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•ju-nfrf. AildrMS WM, HEAP. Mi!)tger Ptlmer’s Vn< cle Tom's Calvin Co., Beiinliifton, VwnjtM’t.

Wanted for Floating Theatre America

ViudtTille People tint thaiif, tiv tTro^nlghti, tip In art,, teams doubling p*aiio preferred.' No boocers. Ttrketa. We furnisa all after joining. Stale your low¬ est. Address NICOU & RBY.N’tHJJS, rare Show Boat America. Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Song and Dance ^fan. must Ttmp piano, up In acta and change sperialtlea for two weeks. Duly first-rlaas lerformers conalderect State all. Tieketsf Ves. Mwet be sober and reliable. All summer's work. Address MSDICINE SHOW. Conroy. Iowa.

Tlial can ebange for week. Other goc«l Medirine Peo¬ ple write. Must Join at once. t'HAS. BKIiKKXJ.^ To¬ luca, Illinois.

Female Impersonators Wanted Two, one slight and trim, other inclined to stoutneea Those with wardrobe preferred. Must hare ail quallfl- eationg. Open tn Middle West in April. Uire full particulars in first Inter, with street and phone ad¬ dress. Address "C. C.," rare Billboard, New Tort

Want Italian Musicians .\I1 insirumenis. with Kubln and Cherry l^ows. Pasc- quale Guorinrill, Joe D1 Gregorio, Joe Kpadora. C. {arnletlli, J. Lombardi and otbeni wire or write PROF. TO.NT G10RJ.A. Ruhln and Cherry Rbows, Mctiilgcimery, Ala., until March 16.

CHEWING GUM

Grand Rapids, Mich. New York Office. S8 E. 2Jd Bt.

One doaen assorted Ns. 377 . $1.00

MOViNC PICTURE ARC GENERATORS 500 NEW MACHINES

j —so you can get Include, our popular Wcmder Ring, set with elec- tlfl H HpiP fin tVlPlTl

! trie dlaniondi. some black and while cticTaTed DIUM, #IU.f«| UXIC UH UlClll.

ORIENTAL MFG.CO.y 106 WesleyaRAve.yDept. 2, Providence. R.l.

March 9,1918

FOR SALE OR RENT Majestic Theatre

Port Huron, Mioh Only Theatre in the city. 27,000

population. 15,000 additional tribu¬

tary. Seats 1,500; large stage;fully equipped. Now running. Address

JOHN Q. O’NEtlL, Executor.

Bought at Bai}kri.plcy Salr Bianclard manufacture 60 Tolta. 15 aiBp. Guaranteed perfect. STC flTI Immediate deltrery. #IO«W

Write for Bulletin Na 8S. Small Geoeratota tnd Gasclinr Motors for all purpoees.

JOHNSTON, West End, Pittsburgh, Pa.

NEW DROPS. $12.50 Painted to order, any siae, up to 14x20 ft., in eithar Diamond Dye, Oil or Water Colora. 8^.00 depoalt with each order. SCHELL SCENIC STUDIO. Columbua. a

NEED^""" BUELL SCENIC CO. Kalekarbceker Tkeatra Bulldlai, NEW YORK CITY.

.Pbteie. <ir,‘elcy 2'J20.

YOUNG’S OLD PIER ATLANTIC CITY

VELVET DROPS AND STAGE SEHING FRESHLY REMODELED Leeillmate and Picture Thiatrew Equipped.

BEAUMONT VELVET SCENERY STUDIOS. 246 Weal 46th St. New York City.

WANTFT) medicine talker, aiso good Office Man. Registration n<* nec-

eeaary. hut must be eober. GINSO CHEMICAL OO.. St. Joeeph, Missouri.

NOTICE

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

CHOCOLATES TRY A SHIPMUNT Oi OUR CAMOUS

RED BOX CHOCOLATES FULL POUND (36 LBS. TO CASEIl WC

HALF POUND 1 (72 LBS. TO CASEl A # ^

SEND DEPOSIT ASK FOR PRICE LIST

CIGARS. CANDIES & ICE CREAM CONES

LOUIS DENEBEIM & SONS 1224 OAK ST * KftNSftS CITY MO

All Legitimate Concessions and Games. Can Use One NEW Upnto-Date Show.

BOARDWALK AMUSEMENT COMPANY MICHAEL SURSOCK, President

DANCING DAVEY JAMIESON lAT LIBERTY—BaritoRe (Euphoaium) in Band andOreh. Vi«ur brother Is dying with tuberculosis and in aerlosis eondition. Any one reading thia and knows Da'rey. send word to him. Wire DR. W. H. COLE. Ft. Smith. Ark., for rmidttloD of your brother immediatrly.

WANTED AT ONCE A-1 CLARINET PLAYER

Marriid man prefrrred. who has bad experienee in pic¬ ture bouses where ptiturea ARE PLAYED. Must he A. F. M I.ours; 2;15 to S:00 pm. and 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday town. Foreigners wrho can't read or apeak English fluently, don't write. McnIInn salary. L. P. BL.WK. Manager Palace Theatre. Burlington. Iowa.

WANTED Good Mind Readiog Act Also gnc<I Song and Dance Team, man and wife or ala-

ter team. Good engagement to real people. Address Il-IRRY M.\CK, Gayety Theatre, LoulSTlUe, Kentucky.

WANTED—Tom and Farte Comedy Penple for Reap A Warka' Attraction. Man to du Irish, Mai. to play small parts and doulilr piano, S(Ubr(tie wi:li xieeial- lle*. 1o pl«' Era when neeessary; W< man fi«’ Tup«y. Man for L^ree, to double Phineas: Man for Tom. to de.ubie Harris. Those who wrote before write again. Always room for rellalile ami sober people. Show te>ens April 1 in Onlario. Canada. We pay all after

Uttle bell attaclieel for Tn-miwne in O. Kypcrlmced in circus, camiTal and dramatk-: prefer dramatic. Am ueed to 810.06 and all. or 818-00 and R. B. Am good commissary buyer and get 83.00 extra few it. Am gml em reM-rxes or door. Have four seta books. Can handle band if needed, but not anxioue. Past ilraft aj>. t> ft.. 175 ItA. Wife is good on dewr. tickets or reserrrs. or treaaurer. Wife picks al’o. Short wea»<«i with bmg jumps not wanted. Tb-ket if orer 500 miles. Will put up t for t with showman on any leglilmale itreHeexelilebi, hut you must put up real mooey and your work against mine. Showman for baek stage preferreel. on drama'tc tent propoellirn. Hare good Ford teturing car, but don't like the gaaoltne trail, ihe R. R. Is best Ip' tewt. Ref¬ erence. Security State Bank here. BERT POTTER. Harpsr, Kuaaa. Joint' fugagem.nt prefernst, hut n l demanded. Write, don't wire.

Wanted for Emerson Show Boat Golden Rod Goo(i Dramatic People in all lines. Musicians for B. & 0., also Musicians

that double stage. State all first letter. Address Brownsville, Pa.

LAST CALL

Rubin & Cherry Shows SPRINQ:0PENIN6] SATURDAY. [MARCH I, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA All people contracted with the above shows please acknowdedge this call and report at once. All Shows and Rides are ready and waiting, but we can place a few good talkers and workingmen 'and at all times place goiid meritorious attractions. Ix't us know what 'you have. Concessionaires report to L. R. Vandiver; all others re- Iport to Rubin Gruberg, Montgomery, Ala.

OMARSAMIWANTS Illusion and mystery acts which can work in tent. Also lecturers, talk- grs, grinders, ticket sellers, canvasmen and cook. Can use several good Eippearing young ladies for illusions. Also want good Hindoo magician. State lowest salary first letter. World at Home Shows, under mauage- tnent Polack Bros. Address

OMAR SAMI, Winter Quarters, Streator, III.

CENTRAL SIATES SHOWS WANTS F.w morr gtx<l. rlrxn. high-rim Shows, nothing looltrgwi A or Kk-pirrs Bind wsntrri si nurw. firrrnTlIlr. (X. ft, our opming stand. April 1. Wr hsrr two good Agmis snd will bo ship to tHWik thr lirsl sfiott. WA.Vnav - Ladlra for cwir Wostem Casino. M'.kNT good, .honrab Coin'tiialnna. Wrwkrn all nwiat Ih- iwit rf draft orilrr. Aiiawrr at omo. J. T. PINFOLD. Mfr., JeflsTMa, As., wrask Msrah 4-0; Gslsatvllla, Gs., Marth ll-IO.

Delmar Shows Humhie,Texas, March 23d TWO SATURDAYS. TWO BIO PAY DAYS THIS WEEK IN THE BIO OIL FIELD.

CAV I'I..ACK Hhuwa and Irglllmal* Coorrasloiia, Agrnia fur Btorrs (no juliita), Fiwrnian and IVorkliigmrn f'>r rarry-La-AII. Coiorrd Mimlriana Ihsl double Plant, snd Band; all PlaiiL IHca>l« for Mair An.»pr lall riulck. WANT Kketrh Team. Uempslrtd. TVx., until March 20. DELMAR SHOWS.

IF YOU UEC IT IN THE WILLBOARO, TELL THEM SO.

HOMES FOR TROUPERS A little rash, and monthly payments like rent. a. buy you an Ideal home uear thr Yirht Club and Gv.' L\)Urse In Bartnnth—(he Oty rf lUg Shlpbuililitu feme and prtimlnent in Motion Picture Protuitli. •kik abiiut "RiTeealitr Plare." fronting salt aaer fll.lS. BERNARD, Route A. Faeannah. Gtorgla

MEDICINE PERFORMERS WANTED td'EX .M.LRCTI 15. I want a llrat-rla«* Tram (mar .ml wlfel. also B. F. IL A D. Oaortllan. prKer to thteie who play airing or braaa. Ihla abi w bate ', rbwrd in three yeari. I pay 851IW •Ingle, 84 '■’ duiilde. and tranjiporfat’nn. TV 11 all In flc'. letter. Tl kttaf YFf4. IF I KNOW TOC. AJdr.a. DK. f. n Z1MMI3LMA.\. Box >3. Cuthben. Georra

WANTED—U AtobbA ; erforwert Im KcUidRo Co. Playing rttiea. Platftrm shew. Comedtaue: iuu>t he danrrri. Piano Player, male oe female; nmu real end fake. Alao a M. D. middle age rreferrwi: mu-' have gi.>d amearance'aca regleiete<l in Peiineylvanla H DELL. Medicine Chi. Oenerel Dilleiry. Lamaetit. PrnnaylTanla. _

WANTED,MEDICINE PERFORMERS RkHih Teem, ore double plana: Blarkfa-e Limadieti end Plano P'.aytr d^ng etra ahl In a t i<r ai.'ialt'.ev Ja4ti on wire. ROY ROEIXSOX. General DellviO. Dea 5lolnet, Icma

THIS ACT WORKED 40 WEEKS IN t9l7-tV4NTCP —Tight Wire Walkir. buy (o dreot at gtrl. f‘nie y>'ur beat trirka. Mu-tl learn hlah penh. Photo, talary ai.d experienre flr»t letter. JACK VYIZI.VBDEi B>'i 333, We.itmoerland, Kan.vaa.

PARTNER WANTED Foe a Dramiltr l*li'>w, with half inlemt, to Ilk* Uike4a in front »f Iluaire and be a half cauer. Le.lj or gcni. I have four plays and nine piople. To pl« amall clilet ai;il li/wna. Amaleurt con«ldfrM If you mean bnnraly. irrtla to W. CRIDLEI, 15. l^t 39th St., Niw York (1ly.

WANTED

ORCHESTRA PIANO PLAYER For ten-pie, e onfieatrL eetmert and alandard mn« Plrlurra. 822.50 we,k. I'nlon and permanent, "in (dll'ilELM THEATRH. Tluiulnglon, Waal Vlrtlnta

! Wanted for Week-Stand Vaudeville I'lnler'eiiieaa. one ehow a ,Uy. Rkifth Tvam. J’**':* Player. I'll lure DperaliT. tat and elertrbily; Sli.ai( Man fer arts who di.'S epe, laltlew. All muxt cha’tt* fur wiek and tie g'.xl act workers. Alto «int t an- Ta.<nian. O her useful peigile write. Th-te who wrote liefiire, wri** aaain; null was lost. Old frleinlt tjylo Ptii'W npriia April I, IxWla, R. C 01J4B U.lMIL- Ttt.N'. llan.iTilli', tum'h Caroltna

WANTED PIANO PLAYER Read. fake. 1ran»po«e. Mu«t i>e A 1: good rag •’ twerluria. I'nliut man. Hatary. 8'25. GtiilltlN'il 1 Hints.' snitK t l* . Idrii' 'PK-alre. Hot Sprina-. -'rt

WANTED, ACROBAT Of abort build, t’t romrdy art. Gnoil engagemont tn

riaht |,er"<in. Send pinitk rte. "ACltt dl.lT," rin Illlllawril, (■hlraa,i

WANTED RIDING DEVICE MEN

"THE SPRAKERS" Want help for "hip and Itli E"! 0| rn wPh • t"*; hell Mar.li 15 at MeAleater, Okla. O.d help. >•«*

AT LIBERTY APRIL 1-Exprlm<i-d Aa<nl <•( ncaa Mana«<r for Rrj*. Tal». ooe-nlablee or cir u». i' - or hiwue. Age. 40. I'»e been with it for 2« jeai^ Sober amt ran kiep with it. On join any,,In re ^ti Ainrrtra wltiiotli iirkel. J.ltK HRBSN.VN, Ibn ‘-** Ml .4,l,w>. P, niieyltanla, .

AT LIBERTY A 1 Plaiui Piayrr. Riad and fsk^ Hiraight III ailA, aliio Afuall paruv Uond «lr»^r a^i vifr H4Yl*rr aiul rrllaM^. A4l4lrr^« W.UaTpL ^ "laiJJNOTOX. 725 W. Kalamaano 8L, LanriM- Michigan.

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INDISPENSABLE TO THE PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINER AND ALLIED INTERESTS.

CcnrHtkI. Itis. kr Th* tlllbMN Pitklltiiliii Coavuy.

ACTORS’ FUND ANNUAL BENEFIT EARNS $10,000 FOR THE FUND Event at Century x heater, New

York, Brilliant Success

Best Talent of Stage Combines for Entertainment

Large Audience Extravagant in Its Ovations

Npw York, March 2.—The ajinual

heneftt of the Actors' Fund of America,

jriven yesterday afternoon at the Cen¬

tury Theater, proved a success which

"outsuccessed" the many successes of

the past. The best talent of the stage

united in a bill which furnished di¬

versity of the most pleasing sort. A

crowded theater simpiy pulsated with

enthusiasm, the audience paying ova¬

tion upon ovation to the famous play¬

ers. and. as a result. 110,000 will be

turnetl over to the fund.

The benefit was under the manage¬

ment of Daniel Frohman, president of

the Actors* Fund, and under the stage

direction of Alexander Leftwich. Miss

Bijou Fernandex, assisted by a score

of popular actresses, sold the hand¬

some programs, which made most sat¬

isfactory souvenirs of the occasion.

The bin was a lengthy one—so lengthy,

in fact, that while the curtain went up

promptly at 1:30, as planned, it was

unable to go down at 5:30. the sched¬

uled time, the excellent material run¬

ning twenty minutes longer than it

had been timed to run.

The opening overture was a selection

from (loing Up, played by the Liberty

Theater orchestra. fJustave Salzer,

conductor. Eleanore de Cisneros, late

of the Metropolitan Opera, sang The

Star-Spangled Banner, the stage be¬

ing filled with American soldiers. Next

appeared The Flemings. In their ar¬

tistic creation in alabaster, followed by

Lloyd and Wells, in songs and dances.

Premeditated, a tabloid fantasy by

Arthur Eckersley, was presented by

Calvin Thomas. Harry C. Browne and

Jerome Patrick, and proved a delight¬

ful little ofTerlng. Mollle King, the

movie star, was greeted upon her en¬

trance by applause which testified to

her Immense popularity. Sidney Frank-

bn, at the piano, asaisted her, and Miss

King delighted her audience by her singing.

t)ne of the features of the hill was

an eccentric comedy-tragedy, Back-

'^ar.l. by James E. Montgomery, pre¬

sented by Louise Dresser, Cyril Kelght-

|'“.v. Harry Mestayer, May Irwin and

t.eorge Spink. This piece proved a

striking oddity. Its action moves back-

(Cootlourd on pag<- 81)

MAJOR a W. ULLIE

NEW ORDER ONi PARCEL POST WILL BENEFIT M. P. INDUSTRY

C. R. SEELYE

Major Lilli* (Pawn** Bill) ha* r*- c*iv*d a oommission as Colonal on th* staff of Gov. Williams, of Oklahoma.

Weight Limit Will Be In-1 creased to 70 Pounds |

Ruling Is To Be Effective March 15

Change Had Been Recommend¬ ed by N. A. M. P. I

Prominent in the activities of the ro- New York, March 2.—The order of cently organized United Picture Thei-

Postmaater-General Burleson this ters of America, Inc.

SHOWMEN VOTE FORMPPODROME BENEFIT TO BE HELB A^RIL 21 Performance Will Be Arranged

by Harry Houdini ! - i

Guarantees Something Unusual in Way of Entertainment

New York Branch To Launch Membership Campaign

New York. March 2.—The New York

Branch of the Showmen’s League of

America has accomplished almost the

impossiblo. Whoever would have

imagined a few weeks ago. when a

mere handful of enthusiaata met at

Eddy Hayes’ Cafe in-New York to dis¬

cuss the possibility of forming a New

York branch, that within the short

space of a little over a month the or¬

ganization would assume such propor¬

tions that it would engage the New

York Hippodrome, the world’s greatest

theater, for a benefit performance, to

take place the night of Sunday. April

21? And the success of the undertak¬

ing is assured, for the chairman of the

Entertainment Committee is Brother

Harry Houdini, who, with a committee

appointed by him. will take full charge

of the affair. The league for this oc¬

casion has associated Itself with the

(r.sillDuetl on pace 81)

Postmaster-General Burleson this ters of America, inc.

week, increasing the allowable weights — -_—

of parcel post packages effective ^ ^ A ■ ■ ■ AI

March 15. will be of inestimable value Q I O m Q m I I* to the motion picture industry, as the 1C I la I lin Wr D I Iv IV present limitations on weight have |# I U V^slYII 1 CA I ■ tended to reduce the volume of busi- ■ ■■ ness which otherwise would have been A ^■^■II^T diverted from the express companies III ICIwIRIIb HICIIIII to the parcel post. | || Ulllllll AUUU I

The new order of the department i

will permit film shipments in the first A A l\ P A A T I n A| or second zones for delivery in the I 11 _ 11 Iw V Iw H I |||M first, second or third zones to be as ^ I !■ I• IB I I W 11 heavy as 70 pounds, where they are

now restricted to 50 pounds. The lAI Til jj^II^FI

weight limit for all other zones will IIU k 11 RA UIIWiRlla be increased from 20 to 50 pounds. ||R | |^||| | |lcU

The film exchanges are utilizing the

parcel post for shipments in the first

and second zones in the Eastern terri- Seelye and Others LaUIlCh tory, while in the West they extend ^ « .

into the third and fourth zones, so that WCW lYlOVeilieilt

the Industry will be very materially _

benefited thru this course, as both ex-

changes and exhibitors would thereby WOUld Rid Industry 01 Stag-

effect a saving in transportation gering Expenses

charges aggregating hundreds of dol¬

lars daily.

The Transportation Committee of the i Plan Copied From American

National Association of the Motion Picture Industry at a meeting held a DrUgglStS Syndicate

year ago went on record in favor of -

increasing the parcel po.-^t weight limi- v>„. York. March 4.—The United

C. R. Seelye and Others Launch New Movement

Would Rid Industry of Stag¬ gering Expenses

Druggists’ Syndicate

increasing the parcel po.-^t weight iiml- York, March 4.—The United

tations ftir film shipments, and the picture Theaters of America, Inc., has

order just issued at Washington is un- 1 taken a fioor of the big Mecca Build-

doubtedly baaed upon the committee’s i ing. established the various depart-

recommendations which were filed ments of a well-equipped organization,

with the Postotflce Department at that and has embarked on a campaign of

time. The Transportation Committee lining up the motion picture exhibitors

was Instrumental in securing the order of the country to buy films co-opera-

admitting film shipments to the parcel tlvely. The head of the organization

post and has been successful in secur- ja Lee A. Ochs, president of the Na-

ing the adoption of everj' recommen- tional Exhibitors’ League, and the

dation which it has made, altho some treasurer is Louis F. Blumenthal, with

considerable time has elapsed in this Charles M. Uosenihal as secretary and

instance, clue, no doubt, to the entry of Milton M. Goldsmith as general coun-

the United States into the world war as sel. Perhaps the most significant name

well as the desire of the officials to in the list, however, is C. R. Seelye.

give the parcel post regulations a full who is one of the greatest executives

year’s trial before putting any new in the country, and afi sales or busi-

rules into effect. ness manager was in the old days

1 The Transportation Committee of largely responsible for the success of

the National Association will now seek the I’athe, V'itagraph and World pro¬

to have the Postoffice Department per- grams.

(Coatisard ca page 71)

Mr. Seelye announces his In-

(ContiDurd on page 81)

The Edition of This Issue of The Billboard is 39 JOO Copies

MARCH 9, 1918

Mrs. Edeson Divorced and Halsey theaters, Brooklyn. It Is the first biff theater built in Richmond Borough, and seats about 1,500, It cost $200,000, and is owned by John¬ son & Moses.

WAR BENEFIT OF S.W.W.R. PROVES A DISTINCT SUCCESS

Court Snstains Flndinf; of Rrferoo

Xew York, March 2.—Mrs. Eliot Edeson, daughter of Linn H iyd Porter, was granted a divorce fr.im George Robert Edeson, known to the theatrical world as Robert Edeson, bv Supreme Court Justice Lehman yes. terday. The decree of interlocutory divorce i*nstalns the finding of Referee Phoeni: .tngraham. The marriai?e of Edeson and Miss Porter took place July 8, 1908, two years after the death of the actor's first wlfe,^ Ellen Rerf?. who appeared with him in Soldiers of Fortune at the Savoy Theater. .Mrs Ede.son began her suit for divorce la.-t November.

Gambol Nets $5,598.10

Chicago Chapter Stages Old-Fashioned County Fair at Auditorium Hotel—Profession and

Public Respond Heartily to Appeal- Treasure Island Popular Booth

-The Lam ha New York, March Gambol given recently at the Hudson Theater on behalf of the Stage Wom¬ en’s War Relief netted $5,598.10, check for which the relief has Jii.-'t received from William G. Smyth.

Jolson Renews Contract Joseph E. Howard, the com poser-actor, supplying the candy. John Pollitt, well known in the outdoor field, rendered valued assistance. Nathan Miller and Mrs. W. D. Hildreth also assisted. The Village Choir, conducted by Gertrude

(CoDtlnueJ on page 70)

Chicago, March 4.—The Stage Women’s War Rellers Old-Fashioned County Fair, at the .Auditorium Hotel top floor ballroom, Friday and Satur¬ day last, was a distinct success from every conceivable standpoint. Artistic¬ ally it was thoro; financially it was profitable; gauged from a standpoint of universal interest it stands forth as one of the most favored war benefits ever staged in Chicago.

The same liberality that made pos¬ sible the donations which contributed to the affair’s success was echoed in the response of the general public, which started visiting the uniquely ar¬ ranged site at Friday’s opening and continued to come in ever-swelling numbers until the final curtain was rung down early Sunday morning.

The most spectacular and successful booth was Treasure Island, in charge of Mrs. Mary Hight. Therein was a collection of personal curios, donated by stage stars, each having a particu¬ lar significance. For instance, Lou Tel- legen contributed the ring Sarah Bern¬ hardt gave him when he appeared in The Duke of Bedford, Geraldine Far¬ rar gave a fan she used in Manon. Billie Burke gave a red ostrich fan. Mrs. Hight not only conducted the booth, but also donated a string of pearls which had been a family heir¬ loom for years. Tho she has been away from active stage endeavor for eight years, the popular booth hostess took particular pleasure in the fact that most of those contributing to Treasure Island addressed the gifts to her personally.

Next to Treasure Island in popular favor came the Race Track, at which daring gamblers took a chance on a box of candy for a nickel. Mrs. Nat Reiss contributed the dev'ice, with Dick Evans, of H. C. Evans & Co., and

New York, March 2.—.A1 Jolson, who has been with Lee and J. J. Shu- bert at the Winter Garden for the past seven years, this week entered into another contract with them for seven more years as a star under their man¬ agement.

Wantfl Actors Included

New Yorl March 2.—The Actors’ Equity Association, Howard Kyle, Us secretary, announces, will make n effort to have actors included in a proposed amendment to the Work¬ men’s Compensation Law, which would bring actors and actre.sses under the workings of the law. The ame idment as it stands would include members of the mechanical departments of the theater as workers entitled i., the benefit of the law. which provides for compensation for injuries sustained in the course of work, but does not mention the actors.

Early Opening First Sinlleage Company To Entertain

Soldiers For Ocean View at Norfolk, Virginia.

2.—Ocean the only summer resort that rt News, Portsmouth and Nor¬ oasts, is to open earlier than

be Turn to the Right, which has been j usual this year because of the pres- offered free of ence in this

royalties. The opening stand will be at Camp D i X, Wrights- t o w n, N. J. Marc Klaw, the director - man¬ ager, has placed in active duty a number of com¬ petent young managers, with Lester Thomp¬ son piloting the production. Spe¬ cial collapsible scenery which can be packed

New York,

RUTH SHEPLEY

W ^ years it has been the mld- die of May be-

i fore the beach and attendant features were

^ prepared for the annual sum-

^ mer opening. ■ hut this year

Otto and Jake Wells, who con- trol the re-sort,

^ ^ have determined • > on an early

iv. "KT; T I opening. ^ <Sllm)

* Vj. I /// . Lever, assistant I * .jjl general man-

Director f General John J.

(Spol) Madden, jl arrived here tv from Worcester lA week to be

ready to report on time to pre-

nuuilifr u( iIk' lonr.any naro th*» View «ry Ywii* ire oriinli- paro me \ lew '1(111 loldirn In France. for the opening.

Mr. Lever closed his show. Sol¬

dier Brides, after a prosperous season thru the Northwest, and is spending a few weeks here before settling down to the work of the summer. He will be in charge of the preliminary work, while Mr. Madden continues his duties as manager of the Wells Thea¬ ter in the city. During the summer season Mr. Madden will again occupy his post as director general of Ocean View, a position which he has held over a decade.

No Liberty Theater

To Be Built at Camp Shelby In Im^ mediate F'uture

Washington, D. C., March 2.—Con¬ struction of a Liberty Theater at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss., is not planned for the immediate future, according to Raymond B. Fosdlck. chairman of the Commission on Train¬ ing Camp Activities. Fifteen more Liberty Theaters are soon to be built, mainly at the National Guard Camps in the South, but Camp Shelby and four other Southern camps are omitted from the lUt of those to be Included in the circuit. Mr. Fosdlck said that the commission had made concessions to private operators to erect theaters in these camps.

Klaw & Erlanger

Specs” in Cleveland >lay Build Theater In Cleveland

Cleveland, O., March 3.—A new theater for the highest class attrac¬ tions for Cleveland will be a reality within a few weeks. It is expected in local theatrical circles, when A. L. Er¬ langer himself will come here in the Interest of Klaw & Erlanger to look over pos- Jobyna Howland sible sites on Euclid avenue, between East Sixth street and East Fourteenth street. The rea¬ son for this move is that the lease of the present Opera Hou.'<e at Euclid avenue and East Fourth street expires in 1920, and it is the ob¬ ject of these in- terest.** to have a theater take its place under c o n s t r u ctlon early in 1919. Manager A. F. Hurtz has been Informed th it the present site of tho Opera House will not be available for theater pur¬ poses.

Cleveland, O., March 3.—For the first time in years charges that theater ticket speculation is in progress in Cleveland have been made to the po¬ lice, and an investigation of the al¬

leged specula¬ tion i.s now be¬ ing made. The move has the co-operation of John S. Hale, manager of the C ol o n i a 1, which, as far a.s is known, is the only thea¬ ter thu.s far af¬ fected. Manager Hale reported to tlie police that his theater sells no more than 12 tickets to any one jier- son, unless some firm or company or association is giving a theater party. Investi¬ gation has led to one of the hotels here,

where It is al¬ leged $2.50 tick¬ ets have been .sold for $3.25,

Of tha vaudevilla teaa tf including the

war tajt.

Roger Imhoff

Big Organ for Detroit

New York, March 2.—The Bernl Organ Company has ju.st built an im¬ mense organ for tho municipal build¬ ing, Detroit. The front is hand carved and it is fourteen feet high and eigh¬ teen f€‘et long. It took live months to build it, and the designs were from plans formerly imported from Ger¬ many, France and Italy.

Liberty at Stapleton, S. I,

To Bo Oponod >Inroh 18. tin* SliiilHTts

IhKtked by

New York, March 2.—Announce¬ ment has l»een made that the Liberty Theater at .Stapleton, Staten Island, w'ill make its first bid for public ap¬ proval March 18, playing Broadway productions a full week, booked by the Shuberts. The opening attraction is not yet known. Concerts will be presented on Sunday—nine-act bills, two shows.

The Liberty is under the direction and management of Jack Horn, for the past five years at the Fifth Avenue

Part Changes Positions

Providence, R. I., March 4.—Wall Part, formerly assistant manager of the Emery Theater, is now manager of the Modern, a moving picture house. He took the place of David Dow, who has gone to Newport. Mr. Part was a few years ago a member of tho Scenic Htocl: Ccnipony.

In tNa caat af Fallow t1i« CIrl. now auilcal

caniaO< Cmena.

MASCH 9, 1918 T ti e Billboard 5

Chu Chin Chow Robbed

Kiff <’«*miiry 'I lioa- HT. Xo\\ ^■ork

S. w York, Mjtn-h 1!.—Two masked liandits forced the safe lit the ottlce of ,he Cenitirv Theater early Thursday ,nd escaped with the rec-elpts of the •|iii (’liin ('how pcrformancf of the

iiiK'ht hefore. It Is the belief of the detective hiireaii that the robbers were the same men who last week robbed the safe of the Chu ('hin (’how Show ,ii the ba Salle Street Theater In ('hl- iatfo. The exact amount ohtainetl by the robbers is not known, but It is fstiinat-d by .Morris Gest to be be- i\v(en l.'i.iXHi and J6.000.

Shows in West Virginia t _

Kairniont. W. Va., March 2.—Shows tuinched into West VirRinla last week after a dull period, and several at¬ tractions found dirtleulty In .securing date.s. The building of monster muni- tinii plants by the Government four- t.-en miles from Charleston makes that point particularly desirable at this time. .\1 G. Field’.s Minstrels ■ijient two days there. Febru.arj' 25-26. and it is advisable for any attraction to (five that city more than one day under the existing circumstances.

The ('hamplin Comedy Company wa.« at the Grand in Fairmont week of Fehniary IS. making a lon>? Jump from New Jersey and ftolmr to Lan- iiister. O. The company has been In .\ew Holland thL« season, and H. M. .\ddison. the manager, reports good bii.'infS'-.

The .Marriage Question did a splen¬ did business at the Court Theater In Wheeling, totaling something like fl.SCO on a two days' engagement. The company then made several stands in the Interior of the State. Marry .Mack Is In advance.

Verdict for Garden Company

Daltimore. March 2.—A verdict for the Garden Company was rendered by a jury in the .Superior Court In a suit brought by Rartholomew Mulvaney f'>r alleged breach of contract for the ne'formance of Miilvaney’s Hawaiian Orchestra at the Garden Theater dur¬ ing the week of November 14 last. The performance, it was alleged, wa.® illegally "canned" on the first day. ■Mulvaney claimed $235 for a week’s performance. The defense was that the Now York agents who furnished the attraction were liable If any one "as.

Shows in Seattle

Seattle, Wash., March 2.—Seven f^ys’ Leave opens at the Metropolitan next Monday for a week’s stay, to be followed by a return engagement of Kolb and Dill, in The High Cost of I.oviiiK. ‘

Miss Rambeau Breaks Leg

.N'ew York, March 2.—Marjorie Ilambeau. leading lady In The Kyes

'f ^outh. broke her right leg while

’•katlng at St. Nicholaa Rink early this

neek. lUr role was acted by Norma

" insliiw until tonight. Heglnning Mon

.lane Grey will assume the imrt niitil .Misa Ruml>eau recovers.

Shuberts Buy Colonial

••■altlniore, March 4.—RIaney’s Co- •'nlal Thrater, on North Kutaw street,

Mils rlty, which was advertised for

at .Miction under foreclosure pro- 'eediiiKs, was "bought In at the sale •‘St Thursday by Leo Shubert for 115.0(10. there being no other bidders. The hoii.ve. which l.s In the heart of tile ihopplng dUtrlct and has a seat mg rapaeity of about 1.900, has been dark fur some time.

Woods’ Chicago House

Oponi .March 11 With Friendly Enemies

New York, March 2.—"Actors have broken no Sunday law.'«,” according t;> the decision of one of the notable magistrates yesterday. It Ls generally accepted by the law and vaudeville magnates that this decision will guide future prosecutions of vaudeville artists accused of Sunday violations to the extent of being dismi.'ise'l with “no case.”

• • • • • • • The film indu.«try has been .summoned to arms by the executive secretary

of the National Association of the motion picture Industry to push the third I Liberty Loan Campaign, which will be launched April 6, according to press Information headlining stories to that effect this morning.

• ••••• The Great White Way will again glow and scintillate almost as In the

days before the fuel saving order was issued. Broadway will be lighted for five nights a week, Thursday and Sunday excepted.

• ••••• A bill was Introduced yesterday In the New York State Legislature pro¬

posing to prohibit either corporation or Individual from selling theater tickets at a figure In excess of the advertised rate and also to esta'blish an office or agency for the purpose of seeing that the law. If passed, is fully lived up to.

R. H. Burnside, managing director of the Hippodrome, and William G. Stew¬ art have volunteered their services to the Women’s Overseas Hospital Fund to stage a military and naval war >jpectacle at Madison Square Garden for throe days, starting March 15. • •••••

Clyde Ingalls, dapper, debonair side-show manager, is on Broadway visiting friends and professional acquaintances. He now registers at the Im¬ perial Hotel on lower Broadway, where he will remain until the opening of the big circus at Madison Square Garden on March 25.

• ••••• If we get two Cocoanut Grove.'x as places of entertainment in this city

surely one of them will be successful. Many managers are now making their plans for summer roof gardens. It Is fully believed that the coming outdoor .season will prove that New York is the greatest summer resort in the world.

• ••••• The program at the Rlvoll Theater will in the future be changed on Sun¬

day instead of Monday as heretofore. Samuel L. Rothapfel promises some in¬ novations for the summer months at this newest of Broadway picture palaces.

• ••••• Captain Louis Sorcho, Captain A. M. Baber and Albert E. Kiralfy, all

well known on Broadway and its bifurcating arteries of travel, are combined in an industrial enterprise that will startle the commercial and amusement world at an early date. Knowing full well that all premature publicity has a tendency to weaken any innovation we stop here with this and await an official announcement thru the publicity channels at the command at all times of the enterprise in question and Its progenitors.

' ••••••

Add Miller, of the English Opera House, Indianapolis, is frequently a visitor In our midst. He comes to look and book as well, according to our most estimable friend, Louis W. Buckley, of the Better Homes Exposition, which is scheduled for an early showing at Grand Central Palace.

# • .t •

Looking out of the window In the office of The Billboard the other day across the street at the steel, glass and concrete awning over the Seventh avenue entrance to the Hermitage Hotel brought to mind the elevated sidewalk that will some day be stretched along over the heads and In front of every building In the heart of the city’s most congested thorofare, Broadway, the¬ atrically speaking. The construction of the awning mentioned is Identical with the sidewalks below that cover the subway. It is not at all improbable that this will be the style of construction used In the elevated sidewalks that will some day he as familiar to pedestrians as the kiosks that lead to the sub¬ way entrances. More anon regarding elevated sidewalks leading from store to store, business block to business block and theater to theater on Broadway and Forty-second street. • ••••*

Bull Montana, ti.e popular wrestling champion, has been spending his va¬ cation in the city. That he Is popular is not denied. Ho has been wrestling hereabouts under the management of George Bothner, of Bothner’s Gym¬ nasium. Montana Is a close friend and athletic companion of the robust and "all eyes on him” Douglas Fairbanks, of motion picture fame, who is suc¬ ceeding most admirably in making a full-fledged "movie” actor out of him. His work In one of the latest Fairbanks releases shows that he has been con- snlcuously successful. "We shall no doubt hear more of Bull Montana In the future. • •••••

Sumner Smith announces In one of the most elaborate booklets ever got¬ ten up and out that the Under the Sea Gardens will open and will be all ready to hid for public patronage the latter part of this coming June. This city needs diversified amusements, and there Ls no doubt that Smith’s enterprise will fill a long vacant niche In the metropolis of the world. • •••••

Some of the cheap looking theaters that sometimes And themselves erected right In the heart of the big city reminds one more of real estate opera¬ tions than they do of temples of merriment and mirth.

• •••••

\V. C. Beola. the well-known showman of Omaha, is expected to open an otfice in the center of theatrical Gotham some time this month, according to information at hand.

.\. Toxen Worm still directs the destinies of the press department of the Shubert theatrical interests. • *••••

The Garden Hotel, right opposite the Garden, has again been chosen as the official headquarters for all the circus people who will appear In the

on rage Tl)

(.’hlcagh, March 4.—Tho the new Woods Theater, at Randolph and Dearborn streets, was scheduled for opening tonight, the actual baptism will be delayed for one week—until Monday evening, March 11, with Louis Mann and Sam Bernard in a new farce. Friendly Enemies. Tickets for the opening performance will be sold at auction next Wednesday afternoon. The new theater is one of the most beautiful in America.

