J Herbert Mack, mgr.: Chi- CARLE, nICrIAKDt Bee IVIary»

*oa<iw®v OIrlft TamilR ^turfc miFr • Al Cflgo. Ill.. Clt^v^lsHd, O.* 15*20. Lftn^b* I banv, N Y 8%- ^oy n iV Mm^^ Burlcsquers. W. B. Watson, mgr.: CAWTHORN. JOS.: Bee Little Nemo ! Can..’ 16 20 • ’ ^ f COHAN. GEORGE M.: Bee the Yen

Bon Tons. Frank Abbott, mgr.: 'Toronto, Ont., i 8 13; Montreal, Can., 15 20.

Behman Show, Jack .Singer mgr.; Kansas City, Mo.. 8-13: St. Louis 15-20.

MISCELLANEOUS. Adsms, James, Vaudeville Show, C. F. Hara

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Bi.Vg\HL"!.tl^The?’’w^ p. cui^^^^ Port I’ll givc yoli namcs, data, time lamiOre.’71.3: ^atti^ w^h.. 14 20. placc. Ill tiic meantime drop

CAHILL, MARIE: Bee The Boye ene v. . Betty. me a line for my New i ear s prop-

'o.sition, and specify;

cSHAN.°OE'oRGl M.?”irt'L''Yrn ' <'> VoltaRe at M. I’, switch, kee Prince. , (2) Cyclcs (if A. C.)

Oeatore Baud, Howard Pew, mgr.: Jackson . r , vllle. Fla., Jan. 20. Indef. 1 (3) Distaoce fFoio Icos toscFcen.

Chirtla Musical Comedy To.. Allen Curtis, mgr.: I r r »» vw 1 Oakland. Cal., Jan. 21. Indef. ! (4) SlZC Of fUSC 00 yOUF M. r. I Cole & Johnson, tn The Re<l .Moon. A. L. WII- I ,

Imr St Co., mgrs.; Providence, R. I., 8-18: , lamp I Boston. Mass., I.V27. I

^ ill'*'** den.’ mgr.: Charlotte. N. C.. ’Kov. 9’. Indef. j Cat * the Fiddle. Chas. A. Sellon. prop.; Fred j (5) MakC aod SizC Of VOllF CaT- delphla. la.. 8-13: Baltimore, Md., 15-20. j Bachman’s Trained Wild Animal Sc Glass' erlck. Md.. 10; Hagerstown 11; Martinsbnrg. I '

Cracker Jacks, Harry I^nl. tofirr.: Montreal, i Blowcra* S^liow combined, Jno. T. Backman, i W. V’a., 12; Cumberland, Md., 13; Baltimore j Holyoke. I (R|„k,; Richmond. Ky., 8-13; (Rink) 15 20

•Mass., 18-20. I winchester 15-20 City Sports Phil Sheridan, mgr.; Brooklyn. ; B„rghardt. the Magician: Hancock. Md., 10 11; /. ^i’ ' hlladelphia, 1 a.. 15-20. Frosthiirg 12-13: Somerset, Pa., 15-16; Mey- Caslno Girls, Jesse Burns, mgr.: Washington, ersdale 17-18; Kevaer. W. Va.. 19 20.

D. C., 8-13; Pittsburg, Pa.. 15-20. Clifton Remedy Co., C. F. Whitney, mgr.: Cherry Blossoms. Maurice Jacobs, mgr.: Svan- | SanipcII. Mo, 7-13.

toil. Pa.. 8-10; Wilkes-Barre 11-13; S^ien- i Empire Indoor Circus (Auditorium): Nashville.

W. Va., 12; Cumberland, .Md., 13; Baltimore : bOIlS 1520

Coming Th^’ the Rye 8. E Rork, prop.; (0) Make Of VOllF machinC. Kansas City, Mo.. 7-13; Atchison, Kan., 18. ' '

DANIELS, FRANK: 8«« Hook o* j (7) Niimbcr of hoiiFs per month

DoVt°¥?n My wife. Miles Berry, mgr.; Great i duriog wllicll M. P. lamp bumS.

K’acken ’l.3:”’8airna "f5rLlncoIn'‘?6”’*" j (8) CoSt Of CUrreilt pOF kilOWatt ectady. N. Y., 15-17; Paterson, N. J., 18-20. ' Tenn. 8-13: CbattanfM>ga 15-20. McCracken 13: Sallna 15: Lincoln 16. | V®/ Cozy Corner Girls, Sam Robinson, mgr.: Louis-; Emerson Floating Palace: Paducah. Ky , 1-27 | I>l''TTl'’t I,eadcr, Frank J. Sardam. mgr.: Hot | U«,,_

vllle. Ky.. 8-13; Cincinnati, O.. lo-20. Earl, Albert. Travelogue & Moving Pictures: Siirlngs, Ark., 10; Pine Bluff II; Texarkana | "'■>111. Colonial Belles. Wash. MarGn. mgr.: Troy. | IKidaon, Mich., 8 10; Hillsdale 11-1.3.

N. Y., 8 10; Albany 11-1.3; Boeton, Mass., 15-j Foote, Commodore. A Sister Quecnle. Royal ^ .. American Llllputlans: Ft. Wayne, Ind., Jan.

Champagne Girls, Mm. Pyne, mgr.: Phlladel- i Imk-f phla. Pa.. 8-13: Jersey City. N. J., 15-20. Flint, Mr.’ A Mrs. nerl>ert L.. Hypnotists. H.

Dainty Duchess, Weber & Rush, mgrs.: Cleve- L. Flint, mgr.: Decatur, III., 8-13; Cedar land. O., 8-13; Buffalo. N. Y.. 15 20. 1 Rapids. la.. 1.5-20.

12; Slireve|>ort, IJi., 13-14; Monroe 15; Alex andria 16; Lake Charles 17: Orange 18;

uTmW.” •'*“• Eme;7”5Sal’'c,;med; {jo^.T^^SfaTette. La.. : I ^iH tcll yOU tO thc CCOt Of CUF- phla. Pa., 8-13: Jersey City. N. J., 15-20. Flint, Mr. A .Mrs. nerl>ert L., Hypnotists. H. ' 9-10; New Itierla 11-12: Crawley 1.3-14; I-sike | >pn4 *R.1sothRt of VOllF U ATjL-

Dalnty Duchess, Weber & Rush, mgrs.; Cleve- L. Flint mgr • Decatur Ill 8-13‘ ciedar Charles 15-16; Beaumont, Tex., 17; Houston ' '-"cib , ItlSU llldl Ul yOUl llrtlALi land. O., 8-13; Buffalo. N. Y.. 15 20. Rapids, is.. 1.5-^. • •• . ,S-,9. RRRO POIlinmcnt

Dreamland Burlesquers, Bert J. Kendrick, mgr.: Griffith H.vpnotlc Comedy Co.. O. B. Griffith. FIELDS LEW: Sea tha Girl Bahind i tviuij>uix/iiv. Schenectady. N. Y., 8-10; Paterson, N. J.. 11- mgr.; Owensboro, Ky.. 8 13; Evansville Vh- rni.nt.r B«ninC 1.3: New York City 15 20. Ind.. 15 20. _ t '_DO IT NOW_

Ducklings. Frank J. Calder, mgr.: Chicago, Georgia Troubadours. M’m. McCabe, mgr.: Ar EDDIE: Baa Mp. Hamlet 0< '' l-aWV III., 8-1.3; Milwaukee, M’la., 15-20. Ilngton. Mis.. 9 10; Rio 11; M’yocena 1.31.3; Broadway.

Empire Show. Geo. F. Leonard, mgr.: Buffalo, Cambria 16; Randolph 17; Fox Lake 18; Kll Fair Co-Ed., with KIsI# Janis. Chas. Dllllng ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 111 N. Y.. 8-13: Detroit. Mich., 16-20. bourn City 19. ham. mgr.: New York CItv. Feb. 1, Indef. I H O 11 n AlFflf

Follies of the Day. Barney Gerard, mgr.: To- Gllplns. The. Hypnotlsta, M. E. BnkoaU, mgr.: ' Fluffy Riiffies. with Hattie Williams. Chas. i • A A# A ACillX/d ronto. Ont., 8-13; Buffalo, N. Y., 16 20. piper City, III., 8-10. Frobman. mgr.: Boston. Maas.. Indef. I wF

Fashion Plates. Chaa. Falke, mgr.; Boston, CHirdont. The. Albert O. Gilbert, mgr.: Mad- ■ FIscher’t Musical Comedy Co.: Loa Angeles. I VI DrAAntxrinVi Axta Navxv Vrkflr Mass., 8-13: Providence, B. I., 15-20. Ison, Kan., 8-10: Eldorado 11: Baxter 12-13.; Cal., Indef. uU IjrccIlWlCIl AVC.» HcW xOlK*

Fay Foster, John Grieves, mgr.: New York ; Holmes’ Travelogues. Burton Holmes, mtr.: ' Follies of 1908. F. Zlegfeld, Jr., mgr.; CM-j aev urku Dcx/nirf wx w/\ « City, 18 13; Newark. N. J., 16 20. 1 Boston. Mass., 12 18. ! csgo. III.. Feb. 8. Indef. ’ * * ! ASK FOR BOOKLET WO. 1

J. H. Hallbergy ASK FOR BOOKLET WO. 1

FEBRUARY 13, 1909. Xtic BillboaFd 39

K!!«-her & (lU Kxpoaltinn Orchestra: I.ansioK. Mlih., HI; Rattle Creek l‘J: Kalaaiaxoo i:t it Hattie Creek 15; (Iraml Raphls 10: Relil- iiiK 17; St. Jubns 18; LsdsIdk lU; Kalamaxuu

Klewer of the Ranch. H. II. Fraiee, prop.: Wal , Pi Walla. Wash.. 10: Colfax 11; Sitokane 12- It; Wallace. ItU.. 15; Mlaaonla. Moat., IS: .tn’aconda 17; Butte 18; Boxeman 10; U»- l!i);„ton 20.

fiirt.v Five Minutes from Brosdway. Cohan St llsrrN. niKrs.; Dover. N. II., 10: rortamoiith II; AiiKuata, Me.. 12; Bangor 1.3; Ganllner 1.',; Kockland 16; Bath 17; Lewiston 18; Port¬ land 10 20.

Kirty Mile* from Boston (Bastem). Cohan St Harris, mgra.; Cleveland. O.. 8-13; Wooster 1.',; Manadeld 16: Tlflln 17: Toledo 18 20.

Firt,' Miles from Boaton (Westeml, Cohan & Harris, mgra.: New Orleans. La.. 7-13: A1 evandrla 14: Shreveport 15: Texarkana. Ark.. 16: Hot Springs 17-18; Little Rock 19; Pine Bliitr 20.

GLASER, LULU: See Mile. Miechief gunning, LOUISE: See Marcelle Oingerliread .Man. -Nixon St Zimmerman, mgrs.;

Waco. Tex.. 10; Dallas 11; Oalnesvllle 12; . Wichita Falls 13.

r,sv .Musician. John P. Slocum, mgr.: Cincin¬ nati. O., 7-13; St. I.a>uls. Mo., 14-27. |

OIrl at the Helm (Road Co.), AskIn-SInger. Co.. Inc., mgrs.; Green Ba.v, WIs.. 10; Ap pleton 11; Oshkosh 12; Madison 13; Kenosha 14: South Bend, Ind., 15; Elkhart 16; Kala mazoo. Mich., 17; Battle Creek 18; Grand Rapids 19 20.

Girl Questiou, Askin Singer Co.. Inc., mgrs.; Flint. Mich.. 10; Kalamazoo 11; Ft. Wa.vne. Ind.. 12: Terre Haute 13-14; t’rbana. III., l.'i; Elgin 16: Racine. WIs.. 17; Janesville IS: Madison 19: Eati Claire 2o.

Girls of Gottenberg. Chas. Frohman. mgr.: Chicago. III.. 24-Feb. 13: Milwaukee. WIs.. 1.’>-17: Madison 18; Rockford. 111.. 10; Spring Add 20.

Girl Behind the Counter, with Lew Fields. Sam S. St Ia*e Shubert. Inc., mgrs.: Toronto. Ont.. 8-10: Pittsburg. Pa.. 15-20.

Golden Butterlly. with Grace Van Stnddlfoial. Chas. Bradle.v. mgr.: Ixvndnn. Ont., 10; Ham lltob 11; Ottawa 12-15; Montreal, Can.. 15- 20.

Golden Girl: Milwaukee, WIs., 8-13. Grand 0(M‘ra Co.. Metrofmlltan Opera Co., mgrs.

Pbllrdelphla, Pa.. Nov. 17, Indef. Grand Oi>era Co., Metropolitan Opera Co.,

mgrs.: New York Clt.v. Nov 16. Indef. Grand Opera Co., Oscar Hammtrsteln, mgr.:

Phll.adelidila, Pa., Nor. 17. Indef. Ga.v Old OIrl: Hastings, Neb., 10.

HELD. ANNA: See Miss Innocence. HOPPER. DeWOLF: See the Pied

Piper. Iliirtlg St Seamon's Musical Comely Stock Co..

Walter D. Nealand, mgr.: New York City. Indef.

Iler.ild S'luare Opera Co.. Chas. Phim't. mgr.: Darlington. S. C., 10; Bennettsvllle 11: Cam¬ den 12; Sumter 13; Lancaster 15; Chester 16.

Il'Uieymooners. The. Hope A Welch, mgrs.: Memphis. Tenn.. lO H; Jackson 12: Nashville 13: Huntsville. Ala., 1.': Knoxville. Tenn.. 16: .kshevllle, N. C.. 17: Spartanburg, S. C.. 18: Columbia 19; Augusta, (la.. 20.

Hall. George F.. in The American Girl. W. E. Scanimon. mgr.: Molina, N. Y.. 10; Lock- le>rt 11: Albion 12: So.lns 13.

Huntings, Four. In The Fool House. Jas. C. Sutherland, mgr.: Chicago. HI.. 7-13; Mil waukee. WIs., 14 20.

Ilonevmoon Trail. Princess Amuse. Co., propi.; M'»rl H. Singer, gen. mgr.; Winona. Minn.. 10: LaCmsse. WIs.. 11; Ran Claire 12; Wan sail 13: Green Bay 14: Ishpeming. Mich.. I.': Hancock 16; Calumet 17; Marijnette 18: Menominee 20.

Hadermann. Jennie, Chicago T.adies* Orchestra. D. H. Hadermann. mgr.: Winona, Minn.. 7- 13: Mankato 15 20.

Havana, with James T. Powers. Sam S. St I-ee Shnbert. lag.. Bgrs.; Pblladeipbla. Pa.. 25- Feb. IS.

Hook of nallamt. with Frank Daniels. Chas. I'roUman, mgr.: Pittsburg, Pa., 8-13: To¬ ledo. O., 15; Ft. Wa.rne, Ind., 16; Grand Uaplds. Mich., 17; Detroit 18 20.

Ilmdlgan In New York: Orlando. Fla.. 13. Isle of Spice. H. 11. Fraaee. prop.; DuQuoln.

III.. 10; Greenup 11; Robinson 12; I'rbana 13; Chicagvi 14 20.

In Panama, with Rogers Bros., Edwin J. Cohn, mgr.; Iliaistim. Tex., 10-11; Galveston 12: Bsaumont 13; New Orleans, Iji.. 15 20.

In New York: Philadelphia. Pa.. 8 20.

MNIS. ELSIE: Soe th« Fair Co-Ed. Kitty Grey, with G. P. Huntley, Chas. Frohman.

mgr.: New York City. Jan. 25. Indef. Kolb A DHL San Franslsco, Cal., Oct. 28. In¬

def. Knight for a Day. H. H. Fraaee, prop.; Padu¬

cah. Ky.. 10; Jackson. Trnn.. 11; Memphis 12 13; Pine Bluff. Ark.. 15; Hot Sorings 16; Little RiMk 17; Ft. Smith 18; South .McAIea- ter. Okla.. 19; Oklahoma Cltv 2a21.

Knight for a Day (B. C. W’hltney's): Detroit, Mich.. IMS; Ann Arbor 16.

Little Nemo, with Jos. Cawthom, Klaw A Er janger. mgra.: Boston. Mass., Jan. 25 Feb. 27

London Musical Comedy Co.. Chas. Frohman. nigr.: New York City. Jan. 2."i. Imlef.

Lanihanll Grand Ois>ra Co., Sparks M. Berry, mgr : Victoria. B. C.. Can.. 8 10; Vancouver II 13: Seattle, Wash., 15 20,

Lyman Twins In Tlie Yankee

Mr. Hamlet of Broadway, with Eddie Foy, Sam S. it Lee Shubert, Inc., mgrs.: New York Clt.v. Dec. 2.3, indef.

McFadden’s Flats, Bafton A Wlssrell. mgrs.; I Wheeling. W. Vu., S-IO; Youngstown, O., 11- 13; Toronto, Ont., 15-20.

Miss Petticoats. J. C. Patrick, mgr.: Peoria. III.. 10; Monmouth 11; Galesburg 12: Moline. 13: Frerport 18; Relvidere 19; KockfonI 2u

Merry Widow (Westernt, 'lenry W. Savage, mgr.: Indlxnapolia, Ind., 8-13; Cincinnati, O.. 1.3 20.

Merry Widow (Poston Co.). Henry W. Savage, mgr.: Kingston. Ont.. 10; London 11; Ham¬ ilton 12-13: Toronto 1.3-20.

Manhattan Opera Co.. Robt. H. Kane, mgr.: Dan. Die. Va.. 8-13; Annapolis. Md.. 15 20.

Merry New York Maid, Jos. H. Thonet. mgr.: Natchez. Miss.. 10; Brot.khaven 11; Kent¬

wood. La., 12; Baton Rotige 13; DonaliNon- Tllle 14: Alexandria 1.3; .Monroe 16; Pine Bluff. Ark.. 17; Clarendon 18; Forest City 19; Jonesltoro 20.

Mary's Lamh, with Richard Carle, Carle A .Marks, mgr.: Terre Haute. Ind.. 10; Louis vllle, Ky., 11.13: F^vanavllle, Ind., 1.3; Nash rllle, Tenn., 16; ChattaniMiga 17; Atlanta, Ga., 18; Montgomery. Ala., 19; Mobile 20.

Ma's New- Hush ind (Northernt. Harry Scott Co., props.: Clay Center, Neb., lo; Fairmont 11: Ilastings 13; 3’ork 1.3; Strorasburg 16: David City 17; Seward IS; Carleton 19; He¬ bron 20.

Ma’s New Husband (Western), Ilarr.v Scott Co., props.; Bastrop. Tex.. 10; LaGrange 11: Smlthvllle 12: San Marcos 13; New Braun fels 11: Cuero 1.3: Beevllle 16: Goliad 17: Victoria 18: Bay City 19: Wharton 20.

Ma's New Husband (Eastern). Harry Scott Co., props.: Titusville. Pa.. 10; MeadvIUe 13; Greenville 1.3; Sharon 16; Warren. O., 17: Conneant 18; Ashtabula 19; levrain 20.

Ma's New Husband (Central). Harry Scott Co., props.; Coalgate, Dkla., 10; I.ehlgh 11; Pur¬ cell 12: Norman 13; El Reno 1.3; Kingflsher 16; Guthrie 17; Chandler 18; Shawnee 19: Holdenville 20.

Manhattan Grand Opera Co.. Oscar Ilammer- steln. mgr.: New 3’ork City. Nov. 9. Indef.

Matlne"* Girl. J. E. Jackson, mgr.: Favette- vllle. Ark.. 8.10; Springdale 11: Rogers 12: Okmulgee. Okla.. 13; Saptilpa 14; Claremore 1.3-16; Pawhuska 17.

Mile. Mischief, with Lulu Glaser. Sam S. A le'e Shiiliert. Inc., mgrs.: Chicago. III., Jan. 18 Feb. 13.

Marcelle. wllh Louise Gunning. Sim S. A la-r 8’'ubert. Inc., mgrs.; Providence. R. L, 8- IS.

Mimic World. Shut>ert A Fields, mgrs.; St Paul. Minn.. 7 10; Minneapolis 11-1.3.

Me. Him A I (Hiirtlg A Seamon’s); Toronto. Ont.. 8 13.

Madam Butterdy: F'Indl.iy, O.. 10; Pl-pia 12. Newlyweds. The. A Their Bahv. Lettler Brit¬

ton Co., proiis.: W. C. Camenm. mgr.; St. I. ouIs. M.v. 7 13; Clnclnnitl. O., 14 ’20.

?4atlonal Opera Co., Mitt Sheeley. mgr.; Stut gls, S. D.. 10; Rapid City 11 13; Hot Springs 15-16; Edgeinont 17.

Ne.irly u Hero, with Sim Bemird. Chas. Froh¬ man. mgr.; Schenectady. N. 3’.. 13.

O’Mar.i. Joseph. In Peggy Machree, Brooks A Dingwall, mgrs.: Columbus. O., 10; Toh-do II.

- Drummers; Day bma. Fla.. 1«; Ocala 11; Gainesville 12: Lake » Ity 13: Macon. Ga.. 17; .MIlle<lgeTllle 18: Athens 19.

I-ola from Berlin. J. M. Welch Amtise. Co., mgi^ ; Portland. Ore., 11 13; Tacoma. Wash..

4 l.i: Victoria. B. C.. Can.. 16; Vancouver 11.'."' ^•’"It'ltham. Wash.. 19: Everett 20. utile Ibdlle Dimples: Bartlesville. Okla., 13. I-Ittle Johnny Jones. J. M. Galtes. mgr: De

•roll. Mich., 7-13. Land of Nod H. W. Gllckauf. mgr.: Kansas , ^Bntwons. Kan.. 17. ■L.i., ’’•ol: Paris. III.. 10 MONTGOMERY A STONE: See the

Red Mill. MOORE. VICTOR:

New York. MURRAY A MACK

Side of Broadway. •'‘‘orT 'V. Savage, mgr: Phila¬

delphia. Pa.. Jan. IS Feh. 27. "iss Innocemv. with Anna Held. F. ZIegfeld.

mgr: New York City. Not. 30. Indef.

See the Talk of

Sea the Sunny

POWERS. JAMES T.: See Havana. Posty'a Muaie.ll Comeily Co.. Cha*. F. Posty,

mgr.: Boulder. CoL, Nov. 9. Indef. Prince of T<> Night, Mort H. Singer, mgr.:

Chicago. Ill., Feh. 8, Indef. Pled Piper, with DeWolf A Hopper. Sam S. A

I.ee Shuhert. Inc., mgrs.: Boston. Mass., 1 13.

Prims Donna, with Frltzl Scheff. Chas. Dllling- hsm. mgs.: Phllsdciphla. Ps.. 1-1.3.

Queen of the Moulin Rouge. Tims. W. Ryley, mgr.: New York (3ty. I*ee. 7. Indef.

ROGERS BROS,: See In Panama, Rice. Fsnny. Co.. Geo. W. Belmont, mgr :

MoutresL Csn.. 8-13. Rsys. The. In King Casey, Stair A Nleolsl,

mgrs.t Birmingham, Ala., 8-13; New Or- ' leans. Jjt.. 15-26. ' Rounds* T.sdies On hesfsa A Spertslty Co.: Gre¬

nada. Miss.. 9-11: Holly Springs 12. : Roval fTief. H. H. Frar.ee. pron.: Chicago.

III., 7 13: Hammond. Ind.. 14: 3tlcblgan Clt.v 13; Valparaiso 16; Frankfort 17; Rlchmoml 19; .St. Marys. O.. 19: Urns 26.

Re<l Mill, with Montgomery A Stone. Ch.is. Dll iingham. mgr. r New York City, 8-13; Cleve-

: land. O.. 15 26. Red Mill (Western). Chas. DllliiCbam. mgr.:

lyvs .kngeles. Cal., 8-13.

SCHEFF, FRITZI: Sea the Prime Donna.

Sporting Davs. Shuhert A Anderson, mgrs.; Nsw York Cltv. Sapt. 5. Indef.

Stubborn Cinderella. Mort H. Singer, mgr.: New York Cltv. Jan. 2.3. Indef.

Sunny Side of Broadway, with Mttrrsy A Mack. Ollle Mack, mgr,: Vicksburg. Miss., 10; Xt- zoo City 11: Greenville 12; Clsrksdale 13; Nashville, Tenn., 15 26.

Smart Set. Barton A WIswell. mgn.: Kan- aas Cltv. Mo., 7-13: St. Joseph 14 1.3; Ne brasiva City. Neb.. 16; Hastlnga 17; York 18; Lincoln 19; Creston. la., 26.

' Sidney, George. In Btisy Txzy’a Boille. Stair A Nicolai, props.; W. Herman. nigr." S'oungstown. <).. 8 16: Wheeling. W. 3's.. 11 13: Pesver Fills. Ps.. 1.3: Greenshurg 16: Conni’llsville 17: Altoona 18; Cmnberland, Md.. 19; Freilerlek 26.

StiihlM-irn Clndt'rella. Princess .\rau«e. Co., props.: Mort H. Singer, gen. mgr.: Ssn Fran

Cisco. (*11.. 8 21. Soul Kiss, with .Adeline Genee, F. ZIegfeld.

Jr., mgr.; Chicago, III., 1-13; Grand Rapids. Mich.. 17: Toledo. O.. IS 2«.

Ssn Franelsco 0|M>ra Co.. Frank W. Hcaly. mgr.; Seattle. Wash.. 8-13.

School Da.vs iGus Edwards’). Jeff D. Bernstein, mgr.: Omaha, Neb., 7 10; I)»‘s Molnea. la.. 11-13.

Sunny Smith (J. C. Riwkwell’s); Emporium. Pa.. 16; Coiidersport 11: Ehlrtsl. N. Y.. 12; Franklin. Pi., 13.

Talk of New York, with Victor Moore. Cohaj) A H.vrrls. mgrs.: Boston. Mass.. Feb. 127.

Three Twins lEnstcm). Jos. M. Galtes, mgr.: New 3'ork Clt.v. Jan. 18. Indef.

Two Johns. M F’. Manton, mgr.: Omaha. Neb.. 10; Oakland 11; Wayne 12; Norfolk 13; West Poln* 1.3.

Three Twins (Western). Jos. M. Galtes. mgr.: I Milwaukee. WIs.. 7-13: I.sporte, Ind.. 1.3:

Dowaglae. Mlrh., 17. TVs) Man.y Wives. MItttnIhal Bros. .\)mi««- Co..

Inc., mgrs.: Cincinnati, O., 7-13.

Thayer. Otia B., iu The Fascinating Widow. M<«>re A Hoogs. mgrs.: Delaware. ()., 16; .Mar.vrrlIIe 11; Bellefonkalne 12; Pbpia 13; lTn)«« City. Ind.. 13: Rlnffton 16: Maiioa IT; Munrie 18; .Vmlerson 19: Richmond 26.

The Buys and Betty, with Marie Cahill, Dan¬ iel V. Arthur, mgr.; Toledo, ()., 10: Jack aoD, .Mlfh., 11; Grand Rapids 12 13; Chicago, III.. 14 March 0.

Time, the Place and the. Girl (Eastern). Asklu- Slnger Co.. Inc., mgrs.: Boston, .Maas., 1- 13: Brooklyn. N. Y.. 15'20.

Time, the Place and the Girl (Western), Askin Singer Co., Inc., mgrs.: St. Lotils, Mo., 7- 13; Alton. 111.. 14; Lmilsvllle. Ky., 15-17; Ia‘xlngtoil 18; Columbus. O.. 19 26.

To|i o’ the World' Bloomington. III.. 10; Evans vllle. Ind.. 17.

VAN STUDDIFORD, GRACE: See the Golden Butterfly.

WILLIAMS, HATTIE: See Fluffy Ruffles.

winning .Miss. A. Thos. J. Noonan, mgr.: Chi cago. Ill., Not. 21, Indef.

WillUma A Walker, In Bandanna Land, Jack Shoemsker, mgr.: lndlana|>olls. Ind., 8-10; Columbus. (I.. 11-13: Dayton 15-17.

Wine. Woman and Song (.M. .M. Thelse’a), Max Armstrong, mgr.: Philadelphia. Pa.. 1-13

Wills’ Musical Come<ly Co., John B. Wills, mgr.; Savannah. Ga., 8-13.

Wizard of 1)z. Hiirtlg A .Seamon. mgrs.: Wash Ington. D. C.. 8-13: Norfolk. Va.. 15 20.

Wiiril A Voki's, In The Ppimotera. Stair A Ni¬ colai. mgrs.; Pittsburg. Pa., 8-13; Steuben ville. ()., 1.3; New Castle. Pa.. 16; Sharon 17; Erie 18; Niagara Falla, N. Y., 19; Hamil¬ ton 20.

Waltz Dreaia. Frank McKee, mgr.: Brooklyn. •N. Y.. 8-1.3; Boston. Mass., 15 27.

Yankee Prince, with Geo. .M. Cohan. Cohan A ILirrIs. iiigrs.; Prooklyn, N. Y.. 8-13; New ark. N. J., 15 20.

Yorke A Ailams, In Playing the Ponies. B. E. Forrester, mgr.: Tolwlo, ()., 7-10: Elkhart. Ind., 11: Sonth Bend 12; Ixtganspurt 13; Chi¬ cago. HI., 14-20.

Yama: Tarentum, Pa., 10; Beaver Falls 12.

DRAMATIC. ADAMS, MAUDE: See What Every

Woman Knows, ARBUCKLE, MACLYN: See The

Round Up. Aa Told In the Hills. W. F. Mann, prop.;

Alex Story,'mgr.: RiK-kwell City, la.. 10; .\del II; Amea 12; Ihsme 13; Marsba-lltown 14; 'Tama IS.

American Stock Co., Fred R. Willard, mgr.: Coshocton. »).. 8-13.

A Bachelor’s Honeymoon. Leon Gilson, mgr.: Marlon. Kans., 10; Peal>o<ly 11; Newton 12; Htiteblnaon 13; Wellington 16; WinUeld 17; .Aikaiiaas City 18.

•Vrlzona. David J. Ramage, mgr.: Globe. Arlg., 10-11; Dealing, N. Mex., 12; El Paso, Tex.. 13-14: Albuquerque, N. Mex., 17; Laa Vegas 18: Riton 10; Dawson '20.

An American Hobo, with Rot>crt Neff. J. F. Pennington, mgr.: Independence, Kans., 1u. Cherry vile 11; Caney 13.

Arllss. George, in The Devil, Harrison Gre.v Flake, mgr.: Clevelaiul. ().. 8-13.

Arrival of Kitty. C. S. Williams, mgr.: I.w-k Haven. Pa.. 10; Bellefonte 11; Milton 13; Danville 13; Huntingdon 17.

.\ngel and the Ox: Trenton, N. J.. 12-14. Artie: Bay City, Mich., 12.

BARRYMORE, ETHEL: See Lady Frederick.

BATES, BLANCHE: See The Fight ing Hope.

BELLEW, KYRLE: See The Thief. BURKE, BILLIE: See Lova Watche* Baker Stock Co., Geo. L. Baker, mgr.: Port

land. Ore.. Sept. 0, Indef. Barber of New Orleans, with Wm. Faveraham,

Frank J. Wilataeh, nigr.: New York City. Jan. 18 Feb. 13.

Bclasco A Stone Stock Co., Bclaaco A Stone mgrs.: Los Angeles, Cal., Indef.

Bellevue Stock Co.: Opelouaas, La., Nor. 22 indef.

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X e B 1111> o a r d FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

Skating Rink News

J. T. FITZGERALD’S LETTER.

FMmiinil Laiiif, the rtianiphiD amateur akater of the worhl, who haa iM^eu maktUK a clean aw-eep In the amateur ranka thia winter, la up aKainat a pr<iiM>aiti<>n that may coat him hla amateur atrullnt;. I.amy netdected to renew hla reKiatratioii rani thia aeaaon, even after tb<r <'ar<lg had t>een sent him, and It waa aup (toaed by the rarInK Imard of the Amateur Skat ' init Aaaoelation tliat he Intendetl to follow the i footstepa of Morrla \Voo<la and turn profeaalonal' l.amy, however, went to (develand and won every race but one there, and then to i’ittaburg ind to<ik tile bulk of the prlr-ea there. When the racing board heard of this it got huay. At a meeling held thia week, I'realdent 11. H. Slaybai'k, of the Kaatcrn Amateur Aaniadatlon, turn<al In two ntdatration carda which he re¬ ceived from I.amy February 1. The carda were undat<‘d, anil after cimaidering the caae, the ' t>oard ordered I.amy to return the medala he had won at Cleveland and IMttaburg nieeta, pro- | vided be had not aeiit in hla card prior to that ^ date. It I' now up to I.amy to prove that Un- ' cle Sam'a aervlce, and not himaelf waa to ! blame for the carda not reaching the Aaaocia- : tion earlier than they did. Cntll he do<>8 ao he la under auapenalon.

4* i Canadian Curlera aeem to have the Scotchmen ,

at their mercy. At fllaagow, February 3, the . Canadian curlera, who have l>een winning every I match aince their defeat of tlie Hrat two daya, I defeattal the Upper Stratheard and S<'otland Ontral I’layera. Tlie acore waa 189 to 149. |

♦ E. Schencke, of the Sleipner Athletic Clul), |

of Chicago, won the aki Jiiniplng contest of the | Ski t'liih Norge at Humboldt Park Sunday, Jan- | nary .'II. Sidiencke won flrat lionora liy clearing ; J'JS fe.-t In ihree jiimiw. I*. Janaen, of the i Ski Flub Norge, won first place in the single i lump with a leap of 78 feet. After winning the event Janaen made an exhililtlon Jump of S4 feci. The other winners in the three Jumps, | which waa Ihe principal event of the me**t. were A. Smith. se<'ond, 217 feet; J. C. Peter- «on, third 217 feet; R. Rji»rke, fiwrth, 206 feet. These Jumps are regarded as fair Jumpa on ac- '•ount of the slide not lieing built for recorla.

Merrill BembriK-k, the crack amateur ice skater, waa badly Injured while working out at the Midway Itink, February 1. Bemlirock waa moving at a great pace when he collided with another akater gidng In the 0|>po8ite di¬ rection. The Impact waa so great that Bern- hrock waa knocked unconscious. Tlie Injury will keep the young man out of competition prolialdy the remainder of the season.

♦ CHICK KEPPLER WILL RACE AGAIN

Chick Keppler, one of the ape<-dlest skaters In the western states In 1908, and amateur champion of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin In 1908, will Im- seen in a race with Wm. Robin¬ son. the present champion. If the present plana ar*“ carried out, which we have every la-ason to le-lleve they will. Keppler haa not been ■is'ii In competition tills season, or In fact since he gained hla championships last season, and It was supposed that he had given It up for goial. but now we are assured that he Is linck In the game, and In Keppler we have a worthy match for any of the skaters of the present. He was always a strong sk.ater, and usually got what lie went after. His liardeat races were against Itoblnson. and new that he will put the skates '•ne once more, we will surely s>h‘ some inatoh race.

4* Madison rianldis from now i»n will l«> tlie

scene of some very giaal class.v races, as the dates announctal for the next few weeks are as follows. Feb. 9—Three mile open and one mile novice. Feb. 16—One mile handicap. Feb. 23 —One mile Invltatlou, which will have the pick of tlie amateurs of tills part of the country. Marcli 2—Five mile open iiiid one mile novice. March 9—One hmir team race. Madison (Jar- ten has one of the pnitiest and beat eiiulpped rliik to be seen in this part of Ihe country, and the management could not be any'lietter. TIip plan of this rink has la-en to have their prises on hand, so as to give them out after tlie races, which we well know pleases the skaters, who have b en compelleil to wait man.v weeks and perhaps months tiefore they get their lirixps.

4* A. r. O. .\ndPrson. of (idcago. the western

amateur champion, won his thrive heats in the first day of the International Outdoor Champion* <ti!l> In the iirellmlnar.v heats. Wednesday, Fetiruary 3. at tlie I’ontiac Rink, under the auspices of tlie Saranac I.ake Athletic Asso¬ ciation. Eilmund I,am.v and O. B. Bush, of the Edmonton (.klliertai Hockey Club, also won lliree heats each. The question of loamy’s ell- gltdllty was raised liecniise he competed In races In Cleveland and IMttsbiirg before, it was iiarge<l. bo had registered with the Interna¬ tional Skating .Association. F'red H. Tucker, chairman of the racing and registration com¬ mittee of the Eastern Amateur Skating Asso clat- n. said that Laniy had violated no rule of the .Association, and therefore would be per¬ mitted to race.

220 Tarils—First heat—(>. R, Bush. Mon¬ treal, first; W. H. .lackscm, Montreal, second; Otto .Sinninid, A'erona I.jike, third. Time, 20 t-.'i.

Second heat—A. C. (1. .Anderson, Chicago, first: A. E, MeCrowe, Verona Bake, second; T. .A. Davidson. Springhiil. third. Time, 20 I-.";.

Third heat—W. (J. Flnlayson. Montreal, first: F. K. Rohsoi. Toronto, second; W. Sutphen. Brivoklyn, third. Time, 21.

Fisirth heat—Edmund I>amy, Saranac Lake, first; J A. Alrd. Montreal, second: C. Granger, third. Time, 20 1 ,V

8.80 Varda.—First heat—O. B. Bush, first; Joe Miller, New York, second; W. H. Jackson, third. Time, 1:23.

Second heat—I>it Roe. Toronto, first; R. Wtieeler. MontrcEl. sc-cond; T. A. Davidson, third. 'Hme, 1:28.

"I bird heat—F. K. Robson, Toronto, first; W. (J. Flnlayson, second; Harry Kaad. of Chicago, and W. Sutphen. dead heat for third. Time. 1:2.*;.

Fourth heat—Edmund Lamy, first; C. Grang¬ er. second; J. A. Alrd. third. Time, 1:29.

One Mile.—First heat—E. Lamy, first: C. Granger, second; ('has. Fisher, of Milwaukee.

and J A. Alrd, dead lieat for third. Time, - 3:14.

Second heat—F. K. Robson, first; Harry Kaad. second; W. Sutphen, third. Time, 3:13.

Third heat—A. C. G. Anderson, first; R. Wheeler, second; Lot Roe, third. Time, 3;(X) 3 .3.

Fourth heat—O. B. Bush, first; Joe Miller, , second; P. Douche, third. Time, .3:93.

Three Miles.—First Heat—(>. B. Bush, first: Chas. Fisher, second; Joe Miller, third. Time, I(i:(i6 2-5.

Second heat—A. C. (1. Anderson, first; I..o«‘ Roe, secoml; It. Wheeder, third. Time. 10:31.

Third heat—Edmund Lamy, first; W. Sutphen, second; C. Granger, third. Time, 9:.31 4-3.

The second day's racing of the International . champinnshl|>s closed Tliiirsday night with tbre‘ straight wins fur Lamy, the champion ama¬ teur skater, in the finals for 880 yanls, one mile, and three miles. In the finals for tlie '220 yards, however, O. B. Bush, of Edmonton. Ihe champion of the world at that distance, defeated I.simy, the race arousing siiectators to a high pitch of excitement. Anderson, of Chi¬ cago, was third In the mile.

'220 Yards—Final heat—O. B. Bush, first; ‘ Edmund Lamy. second. Time, 20. '

220 Yard Hurdles—F. J. Robson, first; A. Bulmer, second; Chas. Fisher, third. Time, ; 27 2 3.

880 Yards.—Final heat—Edmund Lamy. first; ] G. B. Rush, second; Joe Miller, third. Time, 1:23 3 5.

Backward Skating, 880 Yards—.A. Mason, Montreal, first; R. Wheeler, second; A. Bui- . mer, third. Time, 1:43 2-5.