After the Baltimore Lyric

Balt*— - •- 2.—Definite an¬ nouncement Is made that the Shuberts are negotiating for the Lyric Theater here with the object of converting it into a modern playhouse for the pre¬ sentation of Shubert productions. In recent years both Shubert and K. & E. productions have been presented at Ford’s and the Academy of Music, and the same conditions obtain at present, but It is believed that in case of a sharply deflnod struggle those two houses would line up with the Klaw & Erlanger forces and shut out the Shubert productions; therefore It would be absolutely necessary for the Shuberts to have their own house In Baltimore. A prominent New York architect has been in Baltimore re¬ cently examining the Lyric property and conferring with city officials con¬ cerning proposed changes to be made in the building.

Chicago’s New Attractions

Chicago, March 4.—Julia Sanderson and Joseph Cawthorn, co-stars for years, came to the Illinois Sunday night in The Rambler Rose, replac¬ ing The Folllfs. Surrounding the stars in the cast are: John Golds¬ worthy, Stewart Baird, Ada Meade. George E. Mack and Jean Newcombe.

Chauncey Olcott, the Irish tenor, came to the Olympic tonight with Once Upon a Time. In the supporting cast are Edward Fielding. Jessie Ralph, Ethel Wilson, Thomas Williams and George Brennan.

Theatrical Union, No. 1, Ball

New York, March 3.—The Theatrical Union. No. 1, of New York City, has completed arrangements for Its bene¬ fit ball to be given at the Amsterdam Opera House March 9. An all-star vaudeville bill will be presented. Jack Brunton heads the Committee on Ar¬ rangements.

Fountain of Youth Opening

New York, March 2.—Henry Mil¬ ler’s Theater will open Easter 'Monday with a new comedy, entitled The Foun¬ tain of Youth, by Louis Evan Ship- man. with the following cast: Mr. Mil¬ ler. Olive Tell, Lucile Watson, Lillian Kemble Cooper, Noel Haddon, Frank Kemble Cooper. Frank Sylvester, C. Leslie Austen, Wallace Erskine and Robert Ames.

Back Again the Title

New Y-ork, March 2.—Back Again

has been selected as the title of the Stammers - Hirsch - Blossom musical comedy In which Lew Fields and Joe Weber are to reappear together. The play will be shown In New Y'ork im¬ mediately after it is produced In Phila¬ delphia about the middle of March.

Theater Opening Postponed

New York. March 4.—The opening of the new Vanderbilt Theater slated for today has been postponed to Thur.'«-

j day. The Initial attraction will be I Oh, Look._

MARCH 9, 1918

NOT FOR THE BIG TIME, NOR YET THE SBlIALL TIME, BUT FOR THE ARTIST ALL THE TIME.

DIFFICULT PROBLEM PUT UP TO CHICAGO AGENTS

Occupants of Offices in Majestic Theater Building Whose Leases Expire May 1 Must Either Va¬

cate or Renew for Five Years—Talk of Moving to New Statelake Building the Reason

?enthal claimed that Barron’s song. Liberty, which was adopted by the National Democratic Committee at the last Presidential election, was an Infringement on the Miss Liberty song written by him and Seymour Purth in 1907. The court has decided that no

Five Cases Dropped

Court Decides Performers I>||| x„| Violate Law

New York, March 2.—Charges aK.ainst , t. v 1 . ..M 1 vaudeville performers for viola-

piracy was shown by the plaintiff and of the Sunday law were dismissed that the lyrics and melodies of the West Side Court by Magistrate two songs were entirely dissimilar. The Brough yesterday, and A1 Gerard and injunction to re-«train the continued Klorrle Millership. Lee Kohlmar and publication of Liberty was denied.

Will Thrill the Soldiers

New York, March 2.—Langdon Mc-

Jed and Ethel Dooley were discharged from custody. The Magistrate decided no violations had been proved. The hearing was the result of the seventy- one warrants issued two weeks ago

Chicago, March 4.—May 1 will wit- I tween signing five-year leases and get- Cormlck’s spectacular melodrama. On “1’®'' alfidavlts of the police otficials. ness a grand exodus of vaudeville ting out by April 30 of this year. The the High Seas, is to be sent on tour of agents from the Majestic Theater whole thing came as a very unpleas- all the cantonments as a patriotic Building if present indications bear (Continued on page 71) thriller for the soldiers. The scene fruit. It will be more or less of a __

disorderly ejectment—a helter-skelter oaduic TiirircD leavetaking on the part of all save SOPHIE TUOKEK

those few fortunate ones who happen rr—-___.r- -T-ir—^^ to have a lease running until May 1, ^ - < ' - ^ ^ - - v

1919. T: ; ■ ^ For years the W. V. M. A. crew has * ' r

been talking about the new State- . f ' lake Building, which It expects to oc- - cupy by May 1, 1919. All the agents avowed that they would be glad to '' ' take space in the sumptuous quarters to be. Nobody stopped to figure upon - ■ *■ the sensibilities of the owners of the ‘ , *■ Majestic Theater Building, who’d be - summarily deprived of tenants occu- | pying many floors. But as the agents — - ‘ talked the building management vowed revenge. | ^ ■

For ten years most of the men who y » book the W. V. M. A. and affiliated ,

shows had been patisfied to occupy • ^ space in the Majestic Theater Build- ’ ' ing, glad to be close to the floors of j the W. V. M. A. and Western U. B. O. l-= ’•* The service was in every way satisfac- ] tory. But now, with the new building i - constantly nearing completion, the happy headquarters for ten long and I prosperous years will he discarded like a wornout garment. '*

That's the way the owners of the building pictured the state of mind of ^ the agents, a group of men who want the building while it serves their pur¬ poses and intend to decamp as soon as it is no longer necessary. The own¬ ers figured the whole thing out and came to the conclusion that as long as the agents intend to depart four¬ teen months hence they will eject those whose leases expire May 1, thus making it as uncomfortable as possible for the agents.

The building’s owners are offering the agents affected their choice be-

the High Seas, is to be sent on tour of _ Charged with giving a circus act, the ail the cantonments as a patriotic Taylor Duo, arrested at the Colonial thriller for the soldiers. The scene Theater, admit they did a wire-balanc-

I ing act, but claim the statute contains no prohibition against po.“ing. Detect¬ ives say the man’s costume might have been worn on the street, but they considered the woman's skirt rather short. Magistrate Brough ad¬ journed the hearing against the Tay¬ lors until March 27.

Thursday a hearing will be given on the next case on the blue law docket This is the case against Kahn’s Follies Theater in the Bronx, which has bur¬ lesque week days and a vaudeville con¬ cert Sundays.

The well-known singing rome<11nitie. who Is deserrtng of no end <■/ pral'Si for ilir xoinlrrri:! wi rk kite has done in bootUng the rartous "sinokcs for oui loldlets" funds. She la now touring tbo urphtum Circuit

Participation in Cabaret Bessie Cla3rton*s Bookings

New York, March 2.—Following her ' month-long engagement at the Palace

Does Not Injure Reputation of a Per- Bessie Clayton and her dancing com- fornier pany will play two-week engagements _ at the principal theaters on the Keith

■NT,,*. Vn,.!, xTor-ot, A T ^ Clrcult before going to the Orpheu-m , ‘ .layer "pijpater, San FranclHco, for a ten-week

showing the American battleship fleet going into action is so successful in its realism that it arouses storms of ap¬ plause at every performance.

Boy to the Hodgdons

in the City Court today dismissed a

V ircuu oeiore going to tne urpneum' Kaw York, March 2.—A twelvc- Theater, San Francisco, for a ten-week pound boy was horn to Captain and summer run. Theodore Kosloff will Mrs. Raymond Hodgdon at Si)artan- suit brought bv Lola Wentworth a ‘ ■un. jmcmmuic ixunKiu mil Mrs. Raymond Hodgdon at Sitarfan-

vaudevllle performer, against Rle.»en- sirLg'^*^ '^*^*^*^* Orpheum this | burg. S. C.. Thursday. Cai.taln Hodg- weber’s, which for novelty is without _ •'’on was formerly an executive of the nrecedent. Last summer Mies Went. Innd is now witli the 27tli Di-

Betty Bond on Orpheum Time

New York, March 2.—Betty Bond opens in Milwaukee on Monday in Five Flights of Musical Comedy, and then continues on her way to complete her Orpheum tour.

McCree’s Estate to His Widow

New York. March 4.—Junle McCrec, comedian, author and playwright, who died on January 13, left an estate of about $2,000 in this State. The widow of McCree obtained letters of adminis¬ tration from Surrogate Fowler upon the New York estate upon assertion® her husband had died intestate.

To Support Bessie McCoy

New York. March 4.—Thomas Con- key, recently in the cast of Springtime Company: John Merkyl, late of the Palais Royal, and Paul Fniwley have been engaged to sup|>ort Bessie McCoy Davis in her elaborate dancing act. as yet unnamed. The act will soon he seen at the Palace.

Miss Hopper to Coast

New' York, March 3.—Edna W’ailace

Hopper will leave for the Pacific Coast early this week, real estate invest¬ ments calling her there. I’pon return¬ ing two wt'oks later she will make her entrance In vaudeville In a playlet.

Elting^e Back to Camera

precedent. Last summer Miss Went- m j worth was transferred from the lead- Ted BaiTOn W^inUCr ing role in the Hotel Shelburne Revue -- to solo performances in a cabaret at Injiinctinn for .\efH»untlng and Dam-

B. O., and is now witli the 27tli 1)1- Now* York. March 3.—Julian El- I vision. Mrs. Hodgdon is well known in tinge w lli be seen in four IT. B. vaudeville, having at one time hud houses—Pittsburg. .St. I.,ouis and both

the same establishment. She refused to go on and brought suit, claiming that the change would minimize her

ages I>«'nU‘d

New York, March 4.—Ted Barron chances of obtaining vaudeville en- and the Victor Talking Machine Com- gagements. Judge Mayer refused to pany have come off victorious In an

charge of the bookings for Edwnr<l S. Keller.

Second Company Opens

t'lilcago theaters—before going back to pictures in Los .Vogeles.

Edeson Booked

Peattle, Wash., March 2.—Tlie Wlllts New York. March 2.—Robert Edcsoo let the c^e go to the jury, expressing action for an injunction for an nc- West Musical Comedy t'oinpany opened has returned to Keith vaudeville an-l the opinion that participation in a counting and damages brought by at the Orpheum Theuter today as the has bmiketl a long nnito in Pearls un- cabaret would in no way injure the Joseph Rosenthal, which has attracted second comi)any of the new I’aclllc der the direction of E. A. ^Yell ami reputation of a performer. the attention of the song world. Ro- Musical Revue Wlieel. Arthur Klein. Arthur Klein.

oABARE^T>»

I

march 9, 1918 X ti e Oillboard

Vaudeville Reviews By Special Wire Majestic, Chicago

Reviewed Xondey XatiDec, Much 4)

rhl.apo. Mnrrh 4 —Mnjixllr Mil opened with

llie Wiekljr Travel llevlrw of Kvenla. The Four Caetlntr rauiptedla were

bille<l rlgbtly o» the eome.ly au<l aen«Bt)«iiiI

r.i«linu' !>rt. They gave w me very elever and ^envillonal exhlhltlou*. whleli held th*' andlenee

fcr fi.iirteen nilnutei>. They eluee<l wltli a bre.ith »l<>pi>er, wlileh relea-ed a few heavy

elglu wlien tlie eotneillan waa thrown ot<t the

top a* a double thriller. Nv. 3—Eddie Dowllur, the Internatloiinl co

median, was very niedloere In Ida ap«‘etalty. lie fpreid hl«. talenti out alnuMt to the breaking '

point, nin amateurl'h teaelng for applanae

rmieked of the tmall time. Fourteen mlnutee, )

In one. < yn. 4—riaywaH, Stafford and Fompany pre ]

«enleil A Perfert Day. a eoinedy rreation by f

Harry It. Hayward, wlilib contained eome In I l«re*t and gave a ehanre for a lot of hard work,

the whole thing Wing a aeene In a movltuf pie

lure atudio, but phyaJeal force and gyratlona In ]

till' place of meul.il effort. TbU alao failed to rerM'-r more than fair, fifteen minntea, 1

full etage. I No. 5-Janet Adair, aa»N|ed by Nfiaa Adelphl t

at the piano, eaiue on with the first aigna of 1 recognition ehown ao far during the bill. She

•••clteil fairly well. Her aaalatant held the 1

Ntr'la and made full uae of her eyea ami her ]

.1 Ill'll ti hair, whirh addeil greatly to the effective iii.s of Iter piano number. More redtatlnna,

aii'l then a aerloua effort, a »ort of Jamea Wlilt i condi K.Iey reetlatlon. which waa fairly well rert-Uisl, .V aoiihrette stunt earrlcrl her over to

a fair flnNli. Fourteen tulnttfea. In one. Nn. ft—I.ew Price and the Parr Twins were the

llraf to really reglater a aatlafactory hit. They wire there with some good dancing, clever com¬ edy. ri-al fiin and mnch more than ordinary rffectlceneaa. Tlie Twin* have again donned the Red Froat headgear and do a dame with a ape- cial soldier drop, which gives the act a real lienrt touch. Tliey go over the top for a mil tinisli. Righteen mlnutea, close In one; three

tows, an encore and another how.

No. 7—Lester, the clever ventrlloqnlst, held ' lose attention with hla talking pal, who worked out a real song aklt atory that was amusing iind eatertalnlng In Itself. Tills gave the ven- trllo(|nlal opportunity to display his wares, which were sliown at their face value. He pulled a niinit'cr of real laughs. Twenty-two minutes, la ■•ne.

No. K—McIntyre and Heath were there aa of old with their own pnna. qiilba and settings. Tiuse Pnare I>e I.eon burnt cork arfisfa have had better skctrbca, but they are never anything but real enlertainera. They held the stage for

twontc-two minutes That la enough when any¬ one knows that to say more would be to paint Hie lily white, and they are not that kind of a Illy.

No. 0—Feell Funningham, the clever comedl-

eoDc, was there with a repertoire of exelnsive 'oiigs. She started off with a couple of booxe

Jokes that fell short, hut her burles<tne on

coiiile opera was clever and well pecelved, and

aside from tier ability to pick a Joke she got I'ai t'or cent out of everything site had to

"71-0. \ how and an encore, then two hows

brought the nineteen minutes to a fair close.

No. IP—dark Wyatt and Ills Scotch Lads and

■.as-u-a give about every form of entertain¬

ment »lili!i eleieo Scotch artors <-ould put up.

They danced well, sang well and Imperaonated

III good taste. Their act has been greatly Ira

proved slm-e thei last time It appeare<l In Fhl-

' 'ig". and It It well dreaset], well arranged, and

the four wee lassies alone could hold a crowd. I'lfleeti minutes, full stage; threw enrtadns.

Hebl the crowd with hut few looses. A good Bn sb —F. H.

CABARET SINGER PARDONED

Frankfort, Ky., March 2.—George McKinney,

'sboret singer of Ixmlsvllle. who was i-onvlctetl

about a year ago of stabbing bis wife, was

|>ariloui-d by Governor Stanley this week.

ACTOR OVERCOME BY GAS

K.iltlmura, March 2.—Ray Mooivie, actor, also i>ii"»n as Paul Ryan, waa found nnconsclona

In bis rwim at 662 W. Franklin Street early

Thursday morning with the gat Jet oi>en and the voim niled with gta. Ue was taken to the Mary laud General Hospital.

“ Chicago Palace (RsTtnwsd Monday Hntinea, Xareh 4)

Chicago, Nfarch 4.—Possessing everything that I M m w m I «■ I ■ V ■■■ m goes to make np an ideal vandevllle entertain-

VLaI a^ll r I Hr tJ I r Ir B ^ M B ^ B B B B M W I l—Oarclnetti Brothers, pastmasters st

hat throwing, ronatituted an interesting opening

^ J J jP n I P I n / *” *^’’6 minutes, in foil stage.

im/tdie/iiCKkDivaawai/' S'o. 2—Sassy Lillian Gonne and Bert Albert c-cc J ^ appeared as two school kids, used comedy gaga

that conformed with their characterizations,

(llotlcwcd Monday Matinee, March 4) • ems-red around in a manner that won __applause, Bert's Boston Bean impersonatloo

balancing her work neatly. Fourteen minntet.

New York, March 4.—When we reached the Palace today there was a oiiening lu one, then to two, closing in one;

bojc-oftice line extending around F'orty-seventh street and the lobby was two bows. crowded. Within fifteen minutes the young man behind the ticket window .No. 3—James Diamond and Sibyl Brennan, a

had sold out the house, and to him is due great credit for Ailing the theater man who knows how to get seemingly impromptu

so rapidly. The show was very good and Eva Tanguay fully Justifled the belief laughs, ami a young lady who know* how to wear

that the Palace crowd was ready and waiting for her again. Wdazziing gowns effectively, supplied the kina No. 1—Palace Orchestra, conducted by Frederick F. Daab. v.f singing and talking nonsense that always goes

No. 3—James Diamond and Sibyl Brennan, a

liedazzling gowns effectively, supplied the klou of singing and talking nonsense that always goes

No. 2—Mearpt-Pathe News Weekly, showing among other features a [ "dl in vaadeviile. Thirteen minute*, in one; Briti.*«h "Tank” in action, especially interested.

No. 3—Morlng Sisters opened the vaudeville with a fast dancing act, ex- three bows.

No. 4—Joseph Bennett and Edward Richards

hibltlng four legs about as perfectly formed as are to be seen on the stage to- bring back their surprise blackface dance of- day They are real dancer.s, the one doing the eccentric being especially fering, wuicu start* out like a melodramatic

clever. They woke everyone up, worked for eleven minutes and took three sketch, tui* surprise op<ning glyes the proper bows. background which maintains interest thruoul

No. 4—Hickey Brothers, acrobatic dancer. Notwithstanding the fact that b'^lr fourteen mlnntes of mirth provoking chair these boys followed a dancing number they went over very well. The co- dancing to mouth organ music and whatnot,

median Is good, and they entertained for eight minutes, in one, and were re- 0|iens in interior three, closes In one; iiva

warded with two bows. bow*. No. 5—Walter Brower, the Jolly Jester, is a wonderful monologist. His ^—Primrose Four, heavyweights, with

refreshing and effervescent methods soon found their way into the hearts of womierful voices, recall the charm of oidtlmc

the audience, and he got laughs galore. He said he lived In such a small flat songs, concluding with thdr interpretation of

he had to shave off his mustache so as not to scratch the walla Fifteen min- Hesitation Blues. This 1* a quartet that wonid utes of laughter, in one, with two bows. welcome anywhere any time. Eighteen mln-

IJesItatlon Blues. This Is a quartet that wonid be welcome anywhere any time. Eighteen mln-

No. 6—The Weaker One, a dramatic playlet by Ethelyn Brewer De Foe. ntes, in one; three hows, held the audience with breathless Interest. It Is a story of a French .slacker, ^’o- 6—wllton Lackaye has an Interesting whose sister shames him, dresecs In his clothes, and goes to the front herself. »ketth In The Ferret, In which he appears as a One somehow felt that you wanted to take a punch at Jean Jacques Coudrai, prominent actor who reveals the fact that a and It hardly seemed plausible that he was one of France of today. However, millionaire has married a blackmailer to the

all's well that ends well, and at the eleventh hour he Joins his colors. Hal '•ooB'ilng husband in a most melodramatic climax. Crane plaj's the part of the brother very well. Twenty-eight minutes. In full Lacksye’a superlative acting is a fine example stage; five curtains. *" *h«*e hgitimate stars who step outside of

No. 7—Grace La Rue In this position did better even than la.-^t week; She entering vandevtile. sang several new songs. Miss La Rue is the Mary Garden of vaudeville. Her •’’T satisfy audiences who come to so--

clothes are “different" and she Is a great artist. She finished with CLerry by snppiying hastily flred up mon Blossom Land and received bows and encore. Twenty-live mlnute.s. Fhsrie* Riegei is firmly dignified a^

1 V'TP'tj vfT«.oTr»V 'be duped hoshand, while Cordelia MacDonaM l.NrtiKMJtslsIU.N , blackmailing wife Intelligently. Jo>.

No. 8—Robert Everest’s Monkey Circus was a riot at this point. It is Fulilgan's role as the butler is too limited to probably the best monkey act In vaudeville; the setting is good and the anl- make much of sn impression. Seventeen min

mals give a whole circus performance by themselves without any trainer be- ntp« in interior three; six curtains. Ing present. In full stage; eight minutes full of laugh.*. Xo. 7—Frank Westphai, who insists that he

No. 9—George Whiting and Sadie Burt In Song Sayings had ever>'thing Un't a regular actor, bad the audience eon- thelr own way. This popular couple are unapproachable In their line and vul!<ed for fourteen minutes, during which he probably could have b^n singing all afternoon. Miss Burt’s "Service Flag” delivers his quaint monolog, plays a few se

went over very, big and Kill You With Love was probably one of their best wtions on the piano and emi* up with a reclta numbers. Nineteen minutes, in one; three bows. tion. All in one; five hows.

A No. 10—Bessie Clayton, for her foartlt week, changed her opening Z dance to a Spanisli niitnlier. assistetl by Paisley Noon and Caniicni'lta. ^ Louis Mosconl has his brother, Clwtrlcs, with him, and with the Gilding A O’.Alearas this act is far and away ahead of all other dance offerings. 2 There arc not onoiigti adjectives in Uie English language to bestow- ii|M>n J Miss ciaston. This act could stay here all season. Twenty-two minutes; ^ bows and speech.

J

No. 11—Eva Tangnay followed the remarkable demonstration at the end of Miss Cla3fton’s act and ac¬ complished miracles. What can a poor reviewer say about this unique woman? She is the Bamnm of vaude¬ ville. Where Bamnm left off onr Eva commenced. Bamnm had to have a great big show. Eva has no voice, no dramatic ability, no comeliness, yet she does more to an audience than the biggest show on earth. She romped thra seven songs, wore wonderfully bisarre costumes and had everyone in the audience swaying from left to right as she cavorted from one side of the stage to the other. Flowers, ovation and encores ga¬ lore. Twenty-three minutes.

FOOTLITE Ualaa SiHt, Syaiaittrkalt aaft Tbaatrlcal Suaillaa.

Writ# for t •laloiii# No 4 0. BRCTIFIELD CO.. INC..

Btvakwajr. Nt« Vark. Caraar STtk StfMt

No. 18—Kane Brothers in a nicely arranged setting in full stage cloj>ed with a very much liked balancing and equlllbrirtlc act.—'HTLLI.AR.

st Wtions on the piano ami ends up with a reclta tion. All In one; five hows.

No. 8—Sophie Tucker, who has the honor of

A being Frank Westphal's newly acquired wife In A real life, surrounded by her now famous Five

A Kings of Synco|)otlon, had everything her own # wa.r. She never appeared to better advantage. ^ a;i her songs of ragtime effect were eigorly <1e-

^ voured by the audience, ami the Flv* King* {jjf srcclaltj- scored a decided hit. Tho aho tmes A many new songs she reverts to 1 Ain't tK>t No-

♦ body Much, at Weslphal's suggestion, when he ^ force* himself Into her act, armed with his

piano. In a most laughable manner. Only oae

^ criticism of the entire act could be made loglcal-

^ ly, and that is she ought to slog her M song reganling the return of her loving man

W Just before Westphai butts In, as this would

U form a fine situation for th* interruption. If ^ Just for the Two of Fs makes much progres* ijP with the music-buy ing pnblie Sophie and Frank Ewill deserve no small share of the credit.

Thirty-five mlnntes, opening in Interior three

and closing in one; two enrtaloa; eleven bow*. No. 9—MIsa Robbie Gordone, of divinely bean-

tiful form, gives posing iaterpretatluos of

maeterpieces and original conceptions with ti¬ tles screened upon the curtain. Five interesting

mlnutea. A meritorions closing act.—CASPER.

WALDEN IN CHICAGO

Fhleago. March 4.—Fred Walden, of .Vmina and Walden. Is In Chicago. He contemplate*

quitting vandevllle. In which Amina has been fcaturetl for some time, in favor of locating

definitely here.

ADDITIONAL REVIEWS ON PAGE 9

EUGENIE FORTUNATO’8 SONG

Gooil-lty All. a tnnefnl and eatchy patriotic

song, by Kugenie Fortnnato, the yonng Phlla

delphU composer, la now on the market and bids fair M become a hit. It I* a great march¬

ing song and dance number and la auitable for

vaudeville acta.

IN ROCK A WHITE SHOW

New York, March 2.—BUIte Burke’s clever

act. I.evltatk>o, goes Into tb»' new Rock k White Show at the Fulton Theater next week. This la a comedy snspcnslon offering that has

detne very big in vaudeville, and will fit into

this new show splendidly.

8 MARCH 9, 1918 e B

LAST WEEK’S BEST VAUDEVILLE ACTS N. V. A. NEWS

Important iK'fi'e to ill mfnib^r^; The second annual Itenefit of this orcartration will be held

at the New York Hippodrome on May 12. 191S.

The first one. held last year, established a new hiith record for affairs of till* kind, and the one to be held this year will eclipse the last in

every way. Our proftrain la»t year was the

tntfgeet, most elaborate one that has ever

la-en issued in lonnertion with any •theatrlral

entertainment. The one thi» year will lie still

larger and more lieautiful. .Xdvertisers last year

were unanimous in their praise of the treatment

aeeorded tliem mid of the results from their

advertising in that iirojram. The magnlfleent showing made iiy malingers in sianring ailverlis-

ing from the Imal business con-ems who eater to tlie artists and wliom you know or do busi¬

ness with prompts ns to again a-k the.r as¬

sistance in making the program feature an even

bigger success this year. You are an im¬

portant part of this ls>neSt. We are going to

look to you to secure contracts for our ••dummy"

program and copy for not le«s than two pages, and have the contracts and the copy in our

hands on or before -kpril 1. 191^. The dummy program and contract forms may be hml by

applying at tlie club. Will you do this for us?

It will take but a little time and effort—It will return many times to you the worth of this

tlmo and effort. Our org.iniration of over

twelve thons.md members is responsible for vast improvements In ismd.lions un.I will be

for more. We count on you and anticipate re¬

ceipt of signed csiiitrai ts covering the space

allotted you not later tlinn the date named. A

list of all the program advertisers in the dlf ferent cities is to lie Issued to members, with

instructions to favor them with your patronage.

Frank Barnes, a fellow with a marked pre- dile< tlon for violent haberdashery, startled the

club last week by wearing a silk collar made

of tlie Sweilish flag. Ameta sends iiest wishes to all members. She

is now ploying thru Buenos Ayres. Walter Zinn, one of the first members of the

club to suffer suspension, was reinstateil sev •

« ral weeks ago, but Just couldn't help trying t.i

run the club, witli the result that tills time he

is Kus|>eudvsl for good. Frank J. Franc, wlio claims that be pleaded

exemption from tlic dr:ift«owing to the fact that

he la the sole supiiort of his baby (Grand Cello), has had his case up so often for hearing of

late tliat to people who ask wlierc he Is work¬ ing lie replies: ••! am playing the local ex¬

emption board this week.” A yonng producer, actor, author, manager,

agent, etc., is Sidney Taylor. He has written

a number of nets which lie will proilui"* regu¬

larly. At present he is relicarsing a standard

act, and, when fiuislied, he will produce the

rest, starting witli a sketch culled As Adver¬

tised. A number of N. V. A. members went on at

tlie .\vlation Corps at Islip, L. I., Tuesday

evening. Cbas. Whitney and Al Meyers plnyeil several

sensational games of liool at tlie club last week, Whitney running sisty five balls without efforC

Anthony, formerly of .knthony and Adele. will

in Hie future work with the Valente Bros. Jewel Webster and Gladys Moffat entertained

a party of their friends at tlie club Friday.

TOOT-TOOT MARCH 11

New York, Manb 2.—Henry W’. Savage’a pre-

ducflon of Toot-Toot, a musical comedy, based on Excuse Me. tlie farce by Rupert Hughes, will

ofien an engagement at tlie George M. Cohan Theater Monday evening. Manh 11, following The King, in whicli I-eo Ditrlchstein is now-

appearing there The pieie has m.ade a big

liit in Philadelphia, where it is now playing at

Tlie Forrest Theater.

COWBOY ELLIOTT PRESENTS

DOIM FULAIVJO The world’s smartest horse. In Vaude¬ ville, but will entertain Moving Picture Kropositions. Address care of Bill-

oard, New York.

IN NEW YORK (HILLIAR’S SELECTIONS)

On the High Seas, magnificent, meritorious, mechanical melodrama, presented by Langdon McCormick, proved to be one of the most sensa¬ tional acts yet played at the Palace. A ship afire at sea and the U. S. Navy going into action were realistically staged. At the Palace Thea¬ ter, Monday matinee.

Grace La Rue, vivacious, versatile vocalist, was the individual hit of the Palace show. Her personality, wardrobe and sweet, silvery voice all blend into one of the most pleasing offerings in vaudeville. She sang Au Revoir, But Not Good-by, Soldier Boy, for an encore. At the Palace. Monday matinee.

M ae 'Curtis, chic, cheery, charming character comedienne, took the honors of a good show. Her material is excellent, her one weak number being the McAdoo song, but in her particular line she is pre-eminent. She would fit into any big-time bill excellently. At the American Hoof, Thursday evening.

Lira riucgasr, mellifluous, melodious musician, assisted by Zhay Clark, harpist, and Edmund Lichenstein, violinist. This is a drawing room musical offering de luxe, classily and cleverly presented. The com¬ bination of the cello and harp proved to be delightful music. At the Palace, Monday matinee.

Jim and Bonnie Thornton, celebrated, clever comedy couple, received a wonderful reception on their entrance, and their act completely stopped the show. These “youngsters” are unapproachable, and their place will be hard to fill. Thornton, as a monologisi, still reigns supreme. At the Colonial Theater, Monday evening.

Conway and Fields, neat, nifty, newfangled nuts, have one of those rapid-fire comedy acts that can not fall to register big. They work well together, Conway being a clover foil for Miss Fields’ nonsense. Their finishing number put them over to a very substantial hit. At the Jeffer¬ son Theater, Tuesday evening.

Rubeville, refreshing, riproaring rural riot—with songs and comedv galore—is successful because It is different. The men all work good, and the act is first-class entertainment. Everything goes fast, and well merits the applause it received. At the Colonial Theater, Monday even¬ ing.

IN CHICAGO (Casper’s Selections)

The Misses Lightner and Newton Alexander, probably vaudeville’s greatest interpreters of songs with syncopated rhythms (even capable of syncopating what most singers would deem a straight ballad in a syncopated manner), were easily the one bright spot on the Palace bill, the time of which could have been prolonged Indefinitely without weary¬ ing the audience. Reviewed Monday afternoon.

The Song and Dance Review, at McVicker’e, with Catherine McCon¬ nell, a good-looking young lady, who knows how to put over songs, heading the energetic company of nine, which also contains another clever girl and a good comedian. Seen Saturday afternoon.

Helen and Josephine Trix brought an appreciated pianolog to the Majestic, their ability to sing their own songs winning the favor of the audience. Reviewed Monday.

Rockwell and Wood have a nut act which has stood the test of time. Rockwell knows how to be crude without being coarse, and keeps the audience in hands so cleverly while he raises a racket that it is hard to tell who makes the most noise. Wood gives the act the only tinge of seriousness it possesses—which is mighty little.

IN SAN FRANCPSCO (Box’s Selections)

Cecil Lean and Cleo Mayfield, with engaging personalities and good, distinct voices, gained enthusiastic applause. The songs, of which Mr. Lean is composer and author, are full of catchy tunes and were ren¬ dered in a classy fashion. Exquisite, colorful gowns accentuated the sunny, vivacious beauty of Cleo Mayfield and caused many admiring comments Their work was quick and snappy. A modern drawing room made an apt setting for this act. Full stage, twenty minutes. Orpheum, Monday afternoon.

Santi, the Girl With the Beautiful Arms. Rich mauve draperies and Oriental hangings made a spectacular background for the weird dances. The gaze of a charmed audience followed this lithe, supple girl thru the writhings of the tortuous Cobra Dance of Death, and only when she lay a limp figure at the fool of the stairs was the breathless Intensity of the atmosphere relieved and the watchers once more breathed normally. Alta Krom, a sweet soprano, finely balanced thla act. Full stage, twenty min¬ utes. Orpheum, Monday afternoon.

Taylor Triplets Late feature of the Barnum and Bailey Circus in the manly art of self-defense.

NOW IN VAUDEVILLE

NEW YORK COSTUME CO. fCHICASO, ILL THEATRICAL 117 N. Wabatk Ava COSTUMES

DspL I. ON SHORT NOTICE

WAnk JOSEPH SANTLEY

TWO COCOANUT GROVES

Florenz Ziegfald and Zlliott, Comsiock A. Geat Maka Announcamenti

Xrw York. M«r<-h 2.—-N'eir York will Imu- I

Coroanut Croirn. It lian aiiDouDi-oil Florena ZlvgrrM, Jr., tliat tin- NVw Tlicatrr H<x>f. where {(erfortiiao< e» <,f u,e Zl-;;

fvlil Midulglit Frolic are giri-n ulglilljr, wmiii iK-realler be railed tli« Coeoauut Grove.

KlUott, Coniatoek k. Ge«t have aunouneed tint

they will oiwn the Coeuanut Gn.ve on Ih*- e«if

of the Century Theater March .TO with an after

DOi>n theater revue. The proiluction will Ih- atoged by Rilward Royee and I.ealie Stuart nlii write aonie of the muMc. TbU will )»• the flr,,

time thla pro<lucer and cump<>aer have collabur ated alnce the days of George Edwarlea at the

Gaiety Theater, London. Many of the rlar, nf Klllott, Comitoek k Geit'a organUatiotiii wilt apiK-ar in the revue.

RETURNS FROM ORIENT

Little Sioux, la.. March 4.—O. Q. Betchell, the

original founder and proprietor of Terry’t I’. T

C. Cn.. who la aaid to have made a tmail for.

tune out of the ahoir, then aold out b* W. 0

Dickey and E. D. Terry, and retired to apen.I bit dayt In California, haa been here riiltlnc

with hit oldtime frienda. Setcbell and bla wife

hare Juat recently returned to America after a tour of Japan. Altbo aome older, be If the aame

Jolly old ••Q.” at of olj.

MAX HIRSCH ILL

Baltimore, Marrh 2.—Max Hlnch, manager <>f Tlie I-and of Joy Company, which playeil at the •Veademy of Moaie lait week, waa taken ah-k

noon after bla aniral, and was unable to leive

the Belvldere Hotel when the company flnisbeil ita engagement here Saturday laat. He baa iiu ptMveil, however, and hopea to get away In a few daya.

DANCING JAMISON—NOTICE!

Danrlng Davey Jamifon la aaked to get in touch with bia brother, Billy Jamlsor, who i-

in a aerious condition with tnberrnloaif at Ft.

Smith, Ark. Billy will have to be moved from

I LX Smith at onee if be expecta any relief

-Vddreaa Dr. W. H. Cole, Box 400, Ft. Smith.

Ark.

JOE H. LEE DIES

Unauccestful Effort Made To Locate Hin Relatives

Jtve H. Lee, for many yeara character romi- dlan and dancer wiib Billy, the Kid. ami f<’r the past aeveral yeara with Pawnee BiU’a Wild

Meat dietl auddenly at Hominy, Ok., SuDilay

ii.urning, February •J4. At the time of hl» ilealU he w.ia a member of the Lyceum Playi-r-

Slock Comi>any. He was taken 111 February with a heavy cold and bia>ocblal pneumonia de veloptil. However, bla condition Improved to

aiiiU an extent that he wa« able Jo fit up In b«-d on Saturday night previous to hit death, wiirn the Lyceum Players left Hominy.

>Ir. Lee left two trunks of wardrobe in care of the ahow, with Instrnctlooa to hold them on

t.l be rejoined. Every effort was made to local'- bia relatlvea, but without aneceas. Anyone knowing tbeir whereahiHita please communicate

I. w-|th them and notify Harry J. Pamplln. care II Lyi-eum Playera Stock Company, BirlS'Ot'-

11 Booking Agency, Muakogec, Ok.

ASCOUGH’S SMILEAGE SALES

Hartford, Conn.. March 2.—W. D. Aacoogt

manager of the Palace Theater, la h.wtng nin- ' aiiceeaa with the aale of Smileage Hooka at hi-

theater for the aoldlera. So well p'eaae<1 I- I'

A. Cnater, military entertainment council au|>er

v|a«r of the oomnilaaion on training camp ae

tivltlea, with Mr. .kacough'a metbo<ls, that Mr

Cuater baa aaked Mr. Aaeough that be N- given

an tnaigbt aa to the working of the plan in thla rity. Mr. .kacough promptly rea|Kinded

to bla requeat.

CONCERT BIG SUCCESS

Seattle, Waah., March 2.—The Maude Powell

Seattle Phllharniontc Orchestra concert, given i

llio Metropolitan Thuraday, provevi a Mg ain-te—

WATSOINJ SISTERS F-AIMNY and KITTY

BOOKED SOEID UNTIE JUNE, U. B. O

MARCH 9, 1918 The B

Keith’s, Cincinnati (Reviewed Sunday Matinee, March 3)

A » nilrrful March day brought ClncIaDatlaDa

,|„nii t"WD in droTca. and another (lacked

„„tiv w !• In cTidcoce at Keith’s They were ' rtell rewarded for coming. One of the tieat

of the aeafon waa the verdli t lii rwent

IIj! tame waa headlined, and made a deep

,„i,reMl"D with bit dramatic offering. It waa

1 U'Uie coming for Burt Meltiourne and many

Ilf bi> !r euiU »• re uu baud tu greet him. No. 1 -raramoiint PIrtographa. No. 1!—Plerlert and SchoOeld preaent their

romedy offering lleliiing lluhby. a combination nf n.oelty Juggling by Pleriert and tinging and fumy chatter by Abbt* Sch.fleld. It waa a

•different” act, and the audience liked It.

Thirteen mlnutea. In three; two curtalna. N... 3—Marie Fitigibbooa wears well her

aobrlquet. The Great Big Story Teller. Tho her voice la not a ainging voice It haa, however, ricellent imitative qualities, and she tella

funny atoriea In very good dialect, holding the

I lone attention of her audience for Ofteen mln¬ utea and getting many laughs. She took three

lu ouc. No. It’f great to be welcomed back to

your home town, and Burt Meltiourne la this

week feeling "the tbrill that cornea once In a life time” With Mrs. MellMUUUe be off, rs a

aure Iiagh producer—On the Foorfb Fl'ior, by Harry Newiim—iletalllug ati eplMide ou the pri Tite porch of a Riverside Drive apartment

bouse. There waa never a lull In the comedy ibruout the seventeen mlnutea of the act. Pur

tains and bows galore. And flowara for Burt

.Melbourne, too. In three. No. 3—Huffy 3i«< Ii'.gils iJiuimy and Jack!

are songster and langhmakers of a high order.