One Mile Final.—Edmund Lamy, first; O. B. i Rush, second; A. C. Q. Anderson, third. Time, i 2:33 2-5.

Thre.» Miles Final.—Edmund Lamy. first: Joe -Miller, second; Chas. Fisher, third. 'Time, 9:31.

♦ 11. Buck Plain, of Sans SoucI Rink. Is getting

to be quite a manager and handler of roller ' skaters (especially winning ones!. His two straight nights’ victories is saying something. Anyhow, “Buck" is on the s<|uare.

♦ Mort Wolf, the hustling manager of Sans

SoucI Rink, has a patent on turning out crack ' er-Jack skaters. Some of (lie other rink man¬ agers, no doubt, would like to know the diqie.

I There is one thing the puldic likes to see any I way, and that Is the sending of skaters to the I different rinks to comiiete. and Mort has lieen I doing his share of late, and 1 think the lioys ! have held up the re|iutatlon of their rink verv , well. J. T. FITZGERALD.

EARLE REYNOLDS’ LETTER.

The exislus of American skaters for Europe the past wi-ek or so haa been exceptionally heavy. The foreign rinks seem to be offering Inducements for a few of the good acts, while a great number of the skaters have gone over on speculation. The Steamship Baltic. last Saturday, carrleil Harley Davidson to Liverpool.

I where he will go Immediately to Sheffield, Eng- ' land, oiM-nIng February 8. John Davidson, Lil¬

lian Franks and Manager Pomeroy sailed a few days previous, for London, where Manager Pomeroy will use the team to introduce his new roller skate In the English rinks. Many of the good skaters from the .Metropolitan district are already on the field and the American skaters, by the fifth of February, will be well repre- Bi'nted In Great Britain.

+ Ronialo. the marvel of the century. In death-

defying feats. Is playing this week at J. Henkel ; Henry's roller rink, Winchester, Va. Romalo I idayed the Empire Roller Rink. Hartford, last

week, to eleven hundre<l and fifty one dollars, for the week. Manager Starkle advised that, had hla rink been large enough, he might have pla.ved to three times that much, many being turned away every night. In fact, the audi¬ ences were forced to stand underneath Roraalo’s apparatus to get a glimpse of the daring per-

> former, so (lacked and Jammed was the surface of the rink.

1 * i The Park Stpiare Rink, of Boston. Mas.s., is ' totally destroyed and the big stadium building

will shortly be torn down. Manager L. C. Bow¬ en. who lost heavily on account of the big fire. Is looking around fia* land and will shortly build a large hiiqmdroine which will cater to bicyclists as well as roller skaters. Sitme large real estate men of the Huh Clt.v will be Interest¬ ed with Manager Bowen In the new venture. The Park Square waa the largest roller rink ever built, measuring four laps to the mile. It was on this track that Williams, the Boston skater, broke the world's flat floor record of one mile in two minutes and 43 4 5 seconds.

* .Allle Moors, tte champion s[>e<>d skater of

the world, will l%re America within a few weeks, for the othdr side, and will take part In the races at the Great Olymtila. which Is lie- ing promoted by Chester P. Crawford. Moore will have one or two other racers If arrange¬ ments can he made, who will go with him. In all probability Al. Flath will take Moore to England for a tour.

+ The Pittsburg race m(8*t. which is scheduled

for the middle of Febniary, will have a good entry list. Davidson mid Moore, from present outiook, will not com(>ete In the races this year at the Rx(>osltlon Rink. However, Peters. Bacon. Woodward, Benson and ail the good pro- fesslonals who have Is-en on tour, racing In all kinds of rinks, will In ail probability be Starters in the events.

Manager Henry, of the Winchester Roller Rink. In a letter, speaks very highly of Vernon, the auto skater act, which playetj foy him a few weeks ago. While Vernon Is not a member of the P. E. R. 8. A.. It has lieen the policy of these columns to give due credit to any act which made good In the rinks and recelvisl the recommendations of the rink managers.

P Miss .May Taylor, of the Taylor Twin 81s

ters. skatorial artists, wai married last week, to Mr. Bernle Relcli. The happy pair spent a few weeks in the New Hampshire mountains, hunting rabbits and quail, after which the Tav-

• lor 81sters will play a numls-r of weeks In vati- devllle thronghoiit the New England and Penn sylvanla vaudeville circuits.

Romalo Is slated for Rlngllng Brothers' Big Circus, for the coming seasuo, and. If satis¬ factory terms can l>g. ^graugeU, Romalo will ' perform his great slide tto top of Madison I 8t|uare Garden to the other end of the garden, | on his ball-ltearing Wlnik>w gkate, coming down j the long and elevated incline on his head.

4*

Allan Blanchanl Is un tour, going over the I Ice skating championship minis which are lieing held throughout the country. President Blan¬ chard has President Marshall of the W. 8. A., { with him on the tour, acquainting him with the ' Eastern as well as the Canadian ice skating sit- • uation.

•I* Prof. Ih-.Mers’ brother, Ed. DeMers, is now ;

connected with a niller rink at Manchester. N, H.. and. from re|Mirts, is making a great success of the new venture. The New England States , are again In line for first-class attractions and ; the rinks are all doing fine business.

4* The Richardson Skate Company have lieen

exceptionally busy in their Chicago factory, of late, getting out European orders for Fred Nall, who is representing the concern In England, and who has been successful In placing many gootl orders.

4* The Theatre Empire, England, has (uit on a

large skating scene, something on the order of The Parisian Moilel. The Mayos, an English skating tr)ai(ie. secunul the booking for the pro¬ fessional skaters' siiecialth^s.

4*

Prof. DeMers. who has been such a big suc¬ cess with his clever exhibitions throughout Wis¬ consin. has accepted a return engagement for a Cniisdlan tour. o|>enlng in Toronto the middle of March.

4- Jessie Darling, the graceful lady skater, has

been filling many engagi ments throughout A'ir- glnia. of late, and is kept busy all the time, (iresentlng her clever specialMes.

4* Harrj- Simmons will return next month, to ;

.America. Simnums has been in England all winter and has been, according to recent reports, , quite a success, i

Harley Davidson, who sailtsl on the Baltic last Saturday, will repivseut thi> Richardson , skate during his racing tour of England.

4* Would be pleased to hear from the Gilmans

at .their earliest convenience.

JESSE MASON CAPTURES EVENT.

Jess«> Mas(Hi. of Newark. N. J., was the win¬ ner of the two-mile professional handicap roller skating race at the Hillside Park Rink. New¬ ark. January 31. Mason started from scratch and did the two miles in 6:21. I

(Jus Yogger. also of Newark, is raiddly be¬ coming one of the fastest skaters in that lo¬ cality and Manager W. E. Thaller, of Ihe Hill¬ side Rink, states that it is his opinion that it Is only a <|uestion of time when h<' will be one of the fastest men in New Jersey. Mason also has a s|dendid record, having met and defeated some of the best men in New York City.

WANTED Prtsent address of the De ROSAS Sickness in family. A’ery serious. Address GU8 A. WALLACE, care Billboard, Cincinnati, O.

WANTED CAR Slee|iing, dining and baggage, must pass all

: lns|)eetions. Slate all aiHl lowest cash price. , Don't misrepresent. R. L, RUSSELL, Sylvester, , Gesjrgia.

-wantedII^— For No. 2 Car. Ten more Circus Rill|>nsters, and car (sirter, for s*-Rson of 1909. for the P.uehannan Bros. Vankw Kiddnsoii Shows. Ad dress W, H. Quinnett, Genl. Agent, No. S Han¬ cock 6t., Wooster O., until March lit, then Majestic Theatre, Det Moines. Iowa.

Texas Snakes, Wild Animals and Parrots

Ixrwest prices All orders shliqs-d promidly. The obi reliable W. ODELL LEARN. 716 W. Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texai.

r* I And Single Animals. LSirOUSClS LOWEST PRICES In AMERICA

STEIN & GOLDSTEIN, 66 Gerry Street, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.

FOB SALE OR TRADE—M*-dinm sized blark iH-ar, Ix-iutiful coat, very gentle, and |>artly liroke. Also a fine traveling cage, witb handlea. Bear and cage weigh alsmt 4(Sl lbs. Will s«dl, liut would rather trade for trainerl dogs, mon¬ keys or (Hinles. What have you? I have 3 other Ix-ara, smaller. Direct, J. .M. PRENTICE, care Prentice Vaudeville ami Trained Animal Show, Wakefield, Gogebic Co., Michigan.

FILM BARGAINS --$18 per reel. Bad Men of Ihe West, Counterfeiters, Trip to Niagara Falls. Hold'ii|) in California; are in A-1 condition. Re<ds IKWi to l.PWll feet each. $.*> with order, iminnee C. (». D. W. EKARD, $23 Bo. 4th St., Springfield, III.

On the 13lh of Fehrna’-y and thereafter wa will release 4 snhjecis a week.

MANY HEADLINERS COMING I ALL FH..MS of our usual high quality or

well-s«‘l»‘cle<l snlijects.

GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO. NORDIIR FILM CO., COPERNAGEI.

7 East 14th Straat. NEW YORK CITY Awarded First Prlre—Gold Me<Ial and Prise of Honor at the Cinematograph Exhibition at Ham liurg, ItSW. Licensee under the Blograph Pat ents. Ail purchasers and usera of our F3Imf will t>e prote4’te<l by the American Mutoscepe and Bingra|>h Company.

PROFESSIONAL STEREOPTICONB. $1$. New York Aiqu^ivi-d. APy slxe lens. Regular Moving Picture Idimp Houw. el«‘ctrtr or calcium laiiqi Never built a failur«> In 23 years—that's .voiir guarantee. 100 rxHds of Film at 2o p«-r fisd Catalog free. We buy in large i|uantities and s»'ll cheap for cash: .'K* earbons, $1.23. Con doiisers, .V>c each. ."•O.ISiO Tickets, WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENTS, $;$..'8I. Fibre Trunk. $18. for moving picture outfit. Have on hand at all times a few old machines and gas maklng out fits. Will rent you 2 nods of Film, 3 changes for $12 iwr week. Will also r*“nt yon Song Slides, Parody Slides and Is'cture Sets. We carry a large assortment of Song Slides, Pansiy Slides, Comic Announcenwnt Slides ami I.ectu.-» Sets; colored. 2.''>c each. Slides made to order wliile you wait. IValer in Moving Picture Ms chines and Sni>plles.

L. HETZ, $02 E. 2$d Bt., Haw York City.

UNIFORMS FOR

CIRCU BANDS SHOW FOLKS

and others \\Tille In wlnt(?r

quarters It will pay you to look up the uniform question.

Start riffht by .send- InR for our fine cat¬ alogue and blR line of samples—free for the asking. 1) e M o u 1 1 n goods are well known a.s being the best made.

De MOULIN BROS. & CO. i 1030 South Fouith St.. Greenville, Ills.

WANTED For our JESSE JAMES CO. (Fourth season.

Corn.'t, Clarionet and TmmiKines. double slat

or t>iniK>; S. A D. Sketch Team, (.arts and coo

cert; slate lowest first letter. Car and tent show

(>!•'US March 6 (46 w-eks (last s<‘asoHl.

_BROWN $c ROBERTB, Qnitmaa, Oa

FOREST PARK Minneapolis.

will <qK‘ii for Its Second Season May So. Fi>. Coiiciwslona call on WM. SI'AIN on grounds, ot

adilress MOR. B. H. KAHM, 4936 Miohigan Ava. Chiiago, Ill.

Dustless Anti-Slip FOR ROLLER RINK FLOOR ANewEri in Rollerskating.

THE F. J. RYAN CO •$

Write for Book. Manufacturers DUSTLESS ANTI-SLIP.

604 Hodges Building, DETROIT, MICH.

FEBRUARY 13- 1909. Xl\e Blllboapd 41

AT LIBERTY! WANTED! Edwards Brothers’ Big Electric Way

®Yon don't know K'xhI platen 'till yon have tried the Kamoiia I’eerlena rialea. They are Bold exolnalvely hy ua. I'latea to III alt rannon ma chinea. 9l» centi a too. Framea like ent. the neat eat and beat, pla ted. $1.75 a irroa#. Ib'velopInK Holn tion. 15 centa a

a*'t. We iilao cnf platea up to 10*14.

AMKKICAN MINUTE PHOTO CO.. 2I» 277 W. Twelfth 8t.. Chleaco. HI-. O. 8. A.

f\>r Med. Show; all ronnd aketrh team; alnglea

.till itonldea; 3 feature ronti.rtlon acta; lady

'akea piano; can Join on wire. R. F, LUKIES.

jprinyfleld, Mo., General DaliTary. New and novel paid attractions—Ferris Wheel, Merry- go-round and Circle Wave or any new, up-to-date Hiding Devices.

WANTED Three sensational free acts and band of ten pieces

All concessions for sale, including confetti and novelties.

WILL LEASE t\ No. 1 Animal Show, complete, or furnish top and build hand-car\ ed gold front for same or any other up- to-date show that can make good and get the money.

SHOW OPENS WEEK MAY 3 Auspices F. 0. E., on streets of best town in southern Ohio.

ADDRESS

Edwards Bros.’ Shows, 506 Wayne Ave., Dayto

EDWARDS’ WONTHLY I'lic larircat mayazinc on earth devoted to Maslc, MaiCiclin* and Myallca. Sample copy, 10 centa. EI>\V.Mtl>S. 10 Seneca St., Kuffalo, N. Y,

FOR SALE I p to llile Picture Show; dolns e*cellent bua|. ao: flue location in town of lO.tNMi (lopulallon. Uiiiinin,; one reel and Hony. No better oppor- nnll.v anywhere. Addreaa BOX tSS, Ft. Bciatt,

Kinaaf 713 Fulton Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa LOOK! MAGICIANS LOOK!

IHE SS CABO TRICK—I.a>t 32 |>eopIe peep at t card: each niemurlze, write the name and -cal In an envelope. led each (wraon keep the -nveloiH'. Mairiclan take* the park and tella •he name of each card. 32 CAUII TRICK, Price $1. MAGICIAN SUPPLY CO., ProTidenca,

3 Reala, Chanced Weekly.$ 7.H

6 Chanrea a Week. IS.00

Caah with order; Immeillate ahtpnicnt. IjOt of

fllnia for aale, account of buy In* new atock. $10

to $2.5 per nad.

DEMONSTRATORS WANTED Tu K4*ll ZIZ Haror Stiarponer. No caDvasPlDa.

4'rq I»^ In wfndowtt or on street 4^tm»*r$*. IUr pniflt. Send l^Vr for sstnple. W, B. SCOTT k CO.. 1276 Broadway, N.T. City.

I Will Pay a Good Price for

INDEPENDENT FILMS RiHeaaed aince April. 190S. Muat be Rood *tulf. S<‘nd Hat Immediately aiul atre name of make, lenath, price. coiMlItlon and re¬ load date C. L. HORN, $17 Wabaah A*e., Chicaao. Ill.

SIS DONE ATTRACTIONS WANTED — I will

tlie fln).at Alrdome Theatre her,- In Tennea- .•••• May .3. with a aeatina capaelty of 1,200. I.M-at)*! In heart of city and the only place of .imi»i-incnl Went attrartlona of merit with *<«.! i>a;>er. 1 to 3 week.. North Brother, wire. t.Mre.. CAPT. W. D. AMENT, Jaekaen. Tenn. At Liberty

TRAP DRUMMER WANTED -200 to flOO rhaira for Picture Show; iK'. Mnrina Picture Itachlne; aire deacrlntlon .ml l4iw,-at caah urice. Addreaa Tl. I,. ROTK- HII I.. ?«..* .535. Roanoke, Va.

Strictly flrat-claaa; bla Hue of trap., etc; mem

ber of A. K. of M. Addreaa .MORHIS J. CADY.

1020 llth Are.. Siaikane, Waah._

No. 5 Pvtwer'a Machine, complete, like new. fllo; T <ihln Machine, with rbeoaWt and maaa- rln... »d0: Mn,lel R Oa* <»ntflt. like new. $2.5; \c«- F‘M.nn Rh<-oatat, never naed. $7; 20*40 ria. k Tent. Hke new, $k.5: Twentieth Centiirr Ph.■no(!raI)h. .Stereopticon. $1.5: 8.5.000 feet nini. «.>me like new. 1 «A da to .5 eta per ft. (b *.|. ahlftpod on d**p,*t|f or e*nre*« aaent'a cinirant'o of charae* C. J. MURPHY, Film Broker. Meidrille, Pa.

Phsire Catfaoc otl» Special Catalogue, bliaila, oeiieea, eiu, Prlcea and Otacounta.

The A. H. Andrews Co. 174 176 Wabaah Avenue. CHICAGO. 1161 Broadway.NSW YORK. 810 Olive Street. . ST. LOUIS. MO

-: FTLMS E'OR HEXT :- MACHINES, ACCESSORIES

AND SUPPLIES.

STAXD.AKD FILM E:XCIIAXGE “House of Quality”

79 l>(-arbom St.. Chicago, Ill.

-Fllme, Ijintema,

A. L. RIIARPE.

TENT WANTED - Will exchange a new Orapb- no an.l horn, everything complete, for an

'M-iiijf Hcfip^hmont Tent or s ramping Tent.

R 0. rizAUI), Kamlolpfa, N. T It is not a case of how CHEAP you can get it, but how GOOD you can get it. If you want a strictly FEATURE CLASS of SERVICE, which includes every HEADLINER and no repeaters, take the matter up immediately with

★ Star Film Exchange ★ 120 Randolph Street, - - - Chicago.

For the Campbell B'g United Shows. fornierly Great Ea«t'm Carnival Co., Band Men I’ronMifer and Advertlalng Man, one more Bal l.v hoo Show, one Grind Show, and a few more Cnnreaalon*. Can utte one more Free Act. Go Ing Into good terrltor.r. Bookwl for four week, ahead. All gooil one*. Montlcello, Ark.. 8-13; Warren Feb. 15 20; Croaaett 22 27. Graftera. save atampa. Picture Gallery would get big money. H. W. CAMPBELL, aa per rontw

FOR SALE—Opera Houae. Good rental from nf 12.000; drawing 1 caah; balance.

Adilreaa JACOB

store* and lodge riMim*. City > pot'iilatidii, .5o.(aai. One.third

lerma. I'lne Inrestim-iit. MEYERS. Monetten, Pa.

MAGICIANS LOOK! For Sale ... , - - - "The Magic ,„''alatea.'' "The New Spirit Trank."

• ■hiss Trunk." illualona and a lot of amaller niaglc cheap. Plana, drawing., aecreta, etc., tor sale. Full particuixra and photo, for V. <to

Addreaa PROF. E. J. KELLAR. Seattle. Wath.

ANIMAL PAPER ITHI S.XLK- Vaudeville ilouae. $t’,0i> biiT* T. SIMMONS, care The Bill-

All kinds Lltho. Paper at half price If. A. EILER, care Rip Van Winkle rvaota, Tez.. 13; Conroea,* 15: Somer- Sealy 18; Belleville 19; Caldwell 10; .. Per. add., Whittmore, Iowa.

It. 'j board. YOU can’t afford to take chances with inferior or junk films

from concerns who failed to get licenses or have axes to grind. GET THE BEST FILM—It’s good business insurance. ® United States Film Exchange

Motion Picturo Patonta Co. LIcenaee.

J. SCHUCHAT. President.

132-134 E. Lake St., - CHICAGO.

Wanted, Operator OPEN TIME FOR GOOD ATTRACTIONS -Beat tln.irc lictH'cen Galcabiirg and Quincy, Ml. Live Imvn. 12110 iMipnIatlon. Juat atnick idl. Have 'te.mi heat, electric light., two tl<*>r.; capacitv

H. J. KINNEBREW, Mgr, Plymouth, Ill.

START A FLEA CIRCUS For $7.5 I wlH aiip ply yiMi with .50 Performing Giiaranti'tsl K.iiro- (•ean lie., (ein.igh for the aca.on with card,

aliKoliitely ready for yci to give jM-rform- • at lime. One. two or thr«*e ahipmenta.

iviniplele outfll (except fleaal for $10ii. Or *11 .iipply any part of Flea CInna. PROF. fAI I.. care The BiniMmrd. New York.

Who can lecture on jilcturca at Five Cent The

atre. Adilrc.a JAKE ROSENTHAL, Dnbuqua.

Icwa.

ig Machine.. $.5 each; .Mill* P $.■> each; Mill. Puih'hlng Hag > each: Climax Peanut Mac

Slot Weighing Maehinea, $10 ea in flrat cIhh. condition. J accHiipiiny each onler. J. E.

. 48 River St., (Diicago. Ill.

WANTED TRAP DRUMMER

Picture Show: atcadv work for right party. Ad drvaa JAKE ROSENTHAL. Dubuque, Iowa.

N9w Auditorium, St. Joseph, Mo., April 17 to 25, ineiusive. ■f Japancae Acta Single. Double a:id Family Acta; give detail of act in flrat letter: t tiKi big. Amuaemeiit ami S. IIlug CimcdHlona for aale „ W"''';'. Ilb^ ml other clean worthy Oriental organlzatlona. Addrea. MERCHANTS AND MANU-

JOSEPH. MO. THE JOHN R. smith SHOWS WANT a gm.l

F'l rrla Wlii.’l and a few more - -.V prlvllegea and conceaaloua.

'•tIon I wanting • npTpr closing ]hw1' at winter aalary" write: want gmal 5 or

'■e Hand at once. KememtH>r, Ibla .bow Uev- loa.'., JttllN R. SMITH. Priq,. amt Genl. . per route.

FACTUHEAS' EXPOSITION. Boom 7, Song Slid* Servite Film Sairvica to

The "Wright” Kind Suit all Exhibitor*

Talephone Connectiona, 3016 Stuyveaant

WRIGHT FILM SERVICE SERVED RIGHT

13 East 14th Street

Mew York City

P. H. Wegner M. F. Tobie.

license from Motion Can we assist you in procuring Picture Patents Co.?

WESTERN FILM EXCHANGE, UJpl;! Member Film Service Associabon. | MILV/

Addrees “Phono- Bcope” inquiriea to St. Louis office

HALE'S TOUR CAB. REOARD-

FOR SALE OR TRADE—Black Top. Ilneil. ‘25x .50. compl.'te, also 2 moving picture banner*. ttxlB. Want to Buy Round F.nd Tent. 30x60 or .30X70. Addrea* KARL WEHMEYEK. 1*26 Shouteau Ave., St. laiula, .Mo. _

C. J. HITE FILM CO PARTNER WANTED- ct. Ground or High Bar*. Addreaa lEROR, Great Waatern Hotel. Chi-

439-440 Monadoock Block. CHICAGO* ILL.

UIMEXCELLEO FILM SERVICE Gaomont **Passlon Play,** Hand-colored.

-l-xm S.XLK-

High Diving Dog. with tbirty-foot VI II bimi) for anyone. $15 takea L. PUTNEY, New Hampton, In.

•DUKE,” l,adder.

>01111. P.

HAND CHCMICAL ExTINOUlSHCP '^CSTcOuNOcn SkiPC AvisiON or

UnOCRWRITIRS’ LA80RATa.RirS.lNC. ■ «*f NO 1100

FEBRUARY 13, 1909k

(JenHro & Biilley, In Tony the Bootblack. A. H. ! . WihmIk. niKr.: I’ittaburg, l*a., 8-13; Buffalo.

N. V.. OambltT of the Wcat. A. 11. Woorta. oiftr.: Cin¬

cinnati, ti.. 7-i:i: Mciii|ilil». Teiin.. 15-20. (illinore. Barnev. In Klilnapia-tl In New York.

Ilavlin A M<-<>lal. niicrs.: Brooklyn, N. Y.. 8-i:i; l>bila<l<li>lila. Ta.. 1.V20.

Granatark (EaKterni, A. G. Delamatcr, mgr.: Baltimore. Mil.. 8 13; York. I‘a., 15; \Vil niliiition. Del., 16; Lancaater. I’a., IT: Allen¬ town 18; Dover, N. J., 10; New Brunswick 20.

Granatark (Central), A. G. Delamater. mgr.: MonoiiKabi'Ia, l*a., 10: Moneaaen II: Charle¬ roi 12; Morgantown. W. Va.. 13; Clarkabiirg 13: Elkina 16; Grafton IT; Kairmont 18: Cbarleatoii 10-20.

Granatark (Weatern). A. G. Delamater. mgr.: St. J<H>ei)h. Mo.. T-IO: Atcblaon. Kana.. 11; Crealon. la.. 12: Orinnell 13; Centerville 14; Ottumwa 15; Burlington IT; Daven|>ort 18; Moline. III.. 10.

Grableaa of Reason, with Julia Marlowe. Sam S. & l.aH> Sbnbert. Inc., nigra.: Waabington. I). C., 8-13: New York City. 15 2T.

Great Divide (Weaterni. Henry Miller, mgr.: Dea Molm-a. la., 10: Et. Dialge 11; Maraball- town 12; Oakalooaa 1.3: Daveniiort 2o.

Greet IMavera, Ben Greet, mgr.: Rochester, , N. Y.. 10-11. ; Great Divide, with Henry Miller, Oenry Miller,

mgr.: St. IxMila. Mo.. T-13. Gilmore. Paul, in The Boya of Company B. Jnlea

Murry, mgr.: I.Incoln. Neb., lo; Haatinga 11. Graham St«’k Co., Oacar Graham, mgr.; Luf¬

kin. Tex.. 8 1.3. ; Girla (Eaaterni, Sam S. A la^e Shubort, Inc.,

mgrs.; Worcester. Maaa., 8-10. Girla (Weaterni. Sam S'. A Lee Shnbert. Inc.,

mgrs.: Cambridge, O., 10; New Philadelphia

Cry Baby, Chas. N. Mercer, mgr.: Greenup, ROUTES OALY, ARNOLD: See the Strong

People. OIXEY, HENRY E.: See Mary Jane’s

Pa. DORO, MARIE: See The Richest

Girl. DREW, JOHN: See Jack Straw. Dalrymple Comedy Co.. W. H. Dalrymple.

mgr.: Panama Canal Zone, Jan. 11-Marcb

(Continued from page 30.)

DRAMATIC

Bowdoln 3<|iiare Theatre Stock Co., Jay Hunt, tngr.; Bouton, Masa., indef.

Bunting, Emma, Co., Earl Burgess, prop.; Fred Gillen, mgr.: San Antonio, Tex., Nov. 15. indef.

Burbank Stock Co., Oliver .Morosco, mgr.: Los Angeles, Cal., Indef.

Burrowes, Boyd, Dramatic Co.; Fremont, Neb., Indef.

Burwood Stock Co.: Omaha, Neb.« Aug. 29, Indef.

Bush Temple Stoi-k Co., Kilwin Hianbouser, mgr.: Chicago, 111.. Aug. 29, Indef.

Billy the Kid, Chas. Wuerz, mgr.: Lisbon. O., 10; Bellaire 11; Marietta 12; Huntington. W. Va.. 15: Portsmouth. O., 16; Chillleotbe 17; (^cleville 18; Zani-sTlIle 19; Canton 20.

Bishop, Chester, CJo.; Galllpolla, O., 8-10; Pt. Pleasant. W. Va., 11-13; Charleston 15-20.

Big Jim. Gordinler Bros., mgrs.: Ainsworth. Neb., 10; Wood Lake 11; Valentine 12: Riish- Tllle 1.3: Hay Springs 15; Gonlon 16; O’Neill 17; Orchard 18; Belden 19; Randolph 20.

BennettMoulton Co., Geo. K. Robinson, mgr.: Kingston, N. Y., 8-13; N. Adams, Mass., 15-

We carry a full line of trooda for pitch, and atiwt comer workera. Memo Booka. Glaas Cutter Knivea, Scopea, Look* tiacka. Shears, Razora, Elmery Stonea, Caa Openers, Peelers, Fountain Pena, l^iu Stone Studs and Pins, Cheap Jewelry, Watches and Optical Goods, Knivea, Canes, Whips, Novelties and Notions. We can make up

ANY JEWELRY LOT OR NOTION LOT WANTED.

Deposit required on all C. O. D. ordeia. Catalogue free. Send for it to-day.

Dswn of 8 To-morrow, with Elcsnor Robson. ! LIchIcr A Co., mgrs.: New York City, Jan. 25, indef. 1

DeVoss. Flora. Co.. J. B. Rotnour, mgr.: Es- canabs, Mieb., Indef. |

Dunlap. Gertie. Stm-k Co., Lew Vlrden, mgr.: | Freino, Cal., Indef.

DeGroote Stock Co.. Jnllan Q. Powell, mgr.; ! Snartanburg. S. C.. 8-13.

Devil. The. Henry W. Savage, mgr.; Glovers i vllle, N. Y.. 10; Binghamton 12; Middletown 1.3‘ Baltimore. .Md.. 15-’20. i

Devil's Auction (Cbas. H. Y'ale’a). M. Wise, I mgr.: Missoula. Mont., 10; Helena II: Ana¬ conda 13' Butte 14: Boieman 15; Livingston" 16: Billings 17: Miles City 18; Dickinson. i N. D.. 19; Msndsn 20.

DeLacy, Leigh. StiH-k Co., Monte Thompson. I mgr.; Northampton. Mass., 8-13; Glens Falls, N. Y.. 15-20.

Dlvorcons. with Grace George, Wm. A. Brady, mgr.: Lancaster, Pa.. 11.

Dora Thorne: Weatherford. Tex., 16. Dora Tborne; Bloomington, Ill., 12.

EOESON, ROBERT: See Call of the North.

ELLIOTT, MAXINE: See The Chap- ! eron.

Easiest Way. with Frances Starr. David Be- laseo. mgr.; New York City, Jan. 18, In- dPf. :

Empire Stock Co., Lindsay Morrison, mgr.: Wa- I terhiiry. Conn., Dec. 21, Indef. 1 ; English Sto<k Co.. Arthur S. Friend, mgr.: j

Milwaukee. WIs., Sept. 14, Indef. ' Evans'. Brandon. Stock Co.. Brandon Evans, j mgr.; San Diego. Cal.. Indef.

KII and Jane. Harry Green, mgr.: Carleton. ' Neh., 11; Hebron 13; Falrbury 18; Wilbur j 19: Crete 20.

End of the Trail. Willis F. Jackson, prop.: J. ! A. Brehany. mgr.; tsiwell. Mass.. 8-l(t: Man¬

chester. N. H.. 11-13; Lawrence, Mass., 15- ' 17: FsII River 18 20.

Emerson Stock Co.. Jaok Emerson, mgr.: Na¬ cogdoches. Tex.. 8-13.

East Lvnne: Evansville, Ind., 10; Louisville, Ky.. 15 20

*FARNUM, DUSTIN: See The Squaw Man.

FAVERSHAM, WM.: See the Barber of New Orleans.

i FISKE. MRS.: See Salvation Nell. Family Stock Co.: Plttston, Pa.. Dec. 14, In

def. I Forepaugh Stock Co.: Cincinnati, O., Sept. 6. ! Indef. I Forepaugh Stock Co.: Indianaimlis, Ind., Sept.

7. indef. Franklin Stock Co. (.Ino. A. HInmeleln’s East-

I ern). Albert II. Gravblll. mgr.: Cumber¬ land. Md., Dee. 2.5, Indef.

French Stock Co., M. Bourgue, mgr.: Quebec. Can., Indef.

French Stock Co., R. E. French, mgr.: Seat¬ tle. Wash., Indef.

Fulton Stock Co., Jess D. Fulton, mgr.: Lin¬ coln. Neh.. Oct. 14. Indef.

Faust (White's). Olga Verne, prop. A mgr.; Lsmpasas. Tex., 10; Temple 11; Taylor 12: Austin 13; Del Rto 15; Uvalde 16; Sablnal

Shryock-Todd Notion Co. SZ2-S24 Nortli Bill tt,, tT. LOBM. ■

Banker’a Child, Harry Shannon, mgr.: Alex- andrla. La., 10; Washington 11; Lafayette { 12: Jennings 1.3; Crowley 14; New Iberia 15; Franklin 10; Patterson 17; Morgan City 18; Houma 19; TbllKslaux 20.

Bunco In Arizona. J. L. Veronee. mgr.: South Chicago, 111.. 7-10; Chicago 14-20.

Bullock's Comeily Co.: Elkins. W. Va.. 8-1.3. Brewster's Millions, with Edward Abelea, Fred- .

eric Thompson, mgr.: Lancaster, Pa., 10: ' Reading 11; Allentown 12; Easton IS: Atlaii- - tic (Sty. N. J.. 15; Trenton 16-17; New . Brunswick 18; PlalnOeld 20.

Brewster’s Millions, Cohan A Harris, mgrs.:; Vancouver. B. C.. Can.. 9-10; New Westmln- ' ster 11; Bellingham, Wash., 12; Everett 13: Ellensbiirg 15: N. Yakima 16: Pendleton, Ore.. ' 17; Walla Walla. Wash., 18; Moscow, Ida., i 19; Pullman, Wash., 20. i

Ben Hur. Klaw A Erlanger, mgra.; Whatcom.; Wash.. 8 10; Tacoma 11-13; Walla Walla 14 16; S|iokane 17-20.

Brown. Kirk. Co.. J. T. Macanlev. mgr.: New- burg. N Y., 8 1.3: PIttsOeld. Mass., 15-20.

Brown of Harvard, Ed. A. CassUly. mgr.: So. Bend. Ind., 10; Grand Rapids, Mich., 11-13; Cleveland, O.. 14-20.

CARTER, MRS. LESLIE: See Kessa. COLLIER, WM.: See The Patriot. CORBETT, JAMES J.: See Facing the

Music. CRANE, WM. H.: See Father and tha

Boys. Canton Stock Co.; Milwaukee, WIs., Jan. 18.

Indef. Central Stock Co.; Everett. Wash.. Indef. Chaperon, with Maxine Elliott, Geo. J. Apple-

ton. mgr.; New York City. Dec. 30, indef. College Stock Co., Chas. B. Marvin, mgr.: Chi-

cagi>. HI.. Aug. 31, Indef. Colonial Sto<k Co., M. Howell, mgr.: Colum¬

bus. O., Jan. 11, Indef. Conness A Edwards' Stock Co.; Bavonne, N.

J.. Nov. 2.3, Indef. Craig Stock Co.. John Craig, mgr.: Boston.

Mass., Aug. 28, Indef. Crescent Theatre Stock Co., Percy G. Williams.

mgr.: BrookI.vn. N. Y.. Sept. 5, Indef. Cummings .Stock Co., Ralph E. Cummings,

mgr.- Lynn. Mass., Aug. 29. Indef. Cow-Piincher (Eastern), W. F. Mann, prop.:

M. W. McGee, mgr.; Frankfort. Ind.. 10: Tip- ton 11; Lebanon 12; La Fayette 13; Braxll

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HACKETT, JAMES K. (Repertoire); Toronto, Ont., 8-13; Buffalo, N. Y., 15-20.

HoIlan<L Mildred, Edw. C. White, mgr.: New York City. Jan. 25, Indef.

Howell. Ernest, Stock Co.: San Francisco, Cal.. May IJ, Indef.

Hiirtlg A Seamon’s Dramatic Stock Co., Walter D. Nealand, mgr.: New Y'ork City, Dec. 21. Indrf.

Harvey Stock Co., J. S. Garside. mgr.; Marsh- Held. WIs.. 8-13; Chippewa Falls 1.5-20.

Hoey. Johnnie, Co., ('has E. Blaney, mgr.: , Montreal. Can.. 8-13; Boston. Mass.. 14-20.

Herman. Selma. Barton A Wiswell. mgrs.: Ak ron. O.. 8-10; Elyria 11; Lima 12; So. Bend. Ind.. 13: Chicago. HI.. 14 20.

HIromeleln's. John A.. ImixYlal Stex-k Co., R. . F. HImmeleln. mgr.: Steubenville, O., 8-13; , Moneswn. Pa.. 15 20. :

Illnimeleln's. John A., Ideals. L. A. Earle. ' mgr.: Geneva. N. Y.. 8-13: Loekport 1.V20. ;

Hans Hanson Co.. Lniiia Reis, mgr.: Holden. Mo., 10: Windsor 11; Sedalla 12: Boonvllle . 13; Salisbury 16; Bninswlek 17: Carrollton 18: 18; l,exlngtnn 10; Richmond 20.

Henderson Stock Co.. W. J. A R. R. Henderson, j n grs.: Wabash. Ind.. 8-13: Warsaw 15-2<<.

Hillman's Ideal Stock Co., F. P. Hillman, mgr.: Hendricks. Ben. Wm. Grav. mgr.: St. IamiIs, ,

Mo.. 7-1.3; Springfleld. HI.. 14: Lincoln 15; ! Urhana 16; Danville 17; Soldlert’ Home 18; ' Charleston 19; Paris 20.

nickman-Bessey Co. (A): Rockford, HI., 1-13; Decafnr 15-20.

Hanford. Chas. R.. F. Lawrence Walker, mgr.: Chico. Cal.. 10; Red Bluff II; Ashland. Ore.. 12: Medford 1.3: Eugene 15; Salem 16; As torla 17: Portland 18-20.

Hackett, Norman. In Classmates, Jules Murry, mgr.: St. Louis. Mo., 14 20.

Hall. Don C.. In Bet»ertolre: New York City, 8 1.3: Tuxedo 15 -20.

HIggIna, David, lo Capt. Clay of Missouri, Stair A Nleolal. mgra.: Jersey City, N. J.. 8-13; Paterson 15 17.

Holy City (Coast), LeComte A Flesher, mgrs.: Salt Lake City, Utah. 7-13.

j Hayward, Graee, Co.. Geo. M. Gattv, mgr.: ' Alton. HI.. 7-13; (Juincy 15-27. Hortlz. Joseph. W. M. Goodwin, mgr.: Trenton,

j N. J.. 8-10: Hoboken 11-1.3. I niekraan-Bessey Co.: Leavenworth, Kans In j def. I HIckman-Bessey Co. (B), Fred 6'teln, u.gr.: i Ottawa. Ill.. 8-13. ! Heir to the Hoorah, Qnlnhy A Doolev. mgrs.; i Buffalo. N. Y., 8-13; Wheeling. W. Va.. 15

17: Youngstown. ().. 18-20. I Harrls-Parklnson Co., Robert H. Harris, mgr.: ] Greenville. S. C.. 8 13. , Human Hearts (Esstem), W. B. Nankevllle. I mgr.: E. Liverpool. O.. 11: New Philadelphia

12; Cambridge 13: Hamilton 14; itiddletown 1 15: Springfleld 16; Sidney 17; flartoo 18; i Lorain 19. I Human Hearts (Western), Wm. F. Riley, mgr.:

Abingdon. III., 10; Lincoln 11: Watseka 12: I Kankakee 13; Joliet 14: Rochester. Ind.. 10: ' Crawfordsvllle 17; Ro<-kvllIe 18; Lebanon 19;

Logansporl 'JO. I Human Hearts (Sonthern), W. E. Nankevllle. I mgr.: Ft. Scott. Kans., 10: Clinton. Mo..

11: Jefferson City 12; Hannibal 1.3; Carlin , vllle. ML. 15; Beardatown 17. Happy Marriage. Chas. Frohman. mgr.: Brldge-

I port. Conn., 10; Philadelphia. Pa., 15-20. I Happ.v Youngster: I’hrlehsvIIIe. O.. 12.

; Honor of the Family, with Otis Skinner. Chas. Frohman. mgr.; Mientown. Pa.. 10: Trenton. N. J.. 11; Atlantic City 12 1.3 City, 15 20.

' Irving Place Stock Co., Otto Well, 5’ork City, Oi-t. 1. indef.