The weird Initriiments they use make for ad¬

ditional mirth, and they get pleasing mn*lc ont of them In one, fifteen minutes; two encores

and ieveral bows. No. 6—Derwent Hall Paine In a one act ei-

pose of German fright fulness, entitled The Iron

Hand, written by bit father. Hail Paine, waa the h' adllner. It 1* a noli <,>nstrurte<i piece,

with aeversl h'ghly dramatic momenta, and Is

acted by an ciceptlopal ca*t. D*-rwenf Hall

Paine Is splendid In the part of Victor Lambotte.

and he carriea the story to true emotional Ijrigbts. r .\nson. a« the normau captain, and Edna Waltbers, as Xsdine Lambotte. were especially g'rod. The Intensely dramatic, tho

somewhat improbable finale, brought the people

. ut of their aeala with a rousing cheer. As proiiagsnda The Iron Hand is eieellent and

will undoubtedly do much gisxl. Thirty mln-

iiies: four curtains.

No 7 —I.yi-na and V >sco were given the task

of changing lbs audience's m>»d from the serious to tbe light, and they were equal to it.

They have tbe kind of art that will always he welcome—goxl music, excelleOt singing and cennlne oomcly. Y<>s<<> Is an art.»t on the harp and Lyons p'ays several Instruments very well. When You Went to School, one of their

"wn songs, scored a big hit. They eatertalDe<l

for twenty minutes, working In one, and took

an encore and four b-awa.

No. ?—Miss Lcltael, a marvel of grace and -in-Mlb and the posaiw^er of a personality that

would do credit to a musical comedy star, brought tbe ahow to an end with her aerial act. They stayed long enough to applaud tbli

little wonder. Ten minutes. In full; two howt. -E. J. A.

Orpheom, San Francisco (Strloitad Sondtr Mattseg, lUxeb 9)

San Pranclseo, March 3.—The Orpbeinn haa an

ricellent show headeil by Gertrude Hoffman’s Hcroe. An entbotlaatir, rapacity audience was P'rsent this afternoon.

'“'o- I—riearwt Pithe pictures. Ten mlnutea. 2—.Alfred Ijitrli, assisted by Elsie Y’lkea.

'» a bulldog impersonation, gave the bill a good •'art. altho the girl la.-kt pep. Ten minutes, itl three; tw»w*.

No. 3- ThmiM Kerr and Ellle W’,v>ion, in a

r’ie'tolte of ballnxm dances, were an Instant

'If. Their I'ostiimrs are classy. Ten minutes, u "IK': tbre», Imiws; encop-.

'o. t fo.il lj.,n and PI... Mavflcl.I, In Song,

"f II.M Moniriit, Were another hit. .'•evenli'en '*'1.full stage; lhn*e ts.ws, and i.hiM have 'airn an encore.

— 1-eo Ib-ers, cotm.llan (danlsl. In tsrnty niluutea of comic, instrumental vagaries.

Will (lut over. Twenty mlnutea. In one; sli oowa.

WiiNtED QUICK, MUaCAl COMEDY PEOPU In all line*; sixteen Chorus Girls First-class, guaranteed, permanent Stock Company now playing. Wire .MURPHY & SHY R.VZZUK D.XZZLR CO., Noble Tharatrc, \nniMon. Ma.

WANTED-A YOUNG GIRL FOR A RECOG¬ NIZED TRAPEZE ACT

One that ran sing or one that ran sing and dame and is wiliuig to learn a few trlckv A gnat chance for aonie ou& Must nut wrtigfa ,wtr 120 puunda. Answer qui<k

TRAPCZIST, care Box Al. Billbaard. New York City.

Paul and Pauline Vaudeville Oddity

DIRECTION: SAM BAERWITZ

No 6—Harry Gilfoll In a timebonored im

personation of Baron Sands adapted to vaodevi'le revived many mem<.>rles among the old ones and recelverl an ovation Twelve minutea. In four.

No. 7—i’hil Kelly and Joe Galvin, actor and

'Tup, gave twenty three minutes of fast, side splitting rbarader fun, in one. Five bows, and refused an encore.

No. 8—Gertrude Hoffman's pot ponrrl of dances

created a furore AH were well staged There were plenty of pretty girls, well costnmed, well

pepper! n|i ao<l every number presented tboroly, with kaleidoscopic color motion from start to

finish. Forty three minutes, full stage to two

to four, to two, to full stage, to one, to full stage, to one, to two, to full stage; six bows

and a curtain call. Max Hoffman is directing

tbe act.

No. 9—Hearat’Pathe plctnre. Fjur minntea. —BOZ.

Orpheum, St. Louis. (Eeviewed Monday Matinea, March 4)

8t. Louis. Yfar< h 4.—Tbe Orpbeum has a good bill, altho there was a little too much similarity

of acts. Lucille Cavanagh headlined and was tbe hit by a wide margin. Edwin Arden's sketch. Trapi>ed. was next In favor.

No. 1—OrpiK-iim Travel Weekly; fifteen min utes.

No. 2 —BIssett and Scott, dancers and singers. They are clever dancers and pleased from this ttandpoinr. Ten minutes. In one; one call.

No. 3- Frank Burt. Ed Johnston and Com¬ pany, In a musical sketch called Bluff, which proveil a great laugh-getter and pleased thru- out. They received much applause. Fifteen minutes in one and full stage; two calls.

No. 4—Joe Towle's monolog and piano work were clever and went over nicely. Twenty five minutes. In one; two calls.

No. 5—Edwin Arden. In the dramatic playlet. Trapped. Some real acting, helped by a real, up-to-the-minute sketch on tbe army and spies

of today, held the audience thru every moment of It, rei-elving a big hand at the finish. Tw-enty minutes, full stage; four calls.

No. ft—Misses Lightoer and Newton Alexander, singing trio, put over their work pleasingly. Their original comedy waa a scream. Twenty minutes. In one; three calls.

No. 7—Lucille Cavanagh. assisted by Doner and Hurst. Tbe act waa an exceptional one on a gtxKl l•IH. Miss Cavanagh's darn ing and work

were artistic and showed real ability. Elegant costuming and stage setting. Eight rails.

No. 8—George Korkwell and Al Wood, la a

nut Dumber that was a riot from start to finish.

Fifteen mlnutea. in one; call. No. 9—Joe Jackson, billed to appear, ronld not

go on as hla baggage did not arrive ia time, and Chief CaupauHcan substituted. Ten min¬ utes, In one; one call.—WILL.

OLD THEATER VANISHING

Last Traces of Holliday Street, Balti¬ more, Are Being Removed

Baltimore. March 3.—In a few days another landmark will have completely iHsappeareil from

Baltimore. While a large crowd witnessed tho interesting operation the last section of tbe

wall of the old Holliday Street Theater wav sur-

c'ai-fuHy overthrown Wednesday afternoon. The old playhouse has begn the scene of many

hlwtoric triumplia of the past. Its boards having been trod by the Besdits, the Forrests, Me Creadys, K<-enrs, l.aura Kimball, Fannie Daven

port anti other of tbe stage immortals of our

more rei-ent liuuirdlate ancestors.

PROPOSED BILL

Prohibits Sale of Theater Tickets at Price Higher Than Scheduled

•Mbany, N. Y., March 2.—.Vssomblyman .Au¬ gust riacsvcn, of New Y'ork, Introduced a bill lu llie la'gUIsliin- y«-«tcr>lay which proposes to prohibit s (H-rwin or <-or|<oni I ion Cnmi selling

tb'kcis for ilicutrrs or public places of amuse¬

ment at a prb-e In excess of tbe advertised or

prtnii-d rsle and from eslablisbing an ofllie or agency for siah purjasics. The owner, lessee

or ms'upant of a biilldng mutt not permit such Illegal sale In any part of the building.

ZIEQFELD GETS DECISION

New York. Mnreh 2.—-Y declaion waa ltle,l yei- tenlay by Juatice larbrann, of tlie Supreme

I'oiirt, overruling tlie eomplaint of Mrs. Y'ernon Cattle against F. ZIegfeld. Jr., in the aetlon that site Instituted against Messrs. IHHIng-

liam and ZIegfeld and the Century Corporation for 130,000. Ylrt. Caatle contended in her com¬ plaint that ahe was engaged to dance at tbe Century for thirty weeks at $1,000 a week, and that all three defendants were liable to her under tbe contract. Thru bis attorney ZIegfeld

maintained that under no circumstances could he be held liable, and tbe decision filed sustains

hla position.

MILITARY AND NAVAL PAGEANT

To Be Presented at Madison Square Garden March 15-17

New Y’ork, March 2.—R. H. Burnside, man¬ aging director, and William G. Stewart, stage

manager, both of tbe Hippodrome, have vol¬

unteered to assemble and direct tbe program for the grand military and naval meet and ball to be held at Madison Square Garden March Ih,

16 and 17, for the benefit of the Women’s Over¬ sea Hospitals, tbe first unit of which has al ready sailed for FVance. Mrs. Elixabeth Byle Strange is Chairman of the Executive Board

and treasurer of the organization.

JEANNE MAI MARRIES

S<'ranton, Pa., Man-b 4.—Jeanne Mai. prima donna of tbe Chin Chin Company, and Joseph Thomas, leader of the saxophone band of the same company, were married here last Saturday.

HENNESSY VISITS BALTIMDRE

Baltimore, March 2.—Dan F. Hennessy, of tbs U. B. 0., was a recent week-end vlsUor

here, stopping at the Hotel Kcrnan, where he

was the guest of Frederick C. Schanberger, manager of the Maryland Theater, and presi¬

dent of tbe Keman Hotel Co. Mr. llennessy and Sam A. Scribner, general manager of tbe Columbia Amusement Com|>anr, and a party of

friends bad been spending some time on the golf

links at Plneburst, N. C. Ylr. Scribner and

tbe others passed thru on their way to New

Y’ork, but Mr. Hennessy stopped off to visit Mr.

Schanberger.

CLAYTDN GDING EAST

Mystic Act Has Proven Big Succeae in Middle West

Harry C. Wilbur, presenting Clayton, tbe

Mystic, is playing tbe Columbia, Detroit, this we<'k, bis Isst stand previous to an invasion of

tbe East.

Wilbur has bad remarkable success in tbe West and Southwest with the act, which faae es¬ tablished a namner of bouse records. It la gen¬ erally conceded it is one of the best and moat

elaborately presented acts of the kind ever

seen in vaudeville.

SEATTLE’S NEW “PAN.” HDUSE

Spokane. Yfarch 2.—The scaffolding was tom

fr,>in the front of the Psntages ’Theater, which is being practically rebuilt. Friday, and specta¬

tors were given a peep at the exterior of the renwvdeled bouse, which loms up in great style. It Is planned to have it ready for occniiancy by .Yl>ril 1. The Pan. shows are now boosed at tbe

•American Theater.

NASHVILLE’S WINTER GARDEN

Nashville, Tenn., March 2.—John .A Murkin’a

lYfIb -Avenue Winter Garden, which was thrown

open to the public last October 1, haa enjoyed a

tuccewsful season. Cabaret, vaudeville and music have been featured all winter. Manager MYirkln

will open tbe Glendale Gardens and Zoo tbe

middle of April. Tbe Casino PavtIKm wrill be remodeled.

TUCK WITH NELSON

Chicago, Yfarch 2.—Samnet I, Tmk, f-«r many teasv'ns actively Idrntifieil with tbe Ethel

Robinson Amusement C,>rporatIon. Is D,>w an

avsiwiate of Charles YY*. Nelwm, the Majestic

’Ttirater booking agent, fulfilling a longfelt de¬ sire which the two barbore,! for Joining business oi'eratlons.

POLI DONATES THEATER

Hartf.wd, Conn., March 3.—S. Z Poll has donated the u»e of hie P-dl Theater here for a

big Snilleage Book t»*n<ilt Sumlay night, March

ill. Manager Y'aunl will fnrnlsb a program of

ten vaiidevHIo arts and three feature films for the o<'cask>n. Tickets aia- selling fast.

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10 Xtie Billboard MARCH 9, 1918

U. B. 0. HEW TORK CITY

ALHAMBRA Waliion Sister* Itjrun & I>ee I. A C. Williame IliiutlDg & Prancis til lues Murton r<ki'll}- A Suuvain

(•OI,OMAL I.UiIh Billy Jiick Wilson Co. Wliito A Haig Josio Heatber . Mcliiiusii & Ma)(ls l'raiiki.vu Anlell Co. Ponl Sisters I'la tow A Fields

RIVERSIDE Aiietnilian Creightons Bessie Clayton Co. tiraoe I.aKue

BOVAL .\orniau Telnia Mol lie King DeWiuters A Rose Santl.v A Norton Fox it Wart Two CUadwirka Jluiuiie Lucas

BOSTOH

KEITH Hobart Bosworth Co, Briscoe & Rauh Mme. Cronin’s Nor-

elty Bert Melrose T. Roy Barnes Annette Kellermann Enilw * Alton Black A White

BALTIMORE

MARYLAND Pro*i>er A Maret Holmes & Buchanan Imboff, Conn A

Corlnne Loiiiso Dri'sser Bert Fitsgibbon Helen Uleason Co.

BROOKLYH

BCSHWICK Moon A Morris R. A 11. Everett Y’oung A April .Adelaide A Francis Van A Rcbeuck Four Boisea Evelyn Nesbit Co,

OUPHECM T>el>>on A Darlea Outran A Newell Courtney Sisters Oygl t Vadle On the HigU Seas Misses Chalfonte •Adele Bowls nd SantoM A Hayes

BUFFALO

SHEA Malota Bonconl Vnleska Raratt Co. Wbltlujr A Burt Beaumont te Arnold Oorilon A Hiea

CIHCIHNAH

KEITH Margaret Farrell Abbott A White Harry I,. Mason Somewhere In Mexico Edwards' Snug Revue

CLEVELAND

KEITH David .Saplrstein Jnllan Eltinge McKay A Ardine Dlamopd A Brennan Arthur Deagon Dellall Caine A Co.

COLUMBUS. 0,

KEITH Fntnrlstlc Revue Ed Morton Duffy A luglis Ford A Houghton Three Apolloe Wilfred Clarke Co. Five Nelsonr

DAYTON 0. KEITH

Rath Bros. Earl Cavanaugh Frances A Rots A. A F. Steadman O’Neil A Walmelcy Boetock'a Hiding

School Tbomaa A Hall Frank Slilelds

DETROIT

TEMPLE ClKis. Irwin Swor A Avey Adair A Adelphl '1 lie<i. Kosloff Co. I’ielot A Schofield I oyal’s Dogs II.TTilnnd A Thornton

ERIE. PA. COLONIAL

•lohn B. Hymer Co, Dickinson A Deagon Horn A Ferris

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

EMPRESS Br> wniiig A Denny

Hallen A Fuller Ed Itenart Belle Baker Bello A Eva

HAMILTON, CAN.

TEMPLE Chas. Gra|>ewln Co. Mnrg. Young Bremlel A Bert Thre<* Daring Sisters

INDIANAPOLIS

KEITH Alexander. O’Neil A

Sexton Mrs. Gene Ilnglies Co. Rita Mario Orcliestra Sylvia Clark

LOUISVILLE

MABY ANDERSON Manklchl Tronpe l.yuiie .V Yosi-o Hurry C«Ni|>er Co. Adelaide A Hughea Harry Delf

MONTREAL, CAN.

PRINCESS .\moros Sisters Doree's Celebrities Chief Cniiaulican Moore A Wliltehead Farrell-Taylor Co,

PHILADELPHIA

KEITH Gladys Hanson Dellaveli A Parker Mason Keeler Co. P. A I.. Bruch Morris A Campbell Mack A Vincent Sully, Itogem A Sully Swan A Mack Four .\iikers

PITTSBURG

DAVLS Marck's Lions Six Anierican Dancers Jennie Middleton Thos. Swift Co. Stella Mayhew

PROVIDENCE, R, I.

KEITH Gould A I.ewi8 Waller Brower Married via Wireless Ray Sam nets Klinore A Williama Elsa Ruegger Kenn A Wagner Breeii FamilT

ROCHESTER, N, T.

TEMPLE Mr. A Mrs. J. Barry Will Wart A Girte I.nc.T Gillette Elisabeth Brice Xonette llawtli'Wiie A Anthony L’na Clayton Co.

TOLEDO. 0.

KEITH Forest Fires Helen Trix A

Josephine Rlldlnnff Hedlln. Walts A

Townes Oueenie Dunedin Eildie Fair Co.

TORONTO

SHEA Edilie T.ennanl Co. Mallei Itiissidl Co. Diamond A Grand-

d.auglC- ■ K. Marshall Co. Wbipple-Hnston Co. Mme. Chitson Olirmnn

WASHINGTON. D. C.

KEITH Mlgnon Pace, flack A Mack Millersliip A Gerard Blaiirho Ring I.loyd A Wells Wm. Gnxton Co. John McGowan A Co. Jas. tV.atts A Co.

WILMINGTON, DEL.

GARRICK Joyce, West A Moran

YOUNGSTOWN. 0. IIIPPODROVIE

Foot Harmony Kings Fink’s Mules Juliette Dika Somewhere In Prance Darras Bnie. Kmil.v .knn Wellman Borden A Dwyer

CALLS NEXT WEEK -See Who’s on the Bill With You-

BilU for the Week Beginning March 11

FT. WAYNE. IND.

PALACE Wni. Dellollls Co. Rector. Weber A

Talbert Bertie Fowler ^ Crants-rries Three Vngranta A|h)I1u Trio

Last Half; Dainty Marie JiN> Browning Edwin Arden Co. (three to till)

INDIANAPOLIS

LYRIC Tiller Sisters Li>o A Lawrence Paul Fetching Co. Peggy Brooks Pa idine

LA FA-PETTE, IND.

FAMILY Last Half:

laaFrauco Bros. Austin A Bailey To Save One Girl Maidie Delsmg Princess Kalama

LOGANSFORT, IND.

COLONIAL Faye A Jack Smith Maidie Delsiug

Last Half; oh. You Widow

MUSKEGON, MICH.

REGENT Chas. A Anna docker IjSova A Gilmore (three to fill)

WESTERN U. B. 0.

DANVILLE ILL. PAL.-iCB

SIrmnnd A Manning Nancy Boyer Co. Hngo Liitgens Makers of History (one to fill)

Laat Half: M’illiaius A Held Cranberries Jean Moore Iloosler Girl (one to fill)

Piske A Fallon Alexander Kids Bison City Four (Olio to fill)

LANSING, MICH.

BIJOU Reverse .laekson

SAGINAW. MICH.

JEFFERS STRAND Reverse ITlnt

ORPHEUM CIRCUIT

CHICAGO

MAJESTIC Julian Eltinge Conroy A Lemalre Toots Pakn Co. Claude A Fannie Usher Kenny A Hollis Betty Bond Simmons A Bradley Herl)ert’t< Dogs

' PALACE I.ady Duff Gordon Lew Doekstader Joe Jaekson Claire Vincent Co. McMahon A Diamond Three Stewart Sisters

CALGARY, CAN.

I.eona Lamar Count Perrone Co. Dugan A Raymond lajuey Haskell Tasma Trio

Joe Towle Herus A Preston

MILWAUKEE

MAJESTIC McIntyre A Heath Scotch laids A Lassies Liglitners A Alexander Roi'kwell A Wood Ed Dowling Herman A Shirley I.ewis A White Rexo

MINNEAPOLIS

Fanclion A Marco Harriet Reniple Co. Dahl A Gillen Bronson A Baldwin Edwin George Tyler A St. t’lalre Vercl A Vercl

NEW ORLEANS

Nan TTalperln Sam Mann Co. Willie Weston Winona Winter

'Pete A Pals Prevost A Brown

OAKLAND. CAL. Vanity Fair Harry lUdma'n Co. Baell A Allen Kerr A Westott Harry A Etta Conley Cycling Brunettes Alfred Utell Co.

OMAHA. NEB. Frltil Sebeff Mack A Earl Hudler, Stein A

Phillips

^ W VSFOBYTMf ' O

PROFFSSIOM \ ■ ovERsorcAiis

llanike Onukl I.aiier Worth Co. Oaks A Delour In the Zone tSaoie bill at Tacoma

last balf)

STOCKTON. CAL.

(10 11) Cressy A Dayne Morton A Glass Santl .A Co. A1 Sliayno l.evy A Aekerland Harry Gilbert (Same bill at Sacra¬

mento 1'.’ 13; Fresno 1-1 16)

VANCOUVER. CAN.

Blossom Seeley Co, Vardon A Perry Hatrb'Kilamura Trio Id the Dark Reed A Wright Girls Lucille .k Cockle Capt. .Viison A

Daughters

WINNIPEG, CAN.

Morgan Dancers Maeart A Bradford Yates .k Reed Barley .k Burley Three Natalie Sisters Harry DeKoe Tarzan

r

1 Send for New CataloK

C. i TAYIOR TRUNK WORKS 67C Ntrth Halited St. CHICAGO. ILL. 210 W. 44th 8tr««t. NEW YORK. N. Y.

BIC BARGAIN In used and new Wsrdrnlie Trunks st tlS.50; a few Taylor Trunks and few Bit Profminnsi Wardroh* Tninks; a tew eitra lar»e PropeTiy Trunks, old lYunks, $1 up. 1 PAVER. 148 W. 32d St., .\e« York. Tel.. Parrasut M91.

ACTS nrltun for Vauitevdle. TsIitoMs. elr. GiskI .kits at all kllida on band Kra- aonalilr and rellalile lnr»rniai|nn hr stamp. CARL MESSE, 4k8 Luuiliaid Blda . linltaiiapolU. tndlana.

XHE WINDSOR 332 S*. Sprlsf St. Las Aai*lti, Cal.

SO.ME PLACE Ti) E.kT Run by shostolk. rairring to shoirfolk

L M’. (D.kD) M.kltSll.klJ. L M (RllV) B.kttNnT

W. V. M. A. CHICAGO

AMERICAN Gilbert A Clayton

YOU CAN’T GET AWAY FROM THE FACT THAT

THE BILLBOARD IS IN.A CLASS BY ITSELF AS AN

ADVERTISING M EDIUM TRY IT OUT^IN THE

Spring Special Number ISSUED MARCH 18 DATED MARCH 23

WE HAVE A FEW SETS OF

SECOND-HAND SCENERY i«i band slilrh ran l« tnuiaht at a real haraain if taken at Mur DE-BKRKl DCENIO Cl)., W Monrin* St . (Iilraeo. Ill

last Half: Suffragette Itevne

RICHMOND. IND.

MURRAY First Half:

Clover Leaf Trio Williams A Held Three Vagrants

BUTTER¬ FIELD

BAT. CREEK, MICH.

BIJOU Reverse Kalain.'izoo

BAT CITY, MICH.

BIJOU (10)

The Kilties Tennese.e Trio Arthur .k Grace

Terry Pay Snow Zig Zag Revue

FLINT, MICH.

PA I. ACE Tik T.dt Girl

Last Half: Gere A Planey I>ing A Ward Moran .k Winer Smith A Kaufman Chas. ■McG.khI Co.

JACKSON, MICH.

ORPHEUM

Evelyn A Dolly Mack A Maybelle Tango Siloes Bessie I.ef’oiint Bninlelln Patterarm

Last Half: Billy Kinkai.1 Saxon A Clinton Wilton Slaters Creighton, Belmont

A Creighton I'liiintaln of I>r)ve

KALAMAZOO, MICH.

MAJFJtTIO Earl A Cixrtla Bekoma none.yboy Minstrels Gardner A Reyere Klullng’e Animals

Last Half: Nadja

Pi.Hleau A Silvermoon Exemption

DENVER

.*lnn Briavks Co. Bernio A Baker Bootlihy A Everdeen Comfort A King Scltn:i Bmatz Parker Br>r«. l.e'fer Shehan A

Regay

DES MOINES. lA.

Putli St. Denis T..iiey A Norman Herlrf*rt Clifton •knna Chandler Kanazawa Japs The Gaiidauiidla Harry C.reeu Co.

DULUTH. MINN.

Ellzale tb Murray Bert Swot Four I’alcv Sisters ■lack Clifford Co. Tlie Is! Volos Gwen l.ewls Constance Crawley

KANSAS CITY

F’oiir lliisbanda Jliii A Betty .Morgan Coiiiielli A Craven Holt A Hosedale Mat k A Williama Jortlnn Girls Frank Crnmlt

LINCOLN. NEB.

Last Half: Jos. Howard Revue King A Harvey Fixe of Clubs IVa* O’Neil I enoro SlmpHf.n Clamlo ftfsHto Co, Be«sle Rcmple Co,

LOS ANOELES

Ilyama A Meintyre Sesridoff A Varvara Zelglcf Twins A Co. Elida Morris Csriia A Comer Stan Stanley Co. Harry Berckford Co.

MEMPHIS, TENN.

T.acllls Cavanaugh Night Boat James If. Cullen Burt A Johnson Co. Blssctt A Scott

Rae U. Ball The T.eGrohB Boyarr Troupe Avon Comedy Four

PORTLAND, ORE.

Nellis Niebola Val A Ernie Stanton Phina A Picks Sarah Pailden Co. Hanbui A Clifton Col.>ur Gems tVill Oakland

ST. LOUIS

Wilton Ijickaye Co. Clark A Hamiltou Cameron Slaters Milo Feiiiiett A Rleharda l.ydia Barry Gntiiie A Allierta OarcInettI Bros.

ST. PAUL

Trixie Priganza tJraiM DeMar narrr Von Fbsaen F<.r Plt.T’a Sake Helen Savage Co. .Masks Trio Monigouier.v A Perry

SALT LAKE CITY

Four Marx Bros. Vniriova’a Gypale* Propvillo Iteernlt Ruth Roye Apdale .knlmala Rouble Sima M'srre A Ilaager

SAN FRANCISCO Oertru'le Hoffman Co. J. (\ Nngent Co. ktcDonabl A Howland Regal A Render I^-o Beers Kelly A Galvin Tim Sliarr»a>ka

SEATTLE

Kalmar A Brown Corner Store Foster Balt’A Co. The Fradklns Three Weber Glrla Allan Shaw Marlon Harris

SPOKANE AUniTOItlUM

First Half; George Dauieral Co. Wheeler A Moran Cooper A Robinson

For Tlie'r Country Uraich .V McCurdy (three In fill)

Last Half; Beniulsl Be a. John T. I>oyI,. Co. (fonr to fill)

KEDZIE, Slgaliee’s Dogs Ijiuiy A Pearson Merchant Prince Jean Misire Wlnterganlen Beviie

Last Half; Bnrke A Ilrialerlck Itlvea A .trnold Harry Gerard Co. Christie A Bennett Olympia DesVala

LINCOLN Skellv A llelt John T. Doyle Co. Rav A Emma D<>an (two to nit)

Laat Half; Link A Robinson Dae A Neville Dale .k Burch Jaiivcii A Mvsterv

Maids (ono to fill)

W It..si IN

Ttie Zlraa Rives A Arnold Walter D. Nenland Co, Ward A 1-orraln* Dan Sliernian Co.

Last Half; Marcou Sraiman A Sloan Conway A Fields Sol Berns Wlntergarden Reyne

ALTON. ILL.

IlIPPOROMF. Cn rlettn Cal Dean A Co.

Last Half; Tlie BlnitsM Hallen A Goss

ASHLAND, WI8.

ROYAL

Last Half: Oeri. Ilerada Bates A Barron

AURORA. ILL.

FOX

Ust Half; Naufhty Trlncesa

BELLEVILLE, ILL.

WASHINGTON Jorge A Hamilton Marshall Montgomery

Co. Orville Stamm

Last Half: Mildred Hayward Hickman Bros. Gen. I’isnno A Co

BLOOMINGTON. ILL.

M.\JF.»T1C Joe Barton .kiistin A Bailey Billy Swede Hall Hallen A Goes Ellis Nowlin Troupe.

Last Half; Folly A .'Lss«lmo Hurry a Myrtle

(lllbert Money or Your Life Huge I.iitgens Little MUa Up To

Diite

CANTON, ILL.

PRINCF.SS Last Half;

Fred Rogers Black A O’Donnell Jerge II iiotllcu Buster A E<ldy

CEDAR RAPIDS. lA.

M.tJESTIC Caims A Sww’ Peerless Trio Eddie A Edith Adair Jun.i Ring Co. Clara Morton Tr.ivltla Bros.

Last Half; Sslln SelhinI Stor.v A flark I.lncoln of U. S. A. Carl McCullough (to fill)

CHAMPAIGN. ILL. ORPHEUM

Ilayatake Bros. Lillian Morely A

Mit’srtliy Sisters Happy Jack Gardner Marian Glbiiey Qiiakertown to

Bniadw’sy Last Half;

Geo. Prlniiss***, Jf,, A Co.

DeVey A I)ayt<>n 4 ul Dean A

Muilo Fey Kale Watson Elcitilcal VeiiiiH

DAVENPORT, lA.

(’OI.CMPI V

The D»-Bam Irviiig Giwler Sam I li tu-rt Co. M.vrl A Ibdiiiiir (on« to mil

Last HaU: Takcio Bros. Bailey A Cowan Mattio Choate Co. Clara Morton Travllla Bros.' A Seal

DECATUR, ILL. EMPRESS

Aerial FMdy* Hiatt A Gear J. C. Mark Co. Oseiir I orralne Asaht JapB

Last Half; Ilayatake Bros. Lillian .Morely ,k

iIrCarlhy Sisi... Adams A Tbomas Brady A Mahoney Quaker Town to

Broadn ly

DUBUQUE, lA.

MAJESTIC •Marrou Story A Clark Jolly. WlM A Co Kingstinry A Mnnson Chrirtle A Bennett .\lex Bros A Etelm

Last Half- Ca|)es .k Show Jere Sanfoid Julie Ring Co. Sam l.iehert Co. Clias. ni.on .\erl.nl Ilurlletts

DULUTH. MINN. NFW C.R.WD

Dublin fiirls Itiilli Howel' Ci> Xllidafiire Revue (two to dill

Last Half- I'Yank Colliy Ce. DePsre lipera Co. tto mi)

E. ST. LOUIS. ILL

ERBER’S ItnMde Gordone Miller A Isiwretne Hirkmnii Bros IMI. TIvill Girls .4

III!! Last Half:

I.ilt*n MerotT 7 rle Fsgg A White Endle 4 Ranisden J C. Mse). Co

EVANSVILLE, IND

NEW GRAND Nip A Tuck Brierre ,V King F’ron); Garitner Co. Sllb. s A North * Imperial Truii'.M.

Last Half; Harry Sterling Rncker A Wlnfrcil Will Stanton Co. Coleman Goets Miss America

FT. WILLIAM. CAN.

DIIPIIFI’M Connors a- Edna WlIIls n-ill Co. Case A Carter Tiny Mar's Circus

Last Half; Diildln Girls (tliree to fill)

OALESBURO, ILL.

OIlPIIEt’M Last Half;

Max Bloom Co.

GRAND FORKS. N.D

GRAND

Laat Half: Four Seasons Craig A Meeker Grant s Roosters (one to mi)

GRANITE CITY. ILL WASMINOTON

Montambo A Nap Black A O'Donnell

I I r- r’— HIGHGH4 5k MAKEUP

march 9, 1918 X li e O 111 b o a p <1 11

LYDIA BARRY Who stopped the show at every performance in Cincinnati last week. Thanks to the good old Cincinnati audiences.

BOOKED SOLID - - U. B. O.

Last Half: T»lor & t’rollua .\rrlil<* Trio green bay. WI8.

oitriiEiM last Half:

tValsr* A; Toaita .1 . k l»res<ln<*r liriuv, Mor«un A

Batty Thnlaro nrcua

IOWA CITY. lA.

r.NtiLEHT it Uayuiond

.\i;i'n 4; Allen P.ive A Irena lanard

Laat Half: ItoU rt. A It'Hlan 1.4-U lltiff

JOLIET. ILL.

OltrilKCM Last Half:

\Vl -on &• Larsen The Slarker Nell McKinley A'Shl Tr<ini>a 1. n»* to flit 1

KENOSHA. WIB.

VIRGINIAN Itorer* * Grayory frank Colby Co. Sol Barn.

Last Half: Millar ft Ijiwrenea B.ila Wllwn i’re(»> Band

LINCLM. NEB.

LYRIC t'lirenca Wllbiir hrenmland

Laat Half: Klaa. r. reside Ravarta

MADISON. W1S.

ORPHEIM lOth Centura Whirl

Last Half: Henry ft .Adelaide Mark ft I Aina Edyth ft Eddie Adair ICoral (iaaeotynra ■ one to mil

MASON CITY. lA.

REGENT

Mr ft Mra Wm OTlare

J'lUiiiton Bma. ft Johnaon

Laat Half; ■t lie ft Wild Willy y.linnierman

MILWAUKEE

PAL-kCB

Walker ft Tessa lair Huff Nauchiy Prlneaaa

Last Half: Skelly ft Melt (In the .Atlantic Arthur Klyby Vheriiinn ft IVEoraat ('Bden ft Benium

na to mil

MINNEAPOLIS

NEW PAIeACE C.seeno ft Platt I'arl. ft Maiora Eldrldye, llarinw A

EldridBC 'tine Pe'lnl ft Iloraaa (one to All)

NEW GRAND .Aralea ft Deinre. Tlis<^ Mortarlty Girls Lee ft Bennett t'an ft Verni»n Sit Cornallaa

MISSOUKI VALLEY. lA.

MAIESTIC Lsr.t Half:

G..., Hall 'llllor ft Rainey Erank ft Graela

Ilemont

MOLINE. ILL.

PALACE

Erank ft Graela Ilemont

JndM>ii Cole E'lre.UIr UaTerla

Carson ft Willard Aerial Rartlatta

Last Half: Joe Barton Tnyh.r ft Arnold Henry Keane The Hotiertya Sun EAinr Lin Troupe

OMAHA. NEB.

EMPHEBS ttwan ft Hwan Kenny ft laiF'ranra

Ray ft Fay Mauayn's Fashion

Show Lait Half:

The Lampinl. Claren-e Wilbur Hreniifland lone to flll)

BRANllKlS INiul Klelat Co. Sterene ft Burnalle Fern. Rlclielieu ft

Fa>m Aubrey ft Rich Benny ilarriimii Co. Hobinron'a Elephant!

OSHKOSH. W18.

GBAND Laat Half:

FelehtcEa Troubadours Tbrai- Falcons

PEOKIA. ILL.

ilRPIIEr.M Mat Bloom Co.

Last Half; Many ft Snyder Gallagher ft Lcmalrs Oacar I.orralna An.id.alppl Ml.aas (one to till 1

SEOINA. SAIK.. CAN.

REGINA

Laat Half: Moore ft White Holme, ft llolllston A arlaty Trio kPnnIa Rnrka ft Boys

KOCKEOKD. ILL.

NEW PALACE Henry ft .Adelaide GC'ten ft Benaon New Orlein. Rag-

Tlaio Band The Tbdiertys Th.Iero CIrcu*

Last Half: •JOtU Century Whirl

ST. LOUIS

COLCMBEA

Daly A Berlew Van ft Torke Mary'a liay Out Glll>ert ft McKntcheon Iianuy Simmons Proa;ierlty Four Rutterenpa Fire Merry Maid. Itm-h Bros.

EMPRESS Lnba Meroff Trio Dural ft Slramoo. Morey or Tour IJfe Ijitar ft Dale Gardner Trio

Last Half: Pwtln*. Noyelty Marrhall Montgomery Rna<-h J; McCurdy (to mn

GRAND

Aaral Butter. .Mack A McCreo Eugene I a Blanc Mu.leal Frerlrlcka Krani ft LaSalls .Angel ft Fuller Dob Carlin '•ar.ilna Girl* Arco Bros.

PARK

The Bimbo. Adoipbo E'adle ft Ram.den Tyler ft CroHua Little Ml«« T'p To-Date

Last Half: Aerial Butterfly. Newkirk ft Homer

Girls Homer I.Ind Co. E1I'« Nowl-n Tronpe (one to (111)

ST. PAUL

NEW PAIACE

Three .Altken. TTiree Nhinnona Cha.. AVIl«>n Cheyenne Day. lone to till I

Laat Half: Willie Ml..em Co. Ernie ft Ernie Geo. AV««hlngton Fire Cheyenne Days (one to till)

SASKATOON. 8ASK.. CAM.

EMPIRE rint Half:

Moore ft White Holme, ft Hnlllstoii Variety Trio Minnie Pnrko ft Boys

F. Keith’s Circuit of Theatres

A. PAUL KEITH, President E. F. ALBEE, Vice-Pres. and Gen. Mgr.

UNITED BOOKING OFFICES

YOU CAN BOOK DIRECT BY ADDRESSING S. K. HODGDON, Booking Manager of the UNITED

OFFICES

B. F. Keith’s Palace Theatre Building NEW YORK CITY

LANKERSHIM HOTEL i :::5AN FRANCISCO FIFTH. NEAR MARKET STREET. FIRE PROOF.

CATERING TO THE PROFESSION Crrcn Room for Frae I'm of Memben at Profeailnn.

WANTED FOR HAWAIIAN THEAT| SEASON 1918 Orenlrg Plttrimri. Pa . In ApGI. llaialr. Orimtal. Uaaaitaii iiuf Spanlah Dannet. Singles or Slater A. U that ran ting and daiH-e; good looking Glrlt for Po-lng Act. Send phi.o If you bare one; will return same. Muiii'lana. llr.MMal simI llaMaiiaii; Mandolin or Guitar I’layeis that ran do Magk': one ktagUian. anything suitable and ctMenalidng. fur Hawaiian Show. State all and your lowest Mlanr. Long aeaaon. Good treat- meoi. Salary mit. Only reliable people wanted. FOR SAIJl CHF.4P. Wages Front, good condition, atuced mar ITusl>urg. Pa AtkJrcst i. R. FREMONT, lOOS Clarcadta Avu.. S. W.. Cants*. Ohit.

WANTU> TO BI T—llluMooi; must be cheap.

WIGS BEARDS AND MAKE UP WRITE FOR CATALOG.

F. W. NACK, 32 W. WashiigtN Si, Z\kn9, II

CEKTRIILEKCRillVIKC CO. THEITRICXL nEflCNER/1 EKbRAVIR/

Wm. la. aw. New t«lg Caulaa ti Its.. L.lla. MvaS. 100 W.w ....p a..aca af Ta..ir».a1

•aO OHaw Paltna.,. annlae la aa. a. a.a.a .alar. Wa OaaalaliM la Thaatri.al Dallyalae .a! taeravlag. Malt- laaa. aaS Itiw Kl.hiae aaS maal aaa.al.la

C(.e.a*lnf antf Prlaliaa Ptaal a..aim ta Ta.a1rlaal Wm.. Writ. u. aatan amaMa* tall.. M.aa>. M..aiai a Catt Oa^a Plaaa. ftllia..). Biai ,C>a'1l. O.

SIOUX (HTT. lA.

ORPHErM Sextette De l uxe Warrea 4 Conley Willy Zimmerman Klng.biiry ft Muiiwin Cole. Ku.eell ft Daxls Tenne.M'e Ten

Laat Ha'.f: Two Rlm.dya Jobn.on Bros, ft

Johnson Pm-rle*. Trio Peacock Alley Jndaon Cole FoHlea D<‘ Vogue

SOUTH BEND. IND.

OIUMIFVM Conway * F'leld. To Save One Girl Date ft Burch Jansen ft Mystery

Maids (ona to mil

Last Half: Herberla Peenon Kmlly Darrell Co. Nancy Boyer Makers of IH.tory (nae to 1111)

SPRINOriELD. ILL.

MAJESTIC

Alfred Farrell Co, Adam, ft Thomas Song ft Dance Herue Brady ft Mahoney Ta.rloy ft .\rnold (oun to mil

Last Half: Julia Fdwaril. Hiatt A Gear Happy Jack Ganlner Caraon ft Willard Hill, TItoII Girl, .t

Hill

SUPEXIOM. WI8.

NKW I‘AI..\CF:

WlUle Mlaaem Co. Kmle ft Kmle George Wa.hingtou 5 It WTO to flll)

Last Half: Three Shannon. W B. Datton Co. I'haa Wllwwi Three .Altken. ’M'danire Revue

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

HIPPODRGMB Rerer’e FTan.Tllle

WATERLOO. lA.

AIAJF„STIC Ijilla Sclhlai C'«.

Mack ft Laos Pearork Alley Cha*. Young T wo Bloodya

Last Half: The Zlraa Ray ft Fmma Dean Walter P. Nealand

Co. Ward & I>omiu« MyrI ft Delmar

WINKIPEO, CAN.

STRAND Chain, ft Ijtmbert Four ^yeaaoBs Craig ft Meeker Grant'. Rooaters

Last HaU: Connors ft Edna Willlt Hall Co. Caae ^ Carter Tiny May's Cirrus

ACKERMAN & HARRIS

ANACONDA. MONT.

BLIEBIRD (l(>i

The Moreno# Rlchanl. ft Ward lewis ft Chapin American Miuatrel

Maids Vera Berliner Norrts Aniiuals

(13) (Same show a# Dntte

flret half)

BILLIXOB. MONT.

BABCOCK (14)

Kenne<ly A Nelson IteLeer Gayncll Everett Co. .Sea Rovers PsytoQ ft Hlekey

(IMS) The I.arords Parl.h Di'l.ne Rslley, Koernar A Co. FIs Adler Delton. Msreens ft

Deltou

BUTTE, MONT.

PKOPIK'S HIP. (10 12)

TokI Mursts nilly ft Ads White Anldl ft Trsey Cstapnt OlrU

( Packard Trio Scamp ft Scamp

(13-18) (Same bill aa Great

Falla 0-101

DENVER

EMPRESS (10-13)

Thle>en Pets Rosalie A.ber Night With Poets Kelly ft Davis Shanghai Trio

(U 16) (Same bill as Greeley

11) FT. COLLINS. COL.

EMPRESS (13)

.Alrsrei Duo Leonard ft Haley Nick Santoro Co. Calvin ft Thornton Juggling DeLlale

(10) (Same MU a. Provo 9)

ORT. FALLS. MONT.

PAIJACB (9 10)

Delavan Bro*. Van Etta ft Gerahon Harry Mason Co. Two McCarvera Cectle Trio Barry, Nelson ft Barry

(14) Mrllyar ft Hamtlton Fox ft Foxle little I ord Roberta Do.vle ft Wright Argu ft Virginia Gellea Troujie

OREELET, COL.

STERLINO (11)

Alvares Duo Leonard ft Haley Nick Santoro Co. Calvin A Thornton Juggling Di'Llale

(14) (Same MU aa Provo 9)

NORTH YAKIMA, wash.

EMPIRB (10 11)

Barnes ft Burner Dorothy Dale Dancing Demons Berry ft Nickerson Halitgan ft Combn Bonotnar Araba

(13-16) . (Same biU aa Walla

Walla 10-11)

OAKLAND, CAL.

HIPP. (10-12)

Wlnchi'Ster ft Claire Tiny Trio McLain Gates ft Co. Hombnrg ft Lee Ijirry Haggerty Taiset ft Yoslil

(1316) (Same bill aa San

Jose 10-12)

BORTLAND. ORE. HIPP. (10-13)

King ft Brown Scott ft Douglas Elkina, Fay ft Elkins Celll Opera Co. Cole ft Coleman Leach-Latjnir.lan Trio

(14-16) (Same bill aa Seattle

10-12)

PBOVO, UTAH

(9) Klee. BeU ft Baldwin Valle Vincent ft Kelly Vielone of Art

(IS) DeForrest Bros, ft

Falke Minerva Courtney Co. May ft Billy Earle Millard Bros. Dave Thursby

PUEBLO, COL.

PRINCESS 110-11)

Clark Sisters Zubn ft Drels Four Jnvenile Kings Bert Draper DeKock Tronpe

(13-16) (Samo MU as Denver

10-13)

BOCK SPRINGS. COL.

. GRAND (10)

(Same bill as Provo 9)

(141 (Same MU as Provo

IS)

SACRAMENTO. CAL. EMPRESS

(10-12)

Neville ft Brock

Cecil ft Bernice Mac O’Neil Florence BeU Co. Small Town Opry Seymour's Happy

Family

(13-16)

Annette ft Morrell Florence Calvert Co. Manley ft Golden Dorotny I..amb Co. Blondl Robinson Alma ft Co.

SAN FRANCISCO

CASINO ft HIPP.

Jack ft Pearl Hall Wright ft Earl Warren ft Wade Robert ft Robert MclVIIIiams. Bald¬

win ft Stendal Thre* I.ordona Oliver Severn Trio Gibson ft HaU Panl Kelli Marcelle Ma.yor ft Manicure Hodge ft Lowell

SAN JOSE. CAL.

HIPP.

(10-12)

The Vernon# Johnny ft Wise Allen Carroll ft

Plerlot Four .\mer. Beauties R. 11. Giles Flying Weavers

(1.3 16) (Same bill a# Sacra¬

mento 10-12)

SEATTLE

PALACE HIP. (10-13)

Zeraater ft Smith Cook ft IJlUard Howard Martell Co. Little Miss Fbxy I ovett ft Dale Koban Japs

(14-16) (Same bill aa Tacoma

10-18)

SPOKANE

HIPP. (10 12)

Three Fishers Dlehel ft Ray •Mien ft Morton Night In Egypt Walters ft Hastings Gypsy Dancing Trio

(13-16) (Same MU as Ana¬

conda 10)

TACOMA. WASH.

HIPP.

(10 13)

Arthur Davids Wilson ft Vtn Gray ft Graham Between Fs Two Ives, T.eaby ft

Farnsworth Pltroff

(14 16)

(Same MU as North Yakima 10-11)

WALLA WALLA, wash.

LIBERTY

' (10-11)

Edwards ft I-onlse Wllllson ft Sherwood Senna ft Weber Meryl Prince GIrU Tom Davies Co. Claire ft .ktwuod

(1.3-16) (Same bill as Spokane

10-12)

INTERSTATE: DALL-ftS. TEX.

MAJESTIC Act Beautiful Rev. Frank Gorman Arthur Hav^l Co. Frankie Heath Aveling ft Lloyd Merry-Go- Round

FT. WORTH, TEX.

BYERS Tom Brown Don't Lie to Mamma Pearl Bros, ft Bums Five Cubans

Last Half: Ted ft Corinne

Breton Brought ft Turner Edna May Foster Wlll8-Gilb<.rt Co.

MAJE.STIC Stone ft McEvoy Reckless Eve Cooper ft Ricardo Bert Hughes Jack LaMer

OALVESTON, TEX.

GRAND O. II. (10-11)

Cooney Slaters Skipper ft Kastrup Columbia ft Victor Wayne Marshall .ft

Candy Submarine F-7 Clark ft Verdi Lolotte (Same bill at Beau

moot 12-13; Aoatlii 13-16)

HOUSTON. TEX.

MAJESTIC Libonatl Edith Clifford Harry ft Era Puck (volet, Rarrla ft

Morey Jean Adair Co. AI Hermann Boland Travers

KANSAS CITY

GLOBE Raines ft Goodrli'h Clifton ft Dale Wolf ft Stewart (Thettar Jobnatona Tbomaa Trio

Last Half: Tba Brads Tosatng Austins Sorrento Five Barnes ft Robinson Frank Bnab

LIT. ROCK. ARX.

MAJESTIC John Clark 0>. Harry ft Grace Ells¬

worth Rita Boland The Connetfe

Last Ratf: Fern, Bigelow ft Fam D'.AvIgneau Duo Mrs. Thomsa Whiffen Harold Dukane (to flll)

OKLAHOMA CTTY

LYRIC Booth ft l.etnder Ted ft Corinne Breton Broughton ft Turner Edna May Foster WUIi. Gilbert Co.

Laat Half: SelbinI ft Grovlni Thornton ft Thornton Leo Cootier Co. Geo. McFadden Costa Tron()e

ST. JOSEPH. MO.

CRYSTAL Mettno Twins Buoy GIrla

(Contlnned on paga 15)

WEAVER’S TAVERN Rites $1.00 to $1i0 • Empm Plan

J. C. WEAVER, Prop.

32S SL Cl ;<r St, TOLEDO, OHIO. Opposite Keith’s Theatre.

'Tlia Faw Bards.”

TIGHTS ta an autcrtala—hut tt bam grsda sod make fov a 11 PROFES.'»lON’A I-a Poatng Act, Duavs. Skat- an. Circus Perfonrers. ate Psdding. Frog, Sosha and Mcvikcy Suits. Elsa- fle and (Toth !»um<>r»»fi and Gvmntsrle Ihiians and Gsl’en Send fm Cstalotoe It Slid FHI-m BANPLFS

JOHN SPICER. Sucrssaor to Pylcvr

Bros. 16 Woodkins SIrsat.

•raaklya, N. Y.

12 Ttie Billboard MARCH 9, 1918

■ lulling tlie fi-atured mtuiber-*, Sam Sam DimIt ami rriniroso SrauHiii, togetli^r nltli Frank

Wakefield, Ina Hayward, Graee llaywani. Kitty

GIum-o, Arthur I’oiirad, Imu Toll, Gis.rglo M. White, l.ou Turner and Riidille Carmen, and

there will bi‘ a clh'nis of forty girl* and tvielre men. It Is Mr. lliirlig'* luteutlon to rtiange

the vaudeville *i>ecialties frequently during the summer auil to ki'i-p the dialog eonstantly fresh

eued with timely Jokes and quips.

burlesque in the past and many more who

have not been lured Into sueb undertakings

sec the possibilities for the summer. They say that burlesque is today the most popular form

of amusement, partly because of the price of

udmiesion and partly br-rause the public wants light musical show* above everything else.

.As a result stock burlesque will become a

fixture In almost every city of any size where a burlesque clientele has been built up. Tlie big cities will have stock burlesque companies

galore. In New York the Columbia will, of

course, supply burlesque as usual. It Is defi

nitely announced that Tlello, America, will go in tliere for the summer run. B. F. Kahn’s three

stock companies will continue for the summer. Burlesque will continue to run at the 14th Street

Theater, and the management there has hoiie* of annexing two more New Y’ork house*. The Glyuqilc will probably bare burlesque for the

summer and several other ventures of the .kind are being talked of.

Ni w A'ork, March ‘.’. — The Olympic Theater continues to ilo a rushing business, ami the

regular season at that house will be proionged several week*. It Is al»o probable that st<K-k

hurh’squi' will be put In there for the summer, to run up to tile time the regular otBclal season of 1918-*10 vi»ens.

LEW KELLEY HONORED

Billie Le*' returneil to the cast of the Arm- stnmg Folly Company, Gaiety Theater, Seat¬ tle, Monday, last week, after a two weeks' vaca¬

tion.

Baltimore, March 2.— I.ew Kelley, wiio is with

Jack Singer’s Behman Show at the Palace Thea¬ ter here this week, was the guest of honor at the lunebeon of the Rotary Club last Tuesday.

WANTED FOR THE these Jobs and getting away for the vacation,

BRAGGS BRAGS ’BOUT BIZ

ZALLAH

ALAMAG THEATRICAL HOTEL (Fsrmerly Ntw Ria*at)

J08. T WFJSMA.V. Prop.

14th and Cheitnut Sts., St. Louis, Mo. CAFE AND CA8ARET ■EST lET ON THE CIReUIT

Mnobrr N. V. A , Uurlniqus Club and H. L. of A.

PROSPEaS LOOM UP BIG FOR SUMMER BURLESQUE

Promoters of Stock Companies See Unusually Good Business Opening Up Before Them—Compa¬

nies To Be Launched at Many New Thea¬ ters at Close of Regular Season

New York, March 2.—Burlesque men look for

the most wonderful stock season this form of amusement has ever known, atid so prevalent

will become burlcs<|ue stock at the close of the regular season that the country will be almost

as well supplied with that amusement during the coming season as it is by the regular official channel* during the regular season.

Burlesque has fully recovered from the slight slump It suffercil at the first of the year. Ev crywhere the business is continuing strong, and the shows on the No. 1 and No. 2 circuits

promise to finish their season with big business trh t)to1p orcsflit. Tlinai> n hfb Tinm In tttAi'l:

which they need. Most of the houses are plan ning to oiien with burlesque stoi'k Just a* soon UK their regular season is concluded, allowing only a week’s rest while the switch is being made.

The growing popularity of burlesque In the stock houses is rapidly solving the serious prob leui of life in the summer for burlesque [leoide.

Tile summer has in year* past jiut a furmiilablc dent in tln-ir savings, hut now it is getting so that the steady work given thorn in summer per mit* them to leave their saving* untouched.

•lie told of hi* exiierlcnce* In England when

London was terrified by the German nlr raid*.

Ill' said the first night he landed in I ondon he wa* forced into a cellar by a policeman wlien

th<* glren* announced that the Germans were ap¬ proaching. “For fifteen cs>nsccutlve night*,”

said Mr. Kelley. ”I was dodging Into cellar, every lionr or »o to get away from the a|- raider*. My fondest hope that I would get Into

a wiuc cellar was never reallzcil.” He told of visiting hospitals, and the

bravery of the wounded. .All planned to go back to the fighting line upon recovery, esiwclal

ly the Americans, he said, who had been serv¬

ing with the British.

NEW YORK COLUMBIA SHOW,

Hello, America, Wins Honor of Sum¬ mer Run

New A'ork, March 2.—The director* of the Columbia Amnsemeut Company have selected Joseph Hurtlg’s Hello. .America, for the all slimmer run at the Columbia Theater, oiiening

Monday matinee. May 13. Thl* 1* In accord

anep wilh the policy that has alway* been ob

scrvpil of grantiii-g the run to the most mer itorlous and successful of the show* that have

apiM-arcd at that house for one week during

I he regular season. All of the erl-iiii-il ciiHt will lie retalneil. In

various burlesque companies will probably find

little trouble In locating work for the summer, nn/4 fhplr tivatthla ti’ill >\<a In <FrnhKlncv iin

Chicago, March 2.—If there is any war-time

depression alUictitig burlesque sliows Charles Braggs, now in Chicago as advance man for Hur-

tig A Seamou’s Bowery Burlesquers, is un aware of the fact, for be draws a gIo\\ing pic¬

ture of good businesa all along the line—claim

ing that bis show has been breaking attendance record*.

CHAS. GERTRUDE

THEATRE COMPANY GEXERAL B1 SINtSS .MA.\. WIIO I AN PLAY POME .sTIIONG t IIAKA*'nill r.ARTP; COME UIAN. WIIO CAN PLAY I ITlIKIt LUJIIT Oil niAIIACTKIt < OMKDV. A.VD ONK AU..-RorM) GENERAL BfPIXESS MAX MIST HE STRKTLY FIIIST-CLASS. Wmi WAItnilOBK, E.M’EIII- EX( E AND ABILITY. IF VOI U(St:iU.E BAND MK.XTIOX FAME AXl) A8K FOB MORE SAl. AltV Al>iO WA.XT A.X OBCHF>TItA LEADER. TO DOLBI.E tOBXET (IF P088IBLE). ONE WIIO CA.X MAKE A TEX-PIEt L 01tCHE.STRA A POSITIVE FEATCHE. TI BA. TO UOCBl.E hTRI.XG BA8.S: tOltXET OR AL’H), TO UOL'BLE FEtOXU VIOLIN. CLARINCT. FOR RAND AND ORCHESTRA; TWO OTHER RAX'D MEN, TO DOIRIJ: EITHER VIOLA Oil CELLO. WILL Al>;0 LAAGE A FIRST CLASS VOCAL (MALE) QUARTETTE. Be sure and raciiiion ate, size an I .-alary in first letter. All letter* aiisntteU and photo* returned. Relirartaia start promptly at 10 a ni Thursday, Manh 21. In Greenville. Tex. Season o)iens Monday, Apnl 1. We play two. three and ai ni ■ (our-week ataiiils. RememUr, this la the shosr they til endeavor to ratlern atlir. hut we *1111 remain in the lead at the mo»l Thorouah and Complete Tent Theatre In the World, BAR XONF^ Slaie till, .seainn, 60 feet wide and 40 fevt deep; opening, 50 feet; depth, 40 feet. SItfo rmnplrlely fluornl Dre.'ting rooms right on stage. 4 feet aliove the ground. Auditorium completely floored. Seating ca lacily, 1.800. Ttsi Btraltfit season* with only twelve weeks' lay-off. If you desire an engagenwnt where your money It ture and everything arringeil for your comfort and ronvcnlem-e. write me. Don I atk for tickets advanced unless altsolutrly netewsary. My referenre Colllii rounly National Rank. MitKinnry, Tex. Y’ou take no chain n>. People already engaged pleise ii knowledge this cell. Adilrt«>a

CHAS. HARRISON, Box 132, Greenville, Texas

YOUNGSTOWN OUT

Reform Wave in Ohio Kills Burlesque in Ohio Citjr

Xcwr York, March 2.—The attractions of the

.Xmerlcan Wheel have been excluded from Youngstown, O., at the result of a reform wave which has centered Its activities on hurle*-)ue.

The mayor of that city, elected by the reform party, has conducted a vlgnnms campaign against thl* form of nuiusemeut, and the man

ager of the Park Theater there has cauc“Ieil the show* and announces that pictures au-l legitimate attrarlioos will l>e bookisl from now on.

Burlesque ha* been a paying proi'uslllon In Yoongstown, the three days’ stauil usually re suiting in business ranging from I^.Wl to fi.Stki.

The Spceilway Girls 1* Hie fltet show to suffer by the new order, and the shows will have to

make the most of a three day*’ layoff uulll sucli time a* another town ran be uiim-x<-d. An at

tempt wa* made to connect for three one day stands, but this jilau proved not feasllile an-l has liix'n ahauduiied.

WATSONS REJOICE

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Watson annoum-e tlie ar rival of a baby girl on March 1. The youngster, Isabelle, weighed eight iKuiDds.

THAYER’S THUNKLETS

New York, March 2.—Vivian I.ewta I* a new

sonbret of Blutch Coojier’* Itoselainl Girls, who waa transplanted from the Xo. 2 Who< 1. .She

(inmiisos to follow along ca|ial>ly in Stella Wiswls’ footstei>«.

.\l Kreves 1* already engaging hit talent f< r next season. Ho has under contract Maybclie

Gibwon. Kennedy and Kramer and the Big Four

Quartet.

George Clark and Charles Fagan, formerly with The Mlltinry Maids, have made a anercss.

ful debut In vaudeville. Elizabeth Parker Marks has left The 20fh

Century .Malda to take a plaro with the Bc-n Welch show.

Irene Shannon, prima d-mna of The Jolly

Girls, was recently obllgoil to give up her place on account of lllni'sa. FTancea St. Clair has aucreetled her.

James E. Cooper and Mrs. Coojter have gone to Mr. Clemen* for a twd w«-«-k»’ vacallon.

SOME GOSSIP

Garnered on the American Wheel

By JAT BEE

Coliinibus, O.. Mnr<h 2.—Before leaving In illanapolls, In<1., F'l-briisry 2.1, Charh-y Banks sent Ills twd weeks' nolli-e to Jack Ilelil, anil to¬

day w II chiee as agent of The Ileisird Break era, that lie may go to Boston. Mas-., ami as

Kume the niauagi ment of F’lim’s .Chautauqua. • s • «

Arthur PhllllfM, manager, and Jolin J. Burn*, niii'ical dlr<-ctor, of the Some Bnliii-s ComiHiny, will liear witness to the claim that the B«-IIe

fontalne Grand Opera House urcheatra la In a ela»s entirely Its own. romi>rl*>’il as It Is of four violins, a laxtipbone, snare drum ami piano.

* V • •

Percle Judah Momlny resumed her place as

prinia donna of Some Bahles, following a week’s

(Continued on page 14)

NEW

lACKSON HOTEL

WANTED FOR THE STARNES STOCK CO. (Under Canvae)

Comedian with Specialties, Baritone to double Parts or Speoialtleii. ALEX STARNES, Dawson, Ga.

“Haait af lit* PrtfM- tlan."

Jtcliiofl Bevlevard •ad Halstcd Stmt,

CHICAGO. Rttn. wllhisit bath.

t4 00 per watk and up: with hath, $7 00 pvr wi-ek ajid up.

FRANK HUNT AND B. E. WIDER, frapfc

WANTED J. A. Coburn’s Greater Minstrels

Wanted Immediately—Trap Drummer, Ba,ss and Tuba; must join by March 2.3rd. Richmond, Va., 7th; Petersburg, 8th; Lynchburg, Olh; Staunton, 11th; Charlottesville, 12th; Harrisonburg, 13th; Winchester, llth; Cumberland, Md,, 1.5th-16th.

J. A. COBURN, Manager 4. A. Coburn’s Greater Minstrels.

F.atund slUi The Tempters.

MARCH 9, 1918 Xtie Billboard 13

ri^AnvFaitcet rboruii |>rodnr«>r. part^ and choru*: Cozy I.pw parts and chorus; Julia Nulla, (larta aod chorus;

(Georgia Jasoier and Kra I^awrcnrc, chorua, and

last, but not ^'aat, the famoua Ilooaicr City Saxophone (juartet. Tlic slogan of the show Is,

"That Different Tab.” Itegards to all friends In the douth. ♦>tlll working? Vca.—K. M.

I’aul Snci-t, In bis se<sind season with Bert

Jackson's GlrU of Today Company, doing second comedy and JuTenlh-s, writes from Anniston, Ala., that he is rxt>eeting to be called to the

colors shortly. Also that the company Is doing

nicely and mentions that a ladles’ quartet, composed of tnemfwrs of the cboras. Is proring

a decldml bit at each |•erf<>rmanre.

Mrs. Nettle S. Rush, professionally known

as Suzann Carter, was granted a dlrnrce from Ray Rush during the February term of court

at Cairo, III, Miss Carter has managed her own tabloid company for the past ten years.

It Is msirted that the Carden Theater, An niston, Ala., Is doing exceptionally g<sid business, with the srddler boys mostly In attendance. Also that the new manager, Mr. Todd, has made many Improvements in the house and

by his other etBclent methods seems to be tbe right man In tbe right place

Billy Bernlng, principal comedian with Cracey's Colonial Maids, left the company in Charlotte, N. C., aod cam* to Cincinnati to

enlist in the f. S. Navy. He will be greatly

missed by all, as he has been with tbe company two years.

Jack Moran writes: "Still alive and kick Ing. and going to join the colors."

Dick and Cbnhhy Dixon—Still in lonisTllle. Ky., with their musical tab. of ten A warm

reception awaits all friends visiting the city. Belle Marcello, formerly of Oh, Girl, Com¬

pany, la now doing bits and leading numbers at

tbe Bljon Theater, Atlanta, Ga.

The Army and Navy Girls, featuring Gwen

dolyn Bunt, under tbe direction of Ensley Bar¬ bour, If in Its fifteenth week, and doing well

thru Oklahoma and Texas. Zeb Evans* Girl Review, Chaa. H. Davis, man¬

ager. made Ita opening at West Union. W. Va.,

kny lub Shampoo Massage

Rub Down

lyric musical revue opens

The lyric Mu-hul Revue, tbe first of several

ti 'I < hi's iiinslcal tuhhdd companies to t)e Imteli'd by the ttriii of tjuint Thompson, of the I.ir.. Tinnier. Ft. Worth. Tex., and .Vlte-rt Tay-

Ki'llkiionn stiH k and rejM-rtoIre manager,

i.pi'o •! St the Miijesitc Theater. Wiehita Fulls. |.\.. recently to tlie l>est liusiness In the history

,.f tlie house.

The ]Hdi<y of the Thoiui>son Taylor tlrni Is to form eoinp.’.nles eotiiiM»'d of p<-rformers of re. .jnized aldllty. who eiin Is- depemled upon to please the audleiiee without resorting to viil- carlly and aliil>«ll< k "hokum.” Tliey lielieve that the tsldoid jM-rformuni e <nn l e liehl up to the liighest stnmlanl of "elass" by eliminating all <,..r'e]diiy Slid de]ieniliiig uism mislesty. le-auty. re:il niusli- ami legitimate <-umedy to sttrui-t tlie loiter (lass, iind eun cater to the ladles aod ■ Ididren where the gentlemin are sure to fol- lo» If a iH-rformtinee of tids cliaraeter is

siriill.' adhered to. The I.yrie .Miisliiil Itevue w.is formed with

■ lie idsive idea, under tlie personal direeiion of Mr. Taj lor. The Four Coiu-lauds tire an iiddist sttrai lion, and the ( ompany l.us Is-en to-1e< ted from the hi't Jieople a\alliil>le In that section, with a (horns of eight that can jnstly be

termed a real Is-auty clHiriis. tillier (Mm|>anles (if real merit w.ll Iw formed as (|ulekly as the material (an be obtaintol. and s(s>n the TTiomp- son-Tsylor Circuit of Tabloids will l>e a reality.

asked if wc wouldn't rnt..taln the boys, so two

of us hiked to Petersburg, got our wardrobe, beat it*bark to ramp and put the show on. Wben We got started the boya laughed for 50

minutes, and then, to put oD the fluisblug touch, America's youngest tenor, Arthur Jamison, aged four years, sang. We’re Going Over and Amer lea, Ilcre'a My Boy They aimply went wild

over him. I shall never forget that hunch of bu;py boys, and hope that they will always l>e as happy as I was to see them th.it w-iy. Tlmt

giss for ue ail—Jack Quinn. Bill Martin. EIIls Tbornbrts.ke, Orvll Morris, Be«sle Palmer, Lu cille Dye, Gertie Morrow, Margie Shinkle, Grace Gllilsple, El*le .SaNiw and Tisldy.''

After an extended tour thru the Sonth Ray Gren((alt's Misintiglit Maids Couipaiiy Is hack

in the North on the Sun Time,

Stimulates circulation, cleanses the pores, invigor* ates. It’s fun, health, clean- uness. You bathe in clean,

running water — ly. .. , the only sanitary

way. It'squick waiting for tnb to fiU. Laau for yeara.

Knickerbocker Bath Spray-Brush the C'lmiiany

making a Jump from Birmingham. Ala., and

oiiening at the Sun Theater, Portsmoiilh, O The peraotinel of the company remalaa the same, with tbe exception that owing to tbe lllm’ss of

Betty Ward the team of Wlltiams and Ward

left In Parkersburg. W. Va.. to go into Pitts hiirg. B(>rt Williams and Ed M. M(s>re are

working on a new tab. hill with speeial setting and scenic effects—details later. Some of the

bills are Isdng rhuuM with a ten i>eo|ile brass

band mnsirnl act (composed mostly of members of tbe originsi Ilav a lAf I.ady Minstrel Band!

under the direction of Ed M. Moore. Rube

Ferua and wife bare Joined, replacing Willlama

and Ward. Roster at present: Ray Greu wait, owner and mauager, character comedy; Ed M. Moore, bnsinesa manager, musical pro¬

ducer and straights: Musical Walker, principal comedian; Rnbe Ferns, comedy: Carolyn Lowry,

yiy<Va//

UnezeeUedfor shanapooing^aH Massages the scalp and^^^H flowing water washes away all dirt and dandrufC.

{2,$3,$4,$S- Da Luaa Sat $6

Get a Spray-Brush today-^^H at your Dealer's or order^^l direct. At all g(xid drug, de-^B paitment and hardware stores.

KNICKERBOCKER MFC. CO. 224 bcblllerbireet, t'hlcago

Sr** a^M. "A Knlcbwbackse

-Vame.

Address. T..e good ship. Boomerang Glr;*, -was launched

at Joplin, Mo., recently, and sailed for a

I ruise thru Oklahoma, the first port of call

being Pirber, In that State. The s'j'.p's officers and crew met with a very hearty welcome and

fxrried away some of t’ae filthy lucre, which all g-.d ships' crews crave. Follow.ng are the of¬

ficers and men: Owner, Griff Gordon; captain. '

Monte W.lks; first mate, B- b Stever.*; second mate, Ed DeLcng; engineer, James Volmy; cabin

boy. Jack Lee; chief stewardess, V.ola .tnderson;

matron, I<.aise Gordon. T'ae ere ; Lose and

Marie White. Jnanita Lee, Pearl S.uclilr. Jennie .Vdams. The cargo carried is up to date and s- mewbat different. The ship carries some spe¬

cial views, wbl'h help out ccn'hlerable. The

crew bat a habit of showing tlie natlvea It lx on tbe ship to dance and wear pretty clotbef.

Gbarlcs Soladar and Lis Brinkley Girls Cum-|

pany, playing tbe V. C. M. A. Circnlt, baa been | very successful owing to the fact that the show

has played but three !■ wn* In nine weeks—^ N-ing held over in ea< h place so far booked. Mr. Suladar carries a company of ten people, tpecial

s-encty and a complete line of new wardrobe. A repertoire of eight sure-fire bills is presented, t'harh-s Holadar, owner, manager and comedian; Mea M'ard. leading lady; Bertha Killian, aoubret;

'Vm. B. 1 el:('y_ comedian; Dick Rice, apeclal-

lic-; J(e Meyers, straights. Cborns; Lonlae Price, norence atil Alma Morgan, Frances Phll- 1;’!'*. Bertie Ilo-n.

Jack Quinn, of The Fcxdlight Girls Co., now at the .\cadrmy Theater. Petprsburg. Va., writes;

On Feb. .h our (^(mpany was the guest of Capt.

.'Summers' Machine Gun Co. at Camp Lee. and If

ever a bunch of performers were treated royal¬ ly »(• Were. Tile ouinwr was great. There ia iio way of describing It only good old mulligan l>ike.l l•eans. IsjUed potatoes, vegetables, gravy,

wljcat and tye bread, apple pie, coffee and tea. The feast was prejiared by Ed Weiblan. known In the profes-lon as Bert Saunders—one of the

best stock burle-que Dutch comedlaiw in the business, and Jnst as grs>d a cook. Other boys from the profession at the camp are; Tom

state

week of February 10, and reports succesa, with good prospects ahead.

Fox Reily writes that his company is playing the cantonments thru Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, and he is enlarging the company to

twenty.five people, potting on real mo.sical com edy bills with special scenery for each show.

Crimmlns, Gore and Rose are rfi>orted making

good with musical comedy tabs, at tbe Omar. Los -tngcles (formerly the Century, on Main

street), giving three shows dally. The roeter

of the company loclndes Dan Crlmmln*. Jimmy

Rose. George L. Spaulding, GtHirge Van BIlx. Richard Burton, Mae McCrea, Floy Ward, Rosa Gore and a chorus of six.

Robert Hamilton and Josephine Maidemout recently closed with the Monte Carter Musical Comedy Company at the Oak Theater, Tacoma.

Wash., after a short engagement.

Joe Carter, brother of Monte Carter, at tbe Oak Theater, Tacoma, Wash., is attending to tbe buainees end of tbe big musical comedy show

I in that city. Tbe present organization played

I at the Oak Theater, Seattle (now a business structure!, last season for 36 consecutive weeks, establtrblng a record for musical comedy show*

in the Queen City.

Billy Jackson, who was signed by Jack Lord I to produce for his (No. 2) show at tbe Kempner

Theater, Little Rock, Ark., some ten weeks ago.

THE FIRST STEPS TO SUCCESS ARE SHOWS THAT ARE SURE FIRE We book and control the routing of over eighty per cent of ^ the best tabloid musical comedies in the country'. We book not from week to week, but for the entire season. THE GUS SUN BOOKING EXCHANGE CO

PRINCIPALS AND CHORUS PEOPLE We mint people In til lines that aie moipe'ent We arc cnnlln- ually helrluf tnir fhews to improve, and tan always u-e people.

HOUSE MANAGERS Tlie best drawing card for your IhrMre Is the ever-poinilir Girl Shew. We have over sixty firsi-claas companies. Every show guaranteed to be clean, (:a*»y and clever.

TABLOID MANAGERS If you bare a Sb(wr that U up to Um Sun sianUinl eonilstlng ten people, three oe more hllla, here Is ycur rhinre foe a season's looking Remtinbcr, wc hook more theatres thin all other agendes rcmblned.

WANTED QUICK Musical Comedy People

People in all lines, Principals and Chorus Girls. One year’s solid work.

Answer by letter only; give address so we can reply by wire.

MAX ADLER, Strand Theatre, Hattiesburg, Miss,

son on this show. Mr. Lord has been placed

in Class 4 by bis local board at Detroit, Mirb. The Blue Grass Bellee Company, ueder tbe

management of Billy Wehle (Tbe Kentucky

Chocolate Drop!, reports doing well on the Bar hour Time In Texas and Oklahoma. .Also that the Blue Grass Trio Is proving a big feature. Everyone is happy and contented on the company and they get along as one large family. He also reports a pleasant week at the Crown Theater. Electra. Tex., and speaks very complimentary of

the manager of that boose.

Campbell Jc Wayland's American Maids Coiu pany opened an Indefinite engagement at the

rrlncess Theater, Waterloo, la., February 'J**. The show has nine people in the roster, a-

follows: Ben Wayland, Dewey Campbell, Ray

Basb, Marie Russel M(K>re. as principals, and r.e^sle Wayland, Flossie Perry, Pauline Perry.

Irene Dutton and Flon'nce Campbell in the cborns. Two bllt.s a week is the policy of Mr.

Martin, manager of the house. The Piccad.lly Girls, playing the MclAugUlin

Circuit In Pennsylvania, are being .credltCHl with setting the standard, in that section, fur clean,

fast wvirking mnsical comedies and Introduoinc new ooveltiee in such a way as gain approval Rill Morse, the tramp, and The Zareaoes, In their musical offering, are two of the principal

features, while Billy Bryant, the boy in cork, and Wilson and Murry, In clever soug.s an-l dances, continue to make gtwd. The company

carries eleven people.

New 1918 Patriotic Marching Song bm DmsambbbmVV

WANTED FOR CHICKEE-CHOO MAIDS Chorus (ilrls, also Musical Comedy People In all lines, for Xo. 2 Show. Top S.ilarv to ripht people. Pauline James, Blanche Dougherty—all must wire quick! IRVING N. LEWIS. Mgro Week March 4, Newark. O.; Week 11, Canal Dover, O.; Weak 18, Massillon, Ohio. __

Wc always have timricdlstr (*wu time for .L-1 Musical Oanedy OTBporles ocmslstlng at fnun ten to fifteen ,-(S»e We can goisl shews in Kansas. KOssevirt. OklalMSDa. Arkansas. Lsitalana and TVotae. Siraisht alarlrs fr.im »;».•■(> OU to f.th'00. Guarantres from KIcO (Hi to MOO (»0 with peroefifsge tasLs of from 50 r«» r:’t t.> 65 rer rent. CUn offer gwsi rh.'ws from 10 to 50 work*’ (veismJilTe tlitxi Write or wlr* us yoi» «xm

lime and fuU pantculars. We ran pike Jlutlral Civnedy Prople in all llnea

CONSOLIDATED BOOKING OFFICES, NS-f Baltiwore Bldg., Oklahoma CHy.OkU.

(THEY LL QET THE KAISERS QOAT)

'■rial, jinling melody Witty. patrloUc, soul-sUrrLng

I* vds Send Ic stame for pr(<e>wl(«ial 0(H». Ocslcl. , ■'*1 I'V prirea. Sain, ropifv. p<iH;(aid, lOo

GREENE MUSIC CO. »»««l Ed Trud BIdj., PHILADEIPHIA, PA.

WANTED for PICCADILLY GIRLS make good, also Team for spealaltles; Man. comedy, rk. tr.nmp and Irish; Woman, double chorus. Ed and ,. T. W.AHNE WILSDX. ButhT. Pa.

CRYSTAL THEATRICAL EXCHAR6E •lie. to I'lrn Igrrlc Hiratie, Gary. liuL. Match ' Ii‘e nni-l, si niKUhert In the sh< (, A.VD FFR •I K lAVN niolU'H. Bal Warran, pleaae vgtte M. McUlUPK. Manager.