Imson Dramatic Co., Burt Imson,

New York Marine Band Season begins

M etropolitan Opera House, Easter Sunday, April 11th. For open time, ap¬ ply to

John Srahim,

Hotel York» N*w York City. Wm. Bley, Director.

■s-FIRE"*" -PROTECTION- Gives Assurance of Safety The “CHI LD S” Extinguishers are approved and bear this label:

Cow-Puncher (Central), W. P. Manu. prop.; Harry Gordon, mgr.: Stafford. Kans., 10: Hutehlnson II; Sterling 12; Wichita 13; Marl¬ on 15; McPherson 16.

Child of the Regiment, Chas. E. Blane.v, mgr.: C3iioago, Ill., 1-13; Indianapolis, Ind., 14- 20.

Clansman. Geo. H. Brennan, mirr.: Macon. Ga.. 10; Savannah 11; Charleston, S. C.. 12: Aii- mista, Oa., 1.3: Columbia, S. C.. 15; Green vllle 16: Spartanburg 17: Asheville, N. C.. 18; Salisbury 19; Charlotte 20.

Cutter Stock Co., Wallace R. Cutter, mgr.: •Ashland. O., 8-13.

Callahan Dramatic Co., L. W. Callahan, mgr.: Prescott. Ark.. 8-10; Ourdon 11-1.3.

Chorus Lady, with Rose Stahl. Henry B. Har- rla, mgr.; Baltimore, Md., 8-13; Philadelphia. Pa.. 1.5-27.

Call of the North, with Robert Edeson. Henry B. Harris, mgr.: Cedar Rapids. la.. 10; Dav¬ enport 11; Peoria. HI., 12; Bloomington 13: St. Ixsils. Mo.. 14-20.

Chase-Uster Co. (Northern), Glenn F. (Tiaae. mgr.: Watertown. S. D., 8-13; Lltcbfleld, Minn., 17 20.

Creole Slave’s Revenge. A. H. Woods, mgr.: Rochester, N. Y.. 8-10; Syracuse 11-13.

Convict 999, A. H. Woods, mgr.: St. Lonls, Mo., 7-1.3.

Copeland Bnva.’ Stock Co., Ed. Copeland, mgr.: Fa.vettevllle. Ark., 8-1.3; Bentortvllle 15-20.

Carpenter. Frankie. Co., Jere G-rady, mgr.; Salem. Mass.. 8-13; Ix)well 15-20.

Candy Kid (Kllroy A Brltton’a), Boston, Mass., 8 13; Brookl.vn. N. Y.. 15 20.

(3owboy Girt (Kllroy A Britton’s), B. M. Gar¬ field. mgr.; Mt. Vernon. N. Y.. 8-10; Yon¬ kers 11-13; New York Clt.v, 15-20.

Chicago Stock Co.. Charles J. RossKam. mgr.: Glens Falls, N. Y., 8-13: Oneonta 15-20.

Climax. 13ie: Montreal. Can., 8-13. Chauncey-Kelffer Stock Co., Fred Chauncey,

tngr.: Homell. N. 5’.. 8-13: Corning 15-20. County Chairman, Marx S. Nathan, mgr.; Win-

fleld. Kans.. 12. Ootnrty Sheriff. O. E. Wee, mgr.: Monmonth,

Ill.. 10; I*rlnceton 11; Kewanee 12; Gales¬ burg IS: Peoria 14: Canton 15.

Come Back to Erin. Frank Barry, mgr.: Mer Iden. Conn., 10; Waterbury 11; WInsted 12; Danbury 1.3.

Cowboy and the Thief. R. J. Mark, mgr.: Jef¬ ferson City. Mo.. 10; S'edalla 11; Ft. Scott, Kans.. 12; Pittsburg 13.

Chase-Lister Co. (Southern). Beaumont, Tex., 8-13.

Cowboy and the Sijuaw. P, H. Sullivan, mgr.: Milwaukee WIs.. 7-13.

Crosman, Henrietta. Maurice Camphell, mgr.: Albany, N. Y., 1.3; Washington, D. C., 15-

Flghtlng Parson. W. F. Mann, prop.: Harry , Chappell, mgr.: Lake Odessa. Mleh.. 10; Grand I.sHlge 11; Lansing 12; Bay City 13; Ssginsw 14: Flushing 15.

Franklin Stock Co. (John A. Hlmmeleln'a West- i em), C. G. Hilton, mgr.; Chlllleothe, O., 8- I 1.3: Delaware 15-20.

Facing the Mnsic. with James J. Corbett. H. n. Frsxee, prop.: Des Moines. la., 7-10: Cedar Rapids 11; lows City 12; Keokuk 13; Spring ! fleld. III.. 14-17; Peorls 18-20,

FIgman. Max. John Cort, mgr.: Montgomery, Ala.. 10; Birmingham 11; Atlanta, Ga., 12- : 1.3: Macon 16: Amerleua 16; Waycrosg 17: ' Jaekaonvllle. Fla., 18; Bninswlek, Ga., 19; ; Savannah 20.

Fanat (Rosabel Morrison’s): Winfield, Kans., ] 10; Wlehlta 11: Junction City 12: lola 13: Dodge CItv 1.5; Ls Junta. Colo.. 16; Rocky Ford 17: Trinidad IS: Pueblo 19 20.

For Her (Children’s Sake. H. R. Ttavla Amuse. Co., mgrs.: Baltimore. Md.. 8-13.

Prom Sing Sing to Liberty, Cbas. E. Blaney. mgr.: Louisville, Ky., 7-13; ClevelaM, O.. 14-20.

Fartinm. William. Llehler A Co., mgrs.; Chi¬ cago. III., 81 Feb. 13.

Farmer’s Daughter, Ed. Anderson, mgr.: Vaca¬ ville, Ca , 11.

Fenberg Stock Co.. Geo. Fenberg. mgr.: New Britain. Conn., 8-13; Danbury 1.5-20.

Father and the Boys, with Wm. II. Oane. Chas. Frohman. mgr.: Kansas City. Mo.. 8-13; S't. Joseph 15: Des Moines. la.. 16; Daven¬ port 17; P<-orla. HL, 18; Springfleld 19; Evansville, Ind.. 20.

First Violin: Davenport. la.. 15. Flaming Arrow: Atchison, Kana., 10.

GEORGE, GRACE: 8«e Divorcons.

GILLETTE, WM.: See Samson. ' Gagnon-Bolloek Stock Co.: Shreveport, La.,

Indef. Gaiety Stock Co., J. H. Holmes, mgr.: Gales-

hiirg. HI., Indef. Gentleman from Mlaaisalppl, Wm. A. Brady A

Jos. Grismer, mgrs.; New York City, Slept. 29. Indef

. German Stock Co.: St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 4, In¬ def.

German Theatre Stork Co.: Cincinnati, O.. Oct. 4, Indef.

' German Theatre Stock Co., Baumfeld A Burg, mgrs.: New York City, Oet. 1. Indef.

' German Theatre Stock Co.. Hanisch A Addlcka ; mgrs : Philadelphia. Pa., Sept. 12. Indef. GIrton Stock Co.: Eureka, CaL. Jan. 18, In

' def. Girl from Rector's, A. IT. Woods, mgr.: New

York City. Feb. 1, Indef. Glaser. Vaughan. Stork Co.; Rochester, N. Y.,

Sept. 14. Indef. Gotham Stork Co.. E<1ward Girard, mgr.: Brook

lyn. N. Y., Aug. 22. Indef. Grand Op«Ta House Stock Co., W. J. Gilman,

mgr.; Winnipeg, Man.. Can., Dec. 21. Indef.

The Competition Tests Prove the ^’CHILDS’* the Best. R'gumSsk Extinguishers or-

' I dered by the Gov

Panama Canal Commission after the most severe test ever given the subject of fire ex-

Send for circu lars and prices.

O. J. CHILDS COMPANY Sole Mfgre.

Utica, New Yuric. U. S. A.

mgr.: Souris,

In Wyoming. H. E. Pierce A Co., mgrs.; New¬ ton. Kana., 10; Florence II; Strong City 12; Emjiorta 13; Osage City 15; St. Joseph, Mo., 16-17.

In Old Kentncky, LItt A Dingwall, mgrs.; Philadelphia. Pa.. 8-13.

It’s Never too Late to Mend, A. J. Spencer, mgr.: Chicago. III.. 8-13.

In the Nick of Time. J. F. Kulllvan. mgr.; Chattanooga. Tenn., 8-13.

JEFFERSON. JOS. A WM. W.: See The Rivals.

WANTED LADY PIANO PLAYER that alngs. HIA)CU TIONIST that can fake piano or organ. Versa tile black fact* ronietllan. Change for out* week OofMl hoti-ls, we pay all. Join on wire. T3ila la nn rdd show an<I pays SALARIES EVERT SUND.XY. IT you fight booze, clgareltea or lay in IkhI all day, don’t write. Addn-ss LCt. SHOWS, (’heiiey. Kana.

Choir Singer. W. E. Nankevllle. mgr.: I»raln. O., 11; Gallon 12; Lima 1.3: Sidney 15; Wapa- koneta 16; Piqua 17; Middletown 18; Spring- Held 29.

Cook Stock Co., Carl N. Cook, mgr.: Niagara Falla. N. T.. 8 13; Homell 15 20.

Cowhor’a Girl; .SheU.yvIlIc. Iii.I.. 1.3

FEBRUARY 13, 1909. Xtie Billboard

JAMES, LOUIS: See Peer Gynt. Marlowe St«k r..,, r.a* n Marvin. mKr.: 01,1 II.,ni.-.tra,l. rnnklln Th-.mpKon, ni(cr.: le-ircrcoenN THOQ • S«<i Rio Van ^/hlc.iKO. Ill Anif. .{1. In.lef, Brooklyn. .\. Y.. »-13. JEFFERSON, TH08.. See Kip Van y,„y Juno « I*a, with lloury E. nuey. Henry Out In l.labo. F. Bruah. mirr.: Walton.

Winkle. ”• “avego, ni^r.: New \,»rk City, Feb. 8. .N. V., lu; Sunguebauna. I*a., 11; Ilaiicwk, 4u»t Out of Colleue. C.iia Botbner & RotM-rt Imlef. X. y., 12; Bliittbamton 1.1.

rau,plu*II. nJkra.; Atlanta, Ga., 7-13; Blrmiug' .Man of the Hour (Ml,llan,ll, Brady & Grlamer, Babat'a German Stock Co.; Milwaukee, Wla., ham. Ala.. !.'• k’O. nufra.; R.a ky Mount. N. C.. lu; UaleiKh Sept. 21. Imlef.

iii-t a Wonian'a Way. R. F. Rulledjte. mgr.: 11; Goldalajro 12; WilniliiKton 13; ItarlluK- I'alKe. Matad Stock Co.; Jackaonvllle Fla.. Warren. Ark., lb; Mmitlcello 11; Arkauaaa ton. S. C.. 1«; Florence 17; Columbia 18; Jan. 1«. Imlef. t'lty 12; Gre,mvllle. Mlaa.. U- (harleatim ia-2u. Bantaeea' St<M'k Co.. Arthur C. .Mackl,*y. mkr.:

Jack .Straw, with John Drew. thaa. Frohman. .Meadow-Brook Farm (Eaaternl. W. F. Mann. Seattle Wash Aiir « Imlef nutr.; Chlcaifo. Ill 1 13; Detroit. .Mich. 15- pro|..; Don A Macmillan. uiKr.; St. Marys. Paytons' lae Avenue Stm-k Co.. Corse Payton. 17; Tobslo. O.. 18; In. anaim la. Iml.. lJb2<t. Pa 10; In.lla^na 12; Dubois 13; Brockway- nikr.; Brooklyn. N. Y. Auk 10 Imlef.

Jordan SKK-k Co . MrKll p. Davies, mkr.: Man- vllle ,5; Clearteld HI People s St.ak Co.. Chaa. B. .Marvin, mkr.;

ong slides 500 SETS

KEENAN, FRANK: See the Warren. Rro..- Co.. R. w. Marks, mkr.; Am- of Virginia. aterdam. N. Y.. 8-13.

Price's Po|>ular Players. John R. Price, mkr.: Jacksanvllle. Fla., Jan. 20 Apr. :{0.

Kasaa. with Mrs. I.eslle Carter; New Y'ork Maxam it Slkbts' Cometllana, J. W. Sights, Della, Co.; Boise. City, lila., July 2<l. City. Jan. 18, imlef. nikr.; Fargo, N. D., 8 13; Ada. Minn.. 15 „

Kennedy. James, Players. Spit*. Nathans,m A 20. ^ .Nason, mgrs.; Pawtucket. R. I., Jan. 18. .Merritt, Grace, In When Knlkhthood Was in l*l*^*'™ond, T a., 8-1.1; I blladelpbla, la., I-.,*.,# PlfkWPP H. T. KInty nxirr • i\ lO ai<>.

LACKAYE, WILLIAM: See The Bat¬ tle.

LORIMER, WRIGHT: See The Shep¬ herd King.

I/fvenson YhMIsb Stock Co., David I.evenaoD Digr.; Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 18, Imlef.

FaTrburV'lD^BeatScl ^ "un^^coln 13''‘Vlchr » Ttnaniamn. mgr.; Charleston. S. C.. i Kan. IT • 10-11; Jacksonville. Fla., 12-13; Savannah. I

M^'t.r^ tint hern. Il.m-e n P.ena nann . •'•■“■on Columbu* 20.

Newark 12; Palmyra 13; Brockport 15; Lock . nf.^via 1 tJ-ko^rt l-l- Rwhestw *5 20 ’

Mortimer’ Chaa “*j’'^I*^VdI1*'m'lrr’^^t M rv. (A-'t-’rCo.l, Wakenhala ft Kem Can 8.13^ i’ufoweVi 1 i i'i- ^.orh.m BarrlnKf.>n. Mas.., lO; Harrlst^^’l8 »t ' " " Hartford. Conn., 11-13; Brooklyn, N. Y..

“coP•l'd‘”n Full (Coast), Wagenhals ft Kemper.

Lola Theatre Stock Co.; Seattle. Wash., Aug Mortimer. Chaa., J. M. Hill, mgr.: St. Marys. 0. Imlef.

Lycetim Theatre Stock Co.. I.,oal* Phillips. mgr.: Brimklyn. N. V.. Aug. 10, Imlef. « n.-i.i.n-.

Lytic St,Hk Co . Geo. Berry, mkr.: Ft. Wayne, Fo., mgrs.; Portland. Me., 8-13; Bangor 15 ‘ . V,,,. ' .^k lo-ll- Ft Smith ®®'*'®P*‘'‘***‘‘* Crap-Bh,s.ter. And here It Is. Ind.. N,.V. 2«, imlef. ' ’ 20. ,3. i'.% Bar There's nothing like It on tte mar

Lyric Slisk Co., W. W. Wlttlg. mgr.; Mtn- McDonald Stock Co. (No. 1). O. W. McDonald. tfesvllle 16- ‘Oklahoma City 17-18' Guthrie het. Jhjo’t Jh*" *?*’*•* ^ neaiM.lls .Minn Sept 21 Imlef mgr.: Mangum. Okla.. 8-13; Anadarko 15 2<». rV ojnn ' r,*I Ihlng now. mis Crap Bh,H>ter will pay for

Lyric Sto;k Co.:’ J. V'. MoStca, ’mgr.; New J®' P"" (Atlantic). Wagenhals ft Kemper, i ,i'’*„;|;’'7rel* m«tVtS3 Orleans. La., Aug. 23. Imlef. M«»hlngton. La., 7-13, Natchitoches . x'^rwalk. O.. 10; Samluskv 11; Mans « •'«>“

Little Prospector. Frank G. King, mgr.; Me wijlf?'. t kii™* a. n . O'-''! »2: Zanesville 13; Clrclevllle 15; Cbll- MTCXa nSv^T-Y CO *1 ^ Kinney, re*.. 10; Sherman 11; Bonham 12; *il“**^ * *^**^'^"'Vv 'V'1 h ° * llcotbe ifl; Portsmouth 17; Ashland. Ky.. 18; {® * *• Paris 13; Clarkavllle 15; Prescott, Ark.. 16; Amuse. Co., prop*-, L. D. Ellsworth, mgr.. Huntington. W. Va.. 19; Parkersburg 20. ■'•I*'' Chic*fo. IHinoia. Arkailelphla 17; .Malvern 18; Pine Bluff 19; „i,®''®!},*®' ’/".V' Power Stock Co., Herbert H. Power, mgr.: LitGe RfK-k 20. I Temple a Telegram. wUh Rose Evans. Peterboro. Ont., 8-13; St. Catherines 15 20. , a|g ■■ I

Lena Rivers (Westemi, Burton Nixon, mgr.: ?***,"' *1*1* i,,*'•*'*■ Partello Slock Co. (Eastern), W. A. Partello, Fl| rWI|M||^|irO I Chicago. HI.. 7-13; St. Genevieve. Mo.. U; M ‘ Ph.tMeadvllle. Pa.. 8 13; ITanklln 15 20 Wl| M P 1 I , H || NI. H X I Festus 15; IValoge 16; Farmington 17; Fred !;• k?iu if ‘ P«rtello Stock Co. (Western), Harry J. Spell- | |L|f| I

Can.. 8-13; Llatowell 11*13; Uurbaro 15 17; IlarrlatoQ 18-2<».

Slightly used, worth S5.00 per set. To close out at S2.75.

Send for List. THREE NEW SETS READY :

**Always Think of Mother**

*if Today Were Yesterday**

**Honey Dear**

S5.00 per set. 10 per cent. off. MUSIC FREE.

I

LEVI COMPANY, 64 East 14th Street, NEW YORK, U.S. A.

Mills’ Brand Haw Coin-Oparated Crap-Shoatar There haa always been a big demand for •

LitGe R,K-k 20. Lena Rlrcrs (Westemi, Burton Nixon, mgr.:

Chicago, HI., 7-13; St. Genevieve. Mo.. 1-4; Festus 15; Desloge 16; Farmington 17; Fred- erlcktnwn 18; Bonne Terre 19.

Lena Rivera, with Beulah I’oynter, Burton Nix on. mgr.: Richmond, Va., 8-13; Philadelphia, Pa.. 15^20.

Life of an Actress. Aubrey MIttenthsI, Inc., Mgr.: Montreal. Can., 8-13.

Latlninre It lA-lgb Stock Co. (Weatern), Bert Lelgb, nigr.: Coldwater, Mich., 8-13.

tjon amt the Mouae IA I, Henry B. Hsirl*.

"?h .’'Tl‘’“‘s*m ^''^Th’ ’iV^ *^-*"1 ‘’F-7erWrOnL.’ S-Ys'^St. "csth^Tn"; S

&-ijir >* '--® Kv.;;:; 1-. Mankato 13, Nj^ llm 14. Charle* City, p,r,pii„ stock Co. (Western), Harry J. Spell

IS.’v- 'a. ' ^ ‘ • ®«n- m*'- : JMkson. Mich.. 8-13. .,***• ,?.?”^1®“ A Peer Gynt. with Louis James, Wallace Munro Man Who Stood Still, with I-ouls .\ sun W m. nigr: Minneapolis. Minn.. 7 10; St. Paul tl

A Brady, mgr.: springaeld. O. lo; Dsyt.m ,3*^ ,5. wis.. 16; Mad 11; Lexington Ky.. 12; Owenaboro 13; St. ,7 t),bkoeh 18; Fond du Ijic 19; Sheboy IsOiili. Mo., \A -jjjj On

Mont tae stock Co.. O. C. Mont-tse, mgr.: p,% of"(^ountry Kids (C. J. Smith’s). E. J. Ks Sprlngfl^M. O., 8 13. ilow. mrr.! Ilen(lerfH>n. Kt.. 10: Morcanfl«^l<

mao. mcr.: Jackaon. Mich.. 8*13.

*^1niKrY^Vl'lnneapoHs.”'M Inn™* V1^ *St".'^*Psul"’t 1- Yol km Films tkat art Nat Earalai 13; Red Wing 15: Eaii Claire, Wis.. 16; Mad- Ufkw •> kmotatmm Dwiw Ison 17; Oshkosh 18; Fond du I.4IC 19; Sheboy maaty. Wty I AtSWar NaiB. gan 20. _ ^ ----

Pair of Cotintry Kids (C. J. Smith sI. E. J. Ks- j take out the rain ami your Films will dow. mgr.: Henderson. Ky., 10; Mnrgan6eld 11; Sebreo 12; Msrtlaonville 13; Paducah ‘20. lie acceptable to the Exhibitor. We do not coat

Quincy Adams Sawyer (Atkinson ft Thatch- them with a |m*paratlon. We take out the er’s): tall River, Maaa., 8-13. acratches. S«'nd ua a Bam^de reel to renovata—

ROBSON, ELEANOR: S6o th® Dswn jirice, two ihdiara. of a To-Morrow. ■ ■

Uly and the Prince, Frank Ilollaod. mgr- FhrN'ygan 13. . Aurora. Neb., lo; Glblmn 11: Overton Folding Chaira made. We make nine dKTeMt Wtiaharhie. Tex 10 Waeo 11- Aiiatin l'»- '**" ^'’®™ (Weaterni: Anderaon. Ind.. jo. (-oxad 13; Gothenburg 15; N. Platte 16: stylet of Chairs, and ship direct from oor fae San Antonio 13; New Rraiinfela 14; San Mar- >•’: Pl<|u* (I., 19. Lexington 17; Harvard 18; Fslrtleld 19: tory to you. If you are In n.^ of Chaira.^ cos 15. "uuiri. It, amu aiar ^ M.rrieil for Money: Tarentum. P*.. 16. Kearney '20. not boy until you see our Catalogue and prleaa.

tkive Watebee. with Blllle Burke. Chaa. FToh- min. mgr.; Roaton, Maaa., l-'27.

Lyceum Comedy tx>.. Al. 8. Evans, mgr.: Or¬ ange City. Fla.. 8 13.

^‘®S* Klvera lEattim), Burton Nixon, mgr.;

ford. Tex.. 17. Moonablner'a Daughter: Boonville, Ind.. IT.

NETHERSOLE, OLGA: See the Writing on the Wall.

13: Frankfort 1.V20. FOR SALE—17 Hardesty swivel base oiiem Rocky Mountain Express (Eastern), KHmt ft chair*. AV.Cg); 2 Power'a marblnes, 113.5. $160;

Gamolo -kmuae. Co.. 1 E.llaon Exhibit .Machine. $60.00; 1 Columbia mgr; Bulfalo, N. Y., 8 13; Detroit. Mich., |>honograph. coat *13.5. *60; 200 Mapis 15-20. _ .. .. _ ..h.le. Xik. I,....!.- 1 I> Theatre cH* of r-ena Rivera lEattern), Burton Nixon, mgr.: .Vf'ilT?. ®"r. a a » -r-u-

Eaton. O.. 11: .N'ewcaatle. Ind., 12: Anderson NILLSON, CARLOTTA: See Thl« !»’ Fonnersvllle 18; Sbelbyvllle Woman and This Man.

Un; R""*,cfntr.D. Burton Nixon, mgr.; NAZIMOVA, MME. ALLA (Reper-

• m* lak K »wxA w ja.fTorafbn chilrp. 4ih* cMch; 1 M. T. Thcatw*, city of IS ‘*'^'•^.*'1^ ‘’’JT*’** 60.000, cost $2.‘200. *1.000; 1 M. P. Theatre.

Penaa^mla. Fl'a'..’ 16;*-Tallahassee ’it'; Thomas lown of 5.0IK). ciait $6(St. *4.VI. Have for sale

Kans.. 10; Osage City 11; Canton la' *l"rfon 13; Pawnee, Neb., 16; Wymore 17; Hanover, Kans.. 18.

AZIMOVA, MME. ALLA (Reper- vllle Gs..’ 18; Waveross 19; Albany 2o. «n-l "-ant Amusement fVvlcea of all kind. F, B. toire). Sam S. A Lee Shubert, Inc., Rip Van W'lnkle. with Th.imas Jefferson. Wm. HA'vVKllfS. Box 77, Akron. Ohio,

mgrs.: Detroit. Mich. 8-10; Toronto, S;„,''i‘irRe,K, r^Rhe^:?^; iTTo 9^-: -- g.ie, 14.20,. Ujirru onrf fathirmfl M tnhR mack, ANDREW: See Sergeant Nntionral KrnnoiilN Sfo< k Co.. TjiiiI Cnzt^neurp, Rifobnrn. /milth. Ourrell II. l-yaU. ni*rr.: Al-

Devil McCare. mirr.: Montrenl. (’«n.. Any. 17. Imlef. leysn. Mich.. 10; Benton Harbor 14; llowajtlac Harry and Katherine Mitchell

MANN. LOUm* Am* fka Man \A/kn Neill. James, Sto<-k Co.: WinnliH-g. Man.., ^3. Three Rivers 16. StnoH aVdi * Fan.. Indef. Richest Girl, with Marie Thtro. Chaa. Frohman. ,

*4 A DI .. Nlel!M>n. Marie, Homer E. Gllbo. mgr.; Robert mgr.; Easton. Pa.. 10; .8cranton II; Harris-, "'"“LOWE, JULIA: See The Goddess I.s>uls, bua. mgr.: .\Ivarado. Tex.. II: Whit- burg 12; I.ancaater 13; Washington. D. C.. .

of Reason. ney 12; Illeo 13; Dublin 15: Stephenvllle is 20. 1 mason JOHN. Baa *ka Wltaklaa Bmwnwood 17; Killeen IS; Lampasas R.ngg.al R.diln. with Chauncey Olcott. Augustus;

Homs see the Witching ,,,. -Jo ntou. mgr.; Newark. N. J.. 8 13; Middle , “V, , _ _ i National Stoik Co.: Fredericksburg, Tex., 7- town. N. Y., 15; Newhiirg 16; Pmighkeepsle ;

MELVILLE, ROSE: See Sis Hop- ; 13. 17; Troy 1S; Schenectady 19; Albany ‘20. Kins. North Broa.* Comeillans. D. H. Hadermann. ■ Round Cp. with Maclyn Arbuckle, Klaw A Er- 1

Miller HPNRV. au c*— . r»- mgr.; Winona. Minn., 8 13; Mankato 15 20. langer. mgra.: St. Ixmls, .Mo.. 1-13; Kansas : . ntlXKY. See the Great Dl- xinetv and Nine, J. D. Barton, mgr.: Detroit, i ritv 1.5-20. 1

sjar. — a. Mich.. 8 13. i Rorv of the Hill. A. R. Beer, mgr.: Napanee. MANTELL, ROBERT (Repertoire), j Xo Mother to Guide Her: Chicago. HI.. 7 13. Can.. 10; Belleville 11; Colborne 12; Plcton 1

8^13’ BaKimo^r’.'YSH" if 1 m«Gh U**''"*"' ®f ^ay. with Guy Standing and Tbe«lore j

''sYlt l'‘k"'’'r’l " W»'"'-d Mack, mgr.: Benalre'^S-Sr'*”"’ ' OkU.1*^0;*'wTchfta.^'KanC’111 IS**".?: j u D ^ J«n. 11. imW. ‘ Canton. U., h i.i. k* iia^o .ni. TVnrer. 0o!o.. 1,V2<» MrRso Honry. Co.: Tacoma. Waah.. . OLCOTT# CHAUNCEY: Ragged RoMon. May. L. S. Hire, mjrr.: Cleveland, O., i

8^13’ BaKimo^r’.'YSH" if 1 m«Gh U**''"*"' R'^^t ®f ^ay. with Guy Standing and Tbe«lore |

''s?lt l'‘k"'’'r’l " W'»"'-d Mack, mgr.: Benalre'^S-Sr'*”"’ ' OkU.1*^0;*'wTchfta.^'KanC’111 IS**".?: j Salt Lake City. I'tah. Jan. 11. Indef. ' Canton. D.. 8 1.1. K. iia^e lo .ii. TVnver. (VIo.. I.V2o

McRae Henry. St.wk Co.; Tacoma. Wash., . OLCOTT, CHAUNCEY; See Ragged RoMon. May, L. S. Sire, mgr.; Cleveland. (V. Msl 'ir a Robin. 8 13: Cincinnati 15'20.

nr*lnerd.''Mlnn‘'r’Feb‘’8'"nd^^^ m*™-: j ()rpheum Stock Co.. Grant^ Laferty, mg^^ SKINNER. OTIS: See the Honor of 'Isn from Home, with W'm. Hialge, Liebicr A Oiir*'»*wm"sto<-k Co..'m. E.'Rice, mgr.: Ft. Wa-: e au /»u 1 j

o mgr*.; New York City, Aug. 17, In j j-g. Ind.. Sept. 7. Indef. STAHL, ROSE: See the Chorut Lady. Manhitfsi. W.V . ... ' fR'l .krkanVaw: Burr Oak. Kan*.. 1®: Foort-' cyANDING. GUY, A THEODORE

>..v: T Z:r ; 'x'e"b ’Vs-^'raMYviliV K“6Y=W.^YS ROBERTS: See the Right Way. Mating Pot. with Walker Whitealde, I.lebler i7;*^'w*ahlnglon 18; Wakeneld ll); Clay Cen- STARR, FRANCES: See the Easiest Me). Chicago. Ill.. I)ee. 0. Indef. ter 20. Way.

yipollten Stock Co.. Ellsworth ft Jonlan, On the Frontier. Biirgner ft Alton, m^a : B^- 50THERN. E. H. (Repertoire), Sam Oklahoma City. okl... Jan. 24. In-| f"rd CIt.v. V. I •>; ; g. A Lee Shubert. Inc., mgrs.: Seat-

the Family. STAHL. ROSE: See the Chorus Lady.

On the Frontier. Burgner ft Alton m^a : B^- 50THERN. E. H. (Repertoire), Sam ford City, Va., 10 11; East Radford 1-. l u ■ c A 1 »« Bhuhorl Inc mars • Seat- laaki 13; Wytheville 1.5-16; Marlon 1.: Ah S- & Lee Shubert, Inc., mgrs.. Seat

''^.•®.^l>l"to (Conrad’a). Wm. I.emle, mgr.;! Ingdim IS; Brlatol. Tenn., 19; Johnson City tie. Wash., 8-13: Spokane 15-16; Salt • R’: M*®"" Armory 12; | 20. „ ^ Lake City, Utah, 17-20.

f*" 'F’'l*l IR* Samson with Wm. Gillette. Chas. Frohman. (Central). Brady ft Griamer, Peoria, III.. 7 10; Sprlngneld 1113; CTilcago n,jr.; New York City. Oct. 19. Indef.

Chicago. |U., 1-13; Plttahiirg, Pa., 1 14 27. . v, 1.. e .k« t>i.. Savov Sto<k Co.: Tacoma. Wash.. Indef. The above I* a llkeneaa of Harry ami Katb- Mnii ,h ... Oaterman. K«»‘>ryn. in ^e Mght of the I lay. n.mllton. Ont., Sept. 21. crlne Mitchell who. In the act known as < raay

:.",i Hour (New England). Brady ft , M. Oaterman. mgr: Midland. Ont., 10, Bar ^ Mluute." have met with great aucceaa on .-’11 To % "‘T"'\ Ift-H: I-ow , rie 11: Folllngw.iml 12: St. Calherlnea 13 Shipman McGill Stock Co.: New Haven, Conn.. ■ the Sullivan Conaldine. Western Managert

>2 1.3; le-wlaton. Me.. 16: Portland 16 ' Hamilton 15; Brantford 16; Galt 17; Guelph ■ "M « Vaudeville AamHlatlon. etc. Our new act by Man’of R»l'’m. Mass.. 19 20. tS; StratfmM 19; . ^ine Shlrlev. jc«sle. Stock Co.: .Spokane. Wash.. ; Billy IVRow (Pursuing a Cycleue) la a winner.

'he Monr (Weatern). Brady ft Grismer. 1 Our New Minister. Jo*. Conyer*. m^.. Mne- -"'7® ',, ami onr New Idea* for a piano act la giving ne Ta^x. '"T”,'.®"'.notiaton 12 13:' land. N. J.. R>: ”= ''®7'’ U , stindanl -ThTatre Stock Co. Fred Darcy, mgr.: some ffattering offers. At present we are fee-

Austin 16; Wac® 17; Fort WInsteil. Conn.. 13; Providence, B. I.. I.XiphraV p^^^^ ‘ tured on the C. E. Hmlkln. Circuit.

Peoria, III.. 7 10; Sprlngneld 1113; CTilcago ' . Xew York City. Oct. 19. H27. . v, ni— Savov Stoik Co.: Tacoma. Wash..

Oaterman. Kathryn. •" ^'*h' ®^ Selman Stm-k Co.: Hamilton. Ont M. Oaterman. mgr,: Midland. Ont., 10, Bar rie 11: CoIIlngwooil 12:_St. Calh.jlnea 13; w-oni stock Co.: New Hi

nipr.: N>w York C\ty, Oct. 1ft, ifnlef. Srvot 8toi‘k Co,: Taroma. Waab., linif*f. Tb^ abov^ la a llkeneaa of Harry ami Katk- Selman 8to<'k Co.: Hamilton. Ont., 8ept. 21. erine Mltch«*U who. In the act kn«»wn aa (raay

Imlef. for a Mluiife.** have met witb |fr»*at aucceaa on

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44 Ttie Billboard FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

Sutton. I.iilii, St<H'k Co.: JliiltP. Mont. 8l>ootnT. Cfcll, CliaH. K. ttlane.v, niKr.: .Mem

|)IiIh, Tcnu., 1 13; Atlanta. <ia., It-'Jo. SbailowtHl Ity Tliree, W. K. .Mann, proii.; llarr.v

J. Jaekaou, initr.: I’liiladelpliia, I’a., vl3, WilniltiKton. Del., is 3ii.

SavIdKe, Walter, Co.: Vail, la., 81<i; .Matitilnit 11 I.i.

Sad .\tll, MiK'k. Theatre Co.: I*orta;te. Wia., 8- 13; AviK-a I.', 3i>.

8ava(te Kltift, la-Comte & Kleatier, nittra.: Ox¬ ford. .Miaa., 10; IPdIy SpriiiKa 11; lliiiiilioldt, Tetin., 13; Jaekaon 13; Wynne, Ark.. t.'>: I'oreat City 1»1; .Marianna 17: Clarkolale, llias., l!t; Cra-uville 30.

Shepherd KIuk, with Wri>:ht I-orinier, Wtn. A. Itrad.v. iiijtr.: Savannah, lia., S Hi; Cidionhna 11, .Montgomery, Ala., 1313; Itlrhiiii;;liani 15- Hi; .Metnpliia. Teiin.. 17 30.

San .\ntonii>. I'eree It. ISenton, proji Koaa, hiia. tiiKr.: Newark, J., S I.3.

Sla llopkina, with Itoae Mi iville. J. It. Stirllntt. uiyr.: Fremont, Xeh., lo; Omaha 11-13: Kan Sj.a City. .Mo., 14 30.

StrotiK I’eople, with Arnold Italy, l.ielder & Co., tnirra.: Chicatto, 111., 17 I'eli. 13.

Solly, Daniel: Spokane. Wash., HI II. Shore Aerea, Chaa. Miller, Ino.. mirr.: Crand

Cuehlo

Traitor. The: Weatherford. Tex., 12. I Under Southern Sklea (Weatem), Harry Doel

Darker, prop. & niKr.: Kalamazoo, Mich., 10; liuwaitiac 11; lieuton Harbor 12; Itacine, Wla., 14; Kenoaha 15; La I'orte, Ind., HI; So. Ilend 17; Klkhart IS; Coldwater, Mlrh., HI; Jaekaon 30.

Cndir Southern Sklea (Eaatern), Harry Doel , their hiiabund or lover, who reimrta the aeoreta Darker, prop. & niitr.: St. Johnabury, Vt., to the uuthoritiea ami Diua aavea Ida eonntry.

Berlin Letter (Continued from page 12.1

King of Serdanla. and In turn tell them to

10; .Monl|>eller 11; Karre 12 ;lturllngtun 13; St. Albana 15; Dlattaburg, N. Y., Hi; Rut-

The play was verv giaal from the iH-glonin; the end, and In Ita mlngletl humor ami

lanil, Vt., 17; Cranville, X. Y., IS; Saratoga comic aimply carried the audience away. The D.l; I’lHighkeepaie 30.

nder Southern Sklea (Centrall. Harry Doel Darker, prop. & mgr.: Xewton. la., lo; Kno.x vllle II; Ottumwa 13: Clinton 13; R<ak Uiand, Ill., 14; What Cheer, la.. 15: O.-ika- l<Kwa Hi: Albla 17; Centerville IS; Fairtield Hi; Itiirlington 20.

Richard I'ncle Tom'a Cabin (Stetaoti’a Westerni, Win. KibbK-, mgr.: (Jreensburg. Iml., 10; Cri-en- lleld II; Richmond 13: .Miincie 13.

cast w'aa aa follow a:

The King . liana Marr Itoiirdier. millionaire .R. Relchera Ilia legal wife . Ida Wiiest Hla miatreaa . Irene TriC'Ch Detective Itlond . Karl Foreat

In memory of (Irlllparzer'a birthday, hla five act drama. Kin Itruilerzwlat in ilababurg. waa given at the CiMirt Tlieatre In .Municli. Xearly

WANTED 2 GIANTS

-AND-

2 DWARFS'

I

Address

I’ncle Tom'a Cabin iStetaon’a E.asternl, I.eon the entire atalT of the theatre waa engaged In Waahburn. mgr.: Angnata. .Me., 10: i.ewiatou ||,p play, which la very ditlleult in many waya.

Junction, Colo., 10; Canon City 13: Coba-ado .Spritiga 13.

Sla_ Dcrklna, Kddie Delan*-.v, mgr.; Mayfield, Ky., 10; I’tiion City, Tenn., 11; liardwell, Kv.. 13; Mound City. III., i:t.

ST.'ilglit Ro.id. Ildgar Forreat. mgr.; Dliiladel- phla. Da., S 13.

Salvation Xill, with .Mrs. Flake, IlaiTison Orey Flake, mgr.: ItnITalo. X. Y.. S Hi.

Stri.iiglieart: Reaver Falls, Dii., 3o. Stisbiart StiK'k Co.: Portage la Dralrle, Can..

S I.’!, Stronger Sex. with .\nnle Russell, Wagcnhals

tc Kemper, tiigis.: lackson. .Miss., 10; Vicks- Via Wlreb burg II; Memphis. Tiiin., 13 13; St. I.ouls. .Mo., 15 37.

Svrgeant Devil .McCare, with .4ndrew .Mack, .Maaiii; Detets. nigr.; S|irlngtlebl. .Mass.. 10; Worcester 11; .Maticliestcr. X. II., Hi.

Sipiaw Man, with Dustin Farnuni: Derth Am¬ boy. X. J.. II; Xew ItrunsHlck 13; Dlainheld 13.

S..r\anl in the Ilottae (Kasternl: Rochester, X. Y.. 0 13; Dhiladciphia, Da.. 15 30.

Servant in the House (Westerni: Louisville, . K\.. s 10; Kvatisville, Ind., 13.

The D. itlle. witli Wllt*in I.acka.ve, I.lebler A Co . mgrs.: Xew York City. I's-c. 21, Indef.

Tlie Fighting Hope, with Hlanche Rates. Da- t Id Relasco, mgr.: New York City, Siuit. 21, indef.

The D.itrlot. with Wm. Collier, Chas. Frohman, mgr.: Xew York City, Xov. 23, Indef.

Third Degree. Henry R, Harris, mgr.; Xew York City, Feb. 1, Indef.

Trahern Stock Co., Al. Trahern mgr,: Cam den, X. J., Dec. 24, Indef.

Traveling Salesman (A». llenrv R. Harris. mgr.: Xew York City. Aug. 10. Inilef.