317 BALTIMORE BUILDING. OKLAHOMA CITY. OKLAHOMA. \VA.NT«> Ql'KlK—Fllteei' Muelial Ta's Salary, guarantee and perrenlaac. CAN PI matte I**«ple. Musical O-oiedy and Vaudeville reople. Cbonis Girls and Musirt^ans. T many Fall*. Novelty Acts. «rHe me 8- C. (D

Tburston, together wltli Mrs. Tlinrston and

Theo. Bamtxrif, were guoafs of the Cincinnati Magicians’ Club. Mr. Thuraton Is an honorary

uirmber of this urganiratlon. A dinner and en¬ tertainment followed the regular meeting.

tJeorge Stock was elected Ulgli Mystic of the Club. The affair took place at the Hotel Sinton.

Tile Cincinnati dallies gave them much publleily. Great Bend, Kan,,

Feb. 16, 11118.

Dear Mr. nilUar: Have read with exceptional Interest about the

luarrelous performance of Dr. Hooker, and when

such men as yonrself and Mr. Hommann so

freely attest your convictions then Mr. Hooker

must have originated s< methlng bordering the the supernatural, and still no doubt when he

clioosea to divulge the secrets to the worthy

magician It will be simple, for as a rule the simplest are the best. I know the “craft” will

join me In saying “More power to you. Dr.

Hooker.” Yours truly, CUAS. A.NDKESS,

The Oldest Living Magician in Harness. Mr. Andress ha# lately given several shows

with much success in his own home town. Great

Bend, Kan.

Ziska and King, now that they are reunited.

Hurrah! A new magical society! The Indiana

Magical Fraternity, recently organized in In¬ dianapolis by 0. F. Boyd, the magic dealer, met at Mr. Boyd's borne and enjoyed a delight

ful evening. B. Serves was elected president and G. F. Boyd secretary and treasurer. Their future club rooms will bo In the Y. M. C. A., where they have the use of a stage and two

rooms. Tbey welcome correspondence from all interested in magic.

William Johnson, a colored magician of Cin¬

cinnati, b'came so disgusted by witnessing tbe “well-known” magician expose on the screen

some of the secrets of the art at Keith’s Thea¬ ter there recently that be Is contemplating forming a colored magicians’ society to help to

protect the art. Helpful Hints to Amateurs, published by tbe

Eagle Magician, Minneapolis, Minn., Is a very

useful Utile vest-pocket guide. It costs 25 cents.

Thayer’s Magical Bulletin for J’ebrnary has for a frontispiece a picture of the stage In his magic-

“MAGICIANS” We are the HEADqt'An T>31.h for llandriirs. I-ei

JBl W Irotis. Mall B«a'. sirel' Jai keta, MUk Cens. end in fart, crrrylbliia In the

Escape Unr I.arKF. new Illiistratel Ceiatotur. whi h also rontilne a comidete line NiwelMe*. Trick*. Ihiaxir* and Illusion*. JuM l■<T the proa KUKF. THE OAKS MAGICAL CO., De»t. 512, Othketh. Wit.

c TRICKS. BOOKS AND SUPPLIES. Feature Acta In Mind Reading and Hplriluailam. Large stock. Best quality. Prompt shlrmcnt.*. Larae Illustrated ITofesstonai Catalog, 10c.

_ CHICAGO MAGIC CO. Dept. 0. 72 West Adams St., CHICAGO, ILL. TRIPKQ A ret <if Fadeaway Card*. Mart

■ niv^r\9 mn, ix.k. r\»lnr (Tianglng Ball. Indian Mailc Ball. Wieuter ful llanilkenhief Vanleber. lUlllard Hall Trick. Varrlshlng tloln Trick Above trick* »1lh *;iparatu* for doing the same, with Trick Caialumie. OOi- In stamfsi, by parcel poet. JOHN H. KMl"! H (8t<Ti‘). Colioea. New York.

WANTED FOR DRUNK’S COMEDIANS Clarinet and Drummer, B. & 0.; Baritone to double Orchestra, Boss

Canvasman. Join on wire. FRED BRUNK, Crockett, Texas. MAGICIAN CARDS

A Pack >4 t'arib that almost talka to you. 5l<wt wisi derful Dtvk l^rda In the wiwld. Kent by ji«r.el pint fiw II OO With each Deck wfll five free a fard l.iiril<ir and full parUculira. JOHN' II. SMITH, Piore. Cintiaea, New Verk.

Maflcal Apparatus, Handcuffs. Mail Bate, Milk Uans. Stiaifht Jackets, Amusement Goods. Large Cdtdlog Mailed to You FNCE.

THC HCANCY MACICCO.tNlMLlwOAOa-

WANTED - PIANO PLAYER, AGENT, CANVASMAN, COOK Prefer Plano Player with wife email ennufh to work In chnnn; Canvasman. to handle TOxIllA TTip: Trap Drummer. Violin. Comet, who can do Harmony Hlnglnf or double Ktafe wlib good Vauilevllle Ana: Aaeiil. who ran handle liruab and wlllliig to work; Cook for private car. Wetk aland* Pleaily ruiagrtusiL Utesl treatment aitd salary aure. Tell all In first teller, powers wire Rebeaaal w-eek Man h 15

_ ROBERT L. RUSSELL COMEDIANS. Caatss. Mhalialfil.

WANTED LeOCATlON FOR PERIVfAIMENX STOCK 1< pecple. Muaical Comedy Tabloid, rantnnnient or Rummer Rivuwi rrererre,!. No Jump too far. Wanted quiik, two good Pborua Qlrla MORRIS STREETER’S LAND OF JOY filRLS. Matrefelltaa Thaatra, Rachaatar, MieMMta.

MAGIC GOODS WITH NEW IDEAS

Voli'e fnmi lh< (In at B' yond.” "The Mv'lery of Dr IJ " and many olhen. (In at ra'a kw. ape<'lal Ilats, copy Magiiat Hulletln. 25 cent*. THAYER MFC. CO.. 534 8. San Pedra. Laa Aaiel**. Ctllfarala.

30 YEARS IN MAGIC HORINJlVlAvIMN 1VIA.GIC CO.

Sta. 2. 470 fith Avt.. NEW YORK. ITofeaBional Catalof, 10c. Rmall Catalog, FREE.

We buy or exchange Second-Hand Apparatua.

MARCH 9, 1918

MUSICIANS WANTED Clarinet, Comet, Flute and Piccolo, two Trombones, all for B. and O. or Stagre, or work on Ticket Box; Prop. Man, double Band. State salary. Week stands. Exempt from Draft. Address BERT MELVILLE, Eastman, Q».

To mantfe stage, preference If double Band; ORCHESTRA LEADDR, doubling Bfnd; TUBA PIJtT'KR, dou¬ ble Stage: TRAP URL’kfMER, (prefeeeuce If can do rintU paru; Specialty 5lan. to double tmall parta Name your lovreat and all first letter, we pay all after Jnlidna. Show run* all the year round. Addrew* _ THE KADELL-KRITCHFIELD SHOW. Ualtm Sprlngi. Alabama.

AND MAGIC. Uc Land DoTIar Dock, Adam* Reader*, nu- merou* atnail Magic,

all nf Theodore de Land'* beat rreallnna. Trick*. Inker*’ N'ovaltle*. Ihiizira S. S. AOAMS CO., F’lainfleld, New Jtriey.

CARDS

Huudini has iu view an illusion that will to- SOME GOSSIP tally eclipse the eenaatioual elephant vanlah ....

.... ..... . . ■ . ». (Cimtlnued from page 1“) niy*tery with which lie ha* astounded New York. *tay In i'hlcag.i, wliere she underui-nt trea-

Holme* Magic Note*, publUhed In KatiHa* tmuit for a alight tliroat trouble.

City, 1* a very usc-tul little publication for devo- • . « »

t*-e» of the art of magic. L. K, ITirDtlaner I* Mr. and Mr*. Jack Pc' I .are o:i

one of the contrll.utors. Joying the comfort* of the rich folk, liming

The one hundred and e'.xtU regular monthly I'rougUt from their lioiiie clt}, S;. .

lueeting of the OrCer of the .Magi wa* licltl liuioueine. in wlil.-h tliey are making tie- -t ■ on J.tnnary 6 in Manelieater, Eng. Brother plhyd by their ahow. The Record r

Hudson presided. I’erformance* were jflven by • • • •

Brother* Jobb, Evanson and Entwl*tle. Many In fUe Grand Opera Honae, Terre Haul:-, Iml

member* present were in khaki. last Sunday, The Iteronl Breaker* dr.-.v n. .

.A magical society Is being organized in Jer- H>iiu St.iKK) to the liox-olflee, •iiiiisliiiig all 1- r

*ey city, N. J. Leo llwvwitz of 305 Fourth Icque attendance n-conl* in that lion*c.

street, Jersey City, would like to hear from all

interested in the project. Grace Hetcher, Ntarrt-il Jointly wltli 'll.;

The Demons’ Club of Baltimore recently went Coyne in Some Bablo*, denies she 1* a candid it> In a boiiy to the Maryland Theater to witness for honor* at. a feature dancer, n-iN-rti. fn-iu the performance of Le Roy, Talma and Bosco—. Tilllu, 0., to the contrary DotwItliKtandiug.

and all voted it a magical treat. • • • •

Houdlnl 1* creating lots of talk In New York “Duke” Black, who pn-eldea ov.-r lli.- d. -• thru hi* offer to teach la.ldler* how to escape of the MiiJi-stlc In IndlanaiMills. I* a strong 1.

.'roni all form* of German restraint, handcuffs, never in printer’s Ink, and the annHiiif he i-

chains and leg shackles. The Hippodrome I* willing to spend In the city paper* Is the *g-nt • dally besieged with “our boys,” anxious to ac- limit and then some, cept Houdinl's tuition. • • • •

The Sphinx for February has some of the moet Instead of playing a week of one ulgl ten- ..n

While nlavine in Cincinnati last week Howard ! Rhartie and Flats hv T. J. Crawford of Nash

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pc'I nr,- o:i

Joying the comforts of the rich folk, liinh-g

In the Grand Opera Honse, Terre Haul;-, lud

last Sunday, The Reeonl Breaker* dr.-.v o. . than $1,.'5*K) to thi? box-offii-e, smiisliing a!l l-r

Tilllu, 0., to the contrary Dotwitlistan-liug.

* • • •

“Duke” Black, who pn-eldes over tin- dc--

The Sphinx for February has »ome of the moet Instead of playing a week of one ulgl l. n- ..n remarkable editorials written by the learned and the way here Max Spl.-gcr* Roclal Folli.-* will scientific magical enthusla»t. Dr. A. M. Wilson, arrive in this city tomorrow and lay off the .

the eilltor, that have yet appeared In this virile suing week. Sim Willisme' Girl* I-'roni Joj

magazine. Every word In it breathe* personal- land also had a week’* rest here. And whi -e

Py and individuality, and the explanations of could a tn-tter city for six holiday* lie fouiidl tricks are very valuable. The Doctor’s descrip- • • • •

tion of hi* day of publication 1* a gim of or- That prlnee of goo<l fellows, C. W. Hari*--

iginal bnmor. manager of the Lyceum, give* every eon»ldera

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS tbrn to road manager* and agents, which In pirt

navr mnrn^u lo lue |iiuujJuruL-r lu *v «*.-*/ *uvau^s*-o *> ^'vi-inav w* AeM**** will •pprpcjatc.

the vaudeville world that they occupied before Walden, one of the best known magicians In B. P., Bayonne, N. J.- they parted. They start shortly a tour of the the lycenm or Chautauqua field, it has explana dead.

Orpbeum Time. All lntere«ted In magic thruout tion* of eight new and original magical effects, U. C. WII3UR—I got the country should kok these boy* np—Ziska is in addition to news and notes and tbe editorlaU When will New York be

T. NELSON DOWN'S-Many thanks. 1 am '» ’«> <»"’ »'•'* In^ travelorn.

# • • •

LEE DCRUAM. Indlanaimll*. Ind.—Am much Harry HO.-'iO to barn ii.ii

obliged. Any notes you send me at any time I ^ >*“"■''-‘‘7 And -'^andasky are many a ll- *

going to stay here.

HARRY MORRIS—Wrote you last week.

LEE DCRUAM, Indianaimlls. Ind.—Am much

Maskelync Is

apart. Harry 1* iKie of the comeiiians with flu-

Siinie Babies, and last week played In nalbiv.

D. The follijwliig morning, learning the i*iui

U. C. WII3UR-I got yon the first time. S»“<>u»ky. a traveling ms.i

When will New York be honored? ''l''’"

a very clever manipulator, and King will enter- of Mr. Thayer. A very creditable publication tain you with funny stories. S. S. .\dams and Company of Plainfield, N. J.

The Zancig. entertained the soldier, at Camp tale February 19. There were 2,000 In the an- ternlty. » r i o

of Mr. Thayer. A very creditable publication. K. JACKSON, New Y'ork—In reply to your let- S. S. .\dams and Company of Plainfield, N. J., ter of February 23 I will repeat oskaloogoozulum.

Sandusky. Tlilcklng Sai:dusky and Cpper S i

dusky were within a stone’s throw of each .'111. r

PROFESSOR LUNDY Jersey City N / — ’*** young comedian promptly acreote,! the In

Your* to hand. Will reply personally. ' ’ -Arriving at t’ae auto’s destlMatl.m a.

OMAR SAMI—Many thanks for your kind * learning his objeetlvc i-lnt sae *0 Harry ravM niort* V in

B. G. Mc-Manasw irlll play znasicat acta Impcp^mattnl. but Ml

if they are oat of the beaten path.

Uxn/vga’ AmrAfv enmo nf thp nm-tloniE atskpri The ScTTals Le Boy, of Lc Boy, Talma and Boaco, OMAR SAMI—Many tbankft for yonr kind i o\n oDjeouTc i-ini

7 „e?;, Is *’Wherfdo wf^o ‘x arranging to go to South America a* *on wlahe*. , »' Zancigs wa*. W hi re do we go from hereP ^ ^ ^ Mc-Man.gers will pl»y m.glcal act*

Why not a magic circuit playing the moving parjpbernalla. if they are out of the beaten path. *‘® ■''' picture houses of tbe country? There Is un otbfr gaj^dine buptry to take him to hl» «n'

ooiiDieaiy a prvuL ueiu lur uiuK»L-*ttUB lu iuir - ■ ~ * pany, which he reached at 7 p.ni^ broke, t.r

,!»I... WASTED-IIIUSICAL COMEDY PEOPLE rr;. ting on a very novel and pretention* act lu New jj^es for entire company playing Government Theatres in CantonmenUs; K*’"’’''! Breaker* thi* we- k i .- York. He has a duck pan that 1* over two feet three and four-night stands. Want^ood Sister Team, Novelty Acts, Quartette Anderson and Newcastle, Ind.: Findis> in diameter. • and flrst-class People for A-1 production. Sandusky, Tiffin and Bellefontalne, 0.. in t'.ic

T. Nelson Down*, the King of Kolns, now re *-iAi»w/irv rs rkOB wa we Nuff ced. tired and living In hi* old home town. Mar HARVEY D. ORR. Poughkeepalc, N. X- ....

sballtown, la., writes as follow*: “I have been lAfAMTPn FCkD I U hCIMF* GTFkF'R Brown, who last week closed wltii t'l- clos*ly following up your Magic and Jlaglclan*' wwMIw I bV rwrY Lbxw rl. 9 I N/V^l\ Cw. Darktown Follies, ha* arrived here to luccJic

WANTED-MUSICAL COMEDY PEOPLE

he could ilo t.a* dig Into hi* Jean* and hire .n other gasoline buggy to take him to hi* i-n -

pany, whieh he reached at 7 p.m, broke, t.r and—well, why say more?

• • • •

Jack Reid’s Record Breakers this we-k .i i

order named.

soaiLtown, la., writes a* loiiows: "i nave neen lAfAMTPn PCkD I U hCIMF* GTFhF'R Brown, who last week closed with t'l- closclv following up your Magic and Jlaglclan*' wwMIw I bV rwrY Lbw rl. 9 I N/V^l\ Cw. Darktown Follies, ha* arrived here to luci'Jie

‘“TT- ^he Record Breaker*. •‘Doc Elliot came in here about a month ago tunil or attge: Specialty People, doatriing parts. Like to heir from good Merry-Oo-Rnund, PerriA Wbfel. • • • • to play for three days, but the theater was closed Free Act, three clean Independent Shows and OcHicestlona Tliis la a good, clean CamlraJ. Xo graft. Anawer Tom Coyne, star tNimedian with Ilarre nA'‘t

f..r repair*, .o I got them two nights at Eldora, tS“'uV’to Tl«n ID., folk* .• la., with a friend of mine. I went up to visit them, and tbe manager insisted that I appear as

welL So the trio, Felix, Downs and Elliot, was

duly anaouDccd by the manager. I did coin* and parlor matches. Your magic column is do¬ ing wonder* to bo<ist m.-i.-ilc. Sincerely, T. Nelson Downs, the Original King of Koins.”

Tbe Great Clayton, the mind reader.

LEO H. KING, Btoo«Aeld,,Mo., »*«k Marth 4; East Ptalrl*. Ms.. WMk March II.

WANTED FOR ZARROW’S BLUEBIRD CO. I Till Btralghc Man. rouft alpg: man nith sife to lead nuiaber*. double chorus, or thorua only, glrm ptcferoien

on I Gut of draft. Lady's axe. height and uvlghf. Join nrit ueek. TYrlte or sire

his way East, If I can Judge from the very novel poblietty postcards he Is sending me by

every mail. Le Roy Cady, who, with hi* wife, has been

in the film business since 1916 in Lincoln, Neb., ha* got the fever again, and is busy preparing a new magical and illusion act for vaudeville.

He la enthusiastic regarding thi* column, and wishes It long life. Many thanks, Friend Cady

—same te you. Tbe Eagle Magician for January Just received.

One of the features la a oolnmn entitled Magic

JACK FUQUAY, this weak, Vktsrta. Doasra. Pa.; next WMk, McOutlty, AasHs, Po.

raoMMiflage last Friday when be 1i-sit.ihI lii-

working crew had missed tbe train out of .'»ni

dusky. Ever faithful to hi* employer Tom donned a pair of overalls amt superintciidisl th - unloading of tbe show's baggage car, Tlie m.*t

Inee curtain _went up at the regular bouse fliu * • • *

Billy Wolfe and Billy B<iwer* enj.>y«-il i ' - a I $.30 auto ride over 68 miles of Ohio highway*

A UTCr^ BASS SINGER I WwMI^ I CV TENOR SINGER

f Tliosa doing Parts preferred: Team that doe* dnohle* and single*. Man for Parts. Woman for Chnnia, Cliorus Girls. Feature Vaudedlle Act* for Musical Cnronly. Sister TYams. LAWRENCE RUSSELL, Mgr. Gat* CKy Girls, Grtaavllla, S. C.. Manh 4-9; Sgartaaburg, 8. C.. March IDIfi.

WUTEIMIEREIAL BISINESS MAN

MARCH 9, 1918 e B 15

ANY ONE USING THE TITLE >F THE-

GIRL WITH 1 EYES I have not had time to stop and get you!!! For the past three years have been headlined over the Keith and Orpheum Circuits without a layoff, winter or summer, but will take a vacation this summer, during which time I will protect my title without mercy on any one.

Gus Hill had a man in jail in Rochester, N. Y., for a long time, awaiting trial for using the title of “Mutt and Jeff.”

I am just opening in Winnipeg, March 4, Orpheum Theatre, for a return trip over the Orpheum Circuit, playing it twice this season, two weeks each time in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

My Copyright is 1046 K.—U. S. Copyright Office, Washington, D. C.

LEONA LAMAR—THE GIRL WITH 1000 EYES HARRY WEBER, BOOKING MANAGER W. A. SHANNON, LECTURER &. MANAGER

CALLS NEXT WEEK (CoDtlnuel troB page 11)

Udiod k Jangle GIrU CUuilla Tracy

Lait Half: Swan 4 Swan !«er k O'Connor The INiolroom I ami olbera)

SAN ANTONIO. TEX

MAJESTIC Nelaon John Jobnaon I Milan Fitzgerald Eilille FViy A Flimlly t'Ura Howard Hazel Moran

PKIXCKSS ' •'rll k Mack Kapf. Kidder Co. I>nn Abeam The llrad. 1

Latt Half: 1 Mill llrown lion t l.le to Mamma Pearl Hroa. A Burn# Cire Cnliaiii

TOPEKA. KAN.

XdVEl.TV

Three We.ton SUtera Mahoney A Kogera I'oiir Pierrot a land otheral

Latt Half: Melliki Twin. Itnhr Slttera I.Inton k Jungle

C.lrla iTaudia Tracy

TULSA. OK.

F.MPllESS

Sellilnl k (Srorlnl T'lornton A Ttiornton I e<« I'lMiper Co. ilco. Mf'F'ndden I o«i.a I'miine

Latt Half: Italnea k n<HNlrl<'h I'lirion k Dale "olf k Stewart I'heetiT Johntton Tlioniat Trio

WACO. TEK.

Al'UITtmUM 110 111

Harold Dnkane McNally. Ulmit A . . DcWolf I| Arirnean Duo Vdaiim A Orlimh Mr- Thomae Wlilffen A. Ilohins I■'•^n. Bigelow A Pern

WICHITA. KAN.

PIUNl'ESS I'ot.liig Auatina The Brada Sorrento FTto

Barpea k Roblnaoo Prank Bach

Last Half: Weeton SUtera Maboney A Rogera F'uur Pierrots (aud others)

HODKINS- PANTA6ES

DALLAS. TEX.

JEFFERSON .Martin A FTorence Cha*. Barfbokmiew Uetiie ReVogue Nan ISray Hong Koiig Mreterles

HOKSTOH, TEX.

PRINCR Pedrlnl A Monks Dorlt I.e«ter Trio Gllmloe Dancers Harry Jolaon Fuar Ca-ters

JOPLIN. KO.

CUB High Jinks Co.

Last Kalfi Herbert Bitaikt Joe. K. Walwtn .Vrbira Dancer* Joe Roberta Four Bending-

OKLAHOMA CITY LIBERTY

tllle. Then—e (ii-irge Van HotT Maurice .SaniiieU Trnn.lleld Sl-tere llntiey P«*ee

SAN ANTONIO. TEX. UOYAI.

Fathione De Yogue Bego Slelere Six Serenadeiv Pat Barrett Itlgoletto Bro-.

SPRINOFIELiy. MO.

JEFFERSON Merhe-t Pi—ik. Jo«. K Watson .trlora Dancers Joe Boherfe |•^Mlf Reading.

Lett Half: High Jink. Co.

. WACO. TEX. ORPHEI’M

I ord A FNiller Kiihia Pearl

I Oiiy Woialwar,! Co. Wilton Broe. F'seclnatlng FTIrta

THE HIGHEST CLASS SINGING ACT IN VAUDEVILLE

NOEL FOREST GRAND OPERA TENOR

The man with the wonderful voice, singing grand opera, classic ballads and better grade popular songs. Per cent only. We furnish heralds, cut and photos Inde¬ pendent vaudeville houses, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, send immediate open time. Ad¬ dress J. S. MUCKLE, 167 East Ohio St., Chicago, Ill.

Wanted for Lester Lindsey Theatre Company Under canvas, long, sure season, going North, Comedian with Specialties, Trom¬ bone. Baritone, Piano Plaver that doubles Band. Musicians, B. and O.. write. Ralph Farrar, wire. LESTER LINDSEY THEATRE CO., Hallettsville, Tex.

'AFFILIATED BOOKING CO. ABERDEEN. S. D.

RIALTO

Lost Half I Jun. Uriiiingtoa Howatenn A Swaybvile LJmliiay A. I udy Buga

CINCINNATI

EMPRESS

tlK*. BrlilndUr lipigh A Coulter The I aToiirt Rue-cIl A Bell Dancing S«renad«‘ra Bnrklianit A litves

DETROIT

MILES Kahu A (latre Picard Trio t’lrvrland A Downry XVrtton Trio Vr«p<» Duo .Atlof Four Koilwx.r .% Fhlwtrda

FARGO. N. D.

GRAND

Autf. Walt** The Y*d»U Frank A Mae I on It A Stack FTIIRierto

Laat Halft Til. Hordee ! one Broe. Waehtngton Trio tnnn to All)

JANESVILLE. WIS.

APOLLO

Latt Halft Hart A Fremda Ha.Tra A Ererett

.tmanda Hrndrlckt Arthur laVltie Co.

MARSHALLTOWN.

lA. CASINO

Carl A laei FoodeUl Trio Keefe A Shaw Floret ta Opera Co. La rl nier-11 ud ti>n

Troupe

MASON CITT, lA.

CECIL

Howe A Howe Keefe A Shaw lari luer-Hudson

Ttonpe Laot Half:

Klltabeth Otto I.eoiiar<1 A Ward

ST. PAUL

HIPP

TTa.rea A Erereft .\manda Hemirick* Joa. IlenitogtoD Co. Hart A FVancU FToretta Opera Co.

Latt Half t .\u»r. Waltrt F>ank A Mae lew la A Stark nillberto tone to flIH

SIOUX FALLS. S. D.

ORpnei'M

Howatwwi A Sway- botte

Wllhat Troapo Marker A Schetirk Woman Propoaea

Latt Half: Meade Slatem A Dahl Kelly A Rowe FVmleni Trio (one to flll)

LAST HALF BILLS March 7-9

LOEW NEW YORK CITY

AMERIC.kX Frank a Watt Britton Jim A Anna Fraacla Holmea A laiTere PerinIkolT-Rete Oi. TrelTrey A Miner Octarla Handwortb

Co. Murray Bennett (two to flll)

aVente b The Xoreellos Cameron-DeWItt Co. Frank Mnllaae Four Renee GIrla (one to flll)

BOULEVARD Helene Trio Sulliran A Maeon Pretty Soft Traeey A McBride McCloud A Karp

DFLANTEY BT. Harry Tetida Barry a Surle Htmkloa-.katell Co. Flelde A Halllday Volant Harry Breen ' (one to (111)

fJREEI.ET SQUARE

Florence Thio Purrella A Raaiaey FTort Starr Re«al A Mack Foley A O'Neill (Ttark’a HiwaRana

I.IXCGLX SQUARE Lamont A Wright Chabot A Dizon Women University Four Hubert Dyer Co.

N.ATIO.NAL GorgalMa Trio Willie Smith Wel-er A Reiser Falling Star Dell Boy Trio

VICrrOBIA

Parlae Duo McCormack A Irving Walter Percival Co. Welch, Mealy A

Montmso (one to till)

BOSTON

ORPHl^’M

Green A Pugh Maude Durand Co. Jarrow Hazel Kirk Five (two to flll)

ST. JAMES Tokat Japs Maria Hall A O’Brien Glen A Jenklna Kilty Francla Co.

BROOKLYN

BUOU

Clinton A Rooney Elliott A Mora Sammy Duncan (Ttaa. .Miearn Co. (two to flll)

DE KALB I Juliette Bush DeRex k Wood Dudley Douglas Sampsel k. Leonhard American Comedy

Four Caason A Sherlock

Sisteca

FULTON Rowley A Tointon Ta.vlor A Howard Ml»« Hiimlet Durkin Girl- Be'l A Caron

PALACE Mu honey A Aubnm 'M''ii'e Harrison i-'nc to flll)

WARWICK Wolford's Dogs I four to till)

FALL RIVER. MASS.

BIJOU

Cc.Ill A Allele Ward .V Cullen I'oiig’a- Family oTonnor A Dixon DeI.e«so Trou|>*-

HOBOKEN. N. J.

LYRIC Lloyd A McArdle Lillian Kingsbury Co. Expo. Jubilee Four BriMina A Brown (one to flll)

NEWARK. N. J.

MAJESTIC

Steiner Duo Rowamond A Dorothy Jack Reddy I.emer, Ward A

Briscoe Julia Curtis Ulsdys Taylor On.

NEW ROCHELLE. H. Y,

LOEWS Jeanne The Mollycoddle Fisher. Lncky A

Gordon

PROVIDENCE. B. I.

EMERY Ryan k Kyan Walton A Qiliuore l<ella Shaw Co. Willie Solar .Nettie Carrol) Troupe (one to flll)

(Weak March 1M6)

CHICAGO

RIALTO Wray's Manlklna Two Steroarda J. Edward Lessing Co. Kelly A Fern Itotli k Robert.- Orth A Lillian Col. Pattee'a Old

Soldiers George Evers Circus Days

MILWAUKEE

.MILLER Lunette A Sturm Seabnry A Price Rn-e A Roaatta I^ickie A Yost Oddoiie Eastman A Moore Empire Comedy Four Berzsc's Circus

U. B. 0. HARTFORD. CONN.

PALACB

Kate A Wiley StrasaeU'a Circus John R. Gordon A Co, Permalne A Shelly

Grec-i McHenry A Dean

POU

Amoroa Sisters Stampede Riders Rellley A Lester John A Winnie

Henning* (one to Oil)

m\H TWO WEEKSh look In The Billboard for an announcement

reganling the early appearance of

MADISON'S BUDGET NO. 17 It will be an 1-sue tuned np to satisfy the most crittcal. Price as oanal. ONE DOL¬ LAR. Meanwhile for SL.IO you can -eenre now a (»i>r of the current l«>uc (No. IID and an advanie i-H’y of No. 17 when ready. JAMES MADISON. 106S Third Avenaa, Nsw York.

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HOWARD & LA’VAR

Claim Distinction of Publishing First War Song

New York, March 2.—The aoDS. Somowher*- in France la I>nililjr, puhllabed by IlowanI k

I^’Var, 1431 Broadway, New York, Tt la aald. baa the diatinctlon of brins the flrat I'ulted Statea war aonj, written and auns before any

other, aa It waa rom|ioai>d In Ilanillton, ('an., on

March 27, 11*17, an<l rerlaed and aiinic In tke rolled Statea exactly one hour and a half

after the de<Iaratlon of war lietween the I'niteil

Statea and tieruiany. While playlnic Yonnga- town, ()., Mr, Howard bad explaloial to Mr.

I.a'Var about the aong Udng turned down by

the New York piibliahera and that he Intended to piitillah It himaelf. Mr. La'Var iiiggeateil Mniaelf aa a co-partner, which waa Ininie-

diatidy accepti>d by Mr. Howard. It waa a modest beginning, bat the Indications seem to point to thla Brm b«'coniIng rery iiromlnent

ninalc piibliahera. In ailditlon to Somewhere In France la Daddy Messrs. Howard & La’Var are

also publlahera of the following songs, all writ

fen by Howard: I’ll Be a lying. l/>ng Way From Hime;

Tncle Sammy at the Bat, I’m Proud To Be of

Service To My Country, I'll Be Watting, SalbT Boy, for You, If You Only Believed In Me. Sweet Tbougbta of Thee I am Dreaming. .She’s

Waiting Back In Ireland (On the Banka of

Dublin Bay), Since the Day You Called Me

Pretty Baby. Howard & loi’Vsr publish nothing hut 29-<'ent

songs, and they sell them, too, which means a great deal In these daj's of l(>-c<-nt oiings, by

the million.

QUIGLEY INJURED

Chicago, March 2.—Thomas J. Quigley, Wit- mark’s Western manager, was severely injured last Sunday night. He was a visitor at the

Dresel avenue home of Clay Smith, the composer, who had Invited half a dozen friends (or the evening. Quigley opened a door, under the Im presslon that he was entering the bathroom, but It proved to be the rear exit of the apartment.

Before he could recover hla balance be fell head long down the steps. He managed to craw] back, but swooned In the doorway. Tho he has been

limping ever since the energetic manager Insisted upon going to hla office every day.

IF THEY’D USE MY LITTLE SONG

(The Way Patriotic Songsters Feel About the War)

It’s hard for me to understand the way this war la run—if I had charge of running It the whole thing would be fun. They think they’re wise In Washington, but I can prove to you that It could be won on the things the big cbiefs fall to do. I thought the Government was great until I wrote a song I asked the President to buck to help the war along.

What use is ammunition when the soldiers do not feel desire to slash Fritzes with the rough end of cold steel? What use are gallant armies when they haven’t got a tune to make them feel like flgliting every morning, night and noon? What matters conservation of the food folks like to eat? When songs like mine are on the shelf the nation meets defeat.

I planned the thing so neatly, figured out how troops would sing the song 1 wrote so loudly that they’d make the welkin ring. I pictured our band leaders glad to play this wondrous air In a way well calculated to drive Gormans to despair. But If Wilson wants the reason why the war plans go so slow, just a dandy scr.g rejected vould tell what he wants to know.

I can understand the reason why T. R.’s left on the bench, why our transports carry soldiers (bound for France) that know no French. They can thank their stars I’m loyal, or I’d send that song of mine to the kaiser and he’d use It as a modern Wacht am Khine. For It’s making me disgusted to see this war drag along when they’d win it in a minute If they’d use my little song.—CASPER NATHAN.

REWRITING SONGS

Performers will tell you that many good songs have been spoiled In the rewriting process. It Is customary in big offices to have experts ’’fix up” numbers brought in by unknown or un¬ skilled writers. That many of these songs need revision can not be gainsaid. You can not Issue a number with a first verse written to one meter and a second constructed along entirely differ¬ ent lines. In many instances technical changes in the melodic settings are necessary. But a great deal depends upon the spirit in which revisers do their work. Some of them tliink a re¬ quest for revision is tantamount to an invitation to change a song ns much as possible, whereas the correct procedure is to change It as little as possible. When the underlying Idea which led to the acceptance of a number is entirely disregarded by the revisers the song, tho technically correct, is worse than It was originally. This is particularly true of songs by colored writers which gained some degree of prepublieation popularity. In many instances, after they have been taken over by an establislied publisher, the mnrket edition shows a complete absence of all, or nearly all, the things that made the number acceptable in Its prepublication form. Of course, absurd and objectionable phrases should be removed, but revision entered into In the spirit of complete destruction of a good Idea ofttimes means ruining a splendid piece of song conception.

COLD TYPE REVIEW EXPLANATORY KEY: LV—Lyrical value. MV—Musical value. EA—Bspedtlly adapted foe. GB—Gen¬

eral estimate. O—Comment. PV—Phonograph value.

YOr’LL NEVER MISS MY LOVE (YNTIL I’M LONG. LONG GONE), words by Spencer Williams, music by Will E. Skidmore (published by Stem). , LV—The chorus l.vric la really the ragtime equivalent of The Garden of My Heart, the words of the verse forming the typical In¬ troduction to a ’’regret” chorus of the ragtime order. MV—Appealing, with a nice swing. E.\— Stage. GE—Has many commendabll points. C—Many performers are looking for songs like this. PV—Optional.

BRING BACK MY SOLDIER BOY TO ME. words by Walter Hirsch, music by Frank Magine (published by Plantadosl). LV—Built around the present situation, revealing the sentiment of an American girl longing for her boy in France. MV—Very expressive. EA—Counters. GE—A good light ballad. C—The “To Me” in the title seems somewhat superfluous and the “but” In the concluding line of the chorus (Ills a l>oat so obviously that It Is too had some means were not re¬ sorted to for obviating it. PV—0. K.

I WISH I WAS IN THE LAND OF COTTON NOW, words by Howard Johnson and Chat. McCaixon, music by George W. Meyer (published by Feist). LV—The handling, on the order once quaint, is what may l>e termed the modern conventional style of writing a Southern song, alluding to those everyday things which make the life in Southern States so enjoyable. MV— Has the kind of a swing required in this type of song. EA—Stage. GE—Fulfills the limited promise of the title well. C—Covered above. PV—Remains to be seen.

’TWAS LONG AGO. words by G. Hubi-Newcombe. music by Frank St. Leger (published by Boosey). LV—Two verses of eight lines each, without chorus, detailing sentiment implied in the title. MV—A good concert arrangement. E.\—Higb-clasa usage. GE—I'p to the standard. 0—Covered above. PV—Doubtfu*.

HONEST, LITTLE GIRLIE. I’M A REGULAR FELLOW, words by Eddie Ward, mualc by Art Larson (published by Taylor). LV—The love plea of a chap wlio’a not of the movie picture hero sort. MV—Appropriate. EA—Stage. GE—Replete with peculiar ’’homely” expressions. C—Singulars are rhymed with plurals and some rhymes arc nut true, but the sentiment is evl- denL PV—Optional.

MY LADY’ OF THE SCREEN, words by -Vrthur Oliver, music by Fred W. Van (published by Witmark). LV—A straight exposition of sentimental regard for a motion picture heroine. MV_ Simple waltz, EA—Not indicated, unless for motion picture ovation purposes. GE—Similar to the many other ’’tribute” songs which have been written since the firm establlaliment of the movie craze. C—This song Is dedicated to Catherine Calvert, which may influence her admirers on the singing stage. PV—Optional.

GOOD-BY, MOTHER, words by 0. E. Law, music by Maude McLain Law (published by lyricist). LV—A straight song poem detailing a son’s farewell when called by I'ncie Sam. MV— Simple march. EA—Self-evident. GE—The title la revealed In the first line of tlie verse and chorus, but it fails to come in at the conclnslon, giving the number a rather unfinished aspect. C—Covered above. PV—Doubtful.

I’M SO AMBITIOUS, by Marquis Ellis (published by Ellrlch). LV and MV—A rather crudely written stage song, with some good lines and ’’Spanish” introduction. EA_Stage GE_ If tlie chorus ended less abruptly and tlie lines allowed more rolierence the Idea would not lie half bad. C—Might make a good ”nut” song. PV—Not appropriate.

AMERICA FOREVERMORE, by Catherine Hlggens Skinner (published by Monarch). LV and MV—A fiery expostulation of fervent patriotism, in stirring marrh time. EA—Patriotic gather¬ ings. GE—Fulfills requirements of absolute patriotism. C—Not novel in any way. PV Remains to be seen.

HARRY HANDLES FLOOR

Cblcngo. Manh 3.—With 0ns Kahn and Eg¬ bert Van Alstyne away, Harry Wertban. gen eral Western manager for Remlck, Is now hold¬

ing the center of the professional floor. Tho

very popular with performers, Werthan usually

applies his talents to the business end. How-

ever, whenever tliere la esiieclat need for his

services, the versatile manager is found In the center of activities.

HOROWITZ LANDS ACTS

Chicago. March 3.—Willie Horowlti, Io<-al manager for Gilbert & Friedland. Is bringing

many acta to tbe Grand Opera House offloe.

DUKE KEEPS ACTIVE

Chicago, Mhrrh 2.—Duke ramecchln. a local meloilist of tbe James V. Monaco scliool. Is

coming to the front with some good Ideas.

DEMAND FOR OLDTIME SONGS

The demand for songs and instnimentnl niim liers lionrlng copyright dales of a decade ago

is becoming so Insistent that many Idg pub

Ilsliing bouses controlling tliese ro|iyriglits nre seriously considering re|MipuInrl7alIr>n cnnipalgns.

.\s (be newer generation grows up tliose songs

whlrh appealed to flic oldor folks In flielr younger days are reiiieiiils-reil and the demand

follows aa a mutter of eourse.

McKINLEY NUMBERS GOING

Ctileago, March 2.—The McKinley Music Co.

has started a sales raiii|mlgn on the IfilS Issue*

which la meeting with considerable sio’eess.

The new service flag song, Tliere’s a Little Blue

Star In Our Window (which means nil tlie world to me). Is proving .x phenninennj seller. Tho

firm bus several surprises In Hie nature of songs

not yet pul>!l»lie<l whicli have In-eii placed with

vaudeville liendlliiers for Introduction. .\11 rights oil these numbers have lieen restrictisl tenil>«rnrl1y. Many of Hie new nuiiilivrM have

lieen advantageously placed for mechanical

rights.

NEW RELEASE

There’s a Little Blue Star In the Window and It Means AH tbe World to Me, by Paul A. Armstrong and F. Henri Kllnkmann, Is a new

song Just released by the McKinley Mualc Co.,

in Its Frank K. Root catalog.

SOUSA WRITES NEW MARCH

Washington, D. C., March 2.—Lieut. John Philip Sousa, U. 8. N. R. F. bandmaster and composer, baa written a new war march, which

be baa dedicated to Chairman Hurley of tbe Shlpplog Board and the ship bulldera of tbe

country. The new song’s title is "Hie Volun¬

teers, and ilrons, anvils and air rlvotcra are used In Its rendition. It will be played In

public for the first time tomorrow night at the New Y'ork IlippiHlrome by the oomtilued bands

of tbe Atlantic fle**t, led by Lieutenant Hoiiaa,

TITLE TAKES HOLD

Chicago, March 2.—In the cnlinrets much talk

Is going tbe rounds about a novelty song, called U.’ia Anybody Seen Corine? It tins a weird minor

strain which is unforgetnhic when once heard. The combination of odd title and iiecullar melody

has brought tbe number great popularity In a brief apace of time.

they are ’’doing almi«t cverythlnf except writing sooga.” which probably means that for once in their eveotful lifetimes they are enjoying a real vacation.

SONG LOGIC

KAHN & VAN ALSTYNE

^re they are, tbe writers of the many songs brafing the Kahn A Van Alstyne laliel, ’’win¬ tering” at >Uamt Beach. Florida. Beading from lett TO right we find Uus Kalin, looking pretty much as he did around Kemick’s Chicago office, save that the habitual cigar ha.s given way to a cigarette, and Egbert Van Alstyne, of melodic fame. The snapshot was taken in front of the old foct at St. Augustme. The boys assure us that

PERFORMERS ARE STUMBLING BLOCK

Invariably Refuse To Counte¬ nance “Ringers” or Uneth-

. ical Methods of a Mu¬ sic Publisher

The chief stumbling block In the way of un¬ scrupulous publishers who desire to profit from ttC: good work put in by another publisher on a successful popularization campaign lies in per¬ formers’ sense of fair play. Performers have nothing but contempt for such methods—frequent¬ ly indulged in by publishers claiming to be leaders in their field—and all the persuasive powers of professional mnnagera insinuating that tbelr songs “are Just ns good” usually go for

naught. This contemptible practice Is especially des¬

picable when a puhlislier resorts to It with the knowledge that the number Imitated has been restricted for Hie Iiigli-priced market. The un¬ scrupulous publisher tlien issues the ’’ringer” with the Idea of flooding the 10-cent market with tbe imitation song, calculating that large quanti¬ ties of the ’’steal” will be sold to unsuspecting imrcliasers wlio imagine they are securing tlie original number—the one made popular and de¬ sired—at a fediK-ed rate.

To tlie everlasting shame of big sales syndi¬ cates if must be said that many of them, far from condemning this procedure, indirectly en- • oiiruge tt, on the theory that big sales cam¬ paigns instituted In favor of the ’’ringer” will lead the publisher owning the copyright on the desired puhliebtion to place it on the popular counters, in fear that big sales awarded the imi¬ tation will retard demand (or the original.

Publishers frequently indulge In a two-faced

attitude regarding ’’ringers.” Tho the practice originated with unknown firms who saw a chance of getting their numbers on the counters thru the imitation process, nowadays some of the most reputable publishers do not hesitate to in¬

dulge in ’’ringer” promulgation. It may be set down as a rule tlint iafluential concerns become righteously indignant when imitations have been sprung on their products, but maintain an atti¬

tude of Injured innocence when It is pointed out ithat they themselves are committing the indi- tr-t theft. It Is the old story of the chicken thief who appeals to the authorities when his

garden has been plundered. The Imitation tendency reached its most

flagrant stage laet season when a certain song

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I

ZOELLER MUSIC COMPANY

Having Suceesc With Ntw Songs

Ixiir.KTiIlr. Kj., March 2.—Th* Zn*llcr Mualc , ^putir, of thia city, wa» cumpIlDiCDtiHl oo Wanhinytoii’a Blrtlxlnr when ita patriotic wn*. j

There'll Never He a Stain on Old Glory, waa ' played by the 33Sth Infantry Hand In the big imrade held here. Amanda Norton Gray and Co. are now featuring thIa oong thru the Eaat.

Another Zoeller novelty aong which la aelllng hi* and being uoed In vaudeville by several blg- lime acts la The Only Girl I Ever Loved Is

Married.

SOME MORE G. & F. LUCK

New York, >Iarrh 2.—There appears to he a rreat element of luck connected with the mualc publishing business. Tlie newly established Oll-

lert & Friedlaiid firm was even fortunate • noiith to secure an Al Bryan song for Ita ■ atalog. which to the laytnai, aa well as to tho profekslon. spells “hit.” Chimes of Normandy la

the high-class, high-priced number, and It la re¬ markable to see that from towns even where

the song ha* neter been sung or played order* keep pouring in. Al Bryan knowa bia public and his song, there Isn't any ijaestlon about that. Chimes of Normandy la poaaibly better than any¬ thing that Al haa written In hla whole career. It may not be aa sensational a bit aa oome of Ita i>redece**ora. but It will be beyond question of a doubt a mere lasting song than be baa ever

written.

ALLEN SANGREE’S SONG

Catchdt Public Fancy

Hr.rTishiir*. Pa., March 2.—Few songs have caiigbl the public fancy as has Allen ftangree'a I Vour Old rncle Ram, which was written several j fiumths ago. and 1* gn>wlng more popular every | •lay, TTie words were written to the melody of ' Tlie Old Gray Mare. Tlie song was re«-ently sub¬ mitted to the Eighth Iteglment, where It was

• uthiisiastirally sung, and It was successfully inlroduci-d lost week at a D. .V. R. anniversary I held Id Harrisburg. ITie song la Inolodcd with • •o-veral patriotic and familiar aira on a song * sheet published by tlie Committee on Public

Safety and iH-fensc.

DADDY MINE BALLAD

New Y'ork, March 2.—M. WItmark & Stona hare announced the publication of Ile'a

Got Those Big Blue Eye* Mke Yon. Daddy Mine, known for abort aa Daddy Mine. The | word* were written by .Al Dubln and the music • Is by a newcomer. Lew Wilson. Paddy Mine j Is one of the most sympathetic and appealing j

little story ballads ever written, and the pnh- | Itsbera’ conthlent prediction that It la g 'lng to |

be a whirlwind hit la d« mere mild guees. I

REQUESTS FOR PRO. COPIES

Charles Black, of Clncinaatl, received over 200 requests for professional copies of bis After the War sung as a result of bis recent ad In The Billboard. The song has been duly copyrighted ■Dd I* meeting with great success. Mr. Black's staff it now working on a song, entitled Peace,

Rweet Peace, which Is to be Uum-lied shortly,

WITH BROADWAY MUSIC CORP.

New York, March 2.—Percy Franks, who has

been playing Captain Surebu'a calliope for the past three years, la now working in the profes¬ sional department cf the Broadway Music Cor¬ poration.

I’M RARIN’ to go

The nillboard has just received a profesatoani •opy of I'm Rarin’ To Oo, a new oong right off the reel from real life, published by the Song

Shop. Rensselaer, Ind. It ta by Lon Healy.

McNAMARA WRITING

flilcago, March 2.—Chas. P. McNamara, the lallsd lyricist who was a familiar figure la Ohl- 'sge's Rong World about seven years ago, and

who suddenly dropped out of sight. Is again vis¬ iting the publlshrra' oflicea with some mighty *'H)d hullada tucked under hla arm.

HIRSH GETTING IN

In the issue of the New York Star of February 27th there appeared on the popular music page a little note reading as follows: “TOO BAD THAT

‘SOMEWHERE IN FRHNCE IS DADOr wasn’t better handled. It is a fine number and might have easily been selling in thousands where it now sells in hundreds.”

WE ARE MUCH OBLIGED TO THE STAR FOR THINKING THAT OUR SONG IS A FINE

NUMBER, BECAUSE THEIR OPINION CONFIRMS THE JUDGMENT OF

OVER 250,000 BUYERS OF THE SONG^ WITHIN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, AND THE

DEMAND IS INCREASING DY LEAPS AND BOUNDS Perhaps it could have been “better handled” and we are always open for suggestions from any¬

one, but we are quite satisfied ourselves and the only thing that is troubling us is to get help enough to enable us to fill our orders promptly.

A 25,000 COPY ORDER ONE DAY LAST WEEK and a 10,000 copy order the next tells the tale better than we can, and min^ you

IT’S A 25-CENT SONG, TOO No cheap stuff, and yet everybody wants

a SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE IS DADDY The ORIGINAL DADDY SONG

FACTS TALK AND THE RECORDS OF OUR SALES are open to all. Every knock is a boost and we are much obliged to these worthy publishers for a little extra advertising on

THE GREATEST SONG OF THE DAY

HOWARD and LA’VAR 1431 BROADWAY

PUBLISHERS

WANTED FOR J. C. O’Brien’s Famous Georgia Minstrels

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frInters the otto ZIMMERMAN & SON CO. cHa*RAVERs CINCINNATI. OHIO. NO I NEVADA BUILDING.

Wa print anythliw In Mualc. Ptano. Band. Orchsatza. Maodoltn. etc; We airatifs and publish for amataun. Bsnd tar pries and saoplea- TTi* largest sxclualve muatr prlntcn west at Nsw York. EsUbllahed 1876.

WAITED FOR THE SOHTH AMERiCAR TOUR, LTD. t’hlcxgo, March 2.—Walter Hirsh, a locti lyric

"Titer, Is beginning to gain recogultloB because ------—-- --,-

<'f luiiigs bearing his name, which are creeping oudmw at Buenca Ayrao. Mcntevldea otc.. gwal Dumb Acta, offertng oootracta tar two mmths flrax round Inlii big catalogs. trip for all poasagsa and tranapcetallao paid and advance Dwasy upon reqtiesiL

__ ROGER TOLOMEI, Ganwal Baeklag MMaesr. H West 2ath St.. Ntw Yark City.

VALUABLE PROPERTY

Chloagn, March 2.—Bam Itoscnbloom, ontmer "f the Triangle Pub. Co., has refnsetl eeveral *'«h1 offers for bis I’m Sorry 1 Matle Y'ou Cry.

SONGWRITERS’ MANUAL ■’’tt t publish ftonss or yiusic Iwtuve having retd my

■Manual tVroposIng and Publlshln*’* This book "Vr' make* mmeir, also glvca valuable, honsot tdrl.e, l*rlre. 5.V. H. B.U'EJl ML’SIC tfo., 155 F-aat Mlh 8t.. Nsw York aiy.

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SACHS DRAWS TITLE PAGES

Chicago, .March 2.—Hugo Sachs, a local artist, is rapidly coming to the front as a dealgner off title pages for popular songs. He poeaesses the

rare faculty of “getting the most out of a song's

title,” so that the Chicago publiaber* are vleing with each other for his servlceo.

MUSIC NOTES

Emma Cams hs« picked Hindustan, tbe latest composition of Oliver G. Wallaco. organist at the Liberty Theater, Seattle, from a eelectlott of songs by the foremost composers. The song will

be Introduced by Miss Cams In New York this month on the C. B. O. Circuit as a specialty num¬ ber. Wallace Included the composltlen In a noon concert at tbe Liberty In Seattle recently and tbe many mnaie lovers present pronounced It a

winner.

E. J. McCauley, manager of tho Phfladdpbia office of the Bemlck Mosic Ca, etates that Tlio Sweet Little Buttercups oong is one of tho boot

Philadelphia hits in a long time. Cafes and theaters are playing It. The profeeelon is In¬

vited to call at hla office for coplro whenever in the city. Tho studio rooms arc at 31 North Oth

street.

Don't Ton Care Is the title of a new aong by Leonor tod der Lleth, who Is in vaudeville. The yong Is Just one of those simple songs that grip tbe hearstrlngs—easy, melodlona. sincere nnd n winner. It la being sung by Ellen Beach Taw, John McCormack and the composer. Tbe pubUsb-

en are the Oliver Dltson Company, Boston.

IS Xlie Billboard march 9. 1013

r<^VvA>%s

CERT- Field ERA

work has enlarged until The Billboard

has become the largest and most widely circulated journal of its kind in existence, we will not be Inclined to give much heed to such suggestions.

“The Billboard has become what It is on the ‘square deal’ principle and pro¬ poses to continue to be Just that kind of a Journal, therefore our endeavor

The Billboard and the World of Music of The Billboard, which was already covering every phase of the theatrical and lesser musical world, should also include within the scope of its activ¬ ities the higher realms of music as average circulation is above 40,000

copies weekly, and during special weeks the temporary circulation has mounted to as high as 0,000 copies. This is a circulation larger than that of all other papers in its field com¬ bined, and there is no comparison w'hatever as to the number of pages of advertising which are carried in its various issues as against that car¬ ried by its contemporaries. Add to the regular Issues, numbering about seventy-two pages, the three or four special issues of each year, containing from 175 to 250 pages each,

MARIA BARRIENTOS

and it will be found that The Billboard standi absolutely alone and unique a? com¬ pared with all other papers in the amusement field.

The Billboard has not attained these proportions without acquiring a pres¬ tige more potent than that ever before established by an amusement weekly. And, with this ever growing infii ^nce, it goes without saying that it has also increased in equipment, financial stand¬ ing, and the power to .o things Therefore, when The Billboard lays out for Itself and assumes new re¬ sponsibilities, its achievements of the past are an assurance of its ability to carry to successful Issue such new en¬ terprises as it may see fit to undertake.

Considering these premises the management of The Billboard a few months ago decided to include within its already extensive scope of work lyceum and Chautauqua activities. It is true there were already one or two papers covering that field, but they were papers of very small circulation and practically without prestige or in¬ fluence, and as the lyceum and Chau¬ tauqua movement had grown to large proportions it was felt that its activi¬ ties should be covered by a paper of sufficient circulation and standing to command respect and attention and to Justify advertisers in the expendi¬ ture of their money. Consequently Funmis Siiuiifh eoprano of tlie Mt4ro|K>lllu: Optra 1Ioiu,f, Nrvr York.

constituted by the world of concert and opera.

As a result of these thoughts The Billboard a few months ago also in¬ augurated a Concert and Opera Field section of the paper, placing same in charge of a man of experience In that work.

Our opening statement in the first i.ssue of this section read in part as follows:

“For some time past The Billboard has covered the concert and opera field to a limited degree.

“Beginning with this issue it is our Intention to take care of this impor¬ tant field in a more extended way and we will welcome all concert and opera news from anyone engaged in those activities.

“In taking up this work in a larger manner there will be those who will a.sk what The Billboard has to do with concerts. opera.s, etc., inclined to say the move is not a consistent one, but as the same has been said by the ‘wise ones’ pertaining to various of our other moves as by degrees the scope of our

will be to see that all worthwhile con¬ cert news is given the full and un¬ biased publicity.”

Eyebrows were raised, looks askance given, and smiles of derision indulged in. It would never do. The Billboard was a great circus paper—it was the most widely read theatrical paper in existence—its activities covered gen¬ eral news, vaudeville, drama, magic, the popular song world, tabloids, dramatic stock, the legitimate, fairs, expositions, parks, piers, beaches, the great movie world, and all other fea¬ tures pertaining to the big amusement and minor musical world, but concert and opera—horrors—no, never. It would not mix. It was high brow stuff and people wouldn’t be looking in a common, plebeian paper like T*he Bill¬ board for such news, and, beslde.s, a thousand and one other obstacles were pointed out which the wise ones said could never bo overcome. Yet all of these objectors, from first to last, seem to have overlooked the one great essential factor that makes all publications valuable, viz.: Circulation.

Ponrrrt arllutk who dcalre conrorf m«n-

nsrmrnt, ronrrrt or inf ina- tlon of sny kind with r»'f<*rcncp to ••.•ncprt promotion irr liifltnl to consult, eltUrr hjr mall or In poraon. The BllIf>oard’a concert

man. Mr. Wlllicy, In the Subway Central

Itiilldlnic, 42<l street and hroadway. New York; telephone, Bryant M70. Thla aerylce la entirely fre«*. there t>elnit no charfe of

any kind whataoeTcr, and concert artlata are

cordially Inrltcd to avail tbemaelTca of UUn

aervicc.

march 9, 1918 X ti e Billboard 10

activities. Those journals contain n.-1 FLORENCE 15'Eii:roiioor’cHicT(»“oVE5; I fKANUS

tional. foreign, city, market, mining, sqpRANO CHICAGO. ROYAL OPERA, BERUr! TENOR ..niirnfid automobile, music, theatric- _ ^

., an.l other news and articles of ev- CACTAN CONCERTS, DUET RECITALS ilAAl CHHAil cry (lesc-rl|>iion. but the public docs hflW I vll Managament DANIEL MAYER, IflllVLkllR AN demand the paper with circulation and

inlliunce—the paper the people read ^ I^T W IJT-I V ^ 'X/’ IT* _and each man buys it for the spe- iXI M L.i A /"X AT ^ A^

, ,R purpose of searching out for him- REPRESENTING THE WORLD’S LEADING ARTISTS the particular page.s containing

malted of interest to him. Every other ROOM 1005 TIMES BLDG., NEW YORK. tiiiver does the same and no one re- OIIm, DANIEL MAYER A COMPANY, LTD., Chithra Howt, HaMVtT S^ure, WtsL

els a paper because It contain* cer- tain mailer not of special interest to LE COQ D'OR AT METROPOLITAN Carlo Opera Companr haa been a^tked to plar re

METROPOLITAN, N.Y. COVENT GAR¬ DEN, LONDON. CHICAGO OPERA, CHICAGO. ROYAL OPERA, BERUR.

CONCERTS, DUET RECITALS

FRANCIS

Managamant DANIEL MAYER, Timaa Building._Naw York.

ICCITII C ^ J m AAB ■■MRMR ■ M| **•'>'* l>*re Ix'en added to the aerrice fl.ia IBM 1*1 Ml|||HHp| of the Xew York Hrmphonj Society. Eogclbert BTNH^^Ib^bIM IMHIM UoentRcn, first rellint in the orrheatra, and

ttamufl Sziiinowaky, double baaa player, ap- yV peured for the laitt time with that organization

A AT A^A **"* wwk In Aeolian llali. New York. They will

M n»C I FATMvr* ADTic-re **““ •''■'"y “• ^'““p ^'p*®“- O i Id I d Mr. h<K*tcpn ramp to America from Denmarlc.

ILDG.. NEW YORK. I hi* birthplace, at the l)eKinniDK of laat aeaaon. I Xn ■*- u—‘_a-. To become a member of tlie Symphony Society’*

orclie»tra it i* ne, esaary to take out oitlzenahip

paper*, which he did upon arrival. Altho np ta Carlo Opera Company haa been a*ked to play re- a yi'ar ami a half ago he waa a citlsen of a turn weeka, thus further atteating its great aw- ,-ountry wliii li i* ntill neutral, he haa been

DANISH MUSICIAN DRAFTED IN ARMY

DA.1M1E:L. MAYER REPRESENTING THE WORLD’S LEADING ARTISTS

ROOM 1005 TIMES BLDG., NEW YORK. Lm4m OMw, DANIEL MAYER i COMPANY, LTD., Ho«m, HaiMvtr Squre, WmL

any more than a man rejects a i'iinn«r ovorv fli»h oH the “^tropolltan. New York, will produce on ce*a. Mr. Baker claim* that the receipt* for I drafted into the .Vmeriran army. He ha* played

e md dinner because eterj « ^ « We<lne*<lay of thla week UUnaky-Koraakoff’a Le tbla season ao far hare been twenty-fiye per with the orcliestra a* »olol*t w.veral times. t ilde is not to his individual liking. ('oq d’Or, tl>o et.;hlh of Mr. Gattl’s novelties and cent better tlian nuy other season, which Hi>eaks 1

ito It is with a great weekly, such revivals this season. Barrlentoa, Bruslau. Uidnr, not alone for the company but for the business

a* The Billboard. The dramatic man lUaa and Uuyadael win be a alnglng cast beyond etaff of the organization.

huvs it for his Interest In the drama, ‘“J “»«» ‘hU choral ballet baa eniuted abroad.-- 1 nonr. while a duplk'ate act of cbaractera, acted by

the circus man for circus new.*, the „..._.k1 CARUSO’S BIRTHDAY , , 1 . . . I I., (lain, Botm, Bartik and otbera, will replace the

mu.sical man for his.interest In music Yh« «enea and costume, .re

just liH they do the dailies and maga- Pofiny, the chorus and or<'hestra under Sett!

zincs for the particular pages which ,nd Monteux.

scveially Interest them, and the one Alma Gluck aang at the Uetrepoiitan concert

great outstanding feature of Interest last Sunday. Caruso ssng Monday In Manon

l.oth to readers and advertisers re- »'“> ^ida and Amato, and Thurwlay null._I I™ I. with Matxenauer in Hamson et Dellla. Carmen

gnrdlng The Billboard 1.*—It has the , .. „ .. ... „ aiiiui.is, ... , occur* a alzth time Friday with Farrar, MtlleT, l lreillatlon-It reaches the |KN»plc. M.rtlnelll and WhltehUl. and Alda a aeventh

Piaa and Uuyadael will be a alnglng cast beyond rtaff of the organization. A BATTLESHIP ON “JOHN” any that thla choral ballet baa enlisted abroad.__ while a duplicate set of cbaractera, acted by John McCormack »ang again at the Hippo (lain. Bolm, Bartik and otbera, will replace the CARUSO’S BIRTHDAY drome. New Yo-U, Sunday night, February 24.

Ilussian dancers. The scenes and costumes are - •“<! I'**! « M.-Corma<k triumph, which U lust hr Pogany, the chorus and or<-kestra under Sett! C»r'i*o celebrated a birthday last week, a mat- like a Galll-Curci triumph, only Irish. The andi- and Mouteuz. some considerable Interest to hi* thou- ence, was capacity and wonderfully enthusiastic.

Alma Gluck sang at the Metropolitan concert *““'*• admlrera. The tenor was at home, the T1h‘ tenor »a in good voice ami obliging about last Sunday. Caruso sang M.mday In Manon Knickerbocker Hotel, New York, quarters, to a emores.

Leacaut, with Alda and Amato, and Thursday Intimate friends, Mr. McCormack will leave in a few days to with Matxenauer in Samson et Dellla. Carmen *-’*™*®' “lo 45 year* old. Is still In the resume his tour for the Hed Cross. He has al

occurs a alzth time Friday with Farrar. Mtller, •• •* physical condition is con- ready nettisl the organization hut he

Call at large city newsstands any- time at the Saturday matinee, with Mnzio,

where—North, South, East or West— llomer. Kingston, Amato and Botbler.

MartlnelU and WhltehUl, and Alda a aeventh 1 prospect of singing for years win ke<p on until the Jioo.doo is reached. After

and you will find The Billboard. Puritani, re<-ently revived, will be sung on

railway trains and at out-of-the-way Saturday evening at the Brooklyn Academy, Junction points you will find ’The Bill- -“** “>* Br«>«dway caat-Barrlento*. Perinl, La- . 1 «s. ill w ,# j I.B De Lutb and MardoneMe. hoaril. It will be found In Portland. __

Me., and Portland, Ore., In New York COMING NEW YORK EVENTS and San Francleco, In Jacksonville, _ FI.t., or Vancouver, B. C., In Los An- March gelcs or Montreal. In New Orleans or - Winnipeg In fact, anywhere, every- CABNEGIE hall

where on the North .\merican Con- Symphony Society.

«„,m The BlUboard .nl fouhd - *';•

regularly each week and In large PhiiharmoBlc society. ((Uantitie*. 10th Aft. Joseph Hofmann, piano.

But we reach further than North .YEOLIAN HALL

.\merlca. for approximately 3,000 "th Eve. llataa Devi, songs of India,

copies weeklv go to the Engll»h«<peak- Kve. Copeland-Hadley Trio,

ing countrle.s of the Antipode*. Includ- ‘'‘h Aft- Gulomar Novae*, piano. , .... j 1 j 0th Eve. Jacob Gegna. violin, ing Australia and New Zealand. Sympiumy Smiet

Recently a well-known mu.*lc school ,,,h kvc. citambw Music So. |ety.

man who travels extensively over the ijth Eve. Fionzalcy guartet.

I’nited States* brought an ad to The -

Billboard office for his school because EVANSTON FESTIVAL he said In traveling over the Fnlted --

COMING NEW YORK EVENTS

CARNEGIE HALL Tth .\ft. Symphony Society. Mb Aft. Pbllharmonlc Society, bth Aft. Young People’s Symphony.

Pth Eve. Phllliarmoalc Society. 10th Aft. Joseph Hofmann, piano.

.YEOLIAN HALL Tth Eve. llataa Devi, *ongs of India. Stb Eve. Copeland-Hadley Trio.

Pfh Aft. Gulomar Novae*, piano. 9th Eve. Jacob Gegna. violin, loth Aft. Symphony S<x-I«t 11th Eve. ritaaiber Music So.'lety.

I'Jth Eve. Fionzalcy Guartet.

to come, MM his public here loyiillr hopes be will that he will raiw for th** W«r Camp

Fund of the Kniahts of ColumbuH. Between the ■ , -- 1,1, ticket* and hi* Income tax Mr.

MISS GARDEN SANG—MR. SOUSA MfCormaek will Iw m the position to invite th.- CONDUCTED Government to go out and buy Itself a battleship _ on him.

CONDUCTED

Mary Garden, of the Chicago Opera Company, tang lait Sunday night at the Real Entate Board’s eonre-t for the benefit of the army and navy In the Hippodrome, New York. This was |

NEW OPERA SINGER

With Interest of the Io<-al musical world ren her *’good-lv” perfonnanc-e in New York for the I tered upon coloratura singing, because of the present, as she Is soon to start for Europe. triumph of Galli-Curcl, the one time scorned of

The climax of the concert was the appearance Broadway. Rufus I.c Malre. who arrange* the of Lieutenant John Philip Sousa, C. S. N. R. F., Sunday night concert* at the Winter Garden, ha* at the bead of the massed bands of the naval dejiarted from the fixed iKilicie* of that instltu- atationa and the fleet In a great patriotic finale. tjon to Introduce an opera singer of wide note

- abroad, yet who lias never been given a hearing

WAR DIMS PATTI 5UBILEE I In America. The newcomer is Signorina Pina - Garavelli, descrlln-d as possessing the purest col

Adalinn Patti is 75 years old. Slie celebrated oratura voice in tlie w .rid today. Pfh Aft. (tulomar Xovaes. piano. diamond Jubilee quietly two weeks ago while 9th Eve. Jacob Gegna. violin. staying, it Is said, at Cralg-y-Nos, her raatle In loth Aft. Symphony Soclat Wales, where alie baa remained since the war. 11th Eve. CItamber Music So<'lety. famous singer, and only on«> who ever sang

I'Jth Eve. Fionzalcy Guartef. fof n $5,(XI0 eertlfled check, -which her manager

- must present before she would set foot on the

EVANSTON FESTIVAL stage, is still rated a millionaire In English ■ ... ponnds Bterliag. Mme. Patti’s diamond jubilee

Carl Kinsey, of Chicago, who has made a great was considerably dimmed by war eondlttons In

VERBRUGGHEN MASTERLY

States he saw the paper everywhere Carl Kinsey, of Chicago, who has made a great was eonstderaniy dimmed by war eoodltlons In instant he a*.eudwl the platform,

atnl wanted to advertise In it. For •oecess of the management of the annnal North England. shook his leonine bend and liis baton for the open

the game reason the great W’Orld of Music Festival at Evanston. Ill., ever slm-e evident to the large audience

amitsements advertlsei. In The Bill- Ta WOODS that the conductor was . man possessing tre. 1 urk Bn*! £IIY^ tU^ flrut inionoutioll to th^ - S...*.*.*.. *K* alw.s

board—It Is to be found everywhere festival. A* usual. Mr. Klasey has secured The Babe* In the Woods, first of a series of niatic feeling.

It circulate*. It is also ju*t why those a Ust of exceptional artists, headed by AmellU fafry tales, and bearing strong family likeness to a* a result of his authoritative and artistic

of the great realm of music are now Galll-Cimt and l.nclen Mnratore. and including , rhildren'a opera often heard in great theaters direction Mr. Verbruggben produced a remark

beginning to want it and will want It Marie Snndelln*. Nevada van der Veer. Prince** opera bouses in former years, was sung Fri- able opening performance for his introduction to more and more each week as It be- i Tslsnlna. I.eDora Rparke*. Paul Altbouse, Theo. afternoon, February 22. at the Aborn Minis- New York.

.... ^ . * The Russian Sympliony Orcliesira. dins-teil bv r a $5,000 eertlfled check.-which her manager _ , . . ^

. 7._* Belgian, played (.crinan niiiHic in I arncgic u»t present before she would set foot on the . .

• . .. ...1 . ....... Hall. New York, last ue. k. It v.a* a special age. Is still rated a mllltonaire In English . ... . . .... ,, „ .... .. . . r., event, arranged to intrixiie e Htiirl t erbrnggiien.

pUDds Bterliag. Mme. Patti’s diamond jubilee .. j , . „„ . . .... . the eonduetor, to the New York isincert public.

•s considerably dimmed by war eondlttons In _ ... , ....... . From U>e instant be asi-eudwl the platform.

shook hi* leonine hetid and liis baton for the open

ing note. It wa* evident to the large audience SEE BABES IN THE WOODS I that the conductor was a man possessing tre-

mendous vigor, q I'fk sympathy and warm dra- ’The Babes In the Wood*, first of a series of matic feeling. ilry tales, and bearing strong family likeness to a* a result of his authoritative and artistic

beginning to want It and will want It | Marie Snndelln*. Nevada van der Veer, Prince** apj opera bouses in former years, was sung Fri-

miire and more each week as It be- i Tslsnlna. I.eDora Hparke*. Paul Altbouse, Theo. afternoon, February 22. at the Aborn Mlnia-

comes better known to musical peo- *“ Thirty-eighth atreet. New Die The BlllboartI clrt’iilatCM and ' The .MinneapolU Otvheatra York, to an audience of very little folk, who

,, , . . » . * wi ». •l*P®*r •* •** coaeerta. Emil Oberholfer lat^r flocked on the atage, ate op the Gingerbread Which ..onduetlng. Peter C. Lutkln wHl direct the Witch and consumed tlie witch’s peaked cap* as

will finally influence the world of choral worki •• usual. tc« cream conca. Catharln# Redflcld. Ella Pa-

STARTED SOMETHING

Witch and consumed tl^ witch s^aked esp. as ^

ce cream eonea C-theriw Redfle d. Ella Pa- ^nd that he has started a

tow. Ma^ L. Bigger., Gloria Gill •»«! B®th dicu-ion with a recent sentence eoneemin* Orl^r took part In ‘he play, which was followed .Ymerlean cot by damo. by 4-ye.r-old Eleanor Poyer.

- day’s final Home Hympbony Com-ert at Carnegie

WHERE THE POPPIES GROW Tork. He referred to her a* a singer "whom I consider not only equal to Galli-

Lieutennnt Jolin Philip Bonaa. V. 8. N.. re- Caret, but her superior, because she lias a more cently completed the musical setting to a lyric luscious and a warmer voice, which is also true

will finally influence the world of choral work* a* usual. Ice cream cones. Catherine Redfield, Ella Pa- muHic as It now Influences the great —- low. Marl* L. Blggers, Gloria Gill and Beth

field of amusements. VERA BARSTOW RECOVERED Grlgor took part In the play, which was followed ■ - by dances by 4-yeay-old Eleanor Poyer.

FURLONG FROM ROrHPRTFR u»f»rtuaately has had to _ l-UKLUnta PROM ROOM ESTER undergo a serious operatWu and who. therefore.

, v *• I .. . has been absent from the .American and Caoadlun WHERE THE POPPIES GROW J'SZ r « ’’"•'n'rl.in, and a.tute p,.,f*r,„. ,„r the early part of the «■«- -

virk t T* **’'i * ki "* u *“"• ha* now returned to the full enjoyment of Ueutennnt Jolin Philip Sonsa, T. 8. N., re- York fi»r a few daya looklna oTer the field and atreB£th and powera, <'eiitly completed the musical settlnr to a lyric t««.klng attraction, for next seawm. Mr. Fur- submitted to bim by Lieutenant Colonel John long has manag.^ all the «re«t artist* and mu- McCrae. of the Canadian Army. The army officer

*l.al o.mpaDle. In hla part of New York State. .Northwestern aei tlon in sonata •<'»® months ago sent the bamlmaster the verses and enjoy, an enviable f»r conrleay. ^ Ornateln. playing the latter’. *h® he had written, called In Flanders lesourcefulnesa and unimpeachable Integrity. . ___ __Fields the Popples Grow, with the suggestion

Ml** Barstow will not give her annual Xew submitted to him by Lieutenant Colonel John to pitch.”

BLACK BOY VIOLINIST Barstow will appear In several chamber mu»l

- i-oncertB In Pennsylvania and Ohio. Jointly witl A very small and very talented colored boy. Mrs. Lawreme Litchfield and Boris llambourg.

our Eugene Mar* Martin, gave a violin recital __ -

recitals with Leo Ornateln, playing the latter’. o‘ ‘h* »«ng he had written, called In Flanders PERFIELD MUSIC extraordinary sonata. This lour wilt commence Yields the Popples Grow, with the suggestion CWOTFMi

In Duluth on Manh 31. Prior to this trip MUs “<** »>® bk®** “ perhaps he would compose 9 1 O I tHI Barstow will appear la several chamber music (nuslc for It. Lieutenant Sousa was very much Crsatlat—Fsusdia*—Ssmlo* concerts In Pennsylvania and Ohio. Jointly with Impressed with the lyric and replied to Colonel a Ctsarlag H*u»# far Tsachtrt aa4 Tkas* Wka Sssk

Mrs. Lawreme Litchfield and Boris llambourg. M<’‘'«® h® »’® •'•PI’T •>'« , I"*"- ^ __ . suggestion. Ijist week Lieutenant Sousa re<'elved LEARN MUSIC BY DOING—Mujk Tr^he^jA

MARIE NARELLE IN DEMAND * t'y the Martin Manon Trio, Th.* Ia<1 oaran thru ^ John

with credit and revealed markist tea.*-* of the The only woman singer of Irish songs before ®®*‘* feeling for sensuous lone and energetic rhythm American public Is Marie Narelle. whose Uat which one looks for In mualclans of his rare. n’,w York appearance was as soloist with the

Miniature Philharmonic. Mme. Narelle Is a NE\ —I caKIFYDA J singer of rau<-h charm and an artist of superior E.L,t!.ArNv./KA do abilities. On January 30 she appeared In the An

McCrse that he would be happy to follow his Thsm. suggestion. Ijist week Lieutenant Sousa re<'elved LEARN MUSIC BY DOING—Mujk Tr*he^jA»

. _ 1,1. . « . . slstants and Oemnosiralors. IJNK-IN-TIIF- IXTKK a message from France saying Lieutenant Colonel fvp^T|.; Mt'SICtL BI REAL’ Chain Plan M*tho.I cf

which one looks for In mualclans of hIs rare.

MME. ELEANORA de

CISNEROS MEZZO SOPRANO

Opera-Concerts--Recitals SPRING—FALL

. FESTIVALS __

___ John McCrae had died In Flanders. Ilia body Creadng—Organlslnt—8‘rvlc# f(*_t)Olh Children anil

The only woman singer of Irish songs before ®®*‘* Flanders fields ' where the popples y(?ur *'rwn' BupeiT^'lom** AfflUsUon e American public Is Marie Narelle. whose laat ftow- leading to B. Mcsi-. Dr*r*e from 7 ysan to 99.

... _ „ . _1.1... _i.v .w. - Frso Trial Lcsms. Tha Istsr-Stats Musical Bureau pw York appearance was as soloist with the ^ which we are part in»ner and spevlal iltstrlbutors iDlature Philharmonic. Mme. Narelle Is a NEW HAMMERSTEIN OPERA PLAN ticllev* that the Urge anrount of money spent on Mag nger of much charm and an artist of superior — . szine* vnuM he gresily appreclsted If divided equally

ahllltle*. On January 3t) she appeared In the An agreement, under whch Osc-ar Hammer- Vra^o’TuiedInfrTrmalkn Iw' Philadelphia Academy of Mush' and scored such stein ran prodm-e popular-priced opera in this Hmulls Assurol anceesa that many encores were necessary to rity, may result from negotiations now in prog- satlsfy the enthusiastic audience. ress between the Impresario and the Metropoll-

Emil Reich, the manager of Mme. Narelle. re- tan Opera Company. celved word from the local management In 8cran- TThlle Mr. Hammersfeln’s contract with the

AddrpRR MISS MAY JOHNSON, Personal Representative,

W. 67th St.,

ton. Pa., where abe Is booked to appear on March Metropolitan would rei)ulre him to keep out of 17, that the anhwiibers and the music pnbllc the grand opera field fur two years more, he said there are looking forward to Mme. Narelle'. yesterday there were conditions on which be

concert. might enter the popular-priced field with per- - - - formances thruont an all-year season.