Trousdale Rros.'.Slock ('o.; Cedar Rapids. la., Indef.

Three of I's. A. W. Ooss, mgr.: Chanibers- burg. Da.. 10; C.rafton, W. Va.. 13: Fairmont 15; Mannington Hi; Clarksburg 17; Weston 18; SIstersville III; St. Marys 3o.

Tempest and Sunshine (Ka'stemt, W. F. Mann, prop.: Kdwin Derclval, mgr.: Hawley, Da., 11; Honesdale 12; Carbondale 13.

Tempest and Sunshine (Cenlrali, W. 1'. Mann, prop.; Richard Chapman, mgr.: Mt. Dleas- ant. Da., HI: Connellsville 11; Moni^sstm 12; Cnlontown 13; Grafton, W. Va., 15; Morgan town 16.

Tempest and Sunshine (Westerni, W. F. Mann, prop.; Fred Miller, mgr.: Washington. Kans..

11; Manchester, X. II Cncle Tom’s Cabin (Stetson's Coasti. Jos. A.

Felt*, mgr.: Drovllle, Cal., 10; Chico 11; ReildIng I'l; .\shland, (Ire., 16; Medford 17; Grants Pass IS.

Cnder Two Flags: Carthage, .Mo., 15. Valeniia Stock C".: S.iii Francisco, Cal., Sept.

12. Indef. Vainplrr, The, .s.ini S A I.s-c Slinbert. Inc.,

mgrs.: Xew York City. Jan. IS. Indef. Virginian. The, The Kirke LaShelle Co,, props.;

J. II. Falser, mgr.; Denver. Colo., 7 13; Ft. Collins 15; Greeley Hi; Chevenne, Wyo.. 17; Kearney, Xeh., IS; Grand Island Hi; Lincoln

The cast was as follows:

Riididf H. Mr. LuetzenkIrcber Don Cesar . Mr. Rirron .Vrchdtike Mux . Mr. Rasil Duke Julius of Rrunswick .....Mr. Sehroeder

ITEMS FROM THE AUSTRIAN CAPITAL

Vernon Slock Co.. R. R. Vernon, mgr. ;• Char¬ lotte, X. ('., 8-13; Raleigh 15 2u.

■isleric 'Thompson, mgr.; Phila¬ delphia, Da.. 'J-'i-Feb. 13.

WALSH. BLANCHE: See The Test. WHITESIDE. WALKER: See the

Melting Pot. WILSON, FRANCIS: See When

Knights Were Bold. WARFIELD, DAVID (Repertoire).

David Belasco, mgr.: New York City. Jan. 11-March 6.

Ward. Fannie Jos. Rnsiks, mgr.: Xew York CItv, Fch. 8, Indef.

Ward Co:ni-dy Co.. Hugh .1. Ward, mgr.: Sin¬ gapore Straits ScHlemcnt. Asia. Feb. 4‘37; Sh.ingliai. China. March 1 31; Ibnig Kong .Vpril 5-;{l).

Wchster Associated Players, Harry McRae. Welis'lcr. mgr.: Dhiladelpliln. Da.. Feh. 8. Indef.

What Every Woman Knows, with Maude .Vd Hills. Chas. Frohman. mgr.; New York City. Dec 23, Indef.

Winnipeg Dramatic Stock Co.: Wlnn.liicg. M.in.. Can.. Get. 12, Indef.

Wolfe StCK'k Co.: Joplin. Mo.. Ang 30. In

mgr. Wolfe Stock I'".• Wichita, Kan.. Indef WisMlward StiKk Co., O. D. Woo<lward,

Kan-'.is City V<i.. .\ng. 2!t. Indef, Woodwanl Stock Co,: Slonx CItv. la., Jan. 3

March 13. Williams, Lottie, Chas. E. RIaney, mgr.; Mln

neaixdls. Minn., 7 13. Wilson. AL 11.. Sidney R. EIIls, ingr.

York City. 8-13

In the Riirg Theatre the new coin"dy. The Door Into the Gpen. hy Rlumcuthal and Kadel hiirg. was recently given Its tlrst perloriiiaiice. 'The play Is of a kind which always thrills the undleiict, hut either puts thorn into the full light the spiiitiial iinpurtani-e of the authors or shows the astonishing fact that <vc at least have iH-eome smaller. It annears that in this vomedv g<Hid material Is more or less s|t(dled l>y niilimitial and general phrases. In all prohahll- ily the eotneily will be presented liy Raiimfeld at the Xew German Theatre In Xew Y'ork, and may iirove a great hit.

Lotus Treutnann. a very good and well liked (omedlsn at Viennese theatres, niaved rweiitly in a role whieh was m>t on the hill. It seem- than Treiim.inn engaged himself to Dlreetor knrereg. of the Carl Theatre, and also made a eontrnet with Dlreetor .Mueller, of the Johann Str.tiis- Tlealre. Roth ilirettors he hit for an advance of 2'i.utHi Kronen each, and liegan his eiigagei:ient at the lattc'r theatre, whereiipoii the direeti.i of the Carl Theatre entered suit for lireaeh of eontract against him. He was nrresic'il. the news spread like wlldtlre, and all Vienna, esneelallv tiie girls, lieeame hys¬ terical and declarcci the actor a martyr and the director a tvraiii and rcddicr. The prisoner then arranged a fainting spell and hail to Is-

r diseharged on aeconnt of endangered health. ■ He is playing again at the Johann Strauss The : atri'. and Director .M teller was only tis> glad ’ to give him a few thousand Kronen as a halm

for his alleged suffering-.

CELEBRATION OF MENDELSSOHN'S ONE

j HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY

I Tile irtislc loving we, ' In general, and Ger- I many In particnlai, oli- i ed on Fehriiary 3 the i cne hnndredlh aniilvir-ary of F'eHx Mendels- I sohn’s. the great eomi>oser'4* Itlrthday. Special I exercises wcie hi-Id at Hainlinrg. Rerlin, Din-s I seldnrf and Leipzig—those .Hies in the Father

Xew land with which the compiacer was most closely Identlfic-d diii'ing his lifetime. The Drussian

M. S. EPSTIN, Mgr. Columbia Theatre, BROOKLYN, N. Y

WANTED To buy 2 Lions.

MUST BE CHEAP.

J. J. WILLIAMS, 461 Washing'on Park, Brooklyn, N. Y.

IT LIBERIl FOR 1909 A BAR PERFORMER

Who can <b> conic-dy or straight, donide In brass and owns llie rigging; also would like to hear from a gcssl alto saxoplioue playir lo frame u, a ninsleal act. .Vddi'css ALFRED SEGURA. 1138 Lee Street, Alexandria, La.

ATLIBERTY S. and D. Comedian

Har< drcM

gissl iilctiire machine and four reels.

, Box 193, Valdosta. Ga.

Wyoming Girl. Wm, Wamslier. mgr.: Ord. Neb.. .Government had arrangisl a memorial program 16; Seotia II: fsaip City 12; Sanrent 13: .\rcndia 15: Roelns 16: Mason CItv 1 Row 18: Lllchfleld 26

at llie llerrenl'.aus. on Leinziger Sirasse, Her Rroken , lin. the comiioser's residence during his stay

In Rerlin. and which was nureliased by the

lbs Moines, la.. 12 13; Mlnne'ap(dls.' Minn.! 14 17; St. Patti 18-26.

Test, The. with Rlanche Walsh. A. H. Woods, mgr.: Pittsburg. Kans., 10; I'arsons 11; Wi¬ chita 12; Lawrence 13; Ti'pcka 15; Beatrice, Xeh., 16; Lincoln 17: lycavcnworth, Kans., IS; Atchison 10: Sedalla, Mo.. 26.

Traveling Salesman (Rl, Henrv B. Harris mgr.: Amsterdam. X. Y., 10; Rome 11: t’tica 12; Watertown 13: GgSensbiirg 15; Oswego 16; Gloversvllle 17; Bennington, Vt.. IS; X. Adams. Mass.. 10; Troy. N. Y., 26.

Through Death Valley. Chas. L. Crane, mgr.; Cincinnati. (>.. 7-13; Liailsvlllc. Kv.. 14 26.

The Phantom Deteetlve. Rowland A- Cllfr.»rd Amnse. Co., props.; David S<-vmonr. mgr.: Hotmken. X. J.. 7-16; Bayonne il.l3.

'Thnrsfon. Howard. Magician. Dndlcv McAdow. mgr.; St. Rani. Minn.. 7-13; Mlnncatsdis 11 26.

Texas (Easteml. Rroadhurst A Ciirrle, mgrs.: Dayton, O., 11 13; Indianapolis. Ind., 15-17; Akron. O.. 18-30.

Texas (Westerni. Rroadhurst A Currie, mgrs,; E. St. Louis. HI.. 7 16; Jacksonville 11; .lolb-t 12-13; So. Chicago 14-17.

Three Y’ears In Arkansaw. IVrcp R, Renton, prop.; Portland, Ore.. 7 13; Vancouver. Wa-di . 14; Hillsboro, Ore.. 15; Corvallis 16; Grants Pass *36.

That Stock Co.. D. Otto Illtner. mgr,: Michigan City, Ind.. 8-13; Waukegan, III., 15-26.

Turner. Clara. Co.. Ira W. Jackson, mgr.; Middletown. Conn.. 8-13; Woonsocket. R. I.. 15-26.

Texas Ranger: .\lf. Carmel. III., 13. Taylor Stock Co.. H. W. Taylor, mgr.; Meriden,

f’onn.. 1.5-20. Taylor Stock Co.. Robert Tavlor. mgr.: Oil CItv,

8 13; Cl«‘ster 15 26. This Woman and This Man: Pittsburg Da.,

8 1.3. Thorns and Orange Blossoms (Easternt. Ed. W.

Rowland. Jr., mgr.: Rlttsluirg. I'a.. 8-13. Texas Jack: Dhiladciphia. Da.. 8 13. Two Orphans. Will S. Nicholson, mgr.; Goliad.

Tex.. 16; El Cami>o 11; Rav (’Itv 12; Whar¬ ton 13.

Taliaferro. Edith. Frederic Thompsrm. mgr.* Charleston, S. C.. toil; Jacksonville Fla.. 12-13.

Treadxvell-Whitney Stock Co.. Ketchum A Wal t)0um. mgrs.: Onsted, Mich.. 8-13.

Thief. The. wDh K.vrle Rellew. Chas, Frohman. ingr.: Cleveland. ()., 8 13; Chicago. HI.. 15 27.

Thief. The (Special I. Chas. Frohman. mgr.: Tro.v, N. Y.. 9-16; fv*heneetadv 11; Svraciis,. 12 1.3: Oswego 15; t’lh-a 16 17; Elmira 18; Voiipgslown. O.. 19-26.

Thief, Tlie (Eastern). Chas. Frohman. mgr.: Van Wert. O.. 10; St. .Marvs It; Wapako- neta 12: Middletown 13: Hamlllmi 15: Rich mond, Ind., 16; ShelbyvIIIe 17: Columbus 18; Grecnsbiirg 19; Anderson 26.

'Thief. The (Western). Chas. Frohman. mgr.: Hot Springs. Ark.. 16; Ft. Smith 11; Fayette¬ ville 12: Sprlngfleld. Mo.. 13; Joplin 15: Pitts hitrg. Kans.. 16; Independence 17: Coffey Ttlle IS; CTiannte 19; lola 26

Co., Inc., mgrs.* Davton. (*.. 8-16; Indianap¬ olis, Ind.. 11 13; St. Ixails, Mo.. 14 26.

Wolf. The. Frank W. Xasijt mgr.: Augusta. Me.. 16 11; Bangor 12*. Ra“ 13: Portland 1.' Lewiston 16; Sherbrooke, Que., Can. Quetiec 18-26.

Wolf. The. Wells. Dunne A Harlan, mgrs Jose. CaL, 10: Sto<*ktnn 11: Sacramento 12: Portland. On*.. 14-17: Ho<piIam. Wash., IS: Aberdeen 19: Olympia 26.

Warrens of Vlrlrlnia. with Frank Keenan. Davbl

There is no doubt that Germany baa contrlli- uteil much to the nni of the w*orlrl. agd Men- 1

.. delssidin has done 'um li to enrich the anisic of -■J; I his country, and at the same time make Ger-

‘ ’ 1 man noisir popular throrghoiit the «hole world. Xo wo:ider, therefore, that niiisle lovers In

i every ellme will remember the htinilredth anni ' versary of one of the greatest composers of the I age. . The Unssiaii o|s-ra. Boris GiNlunnw, tiy Mils.

Relasco. mgr.: Chicago, Ill.. 31 Feb. 13: Mil- , ^'^''ksky. was given Its premiere perform■cie. wank<s>. Wis.. 15 17; Davenport. la.. IS: Do Moines 19-26.

Wbltman’s Conusllans, .lack Roselelgh. mgr.: Corsicana. Tex.. 7 13: IlillslMiro 14 26.

WItebIng Hour, with John Mason. Sam S. A I. <*e Slinbert. Ine., mgrs.: Brooklyn. X. Y.. 8-13; Boston. Mass.. 15 *37. t«‘rt. Inc., mgrs.: Rbpia. ().. 16; Cambridge 12: Xew Dhiladelpbia HI.

Wildfiie. with 1 illiaii Russell. .Tos. Brooks, n^gr.: Cincinnati. O.. 8-13; Chicago. III., 15

When Knights Were Bold, with Franeis Wi1 son. Chas. Frohman. mgr.: Dallas. Tex.. 9 16; SlirevPiMirf. La.. 11: Hot Springs. .\rk.. 12: I.Kflo Rock 13: M-inphls. Tenn.. 15-16: Nashville 17; Evansville. Ind.. IS; Terre Il'iilti" 19; Peoria, HI.. *36.

Wells. Raymond. C. ()«*en. mgr.; Toip<*ka. Kans.. 1-14.

Whlfeslde-Stranss Co.: I.aeonla. N. 11.. 8 13. Wolf. The. Sam S. A I.ee Slinbert. Inc., mgrs,;

Xew York City, v C!. When We Were Friends. Wm. Maeaiiley. mgr.;

Roldnson, HI., 1(1; Terre Haute. Ind.. 11- 12.

Whlteear, W. A.. Clay T. Vance, mgr.; Rich mond. Ind.. 16; Connersvllle 11: Huntington 12: Marlon 13; .\ngola 15.

Wolf, The, Sam S'. A fjoe Shutx'rf. Inc., mgrs. ■ San Francisco. CaL. 1 13.

! Wolf, The; Portsmouth. O. 11; Huntington. W. Va.. 12; Charleston 13; Gallipolls. O..

Writing on the Wall, with Olga X’ethersole. W. A. Page, mgr,: Philadelphia. I'a.. 1 13

Woman of the West; Honesdale. Pa.. 16. WInnInger Bros.’ Co.: Henderson, Ky.. 11 13.

j Yl'tdisb Strs-k Co.. M. M. Thomssefskr. mgr. • Phliiiteb.hl-i Pa.. Jsn. 15. Indef.

Young Buffalo. Ch..s. K. Planer, mgr. New ark X. .1 , 7-13.

Yen Yenson: Rig Snrlngs. Tex.. 16; Midland II: Swe<-twater 12; Ralnl 13.

Zeke, the Ceaintry Box. Park R. Prentiss, nigr. ■ Clinton. Okla,. 16; Elk CItv II- Cordi-11 12* II. .l.art 13: Altiis 15: Childress. T. x.. 19.

fePorco Piprcp. iKo tbeotrp ninrpircr and jiroprletor of Gii1f|iort. .Miss,, has leased the new building at the T’nion Ib^pot eomer. op 27th avenue. In Gulfport, and will open a first class hoti-I for the transient nubile. He will hsve the formal open'ng on Febniarv 22, Mr. Pleree states thst he will receive the thest- rleal ficople with open arms and give each and ererr one the glad hand.

In ltal!.an at the .Scala Theatre in Milan, Ilalj. The VI ry interesting composition xvas a gr * it siii*i-e-«. nhleli \\;*S partly due to liie sph'iid 1 work of the basso singer. Seliallapln.

The groat concert, arranged under the aus¬ pices of the crown prince for the benefit of the earthipiake sufferers In Italy, was one of the most notable during the season. The concert was o|M*ned with a prologue by MIsa Irene Trlescb, whereupon a new* composition of Gsi'iir von Chelliis and a mimlM-r of song.s by Mnic. Schiitiiiirm-Hclnk w*ere rendered. The Phllhar monic Choir sang Rrahm’s lieaiitlfnl German Kispiicm. with .Mrs. Kniilie Herzog and .M. A. von Ewyk ns soloists. The concert was an eminent success from a social as w-ell aa financial standpoint.

! ELEONORE DUSE’S TOURNEE.

The celebrated tragedienne. Eleonore Iliise, oiM'ned her starring engagement at the Deiita-

i chen Theatre w*lth a real winter play, John Ga- ; briel Rorkmann, liy Henrik Ibsen, 'The sk.r

bangs dark over this whole drama. Just like over the capital during the last week. Slow*l.r the northern author unravels the fate of three p<s>r human iM-ings, who lost their Joy of life. Only on Ella's head there fall some bright rays.

I Mme. Duse, ns Ella. w*as marveloiia thriHigh the entire play, esia-clally In the last scene, when Rorkmann diea and the two sisters are

' reciKielled. The general rehearsal of the farce, Cne grosse

(iffaire, tiy lleiinegiiln and Beber. at the Theatre dvs .Xonveantes, Paris, was a tremendoua suc¬ cess. A new trick In the second act. where, by a clever arrangement of nilrrora, the audi¬ ence can S4M‘, what happens in three rooms, iiiakes a great hit.

ENGLISH THEATRE IN BREMEN.

Meta Hling. who Is arranging the opening of strlek English theatres throughout Germany, has Hiiee,-eded In Interesting a niimlH>r of art

: being |H*opIe In Bremen to that end. and It Is very likely that a nnnils'r of English tM*rform

! iinees will tie given tM'fore the end of the : presimt season.

The iissfs'latlon of theatre managers In Her lln will arrange a great meiiiorial celebration In honor of the late author Ernst von Wllden- tinieli. who died a few wi-eka ago. The celebra tion will lake place at the Leasing Theatre.

The fairy play, Der Kampf nm Scheewlttchen, I by Richard Wolff, of Berlin, waa given Ita first

|s-rformsncp at Basel, Switzerland, and la pro n'HinctsI a decided siicc-ss. The music Is very iM-aiitlfiil and attractive all the way through.

Sparks Shows Want first-class circus painter and letterer to paint show. Must join on wire.

CHAS. SPARKS, Valdosta. Ga.

For Sale 1 male Lion. African. 4 years old, perfect.y

sound, fine animal: 2 Prairie Wolves; 7 Ringtail

Monkeys; 1 Wild Cal. Will tie sold cheap If

taken at oliei'. G. F. O'GRADY, Miaionla

Montana.

Wanted for Biodin*s Show

Baritone, donlile second violin, trap drumniei

clarionet, innsl la* gissl. I'. A. Edwards, write

Floresville. Texas. 15; Karnes City, 16; Range

17; Yoiiknm 18. I, £. BETZ, Muiical Director

Wanted For La Mont Bros. Shows

i I'i*op|e for all dc|iartiiieiits of the (’trciia bus) ' ness. Circiia acta of all kinda. aide allow (Hsipls I of all kinds, nian and wife preferrisl. .Man that eaii make gissl strong n|M*nliigs. Can place a real

I Wagon Sliow, Rosa Hostler. Ross Caiivasmar ami txvo Billposters. Pisiple that have had wag on show ex|H*rlein*e preferrisl. Address LA MONT BROS., 8a!em, Ilhnoia.

Dr. Stisliiian'f Silver Aiitouiatical Cure for

IN-GROWING TOE-NAIL without pain or Imsinvenlenee. S<*iit by mall Cireubars -ent free. R. C. 8TED.HAN A CO. Akron, Ohio.

WANTED I at ell times, gissl acts for Princess Theatr*

Covlngleii. Ky. This Is a gissl lions** ami yoor I act must Ih* gissl. State salary. POWELL A

MOOAR. M(ti. Princess Tiieatra, Covingtoo. Kentiioky,

WANTED GismI Mi*<ll<*ine Show is'ople, lime. STAR THEATRE. Props., Rich wood, W, Ta.

w*rlte IIS your oiien Holt and Taylor,

BURLESQUE ARTiSi'S WANTED for llMKMftlO, Nothing l<v» giNNi. CAPT. 00T7XD. Providence. B. I.

ft RUARY 13, 1909. Tile Blllboapd 45

Chicago Amusements (Contloued from paK» 7.)

A CHILD or THE REOIMENT

Thus E. Blaney’s military drama. 4 . Mild of the Re*lment. which It to ho «wn .1 !«■ RIJou Theatre thla week. Walter VI11 >

T. new Blaney atar, la In an Important i

the prince or bwindlers

\ H. Woods’ production. The Prince ,r 'iwlndlera. la the attraction at the Criterion Th..itre thla week. In thla thrllllnit mel.Klrama .h, r.- are fmir acta and nineteen tcenea, all ..t which are eery eicltlna.

RTTRLESQHE

Sid J. Etiaon’a.—Wide-awake Rlum- herlan.l and The $.1,000 Ihirae are the tlUe« of th. two hnrlettaa In which The World Reatera ire to he aeen at Sid Kitaon’a Theatre thla week. Th.re are alao a number of novelty acta on the Wll. amona which are Bohannon and Corey. | The Yorlte Comedy Fotir. and The Van der Koora and their mlnd-readln* dock.

Trocadero.—Roae SydelFa I.ondon Bella fur nl-h the amnaement for the patrona of the Trocadero thla week. AfBnIty Bnrean. by Tony Kennedy, la the mnalcal offerlna.

HEARD OH THE RIALTO

Joseph Ferrante, the eminent youn* Italian handmaater, who la to tonr the eonntry ^ »hla aeaaon nnder the direction of 11. 11. Ilamp- ton. la In Chicaro now. In pemaratlon for a trip of anticipated aticceaaea. lie haa alwara •nade rood In the paat. and If aarrcaalre pnah 'na will help, he will exceed hla atandard and ■ monetarr reallaatlona thla time. Hampton la aolne lota of exploltinf thronrh hla manafer. a (Jttlnn. Qiilnn looka and talka aa witty aa hla la«t name Impllea. hnt aince mixing np with the mnatclana from Rome, he clalma that ' he haa a right to nae "ereno” In the back of hla Initial “S." So there we hare Sereno »)nlnn a Celtic promoter of an Italian hand. ,nd an International romblnatloo that worka well

Mr. Newton, of the Oregory Fireworka Co., haa a letter from Bert Oregory. of the Mlnne- aofa State Fair, aartng that he will pnt on thla week In MInneaota a hig prodnctlon of Shenandoah. Whatever Oregory atarta nanally fnlahee well. If he haa half a chance, and aa the conditinna are favorable we may expect to hear of another anceeaa from np north.

The panera aay that Charlew Miirphv. prea- 'dent of the Chicago National f.eagne Ball Clnh la writing a play aronnd a nnmtter of hall play era Poea that Include the working atalT that hold ont In the Com Exchange Bnlldingl If ao. we may expect to aee over the footllghta the dalntv frollea of Rntherford Birchard Cook, the faahlonahle danaenae, on a bill with Thomaa and Wllllama, an eeeentrlr dancing team. In a deeplx dramatic aketeh called We and the College OIrla. and a “llam. let na ao- Hloqnlre monologue hv See Wehh. Can yon Imagine the ehoma with a front row of ahapea like those worn by Hoffman. Chance. Overall. Pflater and Slagle? The play will be een- aored. maybe, by a committee composed of great llghta In the financial and chnrrhworld. among whom will be Charlea Hryden. Dick Tohen. Rice. Ollmfh. Phelon. Hnghea, Enller- ton awl other evangellatB.

A meeting will he held March 1 and 2 at the Orand Pacific Hotel by thoae who are In charge of the concesalon prixllegea at the Min nesnta State Fair, Iowa State Fair and Inter- State Fair at Spokane.

Harriet Burt, whose dancing waa one of the feature* of Algeria, will be aeen at the Co- Innlal during the engagement of Marie Cahill.

Rev. A. C. Mellenry. paator of the People’a t'hnrch, of thla city, la to be aeen aa Anthony In the farce. Refoce and After, at People’a Theatre.

Mias May Roland, who la John Orew'a lead¬ ing woman In Jack Straw, waa formerly a mem¬ ber of Robert Rdeaon'a Classmatea Company.

Severin. who la playing thla week at th* Vmerlean Muale Hall, waa a pupil of the great <V)quelln. the French maater who recently died.

A atir waa caiiaed at Power’a Theatre during 1 iiertormance of The Call of the North by a dre Id the adjoining building, at 14.* 47 Ran lolph atre«-t. The audience waa handle<l well by the management, and no Interruption of the play took plaee.

Oahu A Mack, a theatrical firm that haa been •fieritlng In Ssn Franelaoo. haa tranaferred Ita hendouartera to Cbirago, and la arranging to pot on the road kwelve companies.

TTie College Thestre recently advertised for a hundred young ladles to be used In the rexl- ral of I.,overs' Lane. Those who show ability *111 play one-night ttanda In Charlea Marvin’s sttraettons.

Ml«s Lulu (Maser waa out of the performance of Mile. Mischief for one night, but her part *«• competently filled hy El’iel Introfsidl.

Miss May Kmery, of The Soul Klas Company, annoiinrea that she will leave the stage to aa- •ume (he management of a laundry that will he 0[HTated for the profession exelnslvely. a *'»»> »he revival of The OIrl I I.eft

Me. on Fehniary 21, the BIjon Tlieatre • III hisise a stsH-k ciunpany. The annonnrement ■f 'Ills rhange waa first heralded to the pnlillr hroiiKh the live column In the Journal edited

by " 1. Hall. It t. rvlew Fxpoattlon'a $.120,000 feature ahow

Vmki ('reatlim. is well under way and prom¬

ises to be the largest and most elaborate apec- torlum rver constructed.

Valentines are being distributed this week to the women patrona of the Bush Temple The atre who attend a performance of The Eternal City.

George Newton, president of the Oregory Fireworks Co., and F. H. Camp, of VVooder laml Park, MlDoeaiailla. left Chicago last week, to attend the gallierlng of fair managers at Coinmhna. O. From Columbus they will go to Cincinnati, and then take a hurried business trip tbroiigb the Hast. Mr. Newton has under way ai>nip big things In pyrotechnlci that he will unfold aa aoua as he believes and knows that they are beyond Improvement.

Charlea nufllehl la still at the Chicago end of the Piiln Pyrotechnic Co., and la In train¬ ing. preiiaratory to the busy time he will soon encounter. As In the past, be will offer an entirely new line of general stuff for the Fourth, In addition to the spectacles for large events.

Cecil I>*an. Florence Holbrook and Eugene Belfeld ocmpled a box last week at a per¬ formance of .Mile. .Mlaclilef.

The American Music Hall continues to be the talk of the town. The excellent and untiring efforts of Messrs PIdgeon and Pnderwooil In the publicity flebl have been the real material factor In Its rapid bid for pofiiilarlty, which Is dally growing In evidence and results. It pay* to advertise well, and then make good. The people hear, aee. believe—then come back for mo-e.

Merle Smith haa been appointed treasurer of the Rush Temple Theatre In the place of George Cooke, who died Jannar.v 30 of quick ronanmp-

' tion. Chauncey Kelm. brother of Mlaa Adelaide Helm, DOW bolds the title and position of aasist ant stage manager, and also plays parts with the Thfcnhsnser company. It Is announced that

: lltscD'a Pillars of Society la one of the attrac¬ tions that will be given during Lent. I

Frank McCuIlotigh. assistant stage manager ' of The OIrla of Oottenherg, haa been tlie busy young man during the engagement of that ahow

I at the Illinois. Frank It well aci(ualnted In Chicago anyway, ami aa a crowd of boys from hi* home town. Cincinnati, are np here, too, he did not overlook any beta In the way of re¬ newing old memorlea and comradsblp and pledg¬ ing them again tn anything from buttermilk to Pemn*.

George Fox. who was formerly stage manager , for tbs Mary Shaw Company, playing The Rev¬ elation, bos been engag^ for one of the new Singer prodnctlon*.

The eighteen year old son of Eugene A. Goodrich, the well-known scenic artist, died suddenly last week after an lllneas of a few

I days’ duration. Young Goodrich, who worked on the bridge with bis father, had shown great

' promise In bis work which was beginnlag to be i recognlaed at large aa of the beat calibre.

Mr. Fin, of The Girl* of Gottenberg, gave i : a birthday party at the Victoria Motel last week , that was one huge succeaa. The many guest*.

all of whom are prominent In the theatrical { , world, responded to Finn's Invltatloon to “all j he brilliant," and started an evening that con I tinned well Into the a. m. with mirth and rev ! ' elry. Finn was there with hla “Royal Robes,”

and waa aa busy as a maid at a tea party, , which It resembled In no rea|>ect. Those girls : surely are some entertainer*.

CLEVELAND, O.

I Iteapite the stormy weather the paat week. I all places of amusement have drawn well and no I one complains. At the Opera Ilonse, appeared

Flegfeld's Folllea of 1008. a musical extrava ganza which received great attention.

Over at the Colonial, which Is In ita drat week under the new management of F. Ray Conistock. waa the Imperial Opera Company pre¬ senting San Toy to good patronage.

At Keith's Illpiiodrome was a big feature bill, the headline attraction being Mias Valerie Ber- gere'a premiere performance of The Lion Tamer. It Is a story of lore ami jealousy, set In the attractive atmosphere of clreoa life and enlivened

I with many eomixly lines. Miss Bergcre was most : attraetive In her cirrus garb and won mnrb ap¬

plause. Another great favorite was Joseph F. , Sheehan, the American tenor, who begins this

we(>k a prolonged tour over the Keith Circuit. Others on the bill were The Boy* In Blue, a mil¬ itary si>eotaele: W. C. Fields, eccentric juggler;

' the Trapm-ll Trio of Acrobats. Adelmann (Quar¬ tet and Rafayvtte'a Dogs.

The Star ami the Eiiipire have two good hnr- ItMiqne attractions this week. At the former Is I’n.-le Sam's BelliMi. a new ahow on the circuit, while Bobby Manchester'* Vanity Fair amuses patrons of the Empire.

With the taking over of the Colonial by Mr. Ray Cnnistoek, many rhange* In the kouae ataff are mdleed. Mr. (Tank O. Miller will be the business manager. Mr. Miller ha* had a wide theatrical eiierlenee. having been the presa ag‘nt for Forepangh'a. RIngItiig'a and Sell*'

. rlr.'uses. Acting as assistant la Mr. A. S. Flab ell, formerly treasurer of the Garrick Theatre, St. Isxils.

I’revoat and Brown, two clever neveland boys, were a a|ieelal feature with Cnele Sam's B<‘!'»*. plavlng at the star. Their knoekaNnit acrobatic has’ been a hit In every city In this country,

i For the week of February 15. Manager Hart* ' will have at the Oiiera House. Montgomery and

Stone, in The He<l Mill. A little later on will a|q>ear tin* gorg*s>iis|T atageil musical prmiuctlon of The Girl Behind the Counter, eiven by I.ew

, Fields and his big company. F. W HEACII

I L. P. Prlessraan has succeeded P. O. Skaggs as manager of the Comet Theatre at Red Oak,.^Iawa.

Greater New York (Continued from page fl)

FAVERSHAM'S OPEHINO TOUR

William Faversham will, during his spring tonr. whleh begins In Philadelphia on Fetirnary 1.5. appear In The World and HI* Wife. He wrill Dot use The Barber of Sew Or lean* In his rep<-rtolre until next season.

AMELIA KARLE DEAD

Amelia Karle, 26 years of age, died at the Harlem Hospital last Monday morning. Miss Karle'* last engagement was with the (p1(I Weher and Fields Company, aeveral years ago. Shortly after she left them she became , an Invalid, and for the last (Iv* years haa not been able to do anything. She was with Geo. I.e<1erer In hla New York days, and waa also with Floren* Elegfeld aeveral years ago.

For the last year Mis* Karle has been nnder the care of (he Aetora' Fund, and that organi ration will also look after her funeral. Mia* Karle had no relatives In thla country.

ARBUCKLE'8 HEW PLAT

Klaw and Erlanger and Joseph Brooks have arrange<1 with Eugene W. Pres brey for a dramatixatlon of Day'* novel. Sqnlre Finn, which will he caI1e<l The Clrcn* Man. In which Maclyn Arbnckle will be featnred. The production will have It* premiere at McVlck- j er's Theatre, Chicago, next September

HIPPODROKE BDCCESS

Nothing disturbs the pro-sperlty; which has been the Hippodrome's owru since It opened last Angnst. Its show of the season has proven the greatest drawing card In It* hla- lory. Never before were all the poaalblittles of the HIppoilrome'* hIg stage and equipment used to such an advantage. More ahow, more i>eople. more circus, more of everything le the ■ mie In this year's show Sporting Days shows splendidly the games of the nation, while The Battle In the Skies Is thrlHIngly realistic of ' fntnre warfare. The Ballet of Blrdland Is by far the most gorgeous ballet that any manage¬ ment haa ever prodneed. The Hippodrome’* present elrens. with the mnsleal elephants aa Its chief featnre. Is the best arenlc performance ever at the big playhouse.

H0TE8

The New York Marine Band will ooep Its spring tonr at the Metropoittan Opera House the first Snnday after the opera aeaaon closes. The organisation will consist of 80 soloists. Including three ladles. William Bley will he the director, and John Graham the man¬ ager.

The Actors’ Soeletv haa Installed a play ba- rean.

Lillian FItxgerald has joined the Mlaa Inno¬ cence Co.

Ther- Is a mmor that the Lamb* will rein¬ state Andrew Mark.

Miss Oertmde Conghlan. who has been *p- r>earlng as Beth Elliott In The Traveling Sales¬ man. baa temporarily withdrawn from the com pany. hecanse of tll-health.

Svdney Beckly. an English baritone and dra¬ matic reader, gave his first recital In New York at the Plaza on Wedneaday afternoon. Fehniary 3. Mlaa Beatrice Fenety waa the arcompantat.

The Cntler Comedy Hnb gave It* eighth *n- mtal performance at the Carnegie Lycenm laat

' Friday evening. Frhmary 8. ' Henry B. Hariia appointed Valentine E. Ken I nedy, late hnainea* manager of The Third !)•- I gree. manager of the Hndson Theatre. I At the laat meeting of the Managers' Asso- ^clatlon. a resolntlon was passed that a testlmo- j nial benefit be tendered the widow of I.esteT I Wallack. nnder the ansplcea of the manager*

of the city. It will he given at Wallack's The- I atre. Friday afternoon. March 8. Nearlr all I the prom'nent star* then playing In the elty

will take part. John F. Kellerd, who play* the title role In

i The Vampire, made a apeeeh In honor of the ■ memory of Co<inelln, the great French actor, i at the Hackrtt Theatre, laat Friday evening. 1 Mr. Kellerd ealld attention to the greater 1 honor* paid to the memory of famona actor* I abroad than In this country.

Eleanor Rnhaon ha* fonnd a warm welcome I at the Lyceum, whleh ahe haa made her home

for the rim of Mra. Frances Hodgson Bnmett’s ! nniisnal play. The Pawn of a To-morrow. The ) play has scored decidedly, and Miss Robson I tiarself has contrlhnted what one of the crit¬

ics has declared the striking character cjwatlon of th* yesr.

' The Astor The*tre Is honnd to take Ita place ' among the Incky place* of amnaement so mneb • looked np to hy members of the snperstitloiis ! on'fesslon. Following th« nsnal snceess of Psld ' In Full, last aeason. William T. Hodge tn The i Man from Home h*« been crowding the honse I for a hill half year now. and Is liable to stay . six month* longer.

William f.ickaxe begin* hi* aeventh week tn Cleveland Moffet’s atrlkingly anccessfnl play. The Battle, at the Savoy Theatre. Pally Inel

’ dent* that find their way into the pnblle print*, emphaalie their naefninea* In bringing the qnea- tlon therein dlacnaawl to the notice of the pub

' lie tfirongh the me<ll(im of the stage.

A new vaudeville theatre, called the Majestic, has been opened tn Mt. Carm*l. Pa., hy Schreck and UePadden. Th* houa* la doing good husineaa.

RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION

CHICAGO.

Starts May 12th, 1909. We have a flne, large, live space left for a modern, up-to-da'”' shooting gal¬ lery, PHELPS & CTAJHEK, Mgrs. of ITlvlh'ges, 143 Illinois St„ Chicago, Illinois., Tcle|ilM>iie North 1817.

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46 Xl^e Billt>oarcl FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. (ContliiiH'<1 from page 11)

Tba LtmbardI Urand Italian pp«‘ra season at the Central Theatre, is a positive success, and although the weather has been verj un¬ pleasant the business has been large, capacity houses ruling. The prices range from SO cents to $2.S0. The only fault to And this year is that the engagement for only one week Is tcx> sbc>rt.

Bip Van Winkle, with Thomas Jefferson In the title role. Is the American Theatre attrac¬ tion this week, but the rainy weather cut off the attendance. The piece Is as enjoyable as ever to the later generation, and the matinee was packed, showing the bold this attraction has on the younger patrons. Corinne, In Lola from Berlin, comas next week, and an excellent we«‘k is already aasurui, judging from the ad¬ vanced sale.

The revival of Bankers and Brokers, by Kolb and Bill at the Princess Theatre, continues to see this bouse packed at every [lerformance. It Is over two years ago that this piece was presented at the Davis Theatre, and now, wlHi all up-to-date songs, effects and a large stage. It Is almost a new protiuction.

At the Valencia Theatre, this week. When Kntgbtbmsl Was In Klower, with Robert Homaps In the leading part. Is another creditable protec¬ tion by the enterprising management. A selR's of pMlge and sis'lety benefits, which take place at the Valencia from time to time, brings this bouse considerable notice and regular patrons.

The tlayety Theatre, (formerly the Novelty Theato'ei ois-netl last Sunday under the manage¬ ment of (ieorge L. (dayton, and it was indeed a most auspicious o|H'ning. Tills bouse run down very much during the past year, and all the wise ones predicted It was impossible to get anything that would ever keep the bouse open, but in the face of all this, Ueorge L. Clayton changed the name of the house, painted the front and although the opening day was a vary miserable, rainy one, packed the bouse.

Three times on Sunday and each succeeding night big audiences attended. James F. Post and Company was the big drawing card, and be again proved bis impularlty and as a fun- maker in the front ranks. All the time be is OB the stage be manages to keep the bouse In ripples of laughter. titbers on the om-ning bill were The MacDonald Troupe of cycle ex¬ perts. Billy Howard, musical comedian; D'Brien and Darran, singing and dancing turn and two reels of moving pictures The prices of admis¬ sion are 15 and 25 cents, with 5(1 cents fur box seats. Bert I.«vey, the independent liooklng agent, has charge of the booking.

The Van Dyke, a tragic comedy by Cosmos Gordon Lennox, served to Introduce Harrison Hunter and Company as the feature number on the (Irpheuni bill, this week. .Mr. Hunter Is a | capable actor who holds the entire attention I of bis audience through his playlet, and was a bit. The Harvey Family of wire walkers, com¬ prising flve people, ladies and gentlemen, fur¬ nish a meritorious act of Its kind which found considerable favor. The Murray Bisters, a real slater team, was another good singing number that scorevl. The balance of the bill was made op of hold-overs, who were as popular as ever, and Included the Chadwick Trio, Howard and Lawrence. Jewell's Manikins, Josselln Trio and Julie Herne and Company.