SAN CARLO MANAGER IN CHICAGO “I have had a friendly talk with Otto H. - Kahn, chairman of the Board of Director* of the

On hla way East from Kl. Paul and Mhine- Metropolitan,” said Mr. Hammerstetn, "and he npolla Charles R. Raker, tlie energetic advance la perfectly willing that I should give popular- manager of tlie Han Carlo Opera Company, priced opera In this city.” stopped In Chicago last week. The sncceaa of Mr. Kahn was qiiotcil as saying; *’I would be

this prominent organization ha* been attested by willing to do all in niv power to help Mr. Ham- New York, j pte«a and public alike. In many places the Ran ) mersteln In auch a venture.”

Mala OMc* 219 S. Wabash Av*.. Chkaaa. sad Hstsl St. Jaaiss. 109 W. 4Sth St. Nsw Ysrfc City. Phsa*.

FLORENCE NELSON Costume Recitals

French, Russian, Old English and

Italian Songs and Arias.

288 West 84th SL. ^ NEW YORK. ' Phone Schuyler 3820.

r

20 X tie Billlioar d MARCH 1918

FEDERATED CHURCHES WANT CLEVELAND THEATERS LICENSED

Propose an Ordinance That Is Far-Reaching in Its Effect — Would Control All Except Pic¬

ture Houses—Managers Consider Move High-Handed and Will Fight

CleTcland, 0., March 4.—Altho no definite ac¬ tion to that end Las yet been taken managers of Cleveland theatere have ^one on record as

opposing the proposed licensing of theaters In

Cleveland at the behest of the Cleveland Fed¬ erated Churches. The plan of the church body is to control tlie playhouses, but not the mo¬

tion picture houses. The leaders in the move¬

ment would have the proimsed ordinance put into effect June 1. Ilow far-reaching in Its effect

this license order would be is ecen In the pro¬

vision that If the theaters violate State or city

laws, or fire or health regulations, they may be deprived of their licenses and would not be able

to otierate for a period of six months. The

move would r.ot affect performances held under the auspices of philanthropic, educational or re¬ ligious institutions. The plan involves the ap-

;iointment of an Inspector of theaters, and re- ifuires the payment of a $25 license fee to oe paid to the commissioner of licenses, and good for one year. Penalties ranging from $25 to

$100 are provided for any violations.

Speaking f r the theatrical interests here Man- ag*r John Hale, of the Colonial, says; "There is no necessity fer censorship of plays In this

city. Such a move we consider high handed

SWEETEST GIRL IN DIXIE

Enjoying Big Business on International Circuit

Nashville, Tenn., March 1.—The Sweetest Girl in Dixie Company, playing the International Circuit and featuring Kathryn Dale In the title role, is meeting with great success. Tlie com¬ pany numlHTS ten people, and la under the man¬ agement of Bert Welshman. The play is pro¬ duced under the direction of A1 C. Wilson. Fol¬ lowing is the roster: Kathryn Dale, May Wilson, Joicy Williams, Aimee Commons, Leon Mc- Keynolds, Cliff Bryant, Sum J. Major, Master Lawrence Wilson, Bert Welshman and A1 C. Wilson. II. K. Wickham is handling the ad¬ vance.

In Nashville this week the company is play¬ ing to the beat business the Orpheum Theater has done In some time. So far this week the company has had tiiree capacity bouses. The company goes to Louisville, Ky., at the Gayety

Theater, next week.

SELECTS PLAYS

Lob Angeles. March 2.—Four uncommon plays

have been chosen by Neyle Dickson, director of the Hollywood Community Theater, as a pro¬ gram for this month's offering. The playlets are Zona Gale's The Neighbors, with Cecil Irish,

Ilelenita Lieberg and Caroline Diggs among a

cast eight; The Manikin and Manikin, by

Alfred Kreymborg; Pierrot of the Minute, by

Ernest Dowson, played by Lawrence Trlblt and

Charlotte Wadsworth, and The Tragedy of Nan. by John Masefield.

RECEPTION TO LOU TELLEGEN

Vagabond Players Give Special Per¬ formance for Star

Baltimore, March 1.—The Vagabond Players were hosts Tuesday afternoon at an impromptu

entertainment and reception at their playhouse on West Center street in honor of Lou Tellegen. who is playing at Ford's in Blind Youth this week. They presented an exquisite little fan-

tas.T. The Happy Prince, by Oscar Wilde, and it proved, in spite of the fart that It was rehearsed and staged at a few days' notice, quite the moat satisfying thing that has been done at the thea¬

ter this winter. Following the performance Ix>o Tellegen gave an informal talk on the Theatre .Vntoine In Paris, where be acted for several

years.

and ua-.tmerican, especially tlie proposed closing tf a t'jeater f r s'x month-*. I seriously doubt

whether a playhou e could le put «>ut of business for s'x mouths. If u eertaiu attractiou sliould

be regarded as improper it m'.gV.t le pueelble to stop that particular attraction."

\V. II. McGOWN r.ECOVERG

W, II. McG<'wn. the veteran dramatic cor¬

respondent anil oliicial tlieatrlcal photographer

of I’rbaDa, ()., lias rei-oveie 1 f.'om a critical

illness, and is again able ta b? around.

NEV/ PAVLOWA CALLCT

New York. March 2.—Madam Paviown's busi¬

ness representative, wlio bas been in New York

for the past month, lias sailed for San Juan.

Porto Rico, to Join the Pavlowa Ballet Company,

The chief role in the Hatton play. The Walk- offs, whicli O'iver Morosco will produce, has been assigned to Edmund Lowe, who last appeared in The Brat.

Emelie PolinI has left the cast of Yes or No

and departed for San Francisco on her way to Australia, where slie will open an engagement April 1 under tlie directon of E. J. Tait. Georgia Iliirvey is accompanying her. and they will make

their first appearance in De Luxe Annie.

Tlie engagement of Leo Ditrichatein in The King at tlie Cohan Theater, New York, will terminate Saturday night, March 9. The follow¬ ing Monday night he wl’I be seen in the comedy in Boston, and later in Philadelphia and Chicago.

Lola Curtis, in tlie cast of Jack o’ Lantern at the Globe, has entered into a contract to appear in Paris after tlie war in an American musical piece at the Folles Marigny. She will bead an octet of .American dancers.

Every member of tie cast <f Maytlme, at the 44th Street Theater, New York, is eagerly

awaiting the arrival cf May 21. the date oa which all four scenes of Maytlme take place.

The first episode in 1840 occurs on a bright and runny May 21, and the following scenes, 1855,

ISfO and 1917, are enacted on May 21. On May

21 of this year the date will be pushed ahead to make the scene read May 21, 1018. and there will be a genuine celebration at the close of

ti-e performance. The entire company will be the guests of Lee and J. J. Shubert at supper In the Justine Johnstone Club.

A second comiiany of Flo-Flo bas been or¬ ganized, and will begin a tour in Stamford, Conn., March 9.

Laura Hope Crews bas been added to the cast of Petticoats, soon to be produced.

About $2,000 was realized in premiums on tickets at the performance of The Coban Uevne,

1918, given at the New Amsterdam Theater, New York, Wednesday afternoon, February 27,

for the Free Wool Fund of the Comforts Com¬

mittee of the Navy League.

Let’s Go, a musical revue with Rock and White as the principals, will begin an engage¬ ment at the Fnlton Theater, New York, Thurs¬

day night, .March 7.

Andreas DIppel makes the announcement that plans sre Ivlng made to revive Gyi>sy Love in New Y'ork this spring.

The ashes of William Winter, who died June

30 of last year, were interred last Wednesday morning In the Silver Mount Cemetery. Staten

Island.

Pom-Pom, at the Metropolitan, Minneapolis,

week of February 18, did the biggest bualneas

of the season for that theater. Last week the Metnifiolitan also enjoyed a good business with Y'ou’re In Love.

from where the entire company s.alla March 4

for Para, Brazil, where it opens its second

South American tour March 18. contluulng up

to November 1. and playing engagements in all

the principal cities.

Amongst a great quantity of costumes, prop¬

erties and other theatrical effects, Pavlowa's

representative took with him the scenery for

four new ballets, which wore designed nnd ex¬

ecuted by P. Dodd. Ackerman. Mmc. Pavlowa

now bas a repertoire of twenty-one ballets.

ADOPTS FRENCH BOY

New York. March 2.—Else Adler, the prima donna of Klnw & Erinnger's Miss Kpringtime Company, now on tour, is doing her bit in these

war times by devoting nil tier leisure time to adding the Volunteer Committee of tlie City Club, which Is lielping tlie New York Committee of the I'atlierless Children of Fran<-e. Miss Alder has permanently adopted little Colomb Jiiin. of Lu Frolliere, Commune de Vouche, France. Tlie boy 's tiiree years old, and Miss Alder Is arranging to liave bim brought to this country as soon as possible, so that she can take personal care of

him.

MARIONETTES AT PUNCH & JUDY

New York, March 2.—Saturday mornings at tlie Punch and J.idy Theater will be devoted to a series of performances of Tony Sarg’s Mario¬ nettes, beginning today. Three little plays make up the program—Tin* Three Wialies, by F. Po<'ci;

The Green Suit and A Stolen Beauty and tlie Great Jewel, both by Hamilton Williamson. Tlie Marionettes have outgrown the Norworth Thea¬ ter. where they have been winning a striking

success, hence this move to the Punch and Judy.

Realizing the patriotic value of the play. Her Country, at the Punch and Jmly Theater. New York, an American citizen purcbaseii one hun (Ired tickets for t’ae soldiers of the War Service

Community Clubs, who appeared in a b«Hly at

last Satunlay night's performance. Sarah Trnax, who retired some years ago,

ui>on her marriage to a prosperous business man of the Middle West, has returned again to the stage, appearing In the leading role of Domini, in The Garden of Allah, which bas scored an¬

other sensational rucceas in its sumptuous re¬

vival by Manager Morris Geat at the Manhattan

Opera House, New York, and promit>eB to rival Its original run at the Century Theater.

Raymond Hitchcock will make hts musical revue, Hiteby-Koo, an annual feature, and thl

year will have a new production, called Illtehy- Koo, 1018.

Raymond Hnbbell returned to New York from

South California last week after a month's ab¬ sence.

Another company of The Man Who Stayed a'. Home Is to be sent out.

Sue MacManamy left the cast of Lombardi. Ltd., last Saturday night.

Plana have been completed by Elliott, Com¬

stock & Gest for the reopening of the Cocoannt Grove, atop the Century Theater, New York.

John Henry Meare will manage the future dee ♦ln'"s cf the Institution, which will open early

in the spring.

Edward l.cyee bas been appointed manager of the Century Tlieater, New York, beginning his duties last week.

Sam Harris left New York last week for Palm Beach for a three wi-eks’ stay.

Anna Held, III In St. Mary’s Hospital at

Milwaukee, Is Improving slowly. Her physician says only prolonged and complete rest will cure he-.

B<'njamln Chenoy. Julia Arthur's husband, filed acbe<lulea In bankrnptey last week In Bos- l»n, showing liahllltles of $1,700,310.

Hazel Kirke SMumed the part of Angelina Stokes in Flo-Flo last week.

Elsie Herndon Kearns will esta1>llsh her reT*er-

tolrw company for a tour of the principal cities tills summer as heretofore. Miss Kearns will

present Shakesjiearean plays as well as a reper- tidre of Standard and classical comedies and dramas.

Ethel Barrymore baa two plays for the reper¬ toire she is building up under the artistic direc¬ tion of Iden Payne,

Viola Knott, daughter of the noted actress, Roaelle Knott, will desert the Shakespean-an stage for the time being to appear In the leading roles in a repertoire of modern plays which

I are to be produced for Canadian cuosumptlon.

NEW PLAYS SICK ABED

SICK ABED—A three-act farcical comedy by Ethel Watts Mumford. Presented by Klaw & Erlanger at the Gaiety Theater, Ni-w York, February 25.

THE CAST:

Constance Weems .Mary Newcomb* I'atibk .Edward O'Cfino'T .haji .David Burton John Weems .John Floo<l Mr. Chalmers .Curtis Renton Reginald Jay .Edwin Nlcander Dr. Flexner .Charles E. Evans Dr. Widner .Dallas Welf-ird MUs Durant .Mary ILdaud Miss Ilepw'ortb .Julia Ralph Dr. Hobert Macklyii .George I'arsuns

(spiM-lally engaged) Officer .Thomas .tllyn

Tlie story concerns Itcginald Jay, played by Edwin Nicandcr, wlio agrees to be sick abed In order to escape appearing as chief witness in the il.vun-e salt of Ids guardian, Jolin Weems, played by Jolin Flood. Wwms' lawyer obtained a couple of rogue do<-tors to swear that Jay was suffering ..om u<-rvo..s iirostrution, and most of the fun

grew out of this feigned malady. The quack physicians were ex*-ellently played

by Dallas Welford and Chas. E. Evans. In

fact, Mr. Welford, who will be happily remem bered In Mr. Hopkinson of some ten years ago. was easily the hit of the evening. The way in

■ hleh he exhibited syniiitouis of apoplexy, vol¬ untarily produced, certainly puzzled the aiidi- euie. These phyaicluns carried a thermometer which chronically registered 104 regardless of

the patient's condition. Mr, Nieander played the sham Illness role,

with night and day nurse, devoid of any hint of tlie r'.sque. He had a lovely time during the sliam illness, for he became greatly attracted to

Ills lieaiitlful nurse (played by Mary Boland). The play drags with an amateurish monotony

during tlie first act. but livens up later. Diagnosis will fall on the doctor over the foot¬

lights w hose thermometer did not register 194.— M. F. L.

Excerpts from the New York dailies follow:

American: "Its best feature it the akit on the

dwtors.” World: "Cleverly acted. Tho not a brilliant

farce It aervea its purpose." Telegram: "Thsre is nothing hackneyed about

the farce.” Herald; "Gay farce, with excellent cast.” Time*; "While not a farce of the first order,

has a number of hilarious momenta."

A CURE FOR CURABLE8

A CURE FOR CCRABLES—A comedy in four acta by Earl Derr Riggers and Lawrence Whit man. Suggested by Cora Uarrla’ short

story. Presented by Lee Shubert at the

Thirty ninth Street Theater. New York.

February 28.

THE CAST;

Mrs. Hamilton Blaine .Ada C. Nevll Elizabeth Rankin .Adelyn Wesley rislKgi Rutledge .Carson Daventsirt Dutton .George Luort Mrs. Margaret Forster .Edith Shayie Jeanne .Fanelioo Duval Colonel Fairchild .Charles E Verner I hillt' .Ilarolil White I hyllls Blaine .Clara Moore* Freilerlck Jamison .Edward Wonn Rota-rt Gleason .George Barr Herbert Davies .Clarenee Bi'llalr Dr. Parker .Robert Wayne Corn .Knsli'rlrk Hfr>ng J. ('iinnlngliam Halo .Brigham Roype Watkins .Dorl* Marshall Shell .Jerry Hart David Manville .Joseoh Weber D-. James IVndergross .William Ilodge Judge I.iiekell .Jami-s H. Lewis 'aek Morris .James C. Malaldy Sheriff .Arthur E. Sprague De|iiity Sheriff .Ford Record

The hot rays of summer sunshine will be

bsking the pavements of New York, but that

merry comedy, A Cure for Cnrablos, will still be |ilay ng to erowileil bouses at the Thirty-ninth

Street Theater. Jaded first-nighters sat up sud¬ denly with a gurgle of delight during the first

nt of Wllllsm IKsIge’s new play. Ere the lecond art had proceeded far a cont.%glons wave of merriment had swept the house, which deep ened Into a gale of hearty Isugbter before the final curtain. It was all simple fun, ami tho

A Cure for Curnhies may mit go down to pos

ferity as a masterpiece of dramatic construction It admirably answers tbe purpose of provldlug

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DRAMATIC NOTES

MARCH 9, 1918 21

A bit of correspondence that haa come to na prn%<'s that a statement made last week to the vllcrt that these special times railed for a i.pc lal censorlshp of plays and pictures was not aencrnlly misunderstood. The censorship called (or IS merely a common-sense censorship, a ban- nliia of anythinc that doesn't altogether siib- lu-rilM' to the maxim at the moment: "My coun¬ try. may she ever be right, but right or wr<^g, my country."

For example, there have been a number of dim* recently dealing with the Civil War. The Civil War story, whether in play or picture, al¬ most Invariably follows the old formula. It starts with the Southern heroine, sympathetically intrisluced to a tolerant Northern audience as a thorogolng patriot," her love of the South transcending all other feelings until the time comes for her to yield to her Involuntary affec¬ tion for the damned Yankee—usually after her beloved cause has been given up as hopeless. The mating of fair rebel and the dashing North¬ erner, of course, reassures the audience that the time will come when the grandchildren of the pair will be donning the khaki for service over there, but at the same time the mechanics of the unfolding of the tale necessitates the cloud¬ ing over of conditions of the time, a casting of sospicluD on the righteousness of the Union cause, the introduction of unpleasant characters in United States army uniforms, and the re¬ awakening In many minds of memories that had better be left In peai-e. It is magnanimous on the part of the Northern producers and a North¬ ern public to give a beaten and forgiven enemy all the best of it, but at a time when our coun¬ try has again taken up arms in a noble cause it seems poor policy to cast any reflection upon the nobility of another great cause, for which our forefathers bled. The Civil War has always furnished good dramatic material set In a plc- ture>()ue period, and the customary manner of treatment may have helped to heal the breach between North and South, but it must be borne in mind, especially In the case of pictures, tbst we are no longer talking "en famille,” that we j are showing bits of our past national life to 1 newly made Americans eager to learn by what right we make the cause of the oppressed and persecuted our own, and who might be startled to see what is spparently a confession that at nor time we persecuted and bore down by brute force a community of heroic people who had no desire but to live their own lives In accordance with their own theories of living. We have seen two Civil War pictures in the past month neither of which gave the uninformed onlooker any inti¬ mation that there was any justice In the Union cause—both created situations Inviting applause for Union discomfiture and Southern heroism—In short, while both were splendid pictures that would be more than welcome in the piping times of iteace, neither should be exhibited at a time when we are trying to teach millions of our adopted fellow citizens to regard the Stars and Striiies with the awe and alfe<'tlon^iie it as the • mhlem of humanity.

That such pictures were produced prior to the time of the entrance of America Into the war and that their suppression would mean a flnanclal loss to their makers no longer appeals as a valid excuse, considering the length of time of our participation. If the film makers were able to liuld the pictures back a year they can hold them asother year, if need be, with the assurance that ome the war is over the subjects will per¬ haps gain In value. But the pictures In question were obviously of re\ent manufacture, this fact showing very little forethought on the part of their makers. We have been slow in the legltl mate about producing war plays, largely because of our fear that the very mention of war at a time when p<>ople are looking for amusement and rell, ( would prove unpopular—and yet these film I>eoiile. who at the outset of hostilities were so careful not to take sides for fear of offend¬ ing resident aliens, se«>m to have no m-ruples slnuit depleting scenes of warfare In which the -\nierlcan cause Is painted in anything but a flattering way. That is why there seems to tie a need of censorship—not the sort of censor¬ ship that would curb the freedom of the stage er s.-ns-n. but that would prevent the circulation of Ideas that might tend to less»-n tlie respect In which our new citizens hold onr republic, now that We fei-l the mu-d of their suppiirt and good will.

riierc was a time when Joseph Jefferson was universally lotiked ui>on as the head of his pro- fesshm. a man who jollied the audiences that loved him. who. when he saw "that aea of smiling fines," wanted to reach out and shake hands with every one of. them. In spite of the wag's reminder that John I>rew's was the only face he had ever seen that one could think of shaking h.xnds with. In his turn Richard Mansfield occu¬ pied the pedestal that symbolized pre-eminence on our stage. But Mnnsfleld used to take a very different tons with his baholders. lie bad won his fame not thru the gift of personality, but

thru bis art—his work. Ills name lives In most repulsive parts. And so it was bis wont to chide his audiences, to tell them what they should have thought or done, and what they should think and do In the future.

Today, unfortunately or not, there is no one player who stands so far above his colleagues that the public grants him leadership. But there are few players more gifted than Arnold Daly. There are few players that have tried harder and oftener to do thing.s they believed worth doing, and few players who have more frequently l>een bowled over in the attempt. So perhaps it was his natural disappointment rather than his well- known egotism that spoke when be set Broad¬ way trembling with bis threat to quit the le¬ gitimate for the movies If the public didn't buy the wares he was providing for their consump¬ tion.

"I will not sppear in the kind of plsy the managers and public seem to want,’* said be. generously dividing the blame and crediting the managers with an ability to diagnose the public demand that some few of them wish they really hud. But granting the sincerity of Mr. Daly's

famous detective’s many wild and sensational adventures. It was the forerunner of msny another cheap series of thrillers—perils, exploits or what not. His threatened return adds a touch of unconscious humor to his speech. Surely there is some middle course between The Master and The Exploits of Elaine.

STAGE WOMEN’S WAR RELIEF

Many Activities Receive Energetic At* tention

New York, March 2.—The Stage Women’s War Relief Canteen, which opened last Sunday for soldiers snd sailors, proved a great snccesa. So great was the crowd that Chrystal Heme (chairman) and her coworkers are wondering how to "spread out’’ for the greater numbers expected each successive Sunday. Burr Mc¬ Intosh entertained with card tricks, starting the boll rolling with the boys In a most goo<lly humor. Then there was much dancing. Augusta Close gave songs and imitations, and a choir

f THE BILLBOARD RECORD OF RUNS IN NEW YORK

By the Dramatic and Musical Plays

> Vnin'itar of eensscntlTS psrfonnanoes up to and Including Saturday, March S.

' I HELD OYER FROM LAST SEASON ' > FLAT STAR THEATER COM. PERF. '* Oh, Boy.. .Casino .Feb. 10.442 o PRODUCTIONS OF THE NEW SEASON

Billeted.Margaret Anglin.Fulton .Dec. 25.81 ’’ Rnsiness Before Plessnro...Eltinge ..Aug. 15.236 <► Uheer Up. ■ ■ .Hippodrome .Aug. 28.319 '► Chu Chin Chow... . Century .Oct. 23.157 '> Cohan Review. ■ - — —.New Amsterdam..Oec. 31.73 '» Copperhead, The.I.lonel Barrymore.Shnbert. Feb. 18.17 '» Cure for Curablet.William Hudge .rotli Street.Feb. 25. 8 o Eves of Youth.. .Alaxlne Elliott_Aug. 22.229 o Flo, Flo....fort .I>ec. 20.86 «> Follow the Girl ...44th St. Roof ....>•■*■• J. 1 <> Garden of Allah...Manhattan .Feb. 25. 8 o Girl o’ Mine.. .Bijou.Jan. 28.41 o Going Up.. .Liberty .Pec. 25.81 ,, Gypsy Trail. The...Plymouth .Pec. 4.106 ,1 Happiness .Lanrette Taylor.Criterion.Pec. 81.74 u Jack o’ Lantern.Fred Stone.Globe .Oct. 12.165 <> King. The.Leo Dltrlchstein.Coban .Nov. 20.124 <> Little Teacher. The.. .Playhonse .Fe*>- *. <> I/>mbardl. Ltd.. .JTorosco .• .I'•6

Feb. 8.28 I/>mbardl, Ltd.... l»Te Mill. The...

?'aytlme .- Off Chance.1 I srior. Be<lroom and Bath.- Polly With a Past. Seven Daya' Leave. Seventeen .- Sick Abed . S'.nbad .i Snccesa.1 Tailor-Made Man. A.-

Cader PiMwri.... U ny Mairy.- Tea or No.

... Broadbunt. 28... .. . 41 .. Hudson. J.an. 30... ... 3<1 ...atth Street. 16... ...234 ... Empire . . Ueb. 16... ...13 ... Repnbllc . Dec. 24... ... 83 ...Pelasco . . Fop. 6... ...212 ....Park . . Jan. 21... ...48 ...Booth . Jan. 21... ...48 ...G'lety . Feb. 25... ... 8 ...Winter Garden... .Feb. 14... ... 21 ...Harris. . Jan. 28... ...41 ...C. A H. Theater. . Aug. 27... ... I ycenm . Oct. 3... ...178 ... Norworth. Feb. 21... ...19

Dec. 24... ... 83 ... Longnere . . Dec. 21... ... 86

French Players. Washington Sq. Players

REPERTOIRE ORGANIZATIONS 4 .... .Vlenx CoIomblcT.. Not. 27.107 ♦ .... — - .Comedy .Jan. ‘23. 40 ♦

stand, how can he expect to aid his cause, to educate the public to the appreciation of what he constders better plays or better acting, as the case m.ny be. unless he offers Instruction thru the medium of plays they will come to seel

The esse of the commercial manager can be very simi>ly atated. Inasmuch as drama Is the outgrowth of a spontaneous effort on the part of the public to amuse Itself, drama succeeds In Us piir|>ose only when It provides the public with amiim-ment la one or another of Its forms— so runs the formula we personally have adopted and are preaching continually. The public has long slnie decided that It wasn’t going to the theater to be Instrus'ted or le«'tured. ao that If we wish to take advantage of the wonderful opportunity the theater gives us to Instruct or edify we must do so without trespassing upon our cliU'f duty—the provision of amusement. We must siigarcoat the pill. That it can be done artistically, meritoriously, has frequently been demonsirate.l. That Mr. Daly, good actor that he is, hss bi-en appearing In ImiMirtant. thought- compelling plays without attracting much public notice Is his misfortune, but scarcely the fault of the public. If be did bis full job as a promi¬ nent actor and manager and served bis patrons with plays they really enjoyed they’d be coming to see him In droves.

And at for hit going back into the movlee— well Arnold Daly made hts movie name and added greatly to hts following by playing Craig Kennedy In the serials that dealt with that

hoy from Grace Church sang charmingly. Most certainly the time didn’t drag. Promptly at six a tnpper was served. .\fterwerd the men gathered aronnd the pl.xno and sang. Many well-known people of the profession were present and joined In dolug their bit toward making It one of the happiest of days for Uncle Sam’s fighters.

noreni-e Nash, wIk> was last seen In The I and of Joy, and who turns down engagements fhst she may serve the Stage Women’s War Relief, radiantly admits that her drive for money to help soldier and sailor actors Is boom Ing. Already the hank Is holding Al-Oni) to the S. W, W. R. credit.

One hundred and fifty soldiers from Camp Upton stood at attention at the Actors’ Fund benefit Inst nlgbt on the Century Theater stage whlln Madame Eleanor d’Clsneros opened the program with the Star-Spangled Banner.

Jeffersi’n Sellgman has offered the Stage Women’s War Relief the use of a moving pic¬ ture. called The Corsican. Sb numerous are the entertainments being given for the soldiers and sailors by the Stage Women’s War Relief the picture will be kept In constant nse.

The Strand Theater In Morgantown. W. Va.. which has been playlug pictures this season to the exclusion of touring companies, played Twin Beds last week as a departure.

A new Spanish drama is being written by a noted American playwright In which Eduardo and Elisa Cansino, the Spanish dancers, will have Important parts next year.

Max iMarcIn and Roy Atwell's farce. Here Cornea the Bride, produced In New York during the early part of thia season and later with¬ drawn, has been place<l In rehearsal again, and will open at the Montauk Theater, Brooklyn, March 11. Graham Velsey has the leading male role.

Arthur C. Howard, leading man with the Somerville Players at Somerville. Mass., Is the author of a new play, called The Stormy Petrel. It will be produced In Somerville this week with Mr. Howard himself In the leading role.

But few. no doubt, are aware of the fact that William Moore Patch Is the author of The Greater Hero, flrst produced In Pittsburg at the Pitt Theater week before last.

Oscar Osso has been appointed representative of the Society of French Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music In this cevuntry. His duties will be to collect royalties for the public rendition of Frencb musical and dramatic works. M. Osso Is also American representative of the Society of French Playwrights and Composers.

Frederick and Funny Hatton's four-act sa¬ tirical comedy. The Squab Farm, had Its pre¬ miere In New Haven. Conn., early last week, with Lowell Sherman In the leading role.

Philip Bartbolomae and Frank Tours, autborn of the Elisabeth Marbury and Shnbert produc¬ tion of Girl o’ Mine, are coilaimrating on another musical comedy, which Miss Marbury will produce next season. The locale Is laid In the jimgle on the Amazon River. Sontb America.

Encouraged by the success of hIs present vehicle. A Cure for Cnrables. William Hodge, the star whose nom de pinme when be Is at work w-ritlng books or plays la Lawrence Whit¬ man, announces that be la now at work on another play.

Colin C. Clements, a Seattle boy, will Join Stuart Walker and his Portmanteau Players In New York this season. Last season (. lemoots, who is an author as well as a Thespian, was with the Carnegie Repertoire Company in Pitta- burg. In addition to bis plays he has written three war sketches. Fire, Mixe<l Numbers and Somewhere In America, which are now In course of rehearsal by leading vaudevUliaos and will be produced at the Liberty theaters at the Government training camps.

A CURE FOR DURABLES

(Continued from page 20)

genuine amusement. Altbo devoid of plot It con¬ tains an original twist, and a deliciously absurd story.

William Hodge has found a meditrn to ex¬ ploit bis peculiar talent, and whether bis dia¬ lect be Maine or Virginia it matters not for Hotlge is as refreshing as an April shower. A Care for Cnrables treats of the Idiosyncrasies of the Idle rich suffering from imaginary disease; satirizes their foibles and vanities.

Mr. Holge has a soothing, quiet manner that is Wonderfully effective. lie does not have to act—he would lose the charm of his portrayal If he did. Ce Is In a class by himself.

Several positive hits were 8<-ored by memben of the brilliant cast, notably Brigham Royce aa J. Cann.ngbam Uale. Carson Davcniiort por¬ trayed a scandalized Bishop. Charles E. Verner as the goaty Colonel Fairchild, George Barr as Robert Gleason, James H. Lewis In the role of Judge Lnckett. Clara Moores, aa lovely as a miniature Dresden China doll, played PhylUa Blaine in a breezy manner. The small part of a deaf and dumb patient "who bad nothing to say, bat said It well,’’ was one of the many absnrd- Itles. Alla C. Nevell, Adelyn Wesley and Edith Sbayne fltted Into the picture without a discordant note.

The two sets were colorfnl and In good taste. —>f. R.

Excerpts from the New York dallies: Times—Likely to have considerable popularity. World—Ills greatest feat will be to carry A

Cure for Cnrables to success. Herald—Gives laughs In large doses In new

play. Tribune—Is moderately amnslng.

Joseph 8antley and Janies Bradley, of the Oh. Boy. Company, were recently the guests of the Rotary Club at the Hotel Pflster. Mllaaiikce. Mr. Santler sang the song bits of the show.

IRVIN MYERS Voice Culture

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DOVER. Drawliit Piaulatl**, 12,000. GKAyD TITEATRB-Sfalln* raparlti, 400. On'.

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EMERSON’S SHOW BOAT OPENS SEASON APRIL 1

Repertoire Will Be Played Early

Part of Season—Donates

Use of Boat to

Red Cross

Balpb Eaiwson** shnw boat, the Golden Kod, will open the eeaaon at Brownsrille, Pa., on Mon¬ day, April 1. Mr. Emerson is arranainy to book a first-class repertoire company, capable

of presenting a complete chanae of production each niaht for two-week stands. This policy is planned for at least the early part of the season, after which, prorlding the coal qnestioa,

etc., takes on a more favorable aspect, other arranaements may be made.

Mr. Emerson donated the use of the Golden Bed to the Bed Cross Chapter of BrownsTllle, Pa., for the giving of three performances by

local talent, and which Is reported as a big suc¬ cess. The city electric lines were attached to the boat to furnish the lights for the occasion, and steam pipes connecting the radiators in the

fioating theater to a neighboring manufacturing plant supplied the heat. The boat was filled to its utmost capacity at each performance, and every cltixen of Brownsville gives Mr. Emerson

great credit for the spirit he displayed in doing his part in the aid of a great cause.

HIS JAZZ BAND POPULAR

Chief Meredith Furnishes Music to Sailors' Liking

New York, March 2.—Chief Meredith, form¬ erly musical director of the J. 8. Angell's Co¬

medians. is now in the band aboard the C. 6.

8. Frederick, and writes The Billboard as fol¬ lows:

“Thinga have been more than lively during

the past two months on the Frederick, music¬

ally and otherwise. After returning from a

cruise in the eonthem waters of Brasil, Ar¬ gentina end Cregnay, we immediately took np convoy duty and made regular trips ‘over there.* This will be our pastime for some montlis

to come. When in port or in the war gone at sea onr }azr band, of which I am that proud

director, is the most popular organlration on

board the ship. It is true that the band

playing standard and classical selections Is

much more educating, martial and Inspiring, but ragtime by the }are bam] is contagious, and

the sailors voice their approval of It In glowing terms.

“It seems to be Jnst what is needed to brighten things up and make them forget the Wnes. I

have noticed a scarcity of troupin; muslciaas tn the navy, but know of many In the army.

I met the Bhipp * Feitns Amevlcnn Circus

while ashore in Montivldeo, I'raguay, and en¬

joyed a chat with my friend, Charlie Stuart, the

bandmaster. To use a common motto of the

many, Ht’s a great life If yon don’t weaken.* 1 like it, hardships and all, and wouldn’t trade

places with anyone during the war. I will be

pleased to hear from all my friends, who may

F. J. WILLIAMS

reach me by writing to the following address:

IT. 8. 8. Frederick, care postmaster. New York,

•N. T."

FROM TOBY’S PLAYERS

Toby’s Players are now In their eighth week at the Palace Theater, Oklahoma City, Ok., to excellent bnslness. Frederick (Toby) Wilson has for bis support a list of competent players, and

baa selected Ms plays with great care, securing a long list of successes, each play being given a special scenic production. The cast includes

Wm. Salroy, John Albright, Speck Leltch, Nick Bsker, Chas. Ray, Pearle Wilson, Dorothy Adams, Betty Sevelle and Bernice Hughes. The Falace is under the management of Raleigh Dent, while Mr. Wilson’s interests will be han¬ dled by bis business manager, B. A. Nevins.

META WALSH PLAYERS

The Meta Walsh Players recently opened an indefinite engagement at the Parsons Theater, Columbus, 0., and are reported as meeting with great success. The company, numbering seven people. Is putting on a repertoire of classy dramas stid comedies, changing the MU three times a week, using special scenery for each bill. The company is under the management of

Mabery and Florence. The plays are under the direction of Irvine E. Mabery. C. Arthur Brown, principal comedian. Is quits a favorite in Colum¬ bus, as he lias appeared there several times be¬ fore. The old drama, Ten Nights In a Barroom, Is underlined for next week. The roster Includes Irvine Mabery, C. Arthur Brown, Ralph LsRae,

Carl Conway, Estelle Frances, Cora LaFem and

Meta Walsh.

REPERTOIRE NOTES

J. Lawrence Nolan, weU known in Middle West repertoire circles, recently joined Mabel Spencer and Company In vandevUIe. The sketch is in rehearsal at Springfield, Mo., and expecta to open in Chicago soon.

The Fred Byers Stock Company reports an average run of business thru Kansas and Okla-

Mr. Williams mtntgvs the Mahitllc sml Larlc theaters in El I’sso. Tex., both of which an- run¬ ning mush al atock.

homa, using all royalty plays, with special scenery and paper for each production.

A letter from Sam O. Brown, well known tn repertoire circles, now In Waco, Tex., states that he has almost fully recovered from the Injuries he received in a collision between an anto and a motorcycle last September.

Tedye Rhea, of the Tedye Rhea Show, who has been spending the past three weeks in Omaha, Xeb., will rej ’n the company in Canova. S. D., this week. The company has been moving along nicely during bis absence.

MEMORIES

Editor The Billboard—In speaking of reper¬

toire companies of the olden times Boy E. Fox and Will Beecher do not cover the field, J

“repertoire,'* entirely. We look back to the

olden times when the book plays were “It," J and "scripts” were few and far between, and were limited to road shows playing one-night

stands. Occasionally one of the scripts would

fall into the hands of these re'«rto!re com-

I panics and would be pirated under some title other than the original. Hazel Klrke, Phoenlv. |

Lights o* London, Silver King, Banker’s

Danghter and others 'were among those put on by small repertoirs companies playing week

atanda without paying royalties. But to go

back to the days when “acting was acting” and ‘

scenic effects were an after consideration. The French standard and minor plays were used

almost exclusively. We had repertoire com¬ panies on the road playing week stvids with

thes# plays In their repertoire: Cnder the

Gas Light, Bosena Meddows, Sea of Ice, The Willow Copse, Solon Shingles (The People’s

I-swyer), Kathleen Mavoumeen, Ticket of Leave

Man, The French Spy, Jesse Brown, Queen Elizabeth, The Iron Mask, Leah, the Forsaken,

and occasionally some of the classics, all pre¬

sented by such people as Felix A. Vincent. Mar¬ tin Golden (whose wife, Bella (Golden, was one of the most versatile actresses of her day), J. B. Turner, Chas. DeOrote and Emma Leland. F. G. ’.t’hlte, Billy Rouse, J, W. Bankson, Fknnle

Mathias, Katie Putnam. Annie Wallace Brit¬ ton were eome of the principal ones that headed their own companies playing the Middle

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of Old Theater Protrammea. many of which contain ■he names of famous trtnn and artrrasr*. moat of wfaaui here passed away: all ths prngrammaa are Is good condition and will be cold singly or in hxa A roengdele Uet. giving the names of the leading profea- etoDal people on the procremmrs, aleo alaee of •heet, on request. Addrsss F. G KOHL. 23 Opera Place. Clnclnnail. Oliln '

Went in repertoire of old book playx at popular

price*, 1. e., 25, 80 and 75 centi. A. R. Wilber, we think It wax. who first in

vaded the 'Middle We«t with repertoire it 1(>. 20 and 80 rents. The old managers were dam

fonnde<I and preollcted a apeedy downfall for him. But the prices stayed, crowding ont the

old standbys or forcing them to the 1-2-3 line or

joining some of the one-nigbters. Dion Bouclcault, we think, was the first

dramatist to furnish manuscripts for road com¬

panies. Joe Jefferson’s Rip Van Winkle wis

reconstructed by him, from Charles Bnrk’s ver¬

sion of Blp, and wan flrat produced in England by Joe, where be made his first great success. C. W. Couldock was another of the old school,

nis favorite part waa "Luke neldlng.” in Kosena Meddows. When the part of Dunstan Klrke was handed him he looked it over, and re¬

marked: "There, they have mined my Luke

Fielding,” but the piece made the longest Xew

York run up to that time. We could mention hnndreils of others of the old book pleeee that have been reconatructed in the past two si’ore

years into great succes.ves of the present day Tlie late James A. Heme, in our opinion, was

one of the most original actor-dramatists of

this country. Hie Hearts of Oak was almost

entirety out of bla fertile brain and Shore .Acres was undoubtedly one of the most true to nature

dramas ever presented to the public. Milton Nobles’ Phoenix was reconstmeted

from The Streets of New Y'ork, while J. 7.. Lit¬

tle’s World was from the Shipwreck of the

Madtisa, both of which were a credit to the reconst rnctors, as they ma<le big money for

them. Tliere are a few of the “old ones’’ left

who look back to the days of stock, when the playa and “star” was posted on the callNiard announeiog the date, and each member of the company knew the part he or she would do on

that oceasiun, as each memlwr was engage<l for A certain line, leads to utilities, leading woman to chambermaid mow aoiibretl.