Every act on the National Theatre bill Is new this week. Uus Bruno, an old-time Frisco- Ite, appeartal here after an absence of sixteen years and was not recognlied by the new thea¬ tre attendants. However, he. made good with his dialect stories and caused considerable laugh¬ ter. Creo, a new illusion, out here, mystitled the audience. It is presented in a taking man¬ ner and caused much discussion. Vera and Sabine have a dancing turn, ^d close with a Mexican playlet. it was well liked. Steph Uralton and Company. In their sketch. Locked Out After 3 A. M., seen some time ago at the Orpheum, repeated their former success. Mike Bernard and Little Blosson, another turn re¬ cently seen at the Orpheum, was an added attraction and went big especially the piano playing of Bernard. Joe Demtng's farce. The TVavellng Man. was a big laugh and closed an entertaining program.

This week at I’antagea’ Empire Theatre, Manager WInstock, featured an act called La Bevu lies Artiste, which Introduced a realistic production of studies in classic poses. The Sis¬ ters Belfonte, two shapely models, filled the bill most artistically. Leonard Kane, The Dancer in the Golden Frame, has a very nice novelty clog dancing act. Bentfrow and Jan¬ sen's sketch, Tlie Second Mr. Fiddle, teemed with laughing lines. Southern Quartet, four colored singers and dancers, seen here on sev¬ eral occasions, again made good. The Brothers DeKock, acrobats and equilibrists, closed the show, winning much applause.

James Jeffries, ex-cbamplon heavy-weight pu¬ gilist, now on his second week at the Wigwam, continued to keep the house packed to the doors. Others on the bill were Zello Tr^pe, The Coois-rs. lie Garmo and Keougb, Herbert Cyril, Mr. and Mrs. Esmonde and Blacksom and Burns.

The Victory Theatre Is to open next week, under the management of Hal Curtis, with a straight colored show, presenting A Trip to Africa. Sam Langford, a champion colored boxer, la to be the feature attraction. The show is booked for one week only.

Business at the Washington Square Theatre is continually improving. This week. Manager Zlck Abrams presented Camilla, La Moines, Harold Yates, Grace Sisters. Mlxlmo Japanesi- Troupe and three reels of moving pictures.

The Grand Theatre still have Kelly and Vlo- lette, their thrtrd week on the bill, together with four reels of moving pictures and illus¬ trated songs.

IN OAKLAND.

Florence Roberts, in the House of Bondage, at the Macdonough Theatre, Is repeating her 'Frisco success at the American Theatre, which passed the $7,000 mark. She la equally popular here as on the other side of the bay, and the public all like her new play.

The Wrong Mr. Wright, at Ye Liberty Thea¬ tre, the Broadhurst farce comedy, just suited the patrtms of this beautiful theatre and did Its snare of the business. Next week Richard M. Hatallng commences an engagement of four weeks, in a aeries of Shakespearian plays.

Almost all the bill from the 'Frisco Orpheum Is over here this week. Each and every tnrn scored.

Mile. Summerville and her dancing horse, Co¬ lumbus, Is the feature act at the Bell Theatre. Weona Francis and Company, rifle experts, also stand away up in front. Payne and Lee. Holmes and Hollister. John Birch, Blacksom and Burns, and Brown and Hodge, completed the bill.

At the Novelty Theatre, World's Comedy Fonr, Martelll and Alblni, Francisco Morrlce, Jjee Beggs and Company. King and White, and Rose Stephens were oB the program.

Very extensive preparations are being made for the 0|H-ning of Idora Park, this season. Mr. J. II. B. Fitxpatrick, director of publicity, will start a camiiaign of advertising that will cover all the adjacent cities, and San Francisco, specially, will be billed like a circus. Special transportation tickets, including admission, will l>e arranged from 'Frisco. The best of free attractions will b<* offered from time to time. The Peerless Potters are already booked for the opening. Arrangements are already being made for a circuit to include Ogden. Salt Lake, Denver, S<>attle, Portland and other places. $.30,01)0 will be spent renovating anci Installing new concessions.

W. Snow, of the Gem Theatre, together with i a few other circus men. are getting ready to ' go out with a wagon show this season. It will Ih* the best of its kind that ever was organised out here. Some sixty head of horses, twenty Shetlands, a large number of trained dogs, and wagons have already b«*en secured. Madam Schell’s Lions are to be featured and other acts have already been engaged.

RUBE COHEN.

BROOKLYN, N. Y. (Continued from iiag<> 111

Blanche Newcomb, of the Ros<> Hill Fidly Com pany, at the Olympic Tfteatre, is a slaughter of the late "Bobby Newcomb.’’ who was a famous minstrel for many years. She inherits the dancing ability which made her father noteil. Miss Newcomb startt-d her stage career when six years old with Jay Rial's Uncle Tom’s Cabin Company, and had one of the child parts In the original Silver King Company. Ijiter she toured the country with other members of the New •■omb family In a dlverslOtsI program If little idays, farces, songs and dances. Miss Newcomb makes her home at Greenlawn, L. I.

Cecil D«‘ .Mille. aiitltor of Sergeant Devil M'Care, Andrew Mark’s new starring vehicle, which is having Its first engagement in Greater New York, at the Bnstkiyn .Majestic Theatre, Is a menil)ef of the company supiiorting the po[(- nlar Irish singer. The play is a radical de- (larture from nil the others in which Mr. Mack has starnsl. The central role, which he plays. Is the only Irish charaeter In the piece. The sv-ene is laid in the Canadian Northwest, and the hero Is a sergeant of the mounte<l isdlce.

Although Interfered with, somewhat, by the had weath"r, work of preparing for the summer season is going steadilv onward at Coney Island. With the exception of some of the big resorts, the character of amus<‘ments will be about the same, and probably remain so until the construction of the proissusl Ntardwalk from the Ocean Boulevard to Sea Gate, directly along the ocean front, and the sweeping away of

I the barriers which now prevent the vast multi- I tude that visits the famous lesort from strol¬

ling along at will the extensive, hard, sandy beach whe^n the tide Is out. After these Im¬ provements are iiiade, the great Coney Island will take Its pro|M-r place among the better class of s<‘aside resorts.

A theatrical event of local Interest Is the changH In the itollcy of the Bijou Theatre. It has been decided by the Hyde and Bebman Amnsenient Company to run vaudeville and moving pictures, with a matinee every day, instead of comedy and melodrama. They have evidently reached the conclusion, after studying the size of the audiences, that vaudeville Is what the public wants, and propose to furnish It at a very mcsierate price. They promise to provide the best talent available.

John King and F.dward Schlatter, two Brook¬ lyn men, have purchased a piece of property 50 by 100 (fit I’almetto street and Onde^onk avenue, Ridgewood, where. It la said, they pro¬ pose to erect a big vaudeville show house. Louis Berger, superintendent of the Building De¬ partment of the Borough of Queens, and a well known architect. Is drawing the plans.

■ The building, as proposed, will be of fireproof construction throughout, with metal ceilings and walla and- steel chairs. Wide passageways and five exits will add to Its safety. The work of erecting the building will commence as soon as the plans have be*‘n completeil. and the theatre will be ready for use by next summer. It will be the only playhouse In that section.

Mr. King, who wlil have control of the thea¬ tre, is identified with other amusement enter¬ prises In the borough.

Every theatre In Brooklyn was representetl at a dlnn“r given in the early hours of Thurs¬ day morning, January 2S. YTie occasion was the first annual banquet of the Brooklyn Thea¬ tre Treasurers’ flub, held at the Clarendon Ho¬ tel, and more than seventy members and friends sst at the tables. Those at the tables Include)! FVank Mc.Meer, president of the club; Dudley Clements, of the Crescent, vice-president; Ed- wanl A. Bebman. treasurer; George Flanagan, secretary: C. I,. Robison, financial secretary; Henry Bossoiii. of the Fulton: John S. McAleer, of the Star; James Williams, of Blanev's: William Fitzgerald, of the Bijou; H. A. Girard. Frank A. Girard. William J. Tobin. Samuel Hardy, T. D. Williams, S. H. Walsh. Edwin F. Reilly. Frank 'T. Shyne. .\rthur Rigby. Ben**dlct Blatt. Charles F. Orr,

C. Wright. E. J. Kendrick. John J. Feeks. William H. Keeler. .T. Hyde. J. E. f'arroll, ami E. A. Gardner. There was a vaudeville pro¬ gram.

Edward Larlvlere, a basso cantante now singing with the Ttiscany 'Trouliadours. an oji- eratlc act that was seen at the Orpheum this '•eek. received by jiost last week a metlai from

t ■* (Jovernment. a belated award for his services In the Spanish American war. The medal Is of bror . having three bars ui>on which are In- Bcrib. 1 the dates of the thr*-e engagements in which the Brmiklyn tmik part. It was as a member of the crew of that battleship In the Schley Squadron that Mr. Ijirivlere participate)) In the thr»<' engagements a* Santiago. At the conclusion of the war he remdved his discharge and relumed to Providence, R. 1., which is his home. “I was overlooked In the distribu¬ tion in some way.” he ex|ilains, “and when 1 was idaylng In Washington recently I wrote to the ofilcials ther»‘. asking for the mmlal. which was promptly sent to me.” Two other medals are proiiilly dlsplayiul bv I.arlvlere. One of tts’se is from the slate of Rhtsle Island, and was pres<-nt<-d to all the sons of that state who participated in the war. The third Is one pr.-*ented by the citizens of Brooklyn to the crew of her namesake battleship.

Stephen J. Mooney, the press representative of the Fulton Theatre, Is making good In great style, and Is one of the hest publicity men of Br<..<klyn.

Frank O. Rostock, the “Animal King.” who Is at present In Ixindon, writes me that Luna Park, Paris, will be a gold mine for American showmen snd many of the leading showmen will locale there this coming season. W. R. Inshaw, who Is located at 910 Avenue C. Went, Brook- l.vn. N. Y., has been sent over here by Mr. Bostock and the directors to represent the lAina Park. Faria, Limited

Jos. Kenniuly, who Is connected with the box ot!lt*e at tile Montauk Theatre, and is one of the most isipular young showmen in Bnsiklyn, has been offeiuul a position with Frank t’. Rostock’s big wild animal show at Dreamland, I'oney Island, this coming season. Mr. Keiimuly has a wide acquaintance In the theatrical and carnival business and numlnws bis friends by the score. GEO. 11. HAKES.

PARK FOR RENT.

Owing to old age and poor health, I will rent my Park. One and one-half miles from the best little town in the State of Michigan; '2.5,U0U In habitants; no oth«>r park near the city. With the pro|M>r attractions, and a live man, ran make a barrel of money. ABRAM PEER, Man¬ ager and Owner of Thread Lake Park, FLINT, MICHIGAN.

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Big Money ■ BOTH SEXES THE NOVELTY OF THE CENTURY, Wlloon'. Rocket (.'o.t Hanger, fold, like . comb In . leatherette caw. When cIomkI, 7% In. loug, 2 in. wide, i, in. thick. It will hang a lull ault, ladiea’ or gentlemen'a. Everybody buya at aight. Retails 25c. Send 25c for Sample and po.Uge Nickel-plated. Agent, (m.ltively ebould make at leant $7..50 |)er day. If you don’t like It, th. next man will give you 25c for it. Show rauiple all over .ay It In the thing for traveling _WILSON NOVELTY MFO. CO., 1046 St. Clair St., Cleveland, 0.

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Concen.lon. and Show, of all kind, wanted; good opening for Ferri. Wlnud, Shoot the Chntea, I’ony Track. .Miniature Railroad, and other fimt-clan. attraetionn. Invite corre.pondence of on# ring ctrcu.es. THE JACKSON AMUSEMENT CO., Jackson. Mich.

Just a Reminder On our way to Winni|>eg, we work St. I'aul and Duluth, on our way hack, we make Mlnneaimlta. Among State Fair contract., we have Sebra.ka, Iowa. K.ii.a. amt Oklahoma. We oix>n near Chicago on June 7tb. THE HERBERT A. KLINE SHOWS, Box 6$. Chicago, IlL

VAUDEVILLE ACTS WANTED AT ALL TIMES. Send In your open time Performers desiring to break their jump between Chicago and New Yerk. we would be pleased at all times to aaslat you, and can book you on abort notice. Wa control tba best time in this locality, and perforlbers of ability cwn always get ttoM. Furtbermora, wa only book responsible bouses, and we allow tranenortatlon and charge no commission for booklw.

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PARK OPPORTUNITY—A Traction Company, having one of the moat beautiful parks In Indiana, with double track line from city of 70,0(10 iiupulatlon, with flve Interurban and seven steam roads, witb drawing population within radius of 25 miles of I30,0(N>, desires to lease the operation of said park to proper party or parties. Park now o.ntalnn large refreshment pavilion, dancing ball, Japanese ball game, figure eight toboggan, circle awing, moving picture., bowling allay, refreshment stands, shooting gallery, pony track, attractive theatre. iMiatIng, and la brilliantly lighted and ban Its own waterworka. Contain. 237 acre*, about .50 of which are parked. Address

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Ft RUARY 13, 1909. Xtie Billboard 47

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Every theatrical man In Philadelphia aent Prank Lane one or two lettera while he was resting at W’eat Baden, Ind., so that he would not get lonely.

Fergus McCuaker, the popular treasurer of the Forrest Theatre, had to cut out all hie so¬ cial dutlea during the engagement of The Merry Widow, as the lobby was thronge<l at all hours of the day and night by anxioua people who wanted to get seats.

Eugene Schultx. who was formerly manager of one of Savage's Ib-vll Companies la now act¬ ing as manager of The .Merry Widow Company.

Fred Nathans, assistant treasurer of the Broad Street Theatre, la arranging for a series of "high Jinks.” when the treasurers of Philadel¬ phia theatres make a trlji to New York to at¬ tend the annual benefit of the New York Treas¬ urers’ Club. A special train will take the boys over on their annual outing, and a vaude¬ ville performance will be given In a baggage car on the way over, a small stage having been constructed In one end of a car. The train will leave after the theatres close here on Sat¬ urday night ami will be run alow so that a good time can be enjoyetl on the trip. Twenty nine people will make up the party and the box-of- rt.-es of the various theatres will not open the day after the benellt until noon.

Cnlque souvenirs, contiilnlng the pictures of Laferty, manager of the Chestnut Street Thea tre. and are being given sway to regular patrons of the Orpheum Players.

In New York. rebearse<l at .\1. White’s Danc¬ ing Academy for sevi.riil nights during this wetk. Stage dancing has gotten to be a great fad In this city, and Al. WbMe. Walter Wroe and .toe Dawson are swampeii with pupils.

John W. Hart, owner and manager of Hart’s Tbeativ, has recovered from his Illness and is now actively engaged In managing hla theatre. Busin* as Is fair at this house. Mr. Hart wilt deliver several lectures * urlng the spring, for the benellt of charity orgnnlxatlondl

Frank Ennis has been re-engaged as adver¬ tising agent of the Casio*. Theatre for next sea¬ son. Tola will make him fourth season at this house.

Charles FI*H'k. assistant treasurer of the Ca¬ sino Theatre, will spend his summer vacation visiting several mining iiropertles he Is in¬ terested In.

The Avenue Theatre, Wilmington. Del., Is still In doubt as to futui" bookings. Mortimer H. Snow, who was to ha\e Inaugurated a sea¬ son of stork performances at that house, has given up the contract and Joined The Million alre’s Revenge. Although the hotise has lately been reconstructed and Improved. It seems as If attractions that will pay cannot be secnred.

Adele Ritchie, the well-known actress was successfully operated on here ’ast week for a ’’floating kidney” and Is now rapidly convalesc¬ ing at her htime In this city. When she gets strong she will start for Europe and will not appear professionally until next autumn.

ne Wilmington, Del., Orchestra, composed of seventy local musicians, gave a successful concert, February 1, that drew a big bouse.

Miss Jeannette Hartenstein directed seventy- live local musicians of Pottstown. Pa., when they gave the Stabat Mater, last week. In that city, before a crowded boose.

The Harry Mac. Rae Webster Associate Play¬ ers Is the title of the new stock company which Is to o|)en at the Park Theatre, Philadelphia, February 8. The principal members are Ralph Stuart, Paul Tharp. Hugh Cameron, John Step- ling, Edward Wade. J'vbn Flemmings. I..eah Winslow, Conlella Mac I'nnald. Lottie Briscoe. May Mac.Cabe. Edith M lls, and Joe Bergen. Mr. Webster will dlrj-ct .be performances and the business management \ ill be In the bands of Warren B. Emerson. The opening production will be An Enemy to the King, and this will l>e followe*! by many other big productions. Many of the above company were formerly members of the Orpheum Players, who are now In their 74lh consecutive week at the Chestnut Street Theatre, but none of them lave been playing with that organisation lately. It Is expected that the new cvvmuany will lengthen the season at the Park until late In the summer.

The members of the Knigbrs of Columbus, of fTiester, Pa., have formed a choral society of A'* voices, under the leadership of John Lewis

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48 X ti e Billboard FEBRUARY 13, 1909

London Letter (('ODtIuutKl fruni 12.)

• gain I doiilit whether many LoDdont-ra would tako tlio trouhlo to go far to aoe It.

It la one of tlioae playa wbirb turn uu a let I ter--a p^ot W’hlob la uaually iinaatlafactory at any time, ami In thia eaae perbapa more ao than Lsiial. |

Mrs. I.atimer'a buaband liaa tieen lying at the , point of death with typhoid, but up till the | prevloua evening there aeemed to ta- a rbance ' for him. The dta-tor oom< a hack In the mom i tng and flnda him with but a few minutes to live. Homething muat have happened to him. and for one thing It la olivloua that he baa got out of led. It turns out that be baa done ao to , write a letter, and In ilolng ao baa virtually : committed auUlde. The letter la addreaaed to bla oM frleml. Sir Oharlea Weyburn. and la handed to the do< tor for delivery. Ogden, then ■ aiimmoiia Weyburn to the house by telegram. Mrs. I.stlmer, hearing of the letter, ta-ga the doctor to give It to her. He refuaea. and to Induce him to do so and ao prevent a tremend- oua amount of mischief she tells him the whole story and also the events of the night before.

It aptw-ars that Weyburn has been her lover for years. The evening Itefore, half distracted, she had gone Into her husband's room and found the nurse asleep. Her first Imimlae was to awake the niieae, hut then the dreadful Idea came Into her mind not to do so, on the chance that the neglect might lead to her husband's death.

Tester on. when the nurse did awake, abe had seen the tears trickling down the Invalid's face. Before this be must have got up and written the letter. Mrs. Latimer believes It la a letter denouncing her and Weyburn. And f>r this reason she begs and prays the doctor to give it to her. He refuses, although he be- lievea It muat do Incalculable barm, and duly hands it to Weyburn, explaining that the writ¬ ing of it baa coat Latimer bla life.

Then Olive’s entreaties are turned to Wey- liiirn. He at flrat refuses to give her the let ter or destroy It unread, but finally gives It to her to break the seal. She reads It, and then, with the Irony of fate, the letter la not a de¬ nunciation, but nn apiieal to them both to live together In peace So far any sin that bad been committed was bis sin for marrying a woman who from the first has said she had no love for him.

But the letter has Just the opposite effect to what the dead man bad apparently Intended. Instead of bringing these people together. It only drives them apart. Weyburn asserts that he loves Olive as much as ever, but she drives him away with the declaration that her place In the lutnre is by the side. In spirit, of the husband whom she baa so cruelly wronged, but now sees that she has always loved.

That Is the story. From the literary point . of view It Is good, but It somehow misses dra- ' oiatlc force all through. Even at the crisis, at the end. It Just falls to touch the real chord of . ■emotion.

Mrs. Patrick Campbell Is just as beautiful, tragic and charming as ever, but the part does ' «iot really give the opportunity she wants. | Her's is a fine piece of work, but all the way through one feels that the nart Is not good ■entaigh for her. Lyn Harding plays the part •of the lover with great force and naturalness, and James Hearn gives a verv carefully drawn i sketch of the doctor. As the nurse. Miss Elsie Cheater diH*a very well, and the rest of the ! minor parts are good. Rut as I have said, the ; plav does not carrv conviction with It, and even those playing It seemed to feel this a sort j of drag upon them throughout.

F ASLETT WRAY. '

Paris Letter <C'ootiuue<l from page 12. •

furnish us the librettos. Then we’ll do the thing the other way round.”

In order not to disapitoint Mr. Ludera, I asked him what soug he considered the best be ever composed. Everybody asks him that, so I fell In line.

’’The Message of the Vltdet,” he said, "Is far and away the best thing I ever did. There Is nothing else of my work making even a half¬ way go<id second, though if I bad to say I thought next best. I’d say Heidelberg.”

4* <)nc of the most notable events In all the fine

list of benefits for the Sicilian earthquake -iifTerers was that given at the Opera here, by the La Seals forces. The entire company, over 3U0 strong, came In a special train from Milan Just for the one performance. La Vestale was sung for the first time In 1807 at the Opera here, ao its performance of the piece, unsung for fifty years, will be almost a centenlal for Its premiere.

The opera carries with It a pretty bit of his¬ tory. At the Tullerles, Napoleon I., bad heard snatches from It, and meeting the composer, Spontinl, the Italian, be told him that he en¬ joyed the music tremendously, that It should he produced. The cum|>oser told him of his un- •aiccessfiil attempts to have Just this thing done and, being overheard by the Empress Josephine, she took the matter very much to heart. She ■ •HI. liked the music and In December of 1807, ibrough her efforts, the opera was put on at the Opera for the first time on any stage. The audience forgot the war, forgot everything In the beauty of the music. The composition was a big succetw.

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Most everybody everywhere, read sf the mur¬ der of Artist Steindell and of the arrest of the wife on the charge of murdering bar hus¬ band and her mother. Songs, almost by the score, have been written about the affair, and. after the Paris fashion, sold on the streets by «fn-et musicians.

Now France bas a play based upon the gory storv. A playwright named Ia*febvre bas done it In five acts and given It the name L’AffaIre Steindel, on La Veuve Roage, (The Steindel Affair, or The Red Widow). The guillotine Is spoken of as ’’the widow” or ’’the red widow,” and amoeg certain playgoers the piece was re¬ ceived with signs of great apprsbatlon.

♦

A new opera bouffe entitled, Madame Mal- t>r<mgb has been given Its premiere at the Theater Follee Dramatbiues. It la In three sets, the music being by Aims Lachanme, the

book by l.iicien Metivet. Lachanme selected the old fHshloned nursery rhyme song for bla central musical theme and .Metivet wrote bis book about (be words. Accordingly, Madame Malbrough’a busbaud marches away to war, to war, to war, etc., iirnmlsing to return to bis pretty young wife on a certain day. And she. In a fit of crying likewise makes a promise; She will be true to him—true as the sun but ONLY until th" day of bis promised return shall have come and gone without him. Then she will By with the very first gallant who makes his appearance. . Of course, as one must forsee, the bubby comes home, in disguise, and at the last moment and all that sort of thing, all of which makes up a very delightful performancs.

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At (he Winter Circus the other day, the or chestra went on a strike. When a new crowd went on duty and began to make things merry, ■ with music, the strikers got so busy that the police bad to be called In to untangle men. notes, horns and fighters.

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Some weeks ago 1 told In these columns bow M. Jules Claretle, director of the Comedle- ; Krancalse refused to have anything to do with the presentation of I..e Foyer, now being played at this classic theatre. Now it hapi*ens again, only this time the trouble is betwean the stage manager appointed by M. Claretle to stage La Fnrie. a new (day by Jules Bous. and the author himself. .M. Raphael Dufios. a aocletaire of the Comedle-Fraucaise, was named by the director to rehearse the play, but so many and frequent were the differences of opinion between the stage manager and the author, M. Bols, that

! the former sent in bla resignation.

! **■ Jean Coquelln Is well again and back in

' harness after a slight Illness. La Dame X.. In which he Is appearing with Mme. Jane Hail¬ ing. has proved a success. This piece has been

: piirchasiui by Mr. Henry Savage.

I ^ I In some of the cities about I’arls, motion pictures of Sicily and the horrors of the eartb-

i quake were so vividly terrible that the au¬ thorities were called upon to take a band. There were Instances of women fainting upon

; seeing tbe scenes reproduced on canvas as en ' acted iu the stricken city. Officials thought It

wise to step In and call a halt when tbe dead. In far stages of decomposition, were pictured as being taken from tbe ruins.

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Amusement parks of the kind now so popular in the Cnited States and tbe llkea of which are so few and far between In the other parts of tbe world, are going to be tbe thing over here, or (o it seems to tbe man up a tree.

Tbe other day I talked with J. Calvin Brown, owner of the White City Amusement Park at Manchester, England. He was in Paris for the purpose of catching a train to Nancy, where the International Exposition opens May 1. He Is an American and has been Identlfit^ with a number of enterprises—troupes, specialties, shows and so on—which have visited England.

And now he la going to Invade France. This will mark the first time that a strictly Amer¬ ican park show bas made Its way to this coun¬ try and naturally Mr. Brown Is highly gratified that he should be tbe man chosen to manage It. He baa been selected by tbe officials of tbe Naucy Exposition to manage tbe entire amusement end of tbe game.

”I am going to give France a real American show,” he said to me Just before his train pulled out of the station. ’’They’ve never a(H‘ii an amusement park as we Americans know It. so 1 am going to Install one of the most complete even a Yankee ever saw. There will be the entire category—scenic railway, water chutes, figure eight, canals, river show and all that sort of thing, nearly all of which are new to France.”

In addition to controlling these featnres, Mr. Brown will be the director of attractions at the exposition.

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Ttic Theatre Mevisto bas put on a brand new bill from start to finish. There are two come¬ dies and a drama. The latter la entitled Le Reprouve. and is a tragedy of peasant life. It la played with considerable force by a clever organisation. Quand L’Amour s’Amnse, Is the first comedy and tbe last to be pnt on Is La Salson des Polret.

TORONTO, ONT.

The Servant In the House created a most pro¬ found impression at the Princess. Edith Wynne Matthlson and a sidendid cast were seen to great advantage. Business was good all W(M‘k.

May Robson, a real coinedleane. in tbe spark¬ ling (•omiHlv. The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary, delighted large audiences at the Royal Alexan- drl-i.

Tbe Grand had a good one with The Girl Quimtlon. The company is a large one and made good.

At Shea’s, Hara Belle Jerome, Four Lukens and Gordon Eldrl"! and Go. were the topllners

; of a good MIL The Cracker Jacks are well named, as they an-

• iTi the running, and the same scored strongly at ; the Oayety.

Roger Imhoff, tbe best Irish comedian In hurUsque, hit them hard with the Empire Bur lesquers at th<‘ Star.

Popular Fred Stair, of the Star. Is having a ' good time abroad and recently was at a is‘r- , fonT>anee of grand oi>era In I’arls. I The GrKBn Amusement rnmpan.v’s vaudeville

and picture house In St. Catherines, Ontario, Is doing capacity business.

.TOSEPIl GIMSON

SEND A DIME C1".C “T-Tn'irT’ P D 1. I.,” the greatest el<*ctrlc light attach¬ ment on the market. A chlbl can o|s*rate It. Eas.v money. No labor attached to the selling. Takes one minute to show It—can’t get out of order—sells on sight for 2'«c. llkict pr<ifit. 2.0(10 sold to <v>nsumers at Chicago Electrical Show. Send 10c for samide and full deserlutlve iiistfer hv return mall. PREMIER NOVELTY COMPANY. Petit. B. 42 River St.. I hlcago. III.

QUARTETS ATTEMTION—I want a good song ((minlcal un-ferredt for ipiartet, suitable for elec¬ tions; will pay a good price; vi'iir old songs mav be new here. J. W. ALTSTOCK, 4<» East Stark. Portland. Ore.

FOR SALE-Two .1c El(a>trlc Theatres. 4 Edison p. M.. 2 Model B Gas Outfits. 2 Black Tents. 30 Reels of Films. 1 7.1 light D.vnamo. DR. B. TANNER, Waukon. Iowa.

^ jimanrA

Equipped with Improved Fire Maga¬

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Automatic Fire Shield (Lubln's Patent),

Asbestos-covered Wire Connections,

New Improved Lamp-House. New

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siso.oo

Releaaed Fab. 8th.

No. 5874 A rash act. An ac^cldent. Ac¬

cused of murder and convicted on j clrciiinatantial evidence. Convict No. ; 5874. What became of Margery?

Margery at eighteen. In love at flrat sight. Introducing Margery to

' Ills parents. Free after twenty-four ' years. No work, no money, down

and out. I, too. had once a little girl like tbia. Tbe golden locket. United. Suffer, for the Lord la good.

LENGTH, 840 Feet.

Releaaed Feb. 11th.

' THE BANK MESSENGER

The black sheep. A daring deed. The losa la dlacovereiL 'The first clue. The laundry mark. He la a thief Pan-nta' aorrowa. I.«t Juatice pre¬ vail.

LENGTH, 705 lEET.

A SECRET An old maid listened at tbe door.

She carrlea tbe aecret to her friend. They both together visit their friends, and so forth until tbe whole town knows the aecret. A fine comedy.

I LENGTH, 888 FEET.

LUBIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY Lubin Building, 926 928 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. Licensed under the patents of tbe Motion Picture Patenta Company.

STATE FAIR of LOUISIANA FOURTH ANNUAL FAIR

November 1-6, 1909

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To hear from all first-class free attractions that are

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STATE WHAT YOU WANT AND WE WILL SEND LISTS.

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Featuring Some Coon Dialect

That comedian who tells that pathetic story, “Poor Bill”

FL.RU ARY 13, 1909.

I.iK'ky Hlir» Show, Qiiod.'Iiju, Kid*. MukijH Eur(i|H.|in Clrcuii. OBtiv, K.mm* .'I

«Jr«u<1 Oiora lluum* Kluck. IVindt, Mich Main, Waller L., Sbuna, Ueneva, O. Malloy’a Ihig and I'liDy Show, UulTalo < mier.

Iowa. MaOHllcld’a, W. J., Great Eaatern Show*. Tl.l

loutc, Ta. Mauallt-ld’t Trained Animal Show, Nura Springa.

luwa. McElwee Broa.* Meixj Go-Rounil. Keia^rea, l*a. McFall'a, I'rof., Uik Clrcua, Haltlinore, O. Mcrieary’a U. T, S., Norlhweaicrn Ohio Z<xj

and Wonder World, Van Wert, O. Melvin’a, Frank, Midget Animals, Cbaa. Wood¬

ford, mgr.. Falconer, N. V. Mlllena Broa.' Big Show, Milwaukee, Wla. Millican’a Mammoth Mlnatrela, I'allaade Bark.

New Jeriej. Miller Broa.’ 101 Ranch W’lld W’eat, Bllaa. Okla. Mitchell’i Anthracite Band, Kelayrea. i'a. Minnelli Broa.’ Co. Noa. 1 and 2. Delaware, O. Montgomery'a United Shows, Boone, la. Morgan's, J. 11., Big Comedy Co., Lexington.

Indiana. Myers. F. M., Tipton, Iowa. Navajo Ned's Indian Congress Wild West. C. F.

Rhodes, mgr., Lexington, Va. Nelson’s, Billy, Show, North Cambridge. Maaa. Noble’s Tent Show, Greenville, S. C. Norris k Moore Shows, St. LmIs, Mo. Norris k Rowe Circus, Santa Crux. Cal. Orentt. A. C., Shows, New Rochelle, N. Y. Orton Bros.’ Show, Ortonville, la. Palace of Anatomy, 2220 Euganla street. St

Louis, Mo. Parker, Great, Shows, Abilene, Kana. Pawnee Bill's Wild West. Pawnee, Okla. Perrlne, Dave W., Eaton Raplda, Mich. Pursell's New Modem Showa, Missouri Valley,

Iowa. Raders Bros.’ Wild West Show, Crooksvllle, O. Rbodns Wbitely Shows, Bethany, Mo. Richards Bros.' Trained Animal Show (Home

Offlee, Manitowoc, Wla) Medford. WIs. Riggs' Wild West Shows, Parkin. Ark. RInglIng Bros.’ Circus (Cblcsgo Offlee, 140 Mon

roe St.). Baraboo. WIs. RIppel's Show, P. O. Box 06. Frankfort, Ind. Robbins', Frank A., Jersey City, N. J. Robinson, John, Ten Big Shows. Terrace Park,

Ohio. Rocky Mountain Nell’s Omy Wild West and R.

R. Show, Acton, Mass. Rollins. Geo. W., Show, Piedmont Park, At¬

lanta, Ga. Rogers', F. J., Model Shows. Edmond. Okla. Rolls Fox Show. Calumet, Mich. Sparks Show, Taldoata, Oa. Schepp's Dog. Pony and Monkey Cirrus. Cres¬

cent Hill, Louisville, Ky. Selbel Bros.’ Show, Watertown. Wls Sella-Fl«to. Denver, Colo. Sibley, W. K., Shows, Paterson. N. J. Silver Family Clrcua, Bert Silver, mgr.: Crys

tal, Mich. Skerbeck’s Great Shows. Dorchester. Wls. Smith’s. Prof. Hairy. Shows, Orats. Pa. Snyder Bros.’ Wild West, Pearl, Ill. Sorcbo’s. Capt. Lewis. Deep Sea Divers, Charles¬

ton. S. C. S|>ellman. Frank P.. Shows. Cincinnati. Ohio. Starrett’s Clrctia. 117 CHermont are.. Brooklyn,

New York. Steele Family Show, Wayne. Mich. Steele’s. Al.. Big Show. Vandergrift Heights.

Pa. Stewart’s, Capt., Big City Circus. Fort Wayne,

Indiana. Stlmmel's Society Circus, Springfield. Ohio. Swain. W. I.. Show, Hattiesburg. Miss. Swift’s, Jack. Great AIrdome Shows, Gloden

Gate. Ill. Sup Bros.’ Shows. Macon. Oa. ■reTTy’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Tent Show. W. G

Dickey, mgr.. Little Sioux. Iowa. Texas Bnd’s Wild West, Tulsa. Okla. Texas Wonder Shows. Jo|>lin. Mo. Todd’s. A. L.. Minstrels. Hobart. Okla Turner. Doc. Wild Rose. Chicago, III. Tuttle’s Olympic Show. LinesvHle. Pa. Uden’s, Col. W. J., Illppoatrome and Trainee!

Aniaaals. Flanagan. III. Uncle Tom's Cabin, Hoosic Falls. N. Y. Van Amhiirg Show, Atlanta. Ga. Van’s. J. H.. Hippodrome and Circus. Scott. O. Welsh Bros.’ Newest Great Shows. Inc.. John

T. Welsh, mgr., 70.1 N. Sth st., Philadel¬ phia. Pa.

Wagner, Great, Show, Milwaukee. Wls. Wallace Bros ’ Trains Animal. Red Oak, la. Washbora’s. I.«on. Circus. Round Brook. N. J. Weiss k Sanger's Greater New York Shows,

Buffalo. N. Y. Wheider, AI. F.. Oxfonl. Pa. Wlntermnte Bros.’ R. R. No. 2. Ft. Atkinson.

Wit. WIxom Bros.’ Bancroft. Mich. Womlford's Educated Animals, (iiaa. Woodford,

mgr.. Falconer, N. Y. WoimI's. j. L., Carouael Co.. Augusta, Ga. Wonderland Floating Palace, Cooley k Thom,

mgrs.. Point Pleasant. W. Va. Wiiody. Robert. Shows. Afton. Okla. World’s Famous Dog. Pony and Goat Show, 460

Shelby at., Memphis, Tenn. Wright’s, H. W.. Circus. Memphis. Tenn. Wright's. lAwrence, Shows, Shepherdstown.

W. Va. Wnrster, I’rof. Wm.. and Sons. Dog and Pony

Show, Phllailelphia, Pa. Yankee American Show, 161.1 S'. 14th st.. She

boygan. Wls. Yankee Robinson Show, Des Mnines. la.

List of Tent Show Win ter Quarters

Sutton k Hudspeth Amusement Co., 2u32 Divi¬ sion at., St. Louis, Mo.

Westlake's Carnival of .Novelties. 222 W. 128lh st., .New York City.

Williams. ’ 'Lam H.. Electric Showa, Fair Grounds, itiHiouke, Va.

Wllvert’s Indian Show, Terre Haute. Ind. Wonderland Tent Showa. Ellenaboro, W. Va.

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Horse and Puny Driil. Will horse a wagos show on (•e'-centagr. t'HAS. IIAUKIS. S4-lioy lervllle. N Y

albert > .Musical Dogs and Ponies, Cbaa. '.Vood- f..-l uigr.. Falconer, N. Y.

Ill (merican Show, Little Falls, W. Va. tliiioiid's. Jethro, Bible Show, Albemarle, N. C. iii.|. rMin's 14og and Puny Show and Wild Weat,

.Mobs-. III. an <■ and Harper’s Novelty Show, Jefferson City,

M - auui I'lioebe Shows, G. W. B. Brown, prop.,

BulTalo, N. V. Halley's. .Molly A., Southern Shows, Honston,

'Texas. Barlow's, Ed. 1’.. Dug, Pony and Vaudeville

Show, South Milford, Ind. Rarnuui k Bailey, Offices and Quarters, Brldge-

|s>.t. Conn.; Western Offices, 140 Uunrua at., Chicago, 111.

Hariies, Al. Q., Wild Animal Circus, Portland, Oregon.

Bartlae's, Cbaa., New Showa, Otnneravllle, Ind. Bennett's, Billy, Big Shows, Mllaca, Minn. Big Otto Trained Wild Animal Show, 828 Mil¬

waukee ave., Chicago, HI. Boiler's, Will F., Palaceum Shows, 324 South

Lawndale ave., Kansas City, Mo. Bonbeiir Bros.’ Advance Gulden Mascot Show,

Carmen, Okla. Bongbtun's, Billie. Overland Shows, Ambla, Ind. Boyer, J. H., Shown, East bt. Louis, III. Buckskin Ben’s Wild Weat, Cambridge City,

ladlaiia. Buffalo Bill's Wild Weat, Bridgeport, Conn. Burk's Big Combined B. R. Showa, Guthrie,

Oklahoma. Bnaby's, J. M., Pans, III. Buller Shows, Kane, Pa. California Frank's Wild West, Forest Park High¬

lands. St. Louis, Mo. Campbell Bros.’ CIrens, Falrbury, Neb. Cauada Frank's, Tipton, la. Carlin Bros.’ New Modern Shows, 1316 8. 64tb

at., I'blladeipbla, Pa. Carliale'a Historical Wild West. 308 W. 43rd

at.. New York City. Caatello and Graves, (^rtland, N. Y. Cboat and Herbert, Mulkeytown, ill. Cbunn's, J. D., Shows, Carrollton, Mo. Clark k bona, M. L., (Combined Shows. Alex¬

andria. La. (\>le Broa.' bbows. Harbour Creek, Pa. Ooie k Cooper's Show, J. Augustiu Jones, mgr.,

Tbomasville, Ga. Colorado Grant, Sparta. Ky. Cooke's City nf Jerusalem, U. Cooke, mgr., 1043

3. Grand ave., I.os Angeles, Cal. Crawford's, Col., Show, Tvm Haute, Ind. Curry Howard's Tented Minstrels, Dubogne, la. Cummins’ Wild West and Indian Congress, Bel¬

fast, Ireland. Dawson Bros.’ Wild West Show, Connersvllle,

Indiana. UeI.aFuntalne Gulden Ghost and R. R. Show,

winter gnarters, Alexandria, Minn.; Main Of¬ fice, Box 390, Redwood Falls. Minn.

Dickey's Circle D Ranch Wild West, Will A. Dickey, mgr,, I^ebanon, Mo.

Dorward’a, John A., Great Ixindon Shows, Read¬ ing. Pa.

Downle’s, Andrew, Shows, Medina, N. Y. Dulaney’s Showa, S. J. Dulaney, mgr.. Pine

Grove, W. Va. Bdwards' Zoological Exhibition J. 8. Edwards.

mgr.. 207 Wabash ave., Chicago, HI. Klaenbartb Floating Theatre, .Marietta, Ohio. ClUa. J., New Union Show, 317 Mulberry st.,

Reading, Pa. Blatun Bros.’ United Shows, Kansas City, Kana. By, Geo. 8., Circus, Bering, Texas. Fetxer, Adam, Show, Hope, Ark. Fred’s, H. W., New Show, 606 Grand street,

Mies, Mich. Zeeman Bros.’ Rig Tented Shows. Nellgb, Neb.

*• Great Combined Shows, Wonewoc, Wisconsin.

Borlda k Biel’s Big Show. Catskill, N. Y. Fowler k Higgins' CIrens. Toledo. Ohio. Frank k Hermann's Vandevllle Show. James J.

Frank, mgr., Wapakoneta. Ohio. Gentry Bros.' Show, Bloomington, Ind. llms. Geyer's R. R. Show and Tent Theatre.

ban Antonio. Texas. Gibbs' Olympic, Wapakoneta, Ohio. I^eli Shows. Cairo, HI. winiar Bros. Shows. Baraboo. Wla. Great American Shows. H. A. Phillips, mgr.,

Roseburg, Ole. Great Electric Tent Show. Warren, .’a.

HI** Shows, 4314 Harrison ave., Sioux City, la.

Great Miller Show. Swanwlck. HI. Great Biy State Shows. Resiling. Mass nlT* **“' Wild West. lUwne. la.

u r lamdiin Shows. Vandergrift Heights, Pa.

‘“G Darla. Theo.. Show, Jacksonville, riorlda.

aageiiioH-k. Cari. and Great Wallace Showa

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Money In Our. Get onr pricca on Snap and Toilet Articles. They will Interest you. Our advertising assorteil psekages with valnable Premtnms have the flash and value that get the moin-v. Evnytmdy uses tlieiii. Money getters for canvassers and fakers. MAKE GREAT SOtTVEKIRB FOR SHOWS. CARNIVALS, ETC. One young man cleared f947.56 In six months straight on a house to house canvass. Are yon doing as well? If not, send postal to-day. We will teach you how.

E. M. DAVIS SOAP CO., 38 Union Park Courty Chicago

Moving Picture Machines, Stereopticons, Slides, Accessories. FILMS RENTED.

CHAS. M. STEBBINS, 1028 MAIN STREET, - - KANSAS CITY, MO

Large Line of Edison Goods. Est. 1899.

For Sale or Lease—Cars RENT APPLIES ON PURCHASE PRICE

INDIANA CAR AND EQUIPMENT CO. Peru, Indiana (Not incorporated)

Musicians Wanted Hagenbeck & Wallace Circus Eb CLARINET TO DOUBLE lit VIOLIN, TROMBONES, BASS DRUMMER, ETC. OTHERS WRITE. SAM E fTINGER WRITE.

W. N. MERRICKy care of ColiseniTy LOUISVILLEy KY.

Midway Companies. Advertising Amusement Event. 1837 Champa

street. Denver. Colo. Arnold's Amusement Co.. F. J. Arnold, mgr..

^x 4DS. Portland. Ore. Bl.-ster A Andrews Midway. Co.. Wllllamsi>ort

Ps. Burrell Amusement Co.. Klamath Falls, Ore. College of Anatomy, I’ittmsn. Fla. Grsvblll Aniiixement Co.. Norristown. Ps. Great Martin Carnival Co.. 1«;4 S. Brosdwsv.

St. I..OI1IS. M«. Great Parker Show. Abilene. Kans. Imperial Carnival Co., Capt. F. A. Hous* .

mgr., .\voea. N. Y. Junes. Johnny J.. Exposition Showa. en route

all winter Kline, Herbert A.. Showa. Flint. Mich. Mates. Arthur W.. Concessions. Ihmora. Pa. Parker. C. W. Amusement Co., Atdiene. Kan« Patterson. Great. Showa. Jnngle Theatre. Ilou*

ton, Texas. Pllheam Amnaerocnt Co.. MIddlevllle. Mich. Power’s Exi>oeltlon Showa. McCormick Block.

Saginaw, Mich. Famous Rolilnaon Show, operated by Robinson

Amiiaeinent Co.. Inc., Cincinnati. G. Roxell. T. A.. Araiiaenient Co., McAleater. Okla. Ruick'a. Dan, Amnaement Co., I/H-k Box 9.'>.

Lagrange. Ind. . . „ , Spann's Byron. Carnival Co.. Florence. S J

Help secured for managers, FREE! Pssitlons secured for employes.

QUICK SERVICE!

M. P. LYCEUM BUREAU, Tel. Canal 262, 146 W.5th St., CINCINNATI, 0.

Attention! Park Managers! Attention! CURENCE POWELL’S REAL NEGRO MINSTRELS

1 the show yonr patrons have been looking for, one of the old-time sort, with a Band ami Uealra that’s a "beaut.” Guarantee or isTcent—don’t care which. I will get the money and

eumidete satlsfaetlon. Aiblreas CLAREHCX POWELL, aa per route Richard-Pringle'a Mm- Is, or Home Addrets, &S Central Place, Orange. N. J. Route: Maakogee. Okla., Fab. SO;

TER MONROE iSOS-EARLV OCTOBER-1909

Big Fair of the State In tbs heart of The Bleb Ouebita Valley Country. 18,560 imtoiiIs w”e want to hmik guile a lot of high-grade attraetkma; gissl shows of every kind. If

not higli-class we do mrt want you. Are o,ieu for high-grade free attractions. Want go-round, hiiniaii rnileiie wheel. Ferris wheel, shoot the ebntea amt miniature railroad.

MONBOE FAIB AS80CIATI0V. Olen Flaming secy.. Hoaros. La.

X ti e Billboard FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

CONVENTIONS Reunions^

Conclaves, Assemblies

MASSACHUSETTS. Biwton—State H(>ineoi)athlo Society. Ai>rll 14.

Tli(ai. K. Chamller, Beacon at., Boston.

Boaton--t». I'. A. M. State Council. Eeb. 22. A. Blaki-Iy. ;{4;i fiiioii at. l.ynn. Mass.

Boston—Wonieii'a Belief (’(iri«a State Conven-

SOUTH DAKOTA

Ai>rll 14. I’arker—State Sunday-School .\aan I’arker—State Sunday-School .\aan. April 13- 15. Rev. I*. F. Reach. Slmiv Falla. S. D.

Rapid City—Weatern Stock Growers’ Aaan. Apr.

TENNESSEE

tion. Keh. I.MT. Mra. H. .M. Tuttle, 657 , Chatlat«’a>ka-Boyal Arcanum WaahliKttoii st.. Boaton, Maas. Block,

Sprintctield—.\iiclent Order I'nlted Workmen V***^C,, v ii • i*r inaire Aaan

NOTICE.—Only aucb dates as have not been publilhed in thla list before anoear under the C. H. Ki'lnhaw. lliTi Oakland ave. feneral headins, ’’CONVENTIONS.” Back Metheun. Mass. »

Gran,I IshIkc. April —. Chaa. C. Fearing. M,-mphja-Mlasl«sippl Valley- l*"*"**^. Aa*n. 12 Walnut st.. Boston. .Mass. i*'"'''** -I -'- "»rr‘n Memphis.

numbers containing previous instalments can al¬ ways be obtained by addressing the publishers, if they are not to be had from newsdealers.

Under the caption. ’’Corrections and Changes,” errors will be emendated and changes indicated.

Those who with to collect copies of the Con¬ vention comnlete list are advised to preserve

Metheun. Mass. Galveston—I. O G. F. Grand I.odge. .March Sprlneflcld—State Travelers’ I’rotectlve Assn. j.4 n w’alker. Dallas, Texas.

April .Mt. F. R. Hutchinson. Box 641, Spring , n.Miston—National .Mo,lern Gnier of Praetorians.

Tenn.

TEXAS.

Galveston-1. O G. F. Grand I.odge. 14. W. II. Walker. Dallas, Texas.

Gut Price Opera Chairs

fleld. Mass. I Springfli-Iil—X. F. G. P. Grand lAHlge. March

10. Els-n S. Iliniklcy, 'rreraont st.. Boston, Mass.

MICHIGAN

•April 20. M. Auguat, Ruling, Texas.

UTAH

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their copies of The Billboard from week to |>(.tridt—Royal Arcanum Michigan Grand Coun-

ALABAMA

Mohlle--Slate Federation of Rahor. .tprll 20. .lames B. Drake, Box 207, Birmingham, Ala.

cll. Mav 12-15. W. .A. Price, Ranstng, Mich.

Flint—.Michigan Reague of .Municipalities. May —. E. R. Schrelter, Detroit, Mich.

Flint—.Michigan .Associated Dallies. Feb. 25 20. Martin E. Brown, Battle Creek, Mich.

April -JO ’.ej. P. A. Stmpkln, IV.x 1699, Salt Rake City, Utah.

YIROINIA.

East Radford—A. O. K. of M. C. Select Cas¬ tle. April 13. R. E. F. Heckman, 1014 Stewart ave., Roanoke, Vs.

WASHINGTON

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CHICAGO.

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Elint-State Press .Assn.’ Feb. 22 27. ’ H. a'. B. lllnghsm - Royal Arcanum Grand ^nclR April 20. R. R. t shill, .Mobile, Ala. Hotiklna St ClaR- Mich March IS. Thomas A. Parish, 4115 Twelfth

M.mtgomery--State Funeral Directors’ Assn. R»pids-Mlchigan State Firemen’s Assn. Seattle. Wash-. „ Ajirll — Isbani J. Dorsey. G|,ellka. Ala. June A. P. Rane Ithaca, Mich. Sherman—State Women s Relief Corps. April

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ARKANSAS

Fort Worth—State Federation of Woman’s Clut,>. April ‘202.1.

Hot S|>rlngs—Southern Wholesale GriK-ers’ As-

avo., Seattle, Wash. Sherman—State Women’s Relief Corps. April

—. .Mrs. Beuber Boyd. Dallas. Texts.

WISCONSIN

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Woman’s Kslamaioo — \Rchigan Music Teachers’ Assn. p„,„, Rac—T. P. A. State Assn. April 23- Jas. H. Bell, Detroit, Mich. !>t Surlmrs_Southern Wholesale Cria-era’ As- . ‘ *4. Walter S. Denning. Milwaukee, Wla. ■ ■ iiw wui ui iws» • wssiimsiii s

socla'thm* ^pril -. k“ M<a>n.. 191?% ''^^rs j";;^. 1 Wm ^ Bums IletroU 'Rlwf'kee-State Retail Lumber l^alers’ Aa^ (NON-LCAKABLK) First ave Birminirham Ala >Vm. Burns, ttetrolt, soclatlon. Feb. 23-25. P. Ruckmsnd. 818

■• * ’ Mlj'h. Goldsmith Bldg., Milwaukee, Wls. A good premium for 6c And 10c theAtree. 93 pet CALIFORNIA Pontiac—(ourt of .Michigan Forresters of Amer Waupaca — Roval Arcanum Grand Council. I gross. SpeclAl discount In lArge QUAntltles

.s Angeles—Roval Arcanum Grand i\Hincll T;. ^ April 2.«. C. P. Simones. Milwaukee, Wla. Bend 6 oenU for SAmple. . V. ‘ ouncii. Huron—Michigan M omen a Press .\ssn. April 16. D. H. Maloon, 349 Rlancbard May—. CANADA i CUg«.*g|B ft Ps AIIabII lew T irk IT Khtg.. L^ Angeles CaR Traverse <Mtw—Fraternal Mystic Circle. Anrll Biickiugham. Oue.—Grand Grange Lodge of Que- *• tleOnelglB Ob UOif -i i

CALIFORNIA Pontiac—tourt ot .MIcDIgaii Forresters or Amer , , 1 i> , , Ip*- June —- Henry PaiilR Pontiac. Mich. '"a o"^tL*** Arcanum Gr*»d t >Hincil. Huron—Michigan Women’a Press .\ssn.

April 16. D. H. Maloon, 349 Rlancbard yjay —. Khtg.. L^ Angeles CaR Traverse tllt.w—Fraternal Mystic Circle. April

San Francisco Knights Tcmiilars Grand Com- ’21-22. Jas. F'lengel. 810 Davis st.. Kalama- mandery. April 22-’2.R M. A. Davies, Ssv- Mich Ings Bank Bldg., San Francisco. Cal. wtootootwwt

San F’ranclsco—Royal Arch Masons Grand Chap : mitioiaoirri. ter. April 20-21. W. A. Davies. Savings Biloxi—Fiitwurth Reague Christian Workers’ Bank Bldg.. San Francisco, Cal. Seashore Assemhly. July 22-Aug. 1. C. D.

_ . __ Atkinson. 7-24 NaabTille ave.. New Orleans, CONNECTICUT La.

Bridgeport—Royal Arcanum Grand ('ounclR ' Ja< ks<>n—State Sunday-School Aaan. April 20- 57 Xu»- 22. W. F'nal I<ong, S66 Capitol at., Jackson,

Miss.

The Surprise Fountain Pen (NON-LEAKABLK)

A good promlom for 6c and 10c theatrM. S3 PW

.\prll 21. Carleton FR Hoadley, Box 357. N<i»v Haven, Conn.

Hartford—N. FR G. P. Grand l^alge. .\prll 14 Natchei—State TiAicliers' Assn. April .30-May

lUes. March 4, Edward J. Stetlwagen, Washington, D. C.

FLORIDA

lackhonville—Southern It. R. .Surgeons' .Vasn. April 6-8. J. W. Ray. Wiaslatock, Ala.

Orlando—State Elks’ .tssri. April —. S. D. .\ckerly. Jacksonville. F'la.

SI AuL'ustlne—State Bar Assn. F'eh. 19 20. George Couper Gildts. Jacksonville. F'la.

GEORGIA

vll.aiiy—P. G. S. of A. State Camp, .tprll 28. B. F'. Brlnnberry. .Mbany, Ga.

Aiiierlcus—Order of Flaatern Star. May 18-19.

Traverse tllt.w—Fraternal Mystic Circle. April Buckingham, 'Jue.—Grand Grange Lodge of Que- 21-22. Jas. F'lengel. 810 Davis st.. Kalama- bee. March 2. Alex. G. EUla, Westmont, iiH>. Mich. Que.

MISSISSIPPI London, Gut.—Ko.val Arcanum Grand Council. ,,,, , T Cl 1 .1 M- 1 • .April 7-8. Harry Brown. 17 Main at.. East Biloxi—Fiiiw'urth League Christian Workers Hamilton Ont

Seashore Assemhly. -July — Aug. 1. C. D. Xapasae, Ont.—(Jrand Orange Lodge of Ont. Atkinson. .24 Nashville ave.. New Orleans. peamond, Ont.

, , ■ , u 1 .3 i. 1 . . n oo I’. La Prairie, Man.—Knlgbta of Pythias Grand “ IsOdge. June 7. John luiton. P. La Prairie,

22. \A. Fre.1 I/ong, S66 Capitol at.. Jackson,

Miss. . 11 Oft », Summeralde. P. FR I.—Grand Orange I/Odge. Natche*--State TAtchera Assn April .30-May y, ^ j Summeralde, P. E.

2. John T. Cornell, Gulfport, Mias. j

MISSOURI St. TbomaB. Ont.—Grand Orange Lodge of Ont. Jopllii—Royal Arch Masons. April 27. Rob March 10-11. W. M. Fltigerald, 142 Morse

ert F'. Stevenson, 510 Pine at., St. Louis. Mo. st-. Toronto, Ont., Can. Toronto. Miit.—Canadian Fraternal Aaan. April

aaunxAna. 13-li. s. F. Montague, Drawer 349, Hamll- Heleiia —State Optical Society. .April 12. A. , ton. Ont., Can.

C. Hoose. Billings, Mont. Winnipeg. Man.—I. O. G. T. Grand Lodge. NEBRASKA Felr 16-18. Mrs. G. Buasson. 564 Victor at.,

Bcatrii-e — State Travelers’ Protective Assn. L'an. .. .

SCENERY

J Wall. 20 Cassult st.. New Haven, Conn. - J"I>n T Cornell. Gulfport, Mias.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 1 MISSOURI

Washingt.«-Roy«l BeueOt Society. Feb. 16. ‘ V‘sTe“ve„‘soa‘‘ 3^fl'*VTne fit.l. Mo J. 'ilcK. Berry. Washington Ix.an & Trust * •>'<’ ‘I"** *'•, St. Louis, Mo. Bldg., Wasbingtitn, D. C. MONTANA.

Washington—Presidential Inauguration Ceremo- Helena —State Optical Society.

ipasse, unt.—i«ranu vtrange xAaige ui mi j Oi. TX i • i. L March 16-18. Alf. M. Bell, Desmond, Ont. 1 rUnkS 90(1 btagC rFOpertieS tO Df

?f'ti"pr°"rS sold cheap for storage charges.

or.„,...... RICHARD GUTHMAHH TRANSFER CO. March 10. J. W. Ihiocao. Summeraide. P. E. , ^ * «... I., Can. 225 Dtarborn ttrtat, Chleaftb, ilia.

Beet of Btoinge Mid TrMufer PMilltleA

C. Hoose. Billings, Mont.

NEBRASKA

Beatrice — State Travelers’ Protective Assn.

i. Ala. Blor'k, Omaha. Neb. —. S. D. Norfolk—North Nebraska Teachers’ Assn. April

1. K. M. Campbell. West Point. Neb. F'eh. 19 20. Omaha—F^ast Central Nebraska Teachers’ Assn. I'. F'la. April 1-3. M. M. Graham, South Omaha,

Neb. ; . Omaha—Royal .Arcaiiuiii. Ai>rll 27. Geo. S.

.tprll 28. ' Powell. 636 Paxton Block. Omaha. Neb.

Amerlcus—Order of Flaatern Star. May 18-19. NEW JERSEY. Mrs. Mamie R. Nelli. .311 N. Jackson at., i Ashiiry I’ark—American National Assn. Masters Atlanta. Ga. ' of Dancing. June 14-19. Geo. W. Smith,

tihena—Royal .Arcanum Grand Council. .April Keith's Theatre Building, Columbus. O. 21. R. P. Lester, Covington. Ga.

ttlanta—Fraternal .Mystic Circle. .Ai>rll —. S. NEW YORK. J Pridgen. Atlanta, Ga. .Alliaiiy—Alpha Delta Phi F'raternlty. F'eh. 18-

I'lne 81., ot. i,ouia. .vio. ___ Toronto. Wiit.—Canadian Fraternal Aaan. April TUP ft TDI/'A I

13-U. S. F. Montague, Drawer 349, Hamll- 1 llILA 1 Kl^Ala V\/dlUniEiM Society. April 12. A. , ton. Ont., Can. [ont. Winnipeg. Man.—I. O. G. T. Grand Lodge. -'• MADE TO ORDER : -- ASKA F'elf 16-18. Mrs. G. Buasson. 564 Victor at., OUR SPECIAI^TY—Machine Embroidered COS ders' Protective Assn Winnipeg^ Man., Can. TUMES. Pricra to ault. BEARDS. WIOS. I iiftft, -tie nTft^n ' Winnipeg. Man.—Grand Orange I/Odge. March GRBAbB PAINTS. Cataloguea for the aaklM

10. Wm. Conally. Box 397, Winnipeg, Man., GEORGE LALTERER,

a Tcaehera' Assn. April ( 164-ld6 East Madison St. OHIOAOO. OI. West Point, Neb. i -

ehraska Teachers’ Assn. ) ^ , 1 /X|

Graham. South Omaha,| torrectioos Httd thaDges. A fX ¥ Y'OlT'OrTi'V April 27. Geo. S. - /A A fijJUDHjKJi. 1

lock. Omaha. Neb. A m .m. a

T’WR'PV 1 FLORIDA Vandevllle and M. P. Theatre Manager, with I jjignii—Pythian Slaters Grand Temple. March Power's No. 5 (N. Y. Approved), eqnlpp^ ma

National Assn. Masters 10-12. Mrs. Hawks, Tampa, Fla. chine. College man. gora appearance. Would 14-19. Geo. W. Smith, tvtitana accept position as operator with any flrat-claaa ling. Columbus. O. * ^ ■ show In the South or Southwest and furnish

Indianapolis—State Republican Editorial Aaan. machine. Beat of references. Cheap frame-upa YORK. Feb. 25 26. Ed. A. Remy, Seymour, Ind. save iwatage. O. C., care "rhe Billboard, Cln 111 F'raternlty. F'eh. 18- LOUISIANA cinnatl, Ohio.

FLORIDA Vandevllle and M. P. Theatre Manager, with Miami—Pythian Slaters Grand Temple. March Power’s No. 5 (N. Y. Approved), eqnlpp^ ma

10-12. Mrs. Hawks, Tampa, Fla. chine. College man, go<^ appearance. Would TVTITANA accept position as operator with any flrat-claaa 1 uiA a show In the South or Southwest and furnish

Indianapolis—State Republican Editorial Aaan. macblne. Beat of references. Cheap frame-upa Feb. 25 26. Ed. A. Remy, Seymour, Ind. save (loatage. O. C., care "rhe Billboard, Cln

20. It. A. Gunn, 136 W 44th at.. New York ,, i,ft, P|,_ ’ New Orleans—Independent Order of Beavers

Men. Feb. 18. W. E. Beecham. C. M. & St. P. R. R., Chicago. III.

Chicago—National Educational Press Assn, of

Chicago—Central & Weatern Aaan. Car Service Buffalo—A A S R M Northern Maaonlc Jii- National Convention. Feb. 19-22. S. M. ^fllvmmdAir W. E Beecham. C. M. A St. "“rUd{^?n. Va^v o'^ Du^ Robertson. :t59 South Third at.. Memphla, -^rOOme OT OUmmCr

Phift.ift—v’.’fift I i> 1 • Chaa. E. Markham, Anchor Line Docks. Buf- Tenu. 'I'l . Chicago—National Educational Press Assn, of fj. y. MICHIGAN 1 IlCcLirC ft lOpriClOro

Hdirn St.. ^ndisMimila ^ ln7‘ ^ CDy-Loj al Aaan. Grand Council, port Huron-Woodmen of the World Head Success depends upon your manager’s exp. Chicago—Roval I>*ague ’ Vprll — Chaa E v *v ’t cw ‘ i*h '“a*' Camp. Jurisdiction D. .March 9. Carl Snow, enpe. tact, and ability. Also upon bis pr

PI A. “601 mS^odIc' Tem^^le Chicago III ’ B Frankir - J Diiimolne—Southern IlllnolK Te.cher.’ a..n .F" I.” "■ franklin, 95d NEBRASKA 1. and can furnish the beat of reference, i

rladictlon. Valley of Buffalo. April 12-16. Chaa. E. Markham, Anchor Line Docks, Buf¬ falo, N. Y.

National Convention. Feb. 19-22. S. M. Robertson. .'t59 South Third at., Memphis, Tenu.

MICHIGAN

Diiipiolne—Southern Illinois Teachers’ Asan. Third are. New York Cltv. «i.x»n.aoxx* F'Irst week In April. City—American Newspaper Publish- Lincoln—State Optical Society. F'eh. 2;i 24.

INDIANA era’ Aaan. .Vpril 21-23. I.. P. Palmer, New H Hunkill, Burlington Block, Liocoln, [ Indianapolis—Indiana Ice Dealers’ Asan. Feb. Vork City.

’->.'1-24. W. H. Slddona. Marlon. Ind. ' Clt.v—National Conference of Church _ ^ Terre Haute—King’s Daughters. .March —. Uluha. April 27-28. Chaa. F. Chase, New jk f ■ 1W jk

Mias Nellie Fllbeck. Fllbeck Hotel. Terre i Britain. Conn. . ^ I Ml I tC I t iJk. Haute, Ind. ' Lork Clt.v—Ancient Order of Good Temp- A A A A

IOWA ■*•’*'** Henry F. Raabe, 223 Elder

Council Bluffs—Western Iowa F'ditorlal Aaan. , New York City—National Manufacturing Per- gJ ^ B ''t f F'ebr. 19. E. A. Stevens. Silver City, la. ftimera’ Aaan. April —. W. H. Hyde, Sta- | M MA. M. 1 ¥ M M I ¥ A M.

Ih-a Molna—Railway Mall Clerks. April 27 28. tlon B. Box 53. Cleveland, O. — w ^ w IVa Molnea—Protestant Churches of Iowa. New York City—Travelers’ Protective Assn. ■■'

March 26 28. April —. L. C. Gosselin, 125 Wotta at.. New -iii- Morgan City—1. O. O. F. Grand Lodge. March York City. |||

Succeaa depends upon your manager’s expert enpe, tact, and ability. Also upon bis profl deucy In advertising. I will be at liberty April 1, and can furnish the best of reference, am) make good afterwards. Am a college man, good apiH-arance, and a biiatler. Address D. IL, care

F'ebr. 19. E. A. Stevens. Silver City, la. Ih-a Molna—Railway Mall Clerks.' April 27-28. IVa Molnea—Protestant Churches of Iowa.

March 26 28. Morgan City—1. O. O. F. Grand Lodge. March

H Hunkill, Burlington Block. Liocoln. Neb. xbe Billboard, ('tuclunatl, Ohio.

THEATRICAL STREETMEN I |\| I I _ A handy, convenient knife thkrpaaer, tkst Uet

A A AAX w A AM w Uat in veet Docket. A enre eallar. enttiwlv kew.

M. M. Dickinson, 632 Camp at.. New SvtaciiEe—State Glnaing Growers’ Aaan. it>». La. 28. Frank P. Hakes, Cortland. N. Y. LETTER-HEADS

KENTUCKY NORTH CAROLINA ENVELOPES O. C. Grand Commandery, April ■ Concord—North Carolina Sunday-School Aaan.

Joore, 2415 Broadway, Ixmlsvllle, . April 6-8. Miss Maud Red, Raleigh, N. C. CIRCULARS Greenalmro—D. of L. State Cmincll. April 27. r/WTix ar>'rc

T*—State Hotel Keepers’ Aaan. ' W. \. Fogelman. Salisbury, N. C. LUIviKAt^ia W. D. Glaybrooke, Springfleld, New Bern—Royal Arcanum Grand Council. Apr. PARDS

15. Dr. J. Howellway, Wayneavlllc, N. C.

KENTUCKY NORTH CAROLINA

Barlow—C. <). O. C. Grand Commandery, April ■ Concord—North Carolina Sunday-School Aaan. 15. W. B. Moore, 2415 Broadway, Ix>ulBvlIle, Ky.

Damaon Springs—State Hotel Keepers’ Aaan. April 21. W. D. Glaybrooke, Springfleld, Ky.

April 6-8. Miss Maud Red, Raleigh, N. C. Greenalmro—D. of L. State Cmincll. April i

lamlaville—Royal Arcanum Grand Council. Winston Salem—Y. P. S. C. E. State C-wiven- TICKETS ... . . . April 20. Alex M. W<XHlruff, 106 S. F'lfth at.,; tlon. April 11 Prof. W. A. Hari>er. Elon cv. UNkLIUTK rLHlCRanH 9IKItRnif Louisville, Ky. College, N. C. POST-CARDS

l.aMiiaTille—National Master Roller Makers’ OHIO. nnircc iarkXTr>i7c I Wrilfl, GENTRY BROS., • Bloomington, Ind. .4san. April 27-30. Columbua—Rebekah State Assembly April 14- ________ 1^

LOUISIANA 15. Mrs. Flmma M. Bell, 392 W. 4th at., STICKERS MfTIUCVI MnAIC VI IVrialdsonvllle—I. O. R. M. Great Council. Columbua. O. K ItIUIiLI! lYlUnLlI

April 12. R. G. Dubroca, 6319 Patton at., Coliimhua—Royal Arcanum Grand Council. April -a New Orleans La 21-22. T. Butterworth. 701 Fourth National Made with the Eclipse S-ln-one Photo Post tard

New Orleans-Mardl Gras Festivities. F'eh. 18- Bunk Bldg.. Cincinnati. O. g-gg—_3» 22 Toledo—Photographers’ Aaan. of Ohio. March I hoto Buttons. I rice, $.30, complete for opera

New <»rlean*—ainha Kanna FYaternltv March 2.3 23. To Inaure prompt attention, avoid delay anC tlon, less aii|>pllea. Write for circular and wm _ EL ileintx M D 6C4 w" Chicago Toledo—Ohio Typographical Union. April 11. unnecessary wireai^ndence, always anhmit copj PHOTO POST CARR ave Chicago II ’ unicago ^ Hlckllng, Zanesville. O. "*■ ••‘•’“’h- We can not quote prlcea untl CAMERA WORKS, Athena. Ala.

V- ■/, , ..... ft . „ 're know what you want. New Orleans—King a Daughters A Sons. April OREGON

POST-CARDS PRESS NOTICES

LOW PRICES GOOD WORK QUICK SERVICE

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flat la vest pocket. A sure sellar, eattrely aew.

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pie by maU for 6o. H. A. DOftlK. ITT Oaatei

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WANTED For Gentry Bros. Show CALLIORE PLtYERaad STEWARD

Wrilt, GENTRY BROS., Bloomington, Ind. Columbua—Rebekah State Aeeemhly April 14-

15. Mrs. Flmma M. Bell, 392 W. 4th at., STICKERS Columbus, O. MONEY! MONEY!

Ill Made with the Eclipse S-ln-one Photo Post Card •Machine. Makes Pbntn Post Cards, Tin Tyia^. Photo Buttons. Price, $.30, complete for opera

To Insure prompt attention, avoid delay anC tlon, less aiippllea. Write for circular and sain

?w Orleans—King’s Daughters A Sons. April OREGON know what you want.

23-25. Mlaa D’. B. Wright. 1440 Champ at., McMlnvIlle—Oregon State Grange P. of H. May CHURCH PRINTING CO New Orleans, La. j,.,4 „„ MaryS. Howard, Mullne, Ore. V^IIWIVVII IXlil 1 IHU

PENNSYL'FANiA ^16 Elm Street .Augusta State Weekly Net^pai^r Publl^ere Philadelphia—National Wholesale Lumber Deal- CINCINNATI,

Asan. Af»rll 12. i>«uia v. naaae.i, fiiia ^aan. March 2 3. E. T. Perry, 66 Broad Deid, Me. WAV New York City.

o It- Pittahiirg—Amerlean Bowling Congress. F'eh.

Lonla O. Haskell, Pitta

FOR SALE! Brand new Symphony Band Organ; equal to 2V mualclaua; 58 note; atandani roll pa|ier; with

15. 0> S. Norton, 75 Wllmont at., Portland, Me.

MARYLAND.

Baltimore—^K. of P. Grand Lodge. April —. James Whitehead, Baltimore, Md.

Westminster—Fraternal Mystic Circle Grand

18-23. J. P. C. Pulver, Newark, N. J.

RHODE ISLAND.

Providence—Eastern Commercial Teachers’ Aa- soclatlon. April 10.

SOUTH CAROLINA.

CINCINNATI, - - OHIO mualclaua; 58 note; atandani roll pa|ier; with druins and cymhals, attachmenta. Coat |83*’;

UTIPirDtC Itih Street Muaenm. New York will a<>ll for $6.5(1. Addreae M. B. KLEIN. 14 ElUUr<lV O WANTED—Acta, etc. Can nae A 16 W. Fourth St., Kansas City, Mo. Freaks of Nature, Contests, anything New and — Novel. Address J. H. ANDERSON. Manager faR SALE-MovIng Picture and Taudevllla

—SOLO EVERY

Unllng Jurisdiction. April —. Dr. C. F. Jones, Spartanburg—I. O. R. M. Great Council. Apr. cor. North and Fulton avea., Baltimore, Md. 13. B. C. Wallace, Box 57, Sumter. 8. C.

MAKE UF ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED.

FOB SALE—Moving Picture and Taudevlll* lloiiee In Henderson, Ky. (18.6001. Only vaude ville In town. Good stage, etc.; opera chairs l.oiig or abort term lease on building. $’250 buy enough, with your marhinee and piano, to g<> ahead. Owner has other bualneaa.

M. IKIERINO, BTanavIllo, Ivl

FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

OHIO

nUn<-hPiit<>r—Blinrbpiter Fair. Aus. 17-20. B. K. riiHUpy. iiwy.

Carnillton—('amill County Fair. Oct. 8-8. P. B. Kontlehii^li, accy.

ColuDibua—Ohio State Fair. Aug. SO-Sept. 3. A. I*. .Sand'ea, aecy.

OKLAHOMA

Thania*—AnnlTcrsary. Aug. 22-24. A. C. BIga by, acoy.

PENNSYLVANIA

tiugbetTlIIe—Muncy Valley Farmers’ Club. Oct. 12-18. Cbaa. E. Morse, aecy.

TENNESSEE

Lewlsburg—-Mamball County Fair Aaan. Dates nut set. W. T. Cbcatbam. aecr.

TEXAS

Fredericksburg—Ullleapie County Fair and Im provenient Ca Sept. —. Henry UIrscb, aeiy.

UTAH

Salt Like—Utah State Fair Assn. O- c. 1-9. Horace S. Ensign, secy.

VERMONT

NorthBeld—Dog River Valley Fair A««n. Dates not dellnitely decided, probably Sept. 7 9. F. A. Juselyn, gen. supt.

WISCONSIN

Cblltoo—Calumet County Agricultural Assn. Sept. 23 24. Gregory Deracbel. secy.

Elkhorn—Walworth Co. Agricultural Society. Sept. 21-24. F. M. Porter, secy.

CANADA

Beacliburg, Ont.—North Renfrow Fair. Oct. 7-8. Wm. Headrick, aecy.

Brandon. Mac.—Western Agricultural and Arts Assn, of Manitoba. July 19-23. Cbaa. Fraser, secy.

Calgary, Alta.—Calgary Industrial Exhibition. July 6-10. E. L. Richardson, secy.

London. Ont.—W’estern Fair Assn. Sept. 10-lS. A. M. Hunt, secy.

Victoria B. C.—Provincial Exhibition. Sept. 20-2.1. J. E. Smart, P. O. Drawer 761, Victo¬ ria. B. C.

Wyoming, Out.—Plympton A Wyoming Agri¬ cultural Su< iety. Oct. 12. D. S. Robertson, Box bS, Wyoming, Ont., Can.

FAIRS

LONDON 1909

01 Ibe ChoicesI Products oi Ike World -AT THE-

GREAT WHITE CITY, SHEPHERD’S BUSH (Within Fifteen Minute* of the Centre of London)

IVlay to October

ALABAMA

Ssmsun—Geneva County Fair Aaan. Oct. 13-16. W. C. Pryor, mgr.

ARKANSAS

Camden—Onachita County Harvest Fair. Dates aot set. Harry F. Knapp, aecy.

CAUFORNIA

Fresno—Freano County Agrlcultnral Aaan. Oct. —. R. A. Powell, aecy.

FLORIDA

llliml—Dade County Fair Assn. March 11-14. E. C. Blarkbnrn, aecy.

IDAHO

Boise—Idaho Intermountaln Fair Assn. Oct. 11-16. Will H. Glbaun, aecy.

Paris-Rear Lake County Fair Aaan. Sept. 22- 28. W. R. Holmes, secy.

Pocatello—Pocatello Fair A Driving Assn. Sept. 6-11. I.ec H. Walker, secy.

ILLINOIS

Alado—Mercer County Agricultural Society. Sept. 21-24. W’. D. Emerson, aecy.

Anna—Fair. Aug 31-Sept. 3. Marlon—Williamson County Agricultural Botird.

Sept. 21-24. Geo. C. Campbell, secy. Ut. Carroll—Carroll County Fair Aaan. Sept.

14-17. Cal M. Feeier, aecy. Mt Vetnon—Fair. Sept. 28-Oct. 1. Pinckney vllle—Fair. Sept. 14-17. Warren—I'nlon Agricultural Society. Sept. 14-

17. Ralph R. Russell, aecy.

INDIANA

Oorydon—Harrison County Agricultural Soci¬ ety. Aug. 30-Seot. 3. C. G. Watson, secy.

IOWA

Anamosa—Anamosa Fair Assn. Ang. 23-27. Dr. L W. Rnsaell, secy.

SarllDgton—Fair. Aug. 9-13. OlarlDila—Clarinda Fair Assn. Sept. 6-10. J.

C. Beckner, aecy. Colnmlxis Junction—Fair. Sept. 7-10. DonnelUoa-Fair. Sept. 7-10. Orlnnell—Fair. Sept. 6-8. I. S. Bailey, Jr.,

aecy. Maiiuuketa—Jackson Connty Fair. Aug. 31-

Sept. 3. B. D. Ely. secy. Mirahalltown—Marshall County Fair Aaan.

Sept 6 10. Wm. Clark, aecy. National—Clayton Co. Agrtcnitnral Society.

Sept. 7-9. Henry Luebaen, Garnavlllo, la. Sac City—Sac County Fair Aaan. Aug. 10-13.

8. L. Watt, aecy. Sioux City—Interstate Live Stock Fair Aaan.

Sept. 20-25. John R. Sbaffer, aecy. Wapello—Fair. Aug. 31 Sept. 3. We»t Liberty—Fair. Aug. 24 27. We«t Ptdnt—Fair. Aug. 24 26. West I'nlon—Fayette Count? Agricnltnral So

clety Sept. 7-10. E. A. Mcllree, aecy. Winfield-Fair. Sept. 14-17.

Fifty Exhibition Palaces, covering fifty acres, and one hun¬ dred and forty acres of magnificent grounds, beautiful gar¬ dens, charming lakes and waterways. Displays of famous health and pleasure resorts of European and American cities. Concerts by the finest British and Foreign Military Bunds.

SUPERB ILLUMINATIONS together with THE GREATEST ATTRACTIONS EVER BROUGHT TOGETHER, including the World’s Famous Flip-F!."p. The Great Stadium, accommodating over one hundred thousand persons, available for International gath¬ erings, sports and other meetings.

Contractors of American Devices are reqnesled to send

Terms for Supplying Plans and Erecting Attractions. Corrections and Changes

Owners of Attractions Desiring to Secure and Operate

Concessions on Sharing Terms should make application to

THE SECRETARY.

Exhibition Grounds. Shepherd’s Bush, London. W.

MICHIGAN

Detroit—MIebIgin State Fair. H. Butterfivld, aecy.

NEW JERSEY

Trenton—Inter-State Fair Aaan. I. M. R. Margvrum, aecy.

BUCKENSDERFER TYPEWRITERS

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or In care of The Billboard, Chicago, Ill.

PRIVILEGES y«<PF0R SALE Barper—Harper

Date* not aet.

Advertise your Bar, Lunch Stand, Restaurant, Soft Drink and S)da Water Stand Privileges in the American Beverage and Food Journal. No matter what you have in the way

of beverages or food it will get a good price for them. -ADDRESS-

THE BEVERAGE & FOOD PUB. CO. 416 Elm Street. CINCINNATI. O.

OPERA CHAIRS FOR MOVlie PICTURE THEATRES The beat line made for the leaat money. Chair* carried In atock and Immedlata abipment gnar anteed. The finest Moving Pictnra TbeatrM U the country ara seated with onr cbalrs, and with Invariable aatlafactlon. Seating for Mo* Ing I’lctnre and Vaudeville Theatres our ape clalty, and that explalna why lead al ethers. Send for catalogue and prices. Yoa will be Interested

Chlosgo Optra Hours Islldlng,

CHICAGO,

ACTRESS o" 0RAT0R4k'^ 9*m to SffOO Wookly^^^

w TlMiiKwtfaariDsbBaand hMtiwylnxpmtMlaaln • b the vrwrid. Our ct»oipl*t«and r.»raprehvniiblec«*urve J

Ib •bvatkie and dramatic art hy mail will In a .hurt Mm* prapara yuo for tha .tacaor apaakar’a platform Sne* raaaful atud.nia avarywhera. Ili.*klat fraa. Chlcage

The atrongeet trunk in America. Has oo weakneases. Our catalogue will tell you why.

Ironclad, 32 Inch, $10.00

“ 34 “ 10.78

36 •• 11,50

•• 38 '* 12.25

•• 40 •• 13.00

THE BELBER TRUIK asd BI6 CO No. 1641 N. Hancock Straat.

Philadelphia. Pa.

American Film Exchange, 630 Halsay Straet. SPOOKLYN. N. Y. Moving IMctnre Macblnea and rilm bsngbt. aold and rented _

For Carouaela New Moslc

I HAVE LOTS OF GOOD ACTS Suitable for I’arka, Carnlvala and Vaudeville. Tell me what you want and I can furnish you

from my big Hat. BERT LEVEY, That Independent Agent. *063 Sntter St., San Franelaee. ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED.

T ti e B i 11 t> o a r d FEBRUARY IS, 1009.

DIRECTORY M J [ rj% ^ 1 I Sh^wk Tortrt Manuffcctur*™, DMlert in ud Rental Bureaus. T’. S. Film Kx., i:W Lake it., CUcafo.

_ ainfeV ’"U Bowery, New Vork City. Acme Film Ezcbanse, flt» Smlthlleld at.. HtU- WtiKnor Him Amuac. Co., 120 N. 3d at., 8i

Of Agent. Hotel., Mu.ic. Publi.her. AcTo^t.pb'co., «) Union 8^., New York City. "•«£>ilm Fxcb*n,e, «« Weatory Bid. .

i:i grrr'sulTplil.^'^'iVp^h^lbefi'c^li; ^ , , carbons ---- m. ontur. Bid,..

_ CARBoSs AND EXHTuSTERr- ^‘Tez" " n--. , Hn.w„e a U.rle, «t. Cbeatnnt at..

Advertiaementa not exceedin. one line in > » Ballberg 30 Oreenwleb are.. N. Y. City. Alamo Film Ezcbange, 204 Conroy Bid.., San j,,,

length will be publiahed, properly claaaifled in CARS (R. R.) AmeVl^n' ^1*^' Serrlce American Tniat Bldg., <'rleana. La. thin directory, at the rate of $10 for one year Clpcua and Theatrical. iii • .e. e. .r wo Circua and Theatrical.

rtuir’pricrricrude?*one^^^ Amerte.u^0.ri”^^^ AmX?^ Him Kzchange. Waha.h Bldg., Pitt. Chari.;. Crowell,' I'p 'p.rk ' Place, New Yor.

m «ce.®‘of“$50-. worth'of'wr^ *annulue ul Palace Horae Car Co., Monadnock Bldg., Amerfc.n Vllm Serrlce. 168 N. Main at., Mem Cona.'li.late,l Firework. Co., Reading, O. ent.•u^to°^^^nr?rVV"^^^^^ Kan . '“‘“vl o. . lain .r N V „ j The .Ireg.ir.v Firework. Co., Franklin P.rk, Ill

Wty dollar, or faction thereof, covert by nic^'Loc„n,ot’l»e * cir Work.. 227 Dearborn AmerlX^ VMt.gripd^ Co Tl« Nawin FIREPROOFING COMPOUNDS, their contracta Thia directory la reeiaed and „ Chicago. American v Itagrapo CO.. no naasau at.. Wabaah are.. Chicago

’ William*. Browne & Earle. 918 Cheetnut at., le Ban Philadelphia, i'a.

World Film Co.. 117 I'nlreralty Place, New

t Bldg.. nrleana. La. ‘ FIREWORKS.

., Pitta Charle* Crowell, 1» Park Place, New York Clt.v.

corrected weekly, change, in firm nainoa and yit. ’Vernon Car Mfg. Co.. Mt. Vernon, 111. addreaaea being recorded a* loon a* they are receiyed.

ADVERTISING NOVELTIES. linger Bros.. 82 Bower.v, New Y'ork City. V. Sliiire Co., 2211 Madiwon at., Chicago.

ADVERTISING STICKERS.

Y. c. Conaolldated Film Co.. 143 E. 2.'ld at., N.Y.C.

The Ttsnlce TrMaportatlon Co., Third National |i.|jm Exchange, 120 E. Randolph at., Annin A Co., 1»0 Fnllon at.. New York City. Bank Bldg., ot. Loula, Mo. — . ^

105 Pine at.. St. Ixmla. ■ Coaater Conetnictlon Co., 6244 S. Park. Ch’go. HI I..onla Sticker Co.. 105 Pine at.. St. Ixmla. Mo

AERIAL ADVERTISERS. Silas J Coii.vne. 401 .MclyCan ave.. Chicago

AERONAUTS. Belmont Sisters- Ballom Co.. RessI City. Mich. Prof. Charlea Swart*. IIiimlMddt. Tenn.

wi-iasTeiiau aawiai i.. rs,, w , „w . w .. s.. .s, ada. Neb.

U. 8. Chicle Co., 6tb A Brighton. Newport. Ky. Chicago Projecting Co., 235 Dearborn. Chicago.

CHUTE BUILDERS. ! ^"D?n*%.''c“.' American Amuaement Co., Ludlow, Ky. Chicago Film Exchange. Weatory Bldg., Waah-

nana tr.ag., oi. liouib, mo. Chicago. 111. Tin- Murray Co.. .59 W. Waahington. Chicago cuctA/IKirs ftllM M AKillPArTlIRFRS Chicago Film Ezcbange, Brendela Bldg., Dm- c y Clag Co.. 2242 Gilbert are., Cincinnati CHLWINb bUM MANUPAUI UKtKO ada. Neb. Cnltcd State* Tent A Awning Co.. 47 63 8 U. 8. Chicle Co., 6tb A Brighton. Newport. Ky. Chicago Projecting Co., 235 Dearborn. Chicago. Deaplalne* at.. Chicago.

CHUTE BUILDERS. ! ^‘‘D?n*"r''‘**'“.• FLOOR SURFACING MACHINES. American Amuaement Co., Ludlow, Ky. Chicago Film Exchange, Weatory Bldg., Waah- M. L. Schliieter. 3S S. Canal at., Chicago, III Coaatar Conetnictlon Co.. 6244 S. Park. Ch’go. i„^un, D. C. FLOSS CANDY MACHINES.

CIGARS. Chicago Film Exchange, Dooly Bldg., Salt Lake „„rtell Floaa Machine Co.. 31 Frankfort at .

L Deneoein * ^ Cl^^- ChVcIgo Vum Exchange. Coleman Bldg.. Lou a.''t'' DIefll. Sct Michigan at.. Toledo. O. CIRCUS SEATS. lavllle, Ky, c/sdtiikic TCI I IKIfs nc\/ICCft

Sew and Second-Hand. Chicago Film Exchange, Stahlman Bldg., Naah FORTUNE TELLIN« iyEVIk<E9. The Murray Co.. 59 W’. Waahington at., Ch’gu. vllle, Tenn. S. Bower. 117 Harman at., Br<H>klyn. N. i

CIRCUS SEATS. Sew and Second-Hand.

The Murray Co.. 59 W’. Waahington at., Ch’gu.

FLOOR SURFACING MACHINES.

FORTUNE TELLING DEVICES. S. Bower. 117 Harman at., Bnatklyn. N. Y

Mis* Dorothy De Vonda. Box 796. Otaego. Mich. ' ®- Tent A Awn. Co.. 47-53 South Deiiaplalnea Cincinnati Film Exchange, 214 W. 6tb at., Cln- Nclaon Broa.’ Co., 6;t0-218 LaSalle at., Chicago

AMERICAN TAILORS. '•'leiiage Bros., 166 Bay at.. Toronto. Can

AMUSEMENT SUPPLIES. D .S, Miiaic Co.. Milwaukee and Weatem ave*

Cbl< ago, HI.

ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDES. I.evl Co , 64 E. 14th at.. New York. N. Y

ANIMAL DEALERS.

*t.. Chicago.

I CIRCUS WAGONS. Cagea, Dena and Band Chariota.

. Sullivan A Eagle, 16 Canal at., Peru, Ind

I CONFECTIONERY MACHINES. I A. T. Dleti, 127 Michigan at., Toledo, O.

ciniiatl, O. Crawford. O. T., Him Exchange, 1401-6 Ixicuat

at., .St. Loula, Mo. Cut Rate Film Exchange, 120 Randolph at..

Chicago, Ill. H. Darla, W’atertown, Wla. Dixie Film Exchange, Owenaboro, Ky.

I.evl Co , 64 E. 14th *t.. New York. N. Y Jap. Novelty Co., Battle Creek, Mich. ANIMAL nCAl PRQ Klngery Co., Pearl A Walnut, Cincinnati, U.

w... u .7 .7 Lanier A Drleebach. 316 John at.. Cincinnati, O. mT**"* '’.‘l "V’ ^ ! W. Z. Ixmg. 172 High at.. Springfield, O.

F. L. Tarbell Mfg. Co.. 216 Hltnoia at.. Ch’go. Eaatern Film Exchange. W’abaah ’Terminal Bldg., PIttaburg, Pa.

EdlKon Mfg. Co.. 10 5tb are.. New York City, and Orange. N. J.

Electograph Co., 199 Third are.. N. Y. C.

GAMING DEVICES. Spindlea. Club House Furniture, Etc.

Deane, la'iT Central ave.. Cincinnati, O. H 0. Evana A Co., 125 Clark at.. Chicago III

GASOLINE BURNERS. W. Z. Uuig. TT2 High at.. Si.rlngfl.-ld, O

GRASS MATS. American Hug Co.. 310 E. 96th at., N. Y. City

GREASE PAINTS, ETC. Make-up Bozea. Cold Cream. Etc.

i atindard Mfg. A Supply ’Co.. Drawer O. Me* Eugene Cline A Co.. 59 Dearborn at., tnilcago; Chicago C.».lume A rotllllon Work*. «* Dear UnwtKHl H._ Flinty North W’aterford Me 1 nongahela, Pa. 10 E. I4th «t.. New York Cltv. h..rn at . Chicago, Ill.

C»1 CONSTRUCTORS, ELECTRIC *ND ni«m >■ X'H. B'.,,. B. T. c

Bc. w. PNm« ... T,.p,i.n-f.,'oi».. u Wenx A Macken^n. Yardlpy, Pa CONSTRUCTORS ’ OF PARK OE- French Him Reatorlng Co., 601 Relbold Bldg., Sehai mt«« Plume Co.* 612 Metropolitan ave

ARCHITECTS. VICES. Dayton. O. Bn-tklyn. N. Y For Summer Amusement Parks and Theatres. J. E. Chambers, ’223 White Bldg., Buffalo, N. T. Globe Film Service, 79 Dearborn at.. Chicago. lNniAN«» INfYIAN CORTUMPR AND lohn H Stem, 818 Singer bldg.. N Y City, /'rreTMMPe M. TUPATDirAI Ar Great Northern Film Co.. 7 E. 14th at.. N. Y. C. INDIANS. IN Dl AN CDS I U M tS AND

10 E. I4th et.. New York City.

ron, O. HARNESS. Frank’s Film House, 347 Oth ave.. PIttaburg, piumea and Trappings — For Circus and Ad

Pa- vertising TJae.

ARC LIGHTS. COSTUMES & THEATRICAL AC¬

CESSORIES. f-lamlng .4rc Lamp Co,, 30 Greenwich avenue. Chicago Coetume A Cotillion Works. 69 Dear

4 H. Hallberg. .30 Greenwich ave., N. Y C. ** ’ ^p|*oWN WHITP

blowers. M Stein Coemetic Co., 1392 B’way, N. Y. C. t>**»’(irAtlvp Plsnt C<>., R'12 Hroadway, N. V C. COLD CREAIVI

ASBESTOS CURTAINS, M stein Coemetlc Co., 1392 B w’ay. N. Y. C. W. Trainer. 80 Pearl at., Boston. Mas*. COM PENS ARC

Greater New Y'ork Film Rental Co., 24 Union Stj., New Y'ork City.

C. J. Hite A Co., 441 Monadnock Blk.. Chicago. C. L. Hull A Co., 209 E. 57th at.. Chicago. Independent Film Exchange, 1609 Masonic Tem¬

ple, Chicago. Ideal Him Exchange. 112 B. Randolph at..

Chicago. Inter-Uceao Him Exchange. 99 E. Madlaoo at.,

Chicago. automatic electric ECONO- Fort Wayne Electric Work*. Ft. Wayne. Ind. Kalem Co.. 131 W. 24th at.. New York C'ty.

RELICS. \V. H Barton. Gordon, Neb.

ILLUSIONS. Curiosities and Side Show Goods (Maaafactnr

era of and Dealen in.) G. W .Vilen. 26r> Bowery. New Y'ork City r. W Parker. .Vhllene, Kan. Thnn-ton .Vmtiwment Co.. St. James Bldg., New

Vork Clt.v.

JAPANESE SOUVENIR GOODS MIZERS.

1 H. IlsIIberg. 30 Greenwich ive.. N. V. C.

AUTOMATIC MUSICAL INSTRU¬ MENTS.

Lyon A Heaiy. 2o5 Wabaah ave.. Chicago. III. Rudolph Wurlltxer Co.. Cincinnati and Chicago.

CONES. A. T. IMeU, 127 Michigan at., Toledo. O. Lanier A Drleabach, 315 John at., Cincinnati, O

Laemmie Film Service, 196 Ljike at., Chicago. W. A Mentaer. 92 Lake at.. Chicago. HI

Laemmie Him Service. Main and Sixth sta., Evanaville. Ind.

JEWELRY. For Stage Use.

r. ... C. 21. inBK,,. C.-., L.™.,, FB- .. . F,o., g,

CONE OVENS. A T. Diets, 127 Michigan at.. Toledo. O.

K. Knglehardt A Son*. 2 E. 47th «t.. N. Y. C. Lanier A Drleabach, 315 John'st.. Cincinnati. O. Omaha, Neb. S Music Co.. Milwaukee and Weatern *ve*.. standard Mfg. A Supply Co.. Drawer O. Mo- Laemmie Film Service, 151 Main at.. Salt Lake

'’hicago. HI.

BALLOONS. VitNKals Brother*. 2’23 Commen-lal .t.. Rn«tnn.

M a**. Vorthweatem Balloon Co. Nsii Clylmm ave..

Chicago. HI, Geo, .V. Paturel. 41 Warren *t.. New Y'ork City. Rubtwr Ralloi.n Mfg. Co., Akron. O.

BAND INSTRUMENTS.

r,yo:‘‘A"Hea"y* w^iorS'^Cui”'' '**■ *’" “• Rudolph Wurlltxer Co nncinnatl and Chicago. : J.',a

OQncahPla* Pa. City, Utah, r L. Tarhell Co.. 216 IIHdoU at.. Ch'fo Laemmie Film Serrlce, 100101 Lumber Kx-

CORN POPPPR^ cbaDice. MinneapoUa. Minn.

A T. Diet.. Michigan at. ¥oi;do. O Well. Fargo BM,..

W. Z. I.onK. 172 High *t_^ Springfield. O Laemmre Film* Service. Casino Theatre Bldg.,

• «. Montreal, Que,. Canada. Half-Tonea. Engrannca. Etc. Laemmie Film sierrice. Chamber of Commerce

Queen City Engraving Co. Rlymer Bldg., Cln- Bldg.. Winnipeg. Man.. Canada. clnatl. O. f.ake Shore Film anil Stinniv Ca.. S14 Hiitherlnr

pnia, lenn. a,.a n .. i di w N- Shtire Co.. 220 Madlann at.. Chicago. Laemmie Film Service, 8f« Brandel. Block. .shry.« k Todd Co. S24 N. 8th at.. St. lSuI.. Mo

( maha, . eb. . e i. i t Roger*. Thurman A Co.. 156 Waba«b avenne Laemmie Film Service, 151 Main at.. Salt Lake „ .u

City, Utah K- - Slng.7Wo.. 82 Bower.v. N. Y C Laemmie Him Service. 100-101 Lumber Ex- e-nA.

ebauge. .VlinneaDOlla. Minn. JUGGLERS GOODS. ebauge. MinneapoUa, Minn. JUVaol-tria VaDDUo. Imemmle Film Service, 214 Wella Fargo Bldg., Edw. VanWyck. 166' Pullen ave.. Cincinnati. •*

BADGES. BUTTONS, ETC. Ha*tlan Bro*., R bum 1.V> Naa«au «f

York City.

DANCING SCHOOLS. prof. P. J. Ridge, 127 LaSalle at.. Chicago

DECORATIONS.

Portland, Ore. Laemmie Film Service, Casino Theatre Bldg.,

Montreal. Que., Canada. Laemmie Film Service, Chamber of Commerce

Bldg., Winnipeg, Man.. Canada. Lake Shore Film and Supply Co., S14 Superior

ave., Cleveland, Ohio. The H. Lleber Co., 24 W. Washington St.,

Indianapolis, Ind. > S Lubln, 926 Market et., Philadelphia, Pa. 8. Lnhln, 140 W. 5th at., Cincinnati. O. Mile* Bros., 2.59 Sixth ave.. New York City.

Western Badge A Novelty Co.. St Caul. Minn. And Dealers in Flags. Bunting, Festooning, Etc. Mile* Bros.. 790 Turk et.. San Franeteco, Cal

KNIVES. singer Bros.. S2 Bowerr. New Y'ork City. Harrv L. Welsbaum. 242 E. Madl*on. Chicar’ X. Shtire Co.. 2’JO Madl*.m »t.. Chicago. III. Shr.vo< k T<«hl Co., 824 N. 8th »t.. St, Ixml*. Mo

LAUGHING GALLERY MIRRORS. J. M. Naiighton Co., Hotel Mayer Bldg., P»

orla. HI LECTURER.

W S Bu«h. 155 N. Conestoga »t.. Phlla.. Pa

LIGHTS. BANNERS.

The Mitree.v Co . .59 W. Washington *1.. Chl’go. n, S. Tent A Awning Co., 47 .5.3 S. Deaplain*-*

“f . Chicago, Ill.

BOOKING AGENTS. C. .V Burt, Broadway Theatre Bldg., N. Y. C.

r S Hag Co.. 2242 Gilbert ave., Cincinnati. Mile* Bm*., Hub Theatre Bldg.. Boeton. Mas*. Beacons. Torrhea for Circuaea and Tont Shows

DECORATORS. Buildings, Faiiw. Booths.

Monarch Him Exchange. 201 Thompson Bhlg., n"'!** * Weyer. 223’225 Michigan at.. Chicago Oklahoma City, Okla.

Beck A Son* Co.. 10 Garfield Place. -National Film Co.. 1(10 Griswold at. Detroit Cincinnati, O.

DIAMONDS. HAWAIIAN. Mich.

National Him Renting Co., 62 N. Clark at.. Chicago. Ill.

W. S. Cleveland. 5.3.5 Knickerbocker Theatre W. H. Hollister A Co., 42-44 River at., Cb’go. York Film Ex 7 E 14th at N Y C

rJTfli'’*' '* „ ^ _ DIAMONDS AND WATCHES ON Nolan Film Exchange, II Fountain Sqnare. C (.riffln Amusement Co.. 94 Que4>n «».. Toronto, j CREDIT. clnnatl. O.

VatlonO P.rk M.n.c-cn. ixrto ha, h., ' I.eftl* Broe.. 92 State St.. Chicago. III. Okla. Natural Mutoecene Os.. 005 14th at.. N. GIoIm- Film Service. 79 Dearborn *1.. Chicago Na^ma! I ark Manager* .\**n.. 1402 Broadway. | p*mq* W., Washington, D. C. Nolan Him Exchange, 11 Fountain Square, Cln ■, "T* ‘ „ I 1 u XF r..*- Pacific Coast Film Exchange, 1724 Fillmore et.. clnnatl. O.

Jjsrt Booking Circuit I4irj Broadway. New I -L M Hall^rg. W Greenwich ave., San Francluco. Cal. Temple Klim Co.. .59 Dearborn at.. Chicago

CaTiAda R<M>kIn^ RurHaii. Ilr*w**r I6R0. i INHALTERS AND Pathe cinematograph Co.. 41 W. 25th .t.. New ^FPS. MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT

Calgary Alta., Can. \ Electric Appliance Co., Burlington, Kan. PIttaburg Calcium Light A Him Co.. Pitta DEVICES.

C. S. Tent A Awiitiig Co., t.56 W. Randolph »l trolt Chicago. HI.

Wlndhoml A Co.. |(V4 N 12th *t.. St Ixml*

at.. MAGIC LANTERNS.

Stereopticons. Etc. Cln- .\mcr. Vltsgraph CO., 116 Nassau *t.. N. Y. C

Chicago Stereoptlcon Co., 56 5th ave.. Chicago N. GIoIm- Film Service, 79 Dearborn *1.. Chicago

Nolan Film Exchange. 11 Fountain Square, Cln et., clnnatl. i).

Temple Klim Co.. .59 Dearborn at., Chicago.

Calgary. Alta., Can.

BURNT CORK. M Stein Cosmetic Co., 1392 B’way. N. Y. C.

BUNTING & FLAG DECORATORS. K. il. ElsCelder. .583 McAllister »t.. San Fran-

.q«e.. Cal

CALCIUM LIGHT. Oz-Hydrogen Gaa Manufacturers.

American Calcium Light Work*. .56 Fifth ave., Chicago.

CIn’tl Calcium Light Co.. 108 4th at., Cln’tl.

ELECTRIC SIGNS. AtUniic Electric Sign Co., 15.33 Atlantic ave.,

Atlantic City, N. J

ELECTRICAL DECORATORS. Elbllght Co. of America. .39 E. 23d at., N.

Y City.

ELECTRICAL STAGE EFFECTS.

Pittsburg Calcium Light A Him Co.. Pitta DEVICES. burg. Pa. American Amusement Co., Luillow, Ky.

PIttaburg Cut Bate Film Exchange, 300 Lewis -Aoierlcan Box Hall Co., 1200 Van Bnren street Block, PIttaburg. Pa.

PIttaburg Calcium Light A Film Co., Dei Motnea, la.

Pittsburg Calcium Light A Him Co., Ruches ter. N. Y'.

Indianapolis. Ind. Film Co Dea Armlt.ige A Guinn. Springville. N. T.

Cagney I/Oemnotive Worka. 72 Broadway, New I— R,w,i,„. Y’ork City. im AfO., Kuenes p|np|n„„,| v„vrliy Co.. 206 W 15th at.. Hn

_ rv, r 1-^ I- clnnatl. «>.

Aetna Electrical Stage Light Co.. 305 Division p,Calcium Light A Him Co.. Clncln Pt.. LDlCftlTO.

PIHaburg Calcium Light A Film Co.. Lincoln. Wb.o-I Swing <'o.. P. D. Box 1241

indlwnapolls Calcium Light r«.. 116 S. Capitol 1 Uiriveraal Electric Stage Lighting Co.. 1.302 Co.. 717 Superior ave.. Oleve ave,. Indianapolis. Ind.

Plti-tMirg Calcium I.lght A Film Co.. Pltts- •iirg. I’a

Pittsburg Calcluni I.ighf A Film Co.. Oes Moines. la.

Pittsburg Calelum Light A Film Co.. Roches¬ ter. N. Y.

Pittsburg Calcium Light A Film Co., Lincoln. Neb.

Pittsburg Calcium Light A Film Po . rineln- nati ()

CALLIOPES. (Je.i Krsta Evansville. Ind.

CAMERASCOPES. W S Moiintford. ICO Malden Lane. New York.

CANES AND WHIPS. Cleteland Cane Co., Cleveland. O. I. Eisenateln. 44 Ann at.. N. Y. City. Nadel A Shlmrael. 45 Pulton at., N. Y. City. Naasala Broa.. 223 Commercial »t.. Boston,

Mass. Newman Mfg. Co.. 641 Woralland ave.. Cleve¬

land. O.

Broadway. New York Olty.

EXTRACT. For Making Pineapple Cider.

'’na*t‘ro TheToaa'ter Ponatructlon Co., e’244 E. Park

' 8uP«’r>'>'' «»•’.. Oleve imlta 'Ba*ae''i(all c'llme, 137 32«1 at.. N. V. City IftDG* O. c»ii Rrlififfk P|> RofMlhoiiA^ 111

SteMiina. Chas. M.. 1028 Main at.. Kansas City, olfford A Son.’ New Ytwk'Llfe Bldg.. Kansa*

i Columbia Mfg Co.. 1150 Harrlaou at.. Chi ! Sellg Polyscope Co.. 45 E. Randolph at., Chi- Herat'lieli Spillman A Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y ! cago. HI.

EYE BROW PENCILS. I M Stein Cosmetic Co., 1.392 B’way, N. Y C.

FACE POWDER. I M Stein Cosmetic Co., 1.392 B’way, N. Y C.

FEATHER FLOWERS. DeWItt Slater*. 237 W. 46tb *t.. Chicago. T. O. Mott. 415 Dearborn at., Clilcago.

FELT PENNANTS. Holliday Novelty Mfg. Co., .37 Great Jooea st..

New York City. C. 8. Hag Co.. 2242 Gilbert ave., Cincinnati.

FESTOONING. National Tissue Mfg. Co., 5.3 Rockwell Place,

Brooklyn. N. Y’. n. S Hag Co.. 2242 Gllliert ave.. CIncIniiatl.

cago. HI Southern Him Exchange. 146 W. Fifth at.. Cln

clnnatl, O.

\V v. Mangtl’s Carousel Work*. C-onev Island X Y.

C. W. Parker. Abilene, Kan. .Stsithern Film Exchange, 245 Main at.. Nor- Sensational Amusement Co.. 511 21iW at.. New

folk. Va. York City. Standard Film Exchange, 79 Dearborn at.. Chi- Eugene J. Stern. 1462 Broadway, N. Y. C.

cago, HI. L. A. Thompaoii Scenic Railway Cst., 329 Broad Swanson. Wm. H., A Co., cor. Lake A LaSalle way. New Y'ork City.

ata. Chicago. HI. Thurston Amuae. Co., St. Jamee Bldg., Ne* Society Italian “CInea.” 143 B. 23.1 at.. New Y’ork City.

Y'ork City. World’s Scenic R. It. Co.. 269 I5th et., Cln Sfioor, Geo. K., 62 N. Clark at., Chicago. clnnall. O. Talking Machine Co.. 97 Main at.. Rocheater. MFRS. OF CIRCUS PROPERTIES-

‘ 1. , -A McHugh. ('leveland, O- Temple Film Co.. 59 Dearborn at., Chicago. ,,nr*..*..** *%»*>>**. a air Toledo Him Exchange, Spitser Ridg., Toledo. MERRY-GO-ROUND ORGANS AND

Ohio. ORCHESTRIONS. Turner A Dabnkeu. 136 Eddy at.. Ran Fran Lyon A Heaiy. 265 Wahaah ave.. Chicago. Ill-

claco. Cal. Rudolph Wurlltaer Co.. ClDrlnnatl and Ohleag-

BHUARY 13. 1909. 53 rtifi Bllil>oarcl

merry widow hats. } Widow Hal To.. a">« Broadway. N. Y. f.

military goods from govern¬ ment AUCTION.

> .nil. hannoruiau, 501 Broadway. N. Y. C.

MOVING PICTURE MACHINES. I t:ra|.b *'o.. 50 Union Sg.. Now York City.

.iiraiih Co., Harmony Hall Bldtt.. Troy. N. Y. 4.,I Miito. A Bio. Co., n K nth at., N. Y. C. vru.rl.an Vltaiirai.h I'o.. Iltl Naaaau at.. N.

tni.rUaB Ytlm StTvIco. .imorlt-an Tniat Bldit.. il.loatta. III.

\(ii..r|rau lUni Sor%l<-f. l.’iK .N. Main at.. .Mom pill... IVun.

\iii.-rl(-an Movlmt IMctuiv .MacbliH* lo.. Itrj lt••'kIuan at.. New \ ork City.

CUUaito Film Richanxe. 120 B. Randolph at., (lalCHKO. 111.

Cbl.aco Film Exrhanice. Weatory Bid*.. Waah- Iritton, II. C.

Ctih-Kiro I'llm Exchange. Ry. Flxchange Bldg., llenver, Colo.

Chl< ago Film Exchange, Ilooly Bldg., Salt Lake Cltv, Utah.

t'bicago Film Exchange, Coleman Bldg., Loula- vllle. Ky.

Chicago Film Exchange. Stahlraan Bldg.. Naab- vllle. Tenn.

Chicago Film Exchange, Brandela Bldg., lima- ha. Neb.

Chicago Brojecting Co., 225 Dearborn. Chicago. Cincinnati Film Exchange, 2M W. 5th at., Cln-

rinnatl. tl. Crawford. <1. T., Film Exchange, 1401.5 Locnat

at., St. lamia. Mo. Eugene Cline & Co., 50 Dearltorn at., Chicago;

in E. nth at.. New York City. Chaa. E. Dreaaler, 145 E. 23d at., N Y. C. edi'on Mfg. Co.. 10 5th are.. New York City,

and tlrange. N. J. Elect.>graiih Co.. 109 Third are., N. Y. C. (Jlolie Film Service, 70 iK-arborn at.. Chicago. L Hetx. :h<2 E. 2:td at.. New York. N. Y. C. J. Hite A Co., 441 Mimadnock BIk.. Chl'go. Harbach ^ Co., SOO Filbert. Philadelphia, Pa. Inter <>'<w Film Exchange, 1*0 E. Madlaon at..

Chicago. HI. C B. Klelne, «fl2 dth are.. New York. N. Y. I.aemmie Film Service, 106 Lake at.. Chicago,

111. I.aemmie Film Serrlce. Main and Sixth atrecta.

Evanavllle. Ind. I.armmle min Service. 78 K. Front at.. Metn-

phla. Tenn. Laemmle Film Service, 800 Brandela Block,

Omaha. Neb. I.aemmie Film Service. IM Main at.. Salt Lake

City. Utah. I.aemmie Klim Service. 100 101 Lumber Ex¬

change, Mlnne«|>nlla. Minn. I.aemmie Film Service. 214 Wella Fargo Bldg..

I’lrtland. f>re. I.aemmie Film Service. Caaino Theatre Bldg..

Montreal. Qiie., Can. I.aemmie Film Service. Chamber of Cmnmerce

Bldg.. Wlnnl|ieg. Man., Can. t.ake Shiwe Film and Supply Co.. 314 Superior

ave., Cleveland. I*. a l.nbln. 026 Market at., Philadelphia. Pa S l.obln. no W. 5th at.. Cincinnati. O. Mllea Bbia.. 250 Sixth are.. New York City. Milea Bnw.. 700 Ttirk at.. San Franclaco. Cal. Mllea Broa.. Hub Theatre Bldg., Boaton. Maaa. N'olan Film Exchange. 11 Fountain S<piare. Cln

cinnatl. C*. Mrbolaa Power Co.. 115 Naaaau at.. N. Y. C. N’ov*lfy Moving Picture Co.. 418 Turk at.. San

Franclaco. Cal. Pifhe Cinematograph Co.. 41 W 25th at.. New

York City. Plftatmrg Calcinm Light A Film Co.. Pittahurg.

Pa. Plffafairg Calcium Light A Film Co.. Dea

Molnea. la. Ptftldiiirc Caleliim Light A Film (\>.. Rocbea

ter. N. Y '•Ittaburg Calcium l.ight A Film Co Lincoln.

Neb. flttabiirg Calcium l.ight A Film Co.. CIncIn

natl. «>. PltlHbiirg tYit Kate Film Exchange .3t» n-wla

Block. Plttabiirg. Pa. Hellahle Film Co.. 717 Superior ave., Cleveland. Fte-rhawl Sthnelder loO E. 12th at.. New York

Pity. Sellg Polvaeop, 4.-, K Rand<dph M.. Chi

■ago. III. SiNxe Oeo K.. 62 N Clark at.. Chicago. III.

Chaa M.. 1028 Main at.. Kanaaa City.

Swan.<m. Wm H . A Co., cor Lake A I.a.Nalle ala.. Chicago. Ill.

Standard Film Exchange. 70 Dearborn at.. Chi¬ cago. HI.

S.aitben) Film Exchange, 146 W. 5th at Cln cinnatl. (»

Temple Flhn Co , 59 D. arlMvm at.. Chicago. Ill. Tw..ntleth Century ttptiM-ope Co.. .50 IVarbom

at . Chicago. Ill Tob-do Film Exchange. Spltlcr Bldg.. Toledo.

onl4». ^ Exchange 1.32 Lake at.. Chicago.

Maaeopr Mf, , ,,2 f R,n,,„,ph at.. Chi '■"go. HI

'Vagn.-r Film Amnae Co.. 120 3rd at St l.otila. Mo

''JIIm™.*-. •'T.nwne A Earle, 018 Cheatnnt at.. Phlladelyihla Pa.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. A Healy. 205 Wahaah are.. Chicago. HI

M'ldolph Wiirlltxer Co.. Cincinnati and Chicago

MUSIC PUBLISHERS. The Followlnr Firma will be glad to aend ^ coptAt of Dew toDft to recornited member* it ttx .a- - PtofeMion.

.y" * MiiRle To.. 1020 Ttirk M.. Sjin f r mrlHOo. C'bI

''■Vnn'vM Nevada Bldg.. Cln-

' ~ W Stern A Co., 132 3Sth af..N. Y.CIty.

MUSICAL GLASSES. V !rk'""***" Flathiiah ave., Brooklyn. New

„ , NOVELTIES. M :• 'I'"’*'*,* « River at.. Chicago. Ill 'I L.rlHT. 720 South at.. Philadelphia. Pa.

o

’ ^go B8*-■'•1 E Madlaon at.. Chi- j

jj Reach. 1IR) Frlendahlp at.. Providence,

’ Vt '*‘*«Thorn at.. Chicago. HI. .ah?"" ‘J. •’•'•Tl Cincinnati. D.

nilcago. Ill.

neer Br<w.. sj Bowery. New York Cltr. "’•■ha Bhroeder Co.. .320 Broadwar N. V C.

NOSE PUTTY. ' siein Cnmnetir Co 1302 B’way, N Y. C.

OPERA CHAIRS. Auierl.an Seating Co.. o*» Wahatb ave. Chi

cago.

A. H. Aodrewa Co., 174 Wabaab ave.. Cbltago H. 8. Analey. 14<r2 Broadway, New York City! Hardeaty Mfg. Co., Canal Dover, t*. Royal Met.xl Mfg. Co.. 1821 llearborn, Chicago E. H. SlalTord Mfg. Co., Chicago, 111 Steel Furniture Co., (irand Uapldt. Mich.

ORGANS AND ORCHESTRIONS. Bllhorn Broo. 152 E. Lake at.. Chicago. lU. '•avion A Co.. 31 Bond at.. New Y'ork City. Jobannea 8. Gehhardt. 3**24 Lawrence at Phila¬

delphia, Pa. L.Ton A Mealy, ‘dtCi Wabaab ave., Chicago Ch .Marenghl A Co.. 285 Ave. A.. N. Y. C Jno. Muxilo A Son, 178 Park Row. N. Y. C. Niagara .Mualcal Inatrument Co., North Ton-

awanda, N. Y. North Tonawanda Mualcal Inatrument Worka.

North Tonawanda. N. Y. C. W Parker, Abilene, Kan. Riiitolpli Wiirlltxer Co., Clnclnnarl and Chicago.

ORANGEADE. The Corner Co.. 3**3 Maryland at., Buffalo. N.Y. Columbia Mfg. Co., 1150 Harriaon at.. Chicago.

PATENTS SECURED. Ev^na.W llkina Co.. 323 F. at., Waahinglon. D.

PERFORATED MUSIC. For Electric Fianoa.

I. nlteil Statea Mualc Co.. Milwaukee A West¬ ern avea.. Chicago, 111.

PHOTO. BUTTON MACHINES. American Minute Photo Co.. •.>«« W. 12th at.

Chicago, III. Chicago Ferrotype Co., mm New Era Bldg..

Chicago, HI.

PHOTO. POST CARD MACHINES. "Daydark" Specialty Co., IINM St. Ange ave..

St. laeiix. Mo.

PIANOS. Coluuibua Plano Co., Coluuihua. u P.^Pomero A Co., soo Federal at.. Phlladelptila.

PLAYS AND MSS. Oawlert in, Authori, Agenti and Brokera.

David Belaaco, Stuyieaant rheatre. N. Y. C. Dirk A FItxgerald. 23 Ann 8t.. New York City.

POP CORN. Uariien City Pop Corn Co.. 40 State, Chicago. IHrnbcrger Pop Com Co., 185 S.ueca at . Buf

falo. N. Y

POPCORN MACHINES. W / Ixing, 172 High at.. Spring:' M, ti

PORCUPINES. LInwuod Flint, North Waterford. Maine

PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS. iKmald C. Price, 115 Dearborn at.. Chicago. HI.

POST CARDS FOR SLOT MA¬ CHINES.

Exhibit Supply Co., .'{58 Dearborn at., Chicago. Rrmingtoo Supply Co., 710 Sanaom td.. Phila

delphla. Pa.

PRINTERS. Of Pictoriwl Poatara and Big Type SUnda.

Streamera, Etc. A< kennann Quigley LItbo. Co.. Kanaaa City,

Mo. Allen Show Print. .’>0 Railroad ave.. Beverly.

.Maaa. American Snow Print Co.. Milwaukee. Wla Donaldaou LItbo Co.. Newport. Ky. Fergiiaon Show Print Co.. I>ea Molnea, la. tSreat W. Prtg. Co.. 513 Elm at., St. lx>ula. Mo. tlille Printing Co., 2257 Miaalon at., San Fran¬

claco. Cal. Ilennegan A Co.. 8th near Main. Ctoclnnatl,

Ohio. Franria Valentine Co . 28,5 I3tb at.. San Fran¬

claco. Cal

PRINTERS. Of Theatrical Letterbeada, Contracta and Pro-

grama. Church Printing Co.. 416 Elm at., Cincinnati. O. Ilennegan A Co., Eighth near Main *it. Cln-

cinnafl. <> ROLL TICKETS.

Baker.Byrou Co.. Eighth and Sycamore ata.. t'lnclnnatl. O.

National Ticket Co., Shamokin. Pa. Pioneer Ticket Co., 7’22 B'way. New York City. Sun Printing Co lino.I. Providence. R 1

ROSECAKE MOLDS. A T IMeti. 127 Michigan at.. Toledo. t»

ROUGE. M Stein Coeiiieflc Co.. I.'l*>2 B’way. N. Y C.

“SAYSO" CONE BAKERS. A T DIefi. 127 .Michigan at.. Toledo. *>

SCENIC PAINTERS. And Dealari in Scenery, Etc.

Danlele Scenic Studio, Chli'ago Itpera Houae Block. Chicago. III.

Eugene Cox, 540 Van Buren at.. Chicago. Knkeboll Art Co., .53*85 N. 27th at.. Omaha.

Neb The Meyera Co. (Inc.l. 130 N. 3d at.. Steuben

vllle. O. Howard Tuttle. 502 27th at.. Milwaukee. Wia John Herfiirth. 2183 B<a>ne at., Cincinnati. O Scbell'a Scenic Studio. XtO Sycamore at. Co-

Inmbiia, <>. J. A. Slegried. Nixon Tlieatre, Pittahurg. Pa. Sneinau A Landia, 2.'tlt S. Clinton at., Chicago,

HI. Tomy A Voland Scenic Co.. 2:114 Market at..

St' Loula, Mo.

SELF-PLAYING PIANOS. Berry Wood Plano Pl.xyer Co.. Kanaaa City. .Mo. Lyon A llealy 2><6 Wabaab ave.. Chicago. Planovx Co.. 117 Cypreaa ave.. New Y'ork City. Rudolph Wurlltaer Co., t'lnclnnatl and Chicago, U. S. .Yliialc Co., AHIwaiikee and Weatern av.>a..

Chilcago. HI.

SIDE SHOW PAINTINGS. 8. Boi'k. 62 Blue laland ave., Chicago. 111. H. C. Cnmmlna. 1**55 Wilcox ave.. Chicago. HI. E. J. Haytlen A Co . 1**6 Broadway. Brooklyn.

N V. A. W. Millard A Co.. 117 .'hi ave.. New York. The Murray Co.. .50 W. Waahington. Chicago, r. S. Tent A .Ywn. Co . 47 .5:1 S. Deaplalnea.

Chicago.

SIDE SHOW SUPPLIES. Wm. N'elaon 8 Cocawell IMace. North Camtiridge’

.Ma«a SIGNS.

Ailtolwtric- Sign Co.. 134 K Van Buren at.. Chicago. Ill

SKATES. Aioerlcan Roller Rink Supply Co.. Sandiiaky. O. Baltimore Skate .Ylfg, Co.. Baltimore. Md Baraev A Berry. SprlngOeld. Ma«a

l^yor .Mfg. Co.. '2.5 S. Jefferaon at., Chicago. Chicago Boiler Skate Co., 285 E. Madlaon at..

Uhi.’ago. 111. Uyile Sk.xfe Co., .'{7 Park at.. .New York City. Rainbow .Yniuae. Co., 'Jtgi Waablngton B.>ule-

v«n|, Chicago. III. KIchardaon Kali Bearing Skate Co. 501 Welle

at., Chicago. Ill The Samuel WInalow Skate .Mfg Co.. Worcea

ter. .Maaa.

SHOOTING GALLERIES. DIamonil .Novelty Co.. S}racuae, .N. 1 E. E. Hippie. 8*19 Vine at., Philadelphia Pa. K. K. Hoffman A Sona. 71 W. Jackaon Bird.,

t'liicago. III. W. F. .Mangel'a Carmiael Worka. Coney laland.

N. Y J. J. M<Cnllongb. Sherblan'a Walk. Conev la

land. N. Y. C. W, Parker, Abilene, Kan. Schaefer A Miller. 3t*> State at.. Chicago. A. J. Smith. 15**0 W Van Buren at., Chicago. Win WurOletn, 2*18 N. 2d at., Pblladelplila. Pa.

SLOT MACHINES. Manufacturera of and Dealeri in.

.Yiiierlcan .Mutoacopc Ca>., II E. I4tb at.. N.Y.C. Automatic Drink Machine Co., Syraciiae, N. Y. Coin Automatic Co.. 451 Kane ave..

Hammond, Ind. Diamond Novelty Co.. Syracuae, N. Y. Lyon A Healy, 20S Wahaah ave., Chicago. III. .Mlila Novelty Co., cor. Jackaiui Biailevard and

Green at., Chicago. Ill. J. B. Nelaon A Co., 48 UIvcr at., Chicago. Scentscope Co., Jackaon Boiilevard anil Green

ata.. Chicago. 111. Cnited Statea .Mualc Co., Milwaukee and Weat -

era avea., Chicago. III. United Statea Coin Lo<-k Co.. 220 W. 47tb at.,

•New Y'ork City. Rii.lolph Wurlltxer Co.. Cincinnati and Chicago.

SLOT MACHINE SUBSTITUTE. Glaba Co., 1022 Main St., Anderaon, Ind.

SLOT MACHINE SUPPLIES. Exhibit Su ply Co.. 3.58 De.xrborn at.. Chicago.

SNAKES. Armstrong Snake Co., San .Yntonlo. Tex.

SONG BOOKS. Whltioion Co 24*4 E. Madlaon at.. Chicago. 111.

SONG SLIDES. For Illuatrated Songa.

.Ymerlcan Filin Service. American Trual Bldg., Chicago. III.

.American Film Service. 1.5.8 N Main at.. Mem- pbta. Teen.

.Amerb'xn Y'ltagiaph Co.. 116 Naaaau at.. N. Y. C

Chicago Film Ex<'bange. I'20 E. Randolph at.. Chli'.igu III

Chicago film Exchange, Brendela Bldg.. t*m i aba. Neb.

Chicago Film Exchange. Weatoy Bldg., Waab- , ingtun. D. C. i

Chicago Film Exchange Ky Exchange Bldg . Denver. Col.

Cl Icago Film Exchange. Dmdy Bldg.. Salt l.ake City. I'tah.

Chicago Film Exchange. (Vdeman Bldg., Ixaila- vlUe. Ky.

Chicago Film Exchange. Stablman Bblg.. Naab vllle, 'Tenn.

Chicago Projecting Co.. '225 Dearlwrn. Chicago. Chicago Song Slide Film Exchange. Maaonic

Temple. Chicago, 111. Crawfor*!. O. T. Film Exchange. 1401 5 Locnat

at.. St.' Loula, Mo. Eugene Cline A Co.. 50 Deartnirn at.. Chicago;

10 E. 14th at.. New York City. Globe Film Service, 70 llearborn at.. Chicago. L. Heti, 302 E. 23rd St., New York. N. Y. C. J. Hite A Co.. 441 Moiiadnock Bblg., Chicago Inter-t>cean Film Exchange. 00 E. Madlaon at..

Chicago. Laemmle Film Servl<*e. 106 l.ake at., Chicago,

'll- ■ .. . I,aemmle Film Servli-e. Main and Sixth ata..

Evanavllle, Ind. Laemnie Film Service. .18 S Front at.. Mem

phla, Tenn. __ Laemmle Film Service, xial Brandela Bl*>ck. **in

aha. Neb. Laemmle Film Service. 151 Main at.. Salt Lake

Laemmle **iniui Servl.-e, UlO-101 Immler Ex change. MInneapolla. Minn.

Laemmle Film Service. 214 Wella Fargo Bldg.. Portland. Ore.

Laemmle Film Service. Ca»ln*i Theatre Bldg., Ylootreal. Que. Canada.

Laemmle Film Service. Chamber of commerce Bldg.. Wlnnliwg. Man.. Canada.

lAke Shore Film and Supply Co.. 314 Superior are., Cleveland. Ohio.

I. evl A Co.. 64 E. I4th at.. New York City. S Lubln 026 Market at.. Philadelphia.. Pa. S. Lubln. 140 W. 5rh at., ClnclnnatL O. Mllea Broe.. '250 Sixth ave.. New York City. Mllea Broa.. 790 Turk at.. San Franclaco. Cal. Mllea Broa.. Hub Theatre Bldg.. Boatoo. Maaa. Nolan Film Exchange. 11 Fountain S<iuare. Om

cinnatl. t*. _ ^ „ n Novelty Slide Exchange. 871 3d ave.. N. Y. C. Preato Song Slide Exchange, 1416 Broadway.

New York City. Pittahurg Ctit Kate Film Exchange. :pi0 Lewla

Block. Pittahurg. Pa. S^ll^ PolvDcop^ 47V R. RsTMlolph st.. i.Di

cago. 111. Standard Film Exchange. 70 Dearborn at.. Cbl

exgo, HI . „ Swanaim, Wni H., A Co., cor Lake A LaSalle

»ta.. Chicago. 111. Twentieth Century *>ptlaco4>e Co.. .50 Itearhnrn

at.. Chicago. Temple Film Co.. 51* I»earhora at.. Chicago

SPANGLES. Mlllot Broa.. 47 W. 3d at.. New York City

SPECTACLES AND EYE-GLASSES. Low Priced.

Singer Broa., 82 Bowery. New Y'ork City

STAGE HARDWARE. J R Clancy. 247 Sallnaa at.. Syracuae. N. Y.

STAGE LIGHTING APPLIANCES. Joa. Meucbeii Elec. Co., 354 W. SOth St., New

York City. STAGE PROPERTIES AND ACCES¬

SORIES. J. M. UavUt Co.. 312 W. 4:1.1 at.. N Y C

STANDARD CONE BAKERS. Standard Mfg. A Supply Co.. Drawer **.. Mo-

nongahela. Pa. STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS.

Climax View Co.. 133 137 W. 23d at., S. Y. C. National Stereograph Co., 200 E. 57tb at., Chk

cago. HI. SPIRIT GUM.

M Stein Cxjametlc Co... i:fl*2 B’wav. N V *'

STREET MEN’S SUPPLIES. For Fair Followars.

Coe, Y’unge A .Co.. 612 St. Charles at.. Si L<mla, .Mo.

E. .M. Dav la Soap Co., 32 Union Pr. Place, Chi cago. III.

K. K. Ibalge A Co., 42 River at., Chicago, lU I. Klaenateln. 44 Ann at.. New Y'ork City. I'raucia Flake, 1778 Piwt at., San Franclaco.

Cal. •M. Gertmr, 720 South st., Philadelphia, Pa. tioldlHTg Jewelry Co., Ill W. Sixth at., Kansas

City. Mo. Gordon A .Ma<llson. 100-201 E. Madlaon at., Chi

I'SgO. III. The GiUdaniltb Toy and Importing Co., t'22 K

Fourth at.. Cincinnati, U. Holiday .Novelty Mfg. Co., 37 Great Jones at..

New Y'ork City. Levin Bnai.. Terre Ha*ite. Ind. W. F. .Miller. 144 Paik Row, New York City Newman .Mfg. C<8, 81 Wtaalland are.. Cleveland •Nadel A .Shinimel, 45 Fulton at., N. Y. C. **tto Supply Co.. 27** W. 3:>th at.. N. Y. C. Geo. .Y. Paturcl. 41 Warren at.. New York City "Rich." the .Yirahip .Man. Girard, Kana. Riatera, Th*trman A Co., 156 Wahaah are.. Cbl

cago. 111. Standard Mfg. A Supply Co., Drawer O. M<e

nongabcia. Pa. Shryo«k.Tmld Co.. 8'24 N. 8th at.. St. Igmls. Mo •N. Shiire Co., '2'2<* Madlaon at., Chicago. III. Shapiro A Karr, 428 South at., Philadelphia.

Pa. •Singer Bnai., 82 Bowery, New York City. Western Bargain Houae. ‘272 Mattlaon. Chicago Harry Welabaum. ‘242 FL .Madlaon at., Chicago Whltcaon Co.. 21** E. Madlaon at.. Chicago. Y<8it A Co.. 0*8* Filbert at.. Philadelphia. Pa.

TALKING PICTURE MACHINES. Ganinont Co.. 124 E. 2.5th at.. New Yurk. N. Y .

TENTS. Baker A Lia-kwood. 7th A Wyandotte ata.

Kana.ia City. Mo. Coliimhna Tent A .\wulng Co.. Columbus. O. Carnie titaidie .Mfg. Co.. 3**7 Delaware at..

Kanaaa City. .Mo. Dougherty Broa.' Tent C-o.. I**0 South Main at..

St. lamia. Mu. J. C. G<aia A Co., l>etrolt. Mich. D. M. Kerr Mfg. Co.. 278 W. Madlaon, Cb’go YY’. H. Liiahbaugb. Covington, Ky. .M. Magee A Son. 147 Fulton at., N. Y'. C. The Murray Co., .50 W. Washington at., Cb'ga Murray Tent A Awning Co.. 1-5 S. Union at.,

Chicago. HI. Schaefer Tent A .Ywnlitg Co., 1421 lairlmer at..

Denver. Colo. Sun Tent A .Awning (V>., 0 Beale at.. San Fraa

Cisco, Cal. The B. Tenueaon Co.. 11 Dock at., Pblladel

phla. Pa. Thoniaon A Y'andiveer. 816 Pearl at., ClncltmaU. U. .S. Tent A .Awning Co., 47 53 S. Iteaplalnes

at.. Cbleago. III.

THEATRICAL AGENCIES. Cincinnati Theatrical Agency, 136 E. Fourth at.,

CliH'Innatt. O.

THEATRICAL COSTUMES. The Wm. Beck A Sous Co.. 10-12 Garfleld Plac*.

Cincinnati. I*. Geo. I.auterer, DVt Madlaon at., Chicago. Ill. Root. Warring. 467 W. 34th at.. New York City.

THEATRE CURTAIN ADVERTISERS Amerh-an Curtain Co., ibami 031, 14**2 Broad

way. New York City.

THEATRICAL LUMBER. John Gillespie Luniher Co., Lumber A Seward

ata.. Chicago, III.

THEATRICAL PROPERTIES. Slegnian A Well. 78 Wooster st., N. Y'. C

TICKET PRINTERS. .V< k<-rmann Quigley Co.. Kansas City, Mu .American Ticket Co.. 'Tolefb*. t*. tarter I'ress. pealaaly. Ylaas. .National Ticket Co., Sbauiokln, Pa. PlimeiT Ticket Co.. 722 Broadway. N. Y. City Rand. McNally A Co.. 166 Adams at., Chicago Keca Printing Co.. lOth A Harney ata., *>maba.

Neb. Standard Roll TIcketa. 181 Pearl at.. N YC Sun I'rInting Co. line.*. I*Tovl(lence, R. I. AA’eldon. Wlillama A Lick. Ft. Smith. Ark

TIGHTS. Slcguiaii A Well. 78 WiMMter at.. N. Y'. City

TOY BALLOONS. Shryis-k T<ald Co., 8‘24 N. 8th at., St. Ismia

.Mo. Singer Bria«.. 82 Bowery, .New Y'ork City

TRUNKS. Wm Bal. 21** 42nd at.. New Y'ork City. BellsT Trunk A Bag Co.. 1.52 Columbia ave.,

Pbiladelidila. I*a. K. B. A B Tnink Co.. 62r. Hmltbneld st.. Pitta

burg. Pa

UNIFORMS. DeM'silin line A Co.. ]**:<*• S. 4th st.. Green

Tllle. HI. L. Kaucbiit, 1.521) N. 4th at.. Philadelphia. Fa Western Uniform Co . 214 Clark at., Chicago

VAUDEVILLE AGENCIES. Consolidated .Amiiaeuient Co.. 1416 Broadway.

New Y’ork Clt.v. Wm. D. Hall. Kleth'a Theatre Bldg.. Phlladel

phla. Pa. H. B. Marlnelll. Il.'t8 Broadway. N. Y. C. Wm. Morrla, 144** Broadway, .N Y. C. PaclOc Coast .Amusement t'o.. American Hank

Bldg.. Seattle. Wash. Prmlentlal Vaudeville Exchange. 144/2 Broad

way. New York City. W. P. Ready V.xudevllle Exchange. Creaceal

Theatre Bldg., .Nashville, Tenn. Hus Sun. Orpheiim Theatre BUlg., Sprtngffeld

Ghio.

VENDING MACHINES. Crystal Amending Machine Co.. Columbus. *•

WATCHES. N. Shure Co.. '22** Ma<llaon st.. Chicago, III

Singer Bn*.. 82 Bowerv New Y'ork (Mfy WHIPS.

Davis Whip Co.. Tippecams- I5t.v. *> K. W Hadley Whip Co.. Weatdeld. Maas

WILD ANIMAL DEALERS. INitnani's Pet and Wild .Animal Store. 418* Wash

ington st., Buffalo. N V

WIRE WORKERS’ SUPPLIES. Bennett Jewelry Co . lt’>4.5 N l*>th at., Phlla

delphla. Pa. R. E. I><«lge A Co.. 42 River st.. Chicago. III. Jnergens Jewelry Co.. S.3 l'liaml>ers at.. N. Y. C. Keach. G<-«. A., 1**0 Friendship st.. Provldenc*.

R. I. T. N. .Mott. 415 IvarlHvra st.. Chicago. 111. Rogt rs. Thurman A *'o.. 1.56 Wahaah av*., Chi¬

cago. Ill

FEBRUARY 13, 1909.

Six Flying Banvards -: WORLD’S GREATEST AERIAL ACT :-

Address BERT BANVARD, Manager, care The Billboard, New York City.

Touring Europe all Winter. For Parks, address National Park Managers' Association, John C. Jacket, Booking Mgrr.; for Fairs, address Miss Zue Mc- Clary, both 1402 Broadway, New York City, Knickerbocker Theatre Building.

BIG OPEN AIR ATTRACTION

Flying Baldwins CAROUSELS Aerial Betuni and Caatlnf Act. T. W. OREENLEAF, MOR.. 814 N. 3rd St.. Qulncj, Ill.

Merry-Go-Rounds, Riding Galleries, Razzle Dazzles, Striking Machines, Dolt Racks for Parks, Picnics, Fairs and Carnivals, Amusement Outfitters.

HERSCHELL-SPILLMAN CO., Sweeney Street,

NORTH TON A WAND A, N. Y., U. S. A.

ETI71M1VIT17DC AMERICA’S PREMIER J Edll iH lEdlxO AERIALISTS

-IN THEIR-

20th CENTURY DOUBLE TRAPEZE ACT. Per. Address, BILLBOARD, Cincinnati

P. 8.—Now conaiderlns offers for anmmer—Clrcos, Parka or Camlrals.

OPEN FOR COMING SUMMER

Japanese Troupe

4-WJIKAHAMA-4 and OTORA TRIO Address 0. NAHBA, 926 East Seventy first Street, - - CHICAGl

2x3 HALF-TONE .75c 3x4 HALF-TONE .11.00

Sp H-ial Dexisoed Letterheads onr Specialty. —SKETCHES FBEH.—

Knoxville Engraving Co. B.ile Street, KNOXVILLE, TENN

AT LIBERTY

The Brown

-MOVELTV A.CROBAXS- FEATURED. ALWAYS OFFERED RETURN DATES. ASK ANYBODY. DY.. Addreii 217 Wi 25th Street, New York City, New York.

AlSWaH

ChlCf E35AJ?h

Phila.

^ l^h St.. New WIrk

TOFnanklin St/

boston

Twenty-four minutes in refined comedy,

replete with the best of singing and danc¬

ing. One of the strongest drawing cards

in the South. Southern and Texas mana¬

gers looking for a box office attraction,

address any ot the Southern agents or

Doex dve acts as follows: Breakaway Laddtr. by Frank and Lena; Doable Contortion Act, by Mrs. and Mias Fay, leas than fire yean old; Comedy Slack Wire, way from all ©then, by Frank; Small Troupe of Performing Dogs, fea¬ turing the Wire Walking Dog: Balancing Tra pexe. Loops and Web. Unparalleled Combina¬ tion of Aerial Sensation, by Frank and Lena. THE BROWN FAMILY, 1511 Michigan An.. Chicago, ni.

FILMS SONGS

No repeaters. Prompt shipment.

All ol the latest prodnctlons.

THE H. LIEBER COMPANY FILM SERVICE^

U W.WutlaftOB ladlaupslli, laA ■III 01 laDirnonT phoxe. sod.

Vaudeville Acts Alimo Theatre, Dearest Earl, our Soubrette,

Wanted First-Class, A-1 Vaudeville Act.s; Novelty Acts preferred. In first letter state length of net; describe fully, lowest salary, etc. Only box-

offlee attractions wanted. Marvelous KURELLO

...Flexible Gymnast... Psr. Address, 286 Buena Vitta

Street, Newark, Ohio.

WHAT’S IT TO YOU? W. P. READY'S VAUDEVILLE EXCNAN6E One of our customers said to us: “ You have saved me thousands of dollars.” We can do it for you, by rem >ving all Dirt, Oil, Grease and Rain from your films. Our tinting process makes old bia^ and white ffim new. Our customers are among the largest film exchanges in the World, We refer you to, Laemmle Film Service, W. H. Swanson & Co., Theatre Film Service, The Standard Film Exchange, of Chicago, Yale Film Exchange, of Kansas City, Mo., and m^ny others too numerous to men¬ tion. Write for others. Send us a Rain Storm—we will restore it free of charge

FRENCH FILM RESTORING CO.. 601 2 Reibold Building,.DAYTON, OHIO.

Largest factory of ita kind In the World.

THE RREAT CALVERT Tbe greatest High Wire ex¬ pert the world baa ever known. For Parka, address National Park Managers’ Association, John C. Jackel, Booking Mgr.; for Fairs, address Mlaa Zne McClary, both 1402 Broadway, New York City, Knickerbocker Bnilding. Pernnnent ad¬ dress, Rochester, N. Y.

We are headquarters for all the latest Novelties. Send for our catalogue on Confetti, Canes,Knives, Carnival Goods, Rubber Balls, Rubber and Gas Balloons.

THE GOLDSMITH TOY IMPORTING CO. 122 E. Fourth St., CINCINNATI, 0

THE LONDON

MUSIC HALL AND HIS BAND

Worth $4,000 to $8,000 at box office. Write your offers a nick to HOWARD PEW,

[gr., 121 W. 42nt: St., New York.

Is tbe recognlaed organ of VaodeTlIle Arttata throughont tbe world. Americans Tlsltlai will And • friendly welcome at 14 Leicester Street, W. C. NEW YORK OFFICES: IS fourth Street; Telephone 1772, Madison Square.

In London r. Twenty-

AL. G. BARNES’ WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS

Sketches, Monologues AERIAL LaPORTS

AT LIBERTY Songs. Pomedles and Dramas written to order for Profexxionai use. All work guaranteed tr make a bit. Real VaudeTllle Hits that will get you

WANTS A No. 1 EIEPHANT 5tAN that can work three young Elepbantx; must be able to work comedy act. L'nlexx you are xolx-r and can (lellver the goo<Ia, do not answer. AL. O. BARNES, care Colorado Building, PORTLAND, OREGON.

MONEY ATTENTION Jnat finixbed 22 weeks In tbe East at a big bit.

If you want aometblng that will get yoa Date, and Increase In salary, send for an estimate Established 187B. Address

$04 Chestnut Street,

A NEW AMUSEMENT PARK BEING OPENED ON THE NORTH-WEST SIDE IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO.

There la only a limited space to be had for First-class CONCESSIONS and ATTRACTIONS, and If yon bare anything of an Attraction or ConeexHion which other iieople bare not got. commnnl- fate with MORRIS LOEFF, UNITY BLDO., CHICAGO, ILL.

CHEAP SHOW PRINTING—Small band-bllla 85 cents (>er th<iugaud In ten thousand lots. Give ns a trial order. Work promptly done. Harry P. De Main. Show Printer, SherrodsTille, Ohio.

BOB WATT, Dramatic Author, •0$ Walnnt Street. PHILADELVHIA. PA

NOVELTIES Fancy Goods and Jewelry.

SINGER BROS.’

New Book of Specialties It l« lariter than erer. and contains more tbI-

uabic lufurmatlon to Streetinen, Knife-board Men. Yank>>e Notion Workers, Mail Order Men, i’reniiuni Uoiimh, Jeweiers, Novelty Dealers, etc., than sny other catalogue iaaiied. Every thlna new in real novelties. Carnival Cooda. Jewelry, Watches. Silverware, Cutlery, Optical Goods, etc. IValers. mail us your permanent address, and we will be pleased to send this hook to you. Send for it to day. Tou can not • ITord to be without It.

SiNfiKK iilUnilKHS,

U Bowery,.NEW YORK

ORGANS y..r MERRY 00-K0UND8. SKATING RINKS, TENT SHOWS, ETC. A few medium slse re- lialred and rebuilt with NEW. CP TO DATE MUSIC, offered at a LOW PRICE. We MANC- FACTCRE. REPAIR and put NEW MUSIC on ALI. KINDS OF ORGANS. State your wants folly Established IspT. JOHANNES 8. OEBHARDT CO.. S0S4 Law- rsaoe St., and 8087 Orkney Bt.,>^hiladelphia, Pa. A Live Manager Who Has Done Things and

Can Do More Wants A Position At Once. I am a promoter and press agent of experience and ability. My reputation will back me up, and my former employers recommend me. I can manage and develop a park, carnival or exposition. A letter to me will be to our mutual advantage.

Address at Chicago Office of The Biiiboardt

Do you wAnt to be » GOOD FELLOW with your trade and add S20 to your weekly income without extra work ?

Then write today to

TEDDY’S LABDRATORY Wbetllsg, Wtti VIrtInIa, U. S. I.

FOR SALE! B^l Movlnit 1‘icturc and Vaudeville Ilonas In ntj of 2.10,000 ; 400 o|M>ra chairs snd goiMi sfsKc; ™lna good business. Don't write unless yon aiesn busliiemt. J. E. MUNAL. .Mempbls, TVnn. WANTED

To hear from party who solicited advertising with WH NAT REES^ARNIVAL CO-:zSeason 1908. ^

J. 0. TALBOT, 1026 Broadway, Denver, Polo.

AND BASEBALL NOVELTIES, write for Price List. WM. WITRFTLEIN, Mgr.,

808 N. Second St., Philadslphia, Pa., U. B. A

Great Handcuff Trick How la It done? Befectlvea and Secret Service men have been dumfonnded. At a great coat we obtained the full aecret directlona for doing this marvelous trick. Anyone with tbesa dlrsc tions can be handcuffed and locked in a cell snd escape in leaa than fonr minutes. Many are making a fortune with it. Wh.v not Tout Pnll secret directions for $1.00. OAKS NOVELTY CO.. Dept. 84. Oshkosh. Wit._

Independent Vaudeville We hm>k all our own acts independent. Are

acts. Only those that can make P>"d need sjiply. Salary wcoinlarv consldera- Oon for drawing cards. RUBY AKUSE CO., ■amphii. Tena.

Film & Song Slides | Sale SlT *'*• of Film, Sc per foot, elegant condition;

t>. D. subject to examination, uikjd of expresa charges. .Song Slides. ».t a

■OR m"* P- 0. BOX •0^ New Orleans, La.

Pacific Coast Amusement Company Mrnlng and Oparatlng 30 Flrat-Claaa Vaudavilla Thaatraa Eaat. Northwaat and Waat

TXT A W 'P 1? TT 1 AX ALL TUCBS. PlMg^CLABB Axrl'I OP AU W A n 1 He LI I KINDS THAT CAN ^KLTVXK THX OOODS

-SOLE BOOKING AGKNTS-

IBOWN A BSKN8TKIN PAUL OOUDHON AHCHII LEVY H. L. LEAVITT, Mg^ - SM B'way. taitaa •-9-10 87 A CTark Bt. 1117-M lUrkat BL Coaat Am. A^.

Kww York Ofty. Ckiooco. S^n Fraaoiooo, Owl. Contidinw Bide., BwwttU. WM.

Theatre For Sale In Oklahoma town of 8.000 popnlatloa. Paying Investment. Seating capacity, about oiw thou •and. Modem throughout. Address E. C., cars tkis paper. __

C. W .MOROANSTERN. D. A. IIABRIS.

Associated Booking Agency OF PITTSBURG, PA.

>ttr«ctlop» for Family Vauderllle llouaea. *^Miror V itae” P roducts Froltolora and Film Making Maeklnary.

EBERHARO SCHREIDER,

SCENERY >on IT NOT fcTAND TO REASON that wa, with our TWO LARGE STUDIOS and enr pSndID FACILITIES and EXPERIENCE of thirty years In the ^ne Pejntlng buali^. can A vAtiv wAPk WAR BR!TTER and iuat at CIlBAPLTa all thtnga conaidered. than tba anaallar coo

Dd BESI^ONSIBlLlTT aa a firm art an aaaoranct to you of good work and aqoart dtaling.

SOSMAN & LANDIS, Great Scene Painting Studios, Mala Ottea, 888-888 Be. ainten Street. CHICAGO. ILL.

Patents or fee return- •III.Kill.. ... *'*'• rejiort aa to pat¬ io.*..! ^ Illustrated (iulde Book and Hat of nvi iilliiiis wanti.jl ^nt free. EVANS. WILKINS •00^888 -r' Bt.. Washington. D. C.

MOBMON’S TBIXND—Agents make ov«.V000% proct Send for Wholesale price list of Elec trie Belts, Electric Insolee. Inhalers. Hypo-Cocoa Soep, $2..‘I0 gross. Our goods are the cheapeat and beat selling In the I'. S Established 1879. Incorporated. THE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., Batliagton, Bans.__

Slot IVfactilnos ll- ailquartera for Pin Gum Machines.

Ms loia n HAHN. XANUFACTUREK. _» 1019 Germantown Ave., PhiladslphU, Pa

Deweys. A1-'>-00 '“e •Mil’s *’'**‘1' Exchanges. 818.t)U 01. . .L 'M*'’ one-half the coat. 1 I.V ■ N ui.'. “ J. R. KELLY

N. Sixth St.. Philadelphia. Pa.

v”' VALLEY CITY BOOKINC y 101 N. Ottawa St.. Grand Rapids

Indiana Amusement Co. Wants Showa and Prlvllegea of all kinds; everything sold excluelve. A new pm^ltlnn in the t^rolval business. We carry all baggage free. Write for explanation. If Interest^. March 22. Doc White, Dad Vinson and all the other old boys, write quick. O. M. HUDSPETH, Manager. No, 84 North Socond Stroot, VINCENNES, IND.

SLOT MACHINES-8.'>.00n Stock used Slot Me rblnea. all makes and atylea. Address 8. H. DN PARTMENT. Boom 822. Heed Building. PhUa- deipbla. Pa. _

FOB BALE -Carousel, 36 ft. In diameter; 88 as¬ sorted aniaials such as horses, miilea, goats, •leers. Ilona, elephants; run by 3 **•!*• **“>H®* engine, wals 42; large organ. FBED POPP, N. E. Cor. S6th and Duncan Sta, LoaisrlUa, Xy.

THEATRICAL LAWYER MAURICE HAROLD ROSE,

140 Nassau Stroot, NEW YOBX

Reduced Rates to the Profession.

*2*0 Nirf Aillsts Supplies Ftaner Flowett

T. D. MOTT, m-ll HAtlutW ST..CIIC4M.IU *i

AUTOMATIC MOVING SHOOTING GALLERY

Special Cartoon Post Cards IN THREE COLORS

lo your special order. Suitable for leading ladies and feature acts of all kinds. We cartoon body to suit your act. Send 4 cents for samples or 10 cents for sketch and samples. Convey your ideas.

SALESMEN’S ADVANCE CARDS Describe your line, or tell us what you sell. We cartoon the

body to suit. In three colors. Send 4 cents for samples, or 10 cents for sketch. Convey your ideas. No asked for given.

HaH-tones and Letter-heads ot Every Description aiso a Spaciaity I6ENTS FOR BOTH WINTEO. ASK THE HILLHOIRD IF WE HRE HOOD.

Queen City Engraving Co., Cincinnati, Ohio

Most Proittable Business On Earth!

Establish Denatured Alcohol Distilleries lor heat, light and power purposes, from natural gas, sawdust, wood pulp and vegetable waste matter.

We are ready to negotiate with commercial associations or individuals.

No specuiative^features. The’market demands the product.

Unquestionable References.

T*** Continental Natural Gas Alcohol Co. WHEELING, W, VA.

FEBRUARY 13, 1909. THE BILLBOARD FEBRUARY 13, 1909

MOTION PICniRE PATENTS CO. 10 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY

THE FOLLOWING MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS

OF FILMS HAVE BEEN LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY:

American Mutoscope and Biograph Company Edison Manufacturing Company Essanay Film Manufacturing Company Kalem Company

I.ubin Manufacturing Company

Pathe Freres Selig Polyscope Company Vitagraph Company of America

George Kleine

LICENSED EXCHANGES

The following exchanges have been licensed, and at the present time

are the only exchanges that are authorized to handle licensed films:

Acto^aph Company.60 Union Square, New York City

Actograph Company.Troy, N. Y.

Alamo Film Exchange.406 Main Street, Dallas, Texas.

Alamo Film Exchange.30^ Conroy Building, San Antonio, Texas.

American Film Exchange.646 Wabash Building, Pittsburg, Pa.

American Film Service.126 Monroe Street, Chicago, Ill.

American Film Service.168 North Main Stivet, Memphis, Tenn.

American Vitagraph Company.116 Nassau Street, New York, N. Y.

George Breck .70 Turk Street, San FVancisco, Cal. Buffalo Film Exchange.13^4 Qenqpee Street, Buffalo, N. Y.

C. A. Calehuff.Fourth and Greei^ Streets, Philadelphia Pa.

Calumet Film Exchange.Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill.

Eugene ^ne & Co.69 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill.

Eugene Cline.268 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Clune Film Exchange.727 South Main Street, Los Angeles, Cal.

Colorado Film Exchange Co.320 Charles Building, Denver, Colo.

Columbia Film Exchange.414 Ferguson Building, Pittsburg, Pa.

O. T. Crawford Film Exchange Co. .Gayety Theatre Bldg., St. Louis. Mo.

O. T. Crawford Film Exchange Co... .Crawford Theatre, El Pa.so, Texas.

O. T. Crawford Film Exchange Co.Hopkins’ Theatre, Louisville, Ky.

O. T. Crawford Film Exchange Co... .Shubert Theatre, New Orleans, La.

Harry Davis.347 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.

Harry Davis.Buffalo, N. Y.

Harry Davis.1311 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Denver Film Exchange.713 Lincoln Avenue, Denver, Colo.

Dixie Film Company.620 Commercial Place, New Orleans, La

Duquesne Amusement Supply Co.. 104-5 Bakewell Bldg, Pittsburg, Pa.

Duqiiesne Amusement Sup. Co., 236 Montlcello Arcade Bldg., Norfolk. Va.

Edison Display Co.1116 Third Avenue. Seattle. Wash.

Edison Display Co.166V4 Fourth Street, Portland, Ore

Electric Theatre Supply Co....47 North Tenth Street, Philadelphia. Pa.

Greater New York Film Rental Co... .24 Union Square, New York City.

C. J. Hite Company.Monadnock Block, Chicago, III

Howard Moving Picture Co.664 Washington Street, Boston, Mas.s.

Imperial Film Exchange.44 West 28th Street, New York City.

Imperial Film Exchange.299 River Street, Troy, N. Y

Imperial Film Exchange... .803 Ninth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.

Imported Film and Supply Co.708 Union Street. New Orleans, La.

Kent Film Service.218 Nicholas Bldg., Toledo, Ohio.

Kleine Optical Company.2008^ Third Avenue. Birmingham, Ala.

Kleine Optical Company.657 W’ashlngton Street. Boston, Mass.

Kleine Optical Company.52 State Street. Chicago, Ill

Kleine Optical Company.302 Boston Bldg., Denver, Colo

Kleine Optical Company.229 Commercial Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa

Kleine Optical Company.214 Traction Bldg., Indianapoli.s, Ind

Kleine Optical Co. of California. .369 Pacific Electric Bldg., Los Angeles

Kleine Optical Company.662 Sixth Avenue, New York, N. Y

Kleine Optical Company.309 Melhorn Bldg., Seattle, Wa.sh

Kleine Optical Company of Missouri. .623 Commercial Bldg., St. Louis

Lake Shore Film and Supply Co. .314 Superior Ave., N. E., Cleveland, O

H. Lleber Co.24 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Ind

Laemmle Film Service.196 Lake Street, Chicago, 111

Laemmle Film Service.Main and Sixth Streets, Evansville, Ind

Laemmle Film Service.78 South Front Street, Memphis, Tenn

Laemmle Film Service.. 1121-23 Lumber Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn

Laemmle Film Service.800 Brandeis Block, Omaha. Neb

Laemmle Film Service....419-20 Marquam Grand Bldg., Portland, Ore

Laemmle Film Service.151 Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah

Lubln Film Service.21 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pa

Lubin Film Service.610 Paul-Gale-Greenwood Bldg., Norfolk. Va.

Lubln Film Service.140 W'est Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Michigan Film and Supply Co.82 Griswold Street, Detroit, Mich.

Miles Bros., Inc.269 Sixth Avenue, New York, N. Y.

Miles Bros., Inc.Washington and Dover Streets, Boston, Mass.

Miles Bros., Inc.790 Turk Street, San Francisco, Cal.

Mitchell Film Exchange.120V4 Main Street, Little Rock, Ark.

Monarch Film Exchange.... 201 Thompson Bldg., Oklahoma City, Okla.

Montana Film Exchange.41 North Main Street, Butte, Mont.

Morton Film Exchange.107 Sixth Street, Portland, Ore.

National Film Company.100 Griswold Street, Detroit, Mich.

National Film Renting Company.Spokane, Wash.

Novelty Moving Picture Co.418 Turk Street, San Francisco, Cal,

Ohio Film Exchange.16 East Broad Street, Qjplumbus, Ohio.

Pearce & Scheck.223 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, Md.

Penn.sylvania Film Exchange.403 Lewis Block, Pittsburg, Pa.

People’s Film Exchange.126 University Place, New York City.

Philadelphia Film Exchange.... 1229 North 7th Street, Philadelphia Pa.

Pittsburg Calcium Light & Film Co.. 121 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa,

Pittsburg Calcium Light & Film Co.Wllkea-Barre, Pa.

Pittsburg Calcium Light & Film Co. .501-3 Central Bldg., Rochester, N. Y.

Pittsburg Calcium Light & Film Co.Neave Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Pittsburg Calcium Light & Film Co... 421 Walnut Street, Des Moines, la.

Pittsburg Calcium Light & Film Co. .60-62 Brownell Block, Lincoln, Neb.

Schiller Film Exchange.103 Randolph Street, Chicago, Ill.

Southeri. Film Exchange.1822 Fourth Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.

Southern Film Exchange.148 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

George K. Spoor & Co.62 North Clark Street, Chicago, Ill.

Standard Film Exchange.79 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill.

Star Film Exchange.120 Randolph Street, Chicago, Ill.

Superior Film Supply Co.621 Nasby Bldg., Toledo, Ohio.

Swaab Film Service Co.338 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Wm. H. Swanson & Co.160 Lake Street, Chicago, Ill.

Wm. H. Swanson Co. of Omaha.405 Karbach Block, Omaha, Neb.

W’m. H. Swanson St. Louis Film Co....200 N. 7th Street, St. Louis Mo.

The Talking Machine Co.97 Main Street, East, Rochester, N. Y.

Tally’s Film Exchange.554 South Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal.

Theatre Film Supply Co.202 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, N. C.

Theatre Film Supply Co.2007 Second Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.

Theatre Film Service Co.86 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill.

Theatre Film Service Co.... 1038 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal.

Trent & Wilson.63 East Third Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.

20th Century Optlscope Co.69 Dearborn Street, Chicago, HI.

20th Century Optl.scope Co.Shukert Bldg., Kan.sas City, Mo.

20th Century Optlscope Co.408 Eccles Bldg., Ogden, Utah.

Turner & Dahnken.1650 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cal.

Twin City Calcium & Stereoptlcon Co., 709 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.

United Film Exchange... .717 Superior Avenue, N. E., Cleveland, Ohio.

U. S. Film Exchange.132 Lake Street, Chicago, Ill.

Vaudette Film Exchange Co. . . .103 Monroe Street, Grand Rapids, Mich.

P. L. Waters.....41 East 21st Street, New York City.

Alfred Weiss’ Film Exchange.219 Sixth Avenue, New York City.

Western Film Exchange.949 Century Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Western Film Exchange.307 Grand Avenue, Milwaukee, Wls.

Wdstern Film Exchange .201 Miners’ Bank Bldg., Joplin, Mo.

Wonderland Film Exchange. .Seventh St. & Liberty Ave., Pittsburg. Pa.

Wheelan-Loper Film Co.339 Main Street, Dallas, Texas.

Yale Film Renting Co.622 Main Street. Kansas City, Mo.