Ono little instance ii called to mind when

Edwin Booth (one of America’s beet actors I

was playing a “stock star” engagement as Claude Mellnotte, in Clnelnnatl. The call b< y

had Just called him for his entrance on the

second act, and he. In a meditative mootl, m marked, sotto voce. “God. I am sorry I ever

stndled this idiotic part.” The call boy, over hearing the remark, and being one of nature’s

rrttlcs, n'marke<l: "Yon ain’t half at sorry as

that audience." Mr. Booth was paralyzed for

the time at the levity of the b^y, but went on

and finished the art. At the drop he l.s^ked for

the lioy, and foumi him in hiding' in fear of his life for what ho had said, but Mr. B<«ith

was not a bit angry. He talked to the hoy, and finally said: "My boy, you will be a great man some day; you are not afraid to tell

the truth.’’ We "old ones” often wonder “are they ruming

bark to the good old stock, and will they cast IIS for the old man and woman, to do the part*

without makeiipl”

Yours with memories of the pssf,

W. U HiriLMOND,

Stevenson, Tfaxh.

march 9, 191S X tt e Billboard

VIRGINIA BRISSAC CO. AT STRAND, SAN DIEGO

Cheatintf Cheaters Given 'as |

the Opening Bill—Cater¬

ing to Army and

Navy Men

8111 Pl^to. Cal., March 2.—Vlrcinla Brlaaac anil Conipaor art9 now playlnr In «tock at the

8tranii here, followliik a number of road attrac- tionii. Cbeitln^ Chratera waa the bill for the

opcDinir week. The cast of tho companr In-

cIdiIcr tho followinc; Virginia Brisaac, Knld

Uarkej (lateljr a dim atar with lore). Ama

niooilr, Doria Pellowa, Eddie Lawrence, Panl

P.jrnm. Edwin Scriimer, Brady (line, Wedsewood

NukcII, Jack Blake, Colin Chaae, William C.

Wilah and Robert LaLonde. Between tbe acta ppedal featurea are introduced, thua relierlnf

the ordinary walta. Colin Chaae, W. C. Walab

and Grace Blomlleld Uareni are heard In Tocal

Dumbert. Mlaa Brlaaac and Manager John Q.

Wray are catering eapei-lally to tbe army and

nary men here. It i» announced aa the policy

of tbe company that no tragedlea, problem plays or beary dramas will be presented.

FLORENCE STONE SUCCESSFUL

Minneapolis. Minn., March 2-—Florence Stone

has Anally cast aalde the “Jinx’* connected with

the presentation of atock at the Shntiert In this

city. With her own company ahe la regalarly

making tbe theater a Ananclal sncceas. The

Rainbridge Company, for two seasons, one of

musical comedy stock and one of dramatic stock, lost money almost constantly. Then Chas.

.Meggemeyer, of Mllwaokee, come with a atock

company, with an excellent cast, and did fairly well after he secured the serrlces of Miss

Htone, a MInneapolla faroiite. This company later disbanded, and Miss Stone, securing her

own Ananclal backer, reopened two months ago,

and the Shubert haa been making money erer

since. Mr. Nieggemeyer is reported to hare some

connection with tbe star’s own company.

MISS SUMMERLY JOINS SHUBERT

St. Panl, Minn., Alarch 2.—Irene Summerly

Joins tbe Shubert Stock Company here next

week. 8he is far from being a stranger to the

KhulsTt patrons as ahe has appeared In this ' ity during two previous engagements. Miss

Kummerly baa had extenalre training in stock,

haring formerly been a member of one of the

Poll Stock companies, a stock company in Ot¬

tawa, Canada, and the Players’ Municipal Stock Ctiupany. of Northampton, Mass. She is equally sAei'tire in beary emotional rotes and lighter

i-oniedy parts, and tbe management Is quite en-

ihuxlastlc about her return.

NAN BARCLAY SCORES HIT

Broadway and Buttermilk. If the opening week la to be a crlterioa the incceaa of tbia stock company is assured for the balance of the aea- soa. Richard La Ralla and Madge West were exeelleut in tbe leading rolea. with a strong aup- porting cast. Including Prank Beamish, Earle Weston, Bert Chapman, Loiiiae Gerard and E<lna Kanlfman. The management and direction of all playa are under Richard La Salle.

STOCK NOTES

William Mayinn. former manager of t.ie An- dltorium Stock Company, Pocatello, Id., la now playing rauderllle dates with hia wife (Caro¬

line Edwards) at team mate. They will re- I turn to tbe Xorthweat in the fall to ojien It stock tomewhere in that aectloa.

Manager Loxenberg, of Keith’s, ProTidence,

R. I., annonneea the addition of Jean .Shelby to tbe Albee Stock Company. Miss Bhelby la

a Sonthern girl and baa nerer appeared in atock

In that aectloa.

Jack Barnea’ Musical Stock Company la in Its thirteenth week at the Lola Theater, Terre Haute, Ind., Ailing aa IndeAnlte engagement.

E. P. ntllman writes: “I hare recently

cloaed a rery auecessful season oxer my old territory in tbe Middle Weat and am at pres¬

ent In New York City arranging for prodnetions

for my campaay next season. Harry S4ihDt. manager of my No. 1 Company, elosed that com¬ pany February 2S and will Join me here. We both expect to be back in harness the fore part

of July.'* Rowland T. Hamner, manager of the Academy

of Music, Lynchburg, Va., reports satisfactory busiueaa at bla boose and axteaka very highly of

tbe Pickert Stock Company and tbe patronage

it received during its recent xiait to the Acadeao'. Tbe company is booked for a return date In tbe near future.

Tbe Orpbeum Theater, Philadelphia, which

baa been mnnlag pictures for tbe past frw weeks, baa rbanged to dramatic stock.

The Strond ’Theater, Stroudsburg. Pa., re¬

ports good bnslnest during the entire winter.

Among the shows playing this popular house

recently are: Pretty Little Baby, Flora Bella, Nothing But the Truth, Princees Pat, Marsh’s IMntlcal Jlerry Makers, Chicago Stock Company,

('unntng and Bis Wonder Workers and Bob Ott

EDUCATIONAL DRAMATIC LEAGUE, lOS W. 40th 8t., Ntw Yark. T«l. Bryaat 94M

OFFICERS MR'S' .M'OfST BF-lAiO.VT.Prmident MISS KATE (X3IXBAT.Vlce-Presliient MIS.S RACHEL CHOTHERS.aeowtirr •MU JA.MRS s» ceSUMAN.Trrasurrr MISS IIKI>;.\ Ford.Dramatic Dirrctor MISS .MAIIION A. TUH.NEU_Executlic Sccrelan WHAT WE DO

Bring Jos, recreation, education to countless chil¬ dren and young people. Glee expert aiielre to strutillng teachers and social workern. Crealt a

• desire frr letter Ideals, better literature and bet¬ ter amuerimnt ralue. for a nominal sum.

and Company, Musical comedy also quite pop- P° ular with the patrons.

Rich Man, Poor Man, as presented by tbe Somerrllle Theater Players. Somerville, .Mass.,

Come to 9»nie n( tbe classes and see the children. Judge tor yourself the value of what we are ac¬ complishing Help the League hy your Inferesl and sympathy In the work lii^ give aa generoualy as ynti cm to its supporL

did not prove to be the most popular yet pre- I A j . .. . . A™ coming from ail <wer the countu—wo need

•ented, still It pleased and was well recelvet! | ,our Inup.-t ai:.i ■sststim. Join now. by the patrons of Somerville’s choice theater, I PiistaJnliig Memher.IZ.VCM) by the patrons of Somerville’s choice theater,

and every member of the company carried their

respective ndea iierfectly and did their best to

Memiicrslilp . 10.00 Contril'UU:.g Mcmhee. 5.00 Sustaining Dramatic Director. 50.00

tJOIIV ON WIRE—' MUSIC1A.N

A. F. of M.—Violin Leader, Comet,Trombone,String Bass. Good General

Businesswoman who can sing. All useful People write or wire. Musical

Stock. One show daily. Tickets only to those we know are good. Ref¬ erence. J. A. GALVIN, Hippodrome Theatre, Little Rock, Ark.

_ WANTED FOt W. I. SWAIN SNOW COMPANT NAN BARCLAY SCORES HIT PERFORMERS and MUSICIANS

»" 'i"™: for Heavies, double Band or Specialties preferred; Or- big hit In miks Mortimer’s new playlet. How chcstra LcadcF, Violin, to doublo ill Band. Addrcss

^ "‘‘I' w. I. SWAIN SHOW CO.. Swam Bldg., New Orleans, La.

add to the eucceaa of the offering. Next week D'*''*'!''*'* thaiil,f.jllv recelT«l Please make chock* , , ^ , payable to JAMlJt S CtbSHMA.N. Trea.urer, and Lover L^nes will be presented, mall to l^iutaiMHiai Dramatic League. 105 Weat 40tb

I Stock is now being produced at the Lexington **''"*’• Theater. Lexington avenue and Fifty first street,

! New York City, under the management of Geo. WANTED for the HART S PLAYERS n >r».- 1.1..I I’eta le in all Uiies. f..r Tab Stoik: must Ire able to D. Grundy. The inital production was a new driiii-r ihe Knoln .\ gu.iraiitee sii. k 'Salary wire, crook melodrama by G. W. BelL entitled When Larry (tsiurer, Elmsul Karrct. (irwr Mark and all

Rogues Fail Out. It la Intended to divide the ?}'*/'I* “ . ........ . H CAlt.M.tN. Manager. Harts Theatre. Toletio. O.

weekly changes of the bill between new plays and former Broadway favorites. The most con- CAMPBELL BROS.’ STOCK CO. itanui young Ucvifval spli-uons of tho cast of the new company are Bu^lt**** attd Ceiieral Hu-.lne9e or He^ 5tan.

' „ . . .. „ . ...... Iirefrv sps-rlalty r«>lde. man aiirl wife. Winter In (.rar-e rarlysle. Norman Hackett, Lisle Leigh, hrsiva. summer in lem. Nr. lay .<IT. W.ek Mar h 3. June Congreve, Joseph Hyland, Alpheua Lincoln, Qiiipaw. itkla ; stsk Marh 10. idther. (Ikla FRED

George H. CUrk and J. Henry Jenkins. *■»

The Washington Square Mayers added another at LlBERTV--r.ABn oaRUETT .AND WIFB- playlet to their regular bill at the Comedv Leads. Heavies, (\njerlles. .'tpeiiiltles Wife. Inge- in. . V. ... .1.1. _e nue. Spciiallles or Planar .Appearance and wird- Theater. New York City, last week the title of Address O.UJE GAR tbe clever little skit being Suiipreased Desire, K>;TT. (Jiiapaw. Oklahoma,

and ran the full week. The Obrecht Slaters Dramatic Company baa » grand sncceas aa a comedian, heading his

disbanded and tbe sisters are pi.sying Inde- own company.

pendent vandevllle and furnishing dance mnslc jt 1* reported that the Colonial Theater in Nor-

this winter in Wisconsin. folk, Va., will play mutical stock during the Billie (Lillian) Defty Is visiting her mother summer,

in battle, after an extended engagement with James Barrie Morton, Juvenile lead with the tbe Wlllla West Musical Comedy organization i;n,prp„ stock Company. Vanconver, B. O.. was

at tbe Empress, Butte, Mont. week, and, taking advantage

Jnst a few years ago George Weiss condneted jhe lay-off, visited friends In Seattle, a cigar store in San Francisco. One of his j P^,..

best customers was a little Jewish boy. who jbe Weatern Coast. Is

purchased tobacco for his father, with the neces- reported from Loa Angeles.

sary note from daddy. Later Weiss became (jp^rge Dore Musical Comedy Company, in

somewhat noted as a singer, snd. as he had t^e Swedish comedian Is featured, will

taken a liking to the Hebrew yonngster. he Eastward after playing several stands tn took tho boy under his wring. Weiss’ popularity ,jjg Northwest

grew and vrtth it the education of hia protege. y,bel Estes Joined the Monte Carter Mnaical Today the boy Is beading his own mnaical Comedy Company In Tacoma, Wash., recently, comedy show In ’Tacoma. Wash., at the Oak Dorothy Raymond, prlma donna. Joined the

Theater. It la not to be wondered at that of the Lyric Musical Comedy Company,

WeUa (now known aa White) has some easy Lyric Theater. Portland. Ore., this week,

pickings around the Oak Theater, where tbe b. F. Sechrist. proprietor of the Palace Thea- Hebrew youngster (Monte Carter) la making tp,, Mlddlebiirg. Pa., baa announced that he will

build sD cxtcnslon to the theater, which is now _ used ns a picture bouse. ’The addition la to in¬

clude a large stage, dressing rooms and every convenience. Sechrist will play traveling sto<-k

companies and shows. Paul Gilmore and a company of players

opened at the Tampa Ray Casino. Tampa, Fla., on March 4, to present a series of high-class stock prn<luctions. The cumpan.v has been at the Duval Theater. Jacksonville, for several weeks past, and will return to that city for another run of sto*-k after the termination of their present engagement. The opening bill will be The Mummy and tlie Humming Bird, fol¬ lowed by The Havoi-, The Wolf and Captain Alvarex. Popular prices will prevail.

Frank Heibert has arriv.sl in I»s Angeles, Cal., to Join the Oliver Morosco Stock Company as Juvenile, to fill the vacancy caused by the withdrawal of Douglas Mac-Lean to enter pic¬

tures.

SAM LOEB

To Manage a Wife, ami her “flying leap” la

the scream of tbia clever tittle skit. The com- Psny is Just finishing a return engagement at Hntralo on their way to New York, where they

"I'cn In March.

HYMAN CHANGES

■^i-w York, Feh. 28.—Ri»hert Hyman has

left the cast of the Oeacent Stock (’i»«ipany,

('res.ent Theater, Brooklyn, to rejoin the Al- ••siar Players, at the Alcazar Theater, Shn

Ftanrisfo, Cal. Mr. Hyman was formerly at

Oie head of that organisation.

BACK TO DRAMATIC STOCK

The MIchelsoa Theater, Grand lalaad. Neb., which has l«-cn playing musical comedy atock since the opening of the season, haa returned to Its former policy of dramatic stock. 'The com¬ pany la under the management of F. Mortimer

Mitchell. Rusinesa since the opening Is reported as satisfactory. The caat Includes Martha E*l- wiirda. Marjorie Stanley, Allle Heater, Francis Marron, Jess Hall. Jack Stanley, Rusa Ortet, Den .Morton and Jack Greenway.

LA SALLE COMPANY OPENS

A.X UOEIRTY ACCOUIMX OF SHOW CLsOSlISiG

ETTHEIL, Anything cast few earept Sonbnttrs. Soma leads

Ooist apreerance cm and off.

PARKER I'hararters and Low Oomedy. Blackface and Silly

Kid Hprcialiin. ’Tuba in Band. Elrctrlcian and M. P. Operator.

Na jMRf IM hl|. JIMrtss THE DONEttANS, 6MNni DaEvtry, Tamps, Florida.

WORK FOR YOURSELF—RUN YOUR OWN SHOW Rundrctls arc ttmggtlng alonf year aflcr year, mrrety for a living, withiait ary chance to tain or profit hy ytmr real ahlltty and efforts. Any capable, sotier Manager or Actor can s«ai be Indepeedent—WORK hY>K TOfR-WKljr FOR LEASE, reniil or reri-«itaic. comrlete. entire outfit for "tetH" or -'theatree." the ortzl'-al and only “VAN DYKE AND EATON CO.” Everything ready to lake In the $t$. For J.'i years this company maile roottry summer and winter Actors or Msnagtr* with “ability snd cimimoti scii.se,’* adtlress

C. Mack—VAN DYKE AND EATON COMPANY—F. Mack. Miners’ Bank Bldf., JaeMn. Ma. rMmplete line lllho pictorial paper and taro-tsilar plrtcrtal hrraM.

WANTED QUICK Piano and drunoR or violin and piano, union, with snappy feature overtures. Sini^Ie eiiRageniont considered. Full particulars. Be ready to join immediately. Will buy Diamond Dat Scenery cheap for cash. WEIX^H A \VALBOURN, liou Whitney Stock Co., Bijou Theatre, Jackson, Mich.

. WANTED FOR EMERSON SHOW BOAT tiermantown. pe.. March 8.—’The u Raiie Stock At Brownsville. Pb#—Good Repertoire Companv up in twelve bills.

,'»'Z Stau. tcra«, aim Ust ot pUy*. Addroe RALPH EMERSON. 0«Ti*r. prixlu-vr aihI piiiuipjl of tlie liip. HH>. Honrajr (ilrls. now oii tM ttunl jedT In UltlAhoDiA ana arrtoth year ou tour.

rompoaitlon chould gpt buny at onee. Here In i

htor7 that maj imprest some. Last week ttip

Smlth-Mpring Holme* Orchestral (Julotet give h sort of rehearsal concert to which were In vited a few friends, among these being the writer.

This is stated to show that this is first band information which we are giving. .kftcr the

recital had pisgressed to where the music had about run its course and the psycbulogteal nee

ment had arrived for Thomas J. Qulgb-y to

spring his great stunt and bold the spot with the dazzling figures of a Witmark royalty • beck which be was to turn over to the “Guy” wh>i Is responsible for both words aud music of Sorter

Miss Vou, be started ui«talrs for the bath room and immi'dlatrly there was a commotion, which sounded like a Bolshevik meeting taking an impregnable position In debate, or a stage

drank falling down stairs. Mr. Quigley opened

the etair door by mistake, one step and tbp main prop was knocked out, and Ireland's hopes took

a tnmble and with It went the hopes of some of God's chosen people. But friend Quigley

soon regained himself and crept back upstairs,

where be fainte«t three times and stampeded the entire honseboid into that sane state wbicb takes hold of us all when a bouse is on fire and

we happen to be Interested In the boose, or in

getting out of the rcat'j of the fire. But by the aid of two doctors (regular M. Ds.) and twe

good old standby Christian Scientists he was

soon restored, and, after a few minutes of remini8<-ensiDg along the lines of rehearsing bow each of us bad stated Just bow we saved his life or at what point we thought be bad died,

the Irish in this fighting song booster asserted itself and he got up and sang turee or four tongs

and then let loose of the big package—tbe check. Wo can't give away family secrets, but we

will tip you off to this. If you see Mrs. Clsy

with a new spring bat or driving around in

Isadore Witmark had a pet idea and, like men

of his type, the idea bad him more than he had

the idea. He simply bad to try It out, even If be bad to sacrifice friends, home and fortune. That is what any idea will do to a real man. There was never a mo'ting of the board of di¬ rectors and the heads of departments could not

even Innch without being compelled to listen to a lot of prophecy abont what would happen If a

drive could only be made on tbe chautanquas.

Finally the drive was made. Two years ago tbe firm of M. Witmark & Sons went after tbe lycenm and Chautauqua lingers; they started Department C in their New York olDce. Today

that department takes up an entire fioor. It Is

also hinted that as soon as tbe war Is over and the world returns to even approximate sanity there will be an entire building devoted to tbis

department.

Most publishers try an ad. then lay down and

wait; but when this house set out to cater to

the ebantauqua audiences it, of course, bad to have someone who right there and then would

dedicate bis or her life to this work. Miss N. V. Joseph of the New York office became a

walking, talking, tented temple. Hundreds of song users receive such vigorous, boosting, en¬

thusiastic letters about Witmark songs, all of

which letters arc signed N. V. Joseph, that they imagine that these letters are wTltten by some big, hnsky, piledriving business plugging man.

It’s fun to hear them talk about Mr. Joseph,

when all of this Is engineered by a Miss.

Chleago has been the center of much of this activity. Chicago is where the real chantauqua

work must be put over. And It is only natural

tiiat Chicago should have tbe real Inside man on

tbis Job. That man is Tom Quigley. There is a live wire. There is a man onto his Job. Qnlg- ley doesn't overlook anything that will stir up

a semblance of a noise that sounds like a Wit¬ mark production. He doesn’t pass up any of them.

The last time the writer heard John McTorroaek give a recital he observed the Irrepressible Tom

there with all tlie facial beaming of a full lunar setting, as pictured by the artists who make tbe illustrations for tbe medical almanacs. Then,

to slightly paraphrase w-hat a famens witness

once said at a court trial, we have met him

coming out of places where no one looking for re.ll musicians would ever think of going. But

somewhere within was some one singing or at¬ tempting to sing or play one of Tom’s pet tnneS.

Tho Witmark office In Chicago Is In charge of

Mr. Quigley, with Miss Gumell Anderson at the helm demonstrating in a tbonsand ways that the key to all artlatic success la a Witmark

song. Here is a girl who knows bow to handle

people. >fuch of tbe credit for the popularity

of the Chicago office goes right to the way the public Is handled, often entering the inner sanc¬

tuary, where dwells tbe Muses and what they have mused.

The chantauqua has greater potentiality than

, even these song-cnlturallsts have dreamed could be grown. If ail song publishers would lay

MUSIC AND THE CHAUTAUQUA How Songs Are Popularized and Sold — New

Forces at Work — The Phonograph as a Factor

The kind of songs that make a real lasting impression are the ballads, the heart songs, and

these are the ones that tbe chantauqua artist can sin" right Into the soul of the average per¬ son. and. whst Is more, he can plant them in the community conscience.

We have said a few things that may need a little proof to back np onr assertions and per¬

haps 8 few incidents may not be amiss Just here. To start this off let's take tbe Music House

of M. Witmark J: Sons. Let’s stndy these

po;.ular melody dlsrensers. Wh.'t has been tbelr greatest success? There’s a Long, Long Trail

baa been their most popular and abiding success.

Where was this song popularize<l? It v.as sung into the heart of the average American from

tbe Chautauqua platform before Broadway would Lsten to it. Thousands of singers were singing

this song before tbe real artists took hold of it.

John McCormack was tbe one who put the cap sheaf on this song, but who did tbe sewing and

n-aplng and harvesting before tlie great popular idol sang it for tbe phonograph? Tlie multi¬

tude of chaotanqna singers lopnlarized this

song.

The Magic of Y'our Eyes is another Chautauqua rong which has been poimlarized by the eban-

tauijua singer.

Sorter Miss Y'ou is right there with these other Witmark favorites. It was born and nour¬ ished in the Chautauqua. Mr. Clay Smith wrote

both words aud music for tbis ever growing

favorite. There Is nothing of the Alexander’s Ragtime Band about this song; it's a real heart song and hits home to the average homeloving, true-blue American heart, and that la why It has

grown with tbe years. This song was used by the Smith, Spring. Hotmes Orchestral Quintet

for two years before it was published for public

use. Coyla Spring sang it into tbe hearts of thou.‘-ands who had gathered from Coast to Coast to pay homage to tbe worth of tbe lyeeum and ebautanqua movement by honoring these

local events with their presence. This was

the test-proof to which this song was submitted before It

Music and the ebantauqua. Here is a real field

for much cogitation if we but comprehend what this means to many of the most worthy of tbe lyeeum and Chautauqua workers. IIow is a song

popularized? Thru the theater and concert

singer. That has been the way that songs have been made. There are now two new forces in

tbe field. The {ihonograpb and the Chautauqua

platform. These are both relatively new forces.

Take the ease of tbe world famous singer,

who has Just flashed her dazzling art over the

firmament and accomplished in a few months what few others have afhleved In a lifetime. What of Amelita Galll-Curcl? What was the

reason for her phenomenal success? One of tbe

contributing causes of her ascension was, with¬

out doubt, the little old disk records which carried her wonderful vocalization into thou¬

sands of homes where music is enthroned. Why even her second season in grand opera here in Chicago, where she made her debnt, she was ad¬ vertised by tbe opera management as "The won¬

derful singer whose Victor records have been heard in thousands of Chicago homes.’’ Time

was when the phonograph made its appeal upon tbe basis that tbe public bad beard the singer, or had seen tbe actor, and for that reason actor,

would be interested in hearing the recorded voices. But here, in one of the greatest music centers of the world, nlth one of the greatest grand opera companies < n earth, advertising one

of the three or four greatest singers who ever made to those who lived, the appeal

had heard this phenomenal voice on the Victor records.

Some idea of what the phonograph does for an artist can be bad when we realize what it means for tbis one company to pay this same singer,

Galll-Curci, $50,000 royalty for the records she

hi s made. Is it any wonder that New York went wild over the same singer whom they had only a few months before refused to hear?

The second great aid to popnlarizing pinsle has been the chantauqua. Few even in the

ebantauqua business realize tbe potentiality of

tbis movement as a means of reaching tbe musical ear of America. It has tbe vaudeville

stage backed off tbe boards as an American musical dispenser for high grade music.

The stage works fast and furious. Its music is

syncopated and set to catch the ear of the teem¬ ing multitude, who are all geared to high speed. The whirling mice haven’t very much on the

modern man who pays bis money not to see and to learn, but to let down. Tbe vaudeville has its bits over night, but they descend almost as

fast as they ascend in popularity.

was offered for publication. Now Si.rter Miss You has bcca sung for t’.ie Victor plionograph by Chas. Harrison, and if you

want to bear a real song, one that will abide

and sweeten your life and mellow your soul. Just buy this record and feast your better self on this

eternal spring of love at its best.

These facts may lead one to ask why then Is it that more music houses are not trying to break into the chantauqua game? Right now

there are six bouses trying for tbis busiuess.

Why Is it that Witmark has the posltiuD at the post? Most of the.se hous's are trying to sell rags and Jazz stuff to a balladloving people.

They might as well try to sell their goods by patting on a big advertising campaign thru

tbe church papers as to try to unload the style of music that they spasmodically try to unload on a chantauquagoing public.

Tbe substantial men of the coming years will be those who bad the saving hahlt when they were young. Uncle Sam Is not too hiisy In this greatest of wars to forget his coming manhood. He wants a more prosperous and lnd<*pendent people for the future—hence War-Savings Stamps and Thrift Stampa. Buy them to show your appreciation.

ISADORE WITMARK

ENSEMBLE PROGRAMS Violin, ’Cello and Vocal Solos and Duets. Experienced in Concert, Chautauqua and Lyceum. Address

312 STATE ST., QUINCY, ILL. No duplicate in performance, in quality or in value.

It has experience — thirteenth season — the oldest Circuit Chautauqua.

It has an ideal — a constructive and model Chautauqua with human service the underlying principle.

As the Chautauqua has been made a part of the national defense, every town that wants to help win the war will have one. If you want the best get a Lincoln. Write for information.

LINCOLN CHAUTAUQUAS 106 North La Salle Street

1108 Mealy Building CHICAGO Atlanta, Ga.

Musicians. Sinters, Entertainers and Lecturers Both prirfi-sslooal ami aiiialrur. .811 who aro lnli>f<*te<l In the grrat L^i-rum ami (tiaulauuua miwrrniMU. or who would 11ki» l<» tngigp In this wiwh. iih<«il<l firs* Irim wligt othrvs who iri« Migagrd in this work hi*« (lotip and are doing You ahould sluiljr the pugalMll- tl«a of thia i*ri<<w«loti

THE PLATFORM la a Magaginp for Ihfoe Inieriiti'd In the plalfavro ana. It gtvni valualilr advire upon platform liltals and meth¬ ods. and la a guide to kuprrwa. Il.s rraular auWnhrrw m«T atall Ihmiaelvrs << lU Informallim drs'arlmmta without rhargr. Prartlrgl ^uggtwlhma givwi. ami real awdstanre offered to worlhr lirginnrrs. SubetrlrUan price. $1.00 p«» year. Hample copy. 15c.

Daparlment B.

THE PLATFORM. • • SUliway Hall. ChioM*

laadore Witmark. of tbe firm of M. Witmark A Sons, the music pubitsber, who hoc done aurh voJ- uotle pioDecr work in the chauunqn* field.

march 9, 1918 25

LYCEUM COMMITTEE REPORTS ^

F{ by the serretery or preildeot of the

loral Lyceum Committee. The coniniltteeman buy* the attraction, and

he oiiKht to he the one to deride whether It

Oeo. D. Alden: 8t. Joseph, Mo., 100. Bobert 0. Bowman: Tarklo, Mo.. 100. Brn-Hur Singers: Earirllle, III., 100; Waterford,

tv IS.. lOO; Montgomery City, Mo., 100.

W. Buryi Buckly: rowlerrllle. MIoh., 100. Smith Daraoron: HemlngforO, Neb., 100. DeKoven Ouartet: Franklin Grove, III., 100. Bar Sbumway Enderly: Hale, Miss., 100. Brooks Fletcher: Denlaon, Ill., 100; Bellatre, O.,

list. Floyd Featherstone Concert Co.: Allison. la., 100. Clyde and Jewell Full: Walker, la., 100. Gray-LehTtnne Co.: Northwood. la., 100.

CUrence L. Miller: Walker. la.. lOO. Enot Mills: Tarklo. Mo., 90. Metropollun Glee Club: Marseilles, III., 100;

Morrlsonvllle, III.. 90; Dudley, III., 90.

Clarence B. Oland: Walker. la.. 90. Ediths Parsons: Maullns, N. Y., 100; Brookfield,

N. Y„ 100. Smith-Sprmg-Holmes Orchestral Quintet: Frank¬

lin Grove, III., 100. ^ Erwin Strafford: Brink Haven, O., 100. ^ Swiss Bellringers: Walker. la., 90.

Tahan: Franklin Grove, III., 100. Emerson WinUrs Co.: Haiinemln, III., 100.

THE HONOR ROLL

The Smith .Spring Holmes Orchestral Quintet

still leads the list on The Billboard honor roll. There Imve l)een thirty-one reports on this com¬ pany. TWE.NTT-NINE being marked 100 and

two 95.

FE.kTHERSTONE S GREAT RECORD

Floyd Featherstone Concert Co.: Elma, la., 100; Garner. 100; Hock Falls. 100; Elkport, 100;

Springdale, 100: Tripoli, 100; New Albtn, 100; Webh, 100; Edgewood. 100; Hawkeye, 100;

Colesburg, la., 100; Allison, la.. 100.

THE BOOBY HATCH The following attractions have been reported

t'NSATlSFACTORY by the lyceum committee¬

men In the town Indicated. These attractLms

will be kept In the Hospital under the doctor’s care until Ove committeemen report them 90 or '

100: i Irish Players; BrookSeld, Mo., 00; Sheldon, la.,

SO. Richard Kean: Center Point, la., 00. Ladyaingers: StockbrMge, Mich., 00.

Jas. Goddard Concert Co.: Weatherford, Ok., 00. . Ediths Parson; Waynesburg. Pa., Oit; Maullns.

N. Y., US); Brookfield. N. Y.. 100.

Coleman Hatfield: !*n.rder. Ok.. 00; .\nselmo.

Neb., 90.

PICKED CP FROM COMMITTEEMEN

The Urge andiem-e seemed appreciative of earh and every number presented by the Emer¬ son Winters Co. at Baiinemin. III.,” writes Mrs. KlU Rlghter.

■•Everyone was delighted with the lecture wlih-li Tahan delivered at Franklin Grove. HI., and are looking forward to another treat when he and his daughter i-ome neat summer.” saya the <-ommlttee.

"The Smith-Hpring-Holmea Ob heatral Quintet cs\e us the liest i-oneert we ever had at Frank- llu Gbive. We certainly hope to have them again some time."

Kns>wneld. N. Y.: "We found Miss Parsons a very delightful entertainer for both young and "III,” says the rommlttee. whirh Is composed of

)' W. I'srnimga. K. Agnes Crandall and F. H. I.ewls. Then W. L. Newton, of Maulina. N. Y.,

srote: "Miss Parsons gave a delightful evening "f readings."

Tarklo. Mo., had a n-al week of lyeetim at- tra.-tlons, uiving to shifting dates, missed trains

and a<i on. Enos Mills lectured on The Gristly Bear, a few nights later Robert O. Bowman gave

hit inipersonatlona, then the next night the Satvl- Itirharilson eomhlnatlon gave a recital. This waa Malvfs sei'oiul apiiearanre on this course. The

'ommlttee Ki-ems to think that another appear- an.-r would only add to hla |>opularlty.

The Clyde and Jewell Full Duo presented two one act playlets at Walker, ta.. Interspersed with -onio war poetry, which msde good.

Judge Geo. D. Ahlen Is an eloquent and eon- vlni-lng H|>enker, and held the closest attention of his audience at St. Joseph. Mo., for two hours.

The Gray-I.ehvlntie Company presented a •dnssh'ul ;irngram at Northwood. HI., which seomeil to please all pr» sent.

The Floyd Featherstone Company has been asked to return at Alllann, la.

DrcMiks Fletcher lectured under the auspices of the Americus Club In Bellatre, O. lie gave his "Community Deadheads” at the noon luncheon for the huslueas men. ills "Tragedy of the I nprepareil" waa pronounced to have been the

Is-st lecture ever delivered In Hellalre. The cor-

res|)ondent to The Savanna (III.I Journal aaya:

SAMMY (HIS BOOK) A big budjfot of Rookie Poems, Jokes,

Parodies, Essayettes and Stories of life in camp, compiled on a tour of the cantonm^Fnts. Only liook of the kind, just out, ’iSc. Anents wanted. IT NOW.

LUCKY PUILISNINO 00^ SpftefMd, Mt.

National Conference of American Lecturers i TO BE HELD IN

Washingfton, D. C.y April 8-13, 1918

Program in Outline

MOHDAT, ABRIL 8TH

THE WOULD .\T \V.\R MORNING SESSION—The I’nlted States, The Case Against Germany, The Case of Belgium. AFTERNOON SESSION—S<iuth America In the War, The Statemects of Other Nations In

the War. EVENING SESSION—France and the War, Great Britain and the War.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9TK

THE UNITED STATES .\T \V.\R MORNING SES.SION—Washington In Wartime, Congress In Wartime, The I'nited States

Senate. The House of Representatives. ■VFTER.NOON SESSION—Financing the War, The Qaestion of Transportation. The Amerl-

ean Red Cross. EVENING SESSION—The Army, The Navy.

WEDHE8DAT, APRIL lOTH

GENERAL PROBLEAIS .AND DEVELOPMENTS OF THE W.AR MORNING SESSION—The Historical Backgrounds of the War, The Economic Interpreta¬

tion of the War. The Progress of Science and Invention In the War. AFTERNOON SESSION—The Socialists of Europe In the War, Social Changes Effected by

the War, Falsity of Germany's Claims of Social I'rogress. EVENING SESSION—The Maintenance of International Law To Keep the World at Peace.

THURSDAY, APRIL IITH

SOME AGENCIES AVOUKING TO WIN THE WAR MORNING SESSION—The Function of American Labor, Maintenance of American Stand

ards of I.abor, The Function of American Industry. .VFTERNOON SESSION—A Conference on Food, The Problem of Food, Fac.ors In Future

Coeta and Prices. EVENING SESSION—The Problems of .Agriculture, Keep the Home Fires Burning.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH

DOMF-STIC PROBLEAIS AND DEA ELOP.AIENTS IN AV.AR AND AFTER MORNING SESSION—A Conference on Education, Education During the War and After. AFTERNOON SESSION—A Conference on American Welfare, Welfare of Woman and

Child, The Immigrant and Alien, The American of the Future. EVENING SESSION—The Field of Journalism. The Field of Publicity.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TK

.A D AY OF SPECIAL CONFERENCES A special conference on Food at the Food Administration Building, condneted by

Mr. Herbert Hoover. A special conference on the work of the American Bed Cross at the Memorial

Building, conducted by Mr. Orrln C. Leater. A special conference on the work of the Children's Bureau, Department of Labor

Building, condneted by Miss Jolla C. Latbrop, Head of the Bureau. Special conferences of groups loterestM In the same sabjeett. Special conferences of groups of lecturers engaged in the same chantanquas.

PrRI*OSE. TIAIE. PL.ACE, REGISTR.ATION, FEES, HOTELS PURPOSE—The purpose of this Conference Is to bring Into review the vast complex of

farts and activities developed by the world war. It la to be a training camp for the men of the .American platform to eqnlp them for the work of the hour that they may be bigbly Informed upon wbat Is being done In tbe world, tbat they may lead in instruriloD on bow to win the war, tbat they may catch the visions of what Is to be and herald It to tbe people, that while leading tbe way to decisive victory they may help to lay the foundatlona for the reconatrnctlon of aociety.

TIME—April 8 13. 1918. Sessions at 9:30, 2:30 and 8:15. PLACE—The new Hotel Waahington. Washington, D. C. DELEGATES—Tbe number la limited to 300 on account of the crowded conditloas at

Washington, but delegates who are residents of Washington and those who can provide their own arcommodatioas will be received beyond this limit of 300.

REOISTR.ATION AND rREDENTIAl.S—The International l.yceum Association will register and Issue credentials to tbe delegates in the order In which their applica¬ tions or appointments are received at onr national headquarters. Suite 213-1-1, Hotel I.a Salle, Chicago, HI. Send remittances to tLla address.

FEES—The only fee Is a registration charge of $5, which will be applied to meet the expenses of tbe Conference. No aiipHcant or ai>i>olntee will be registered until bis fee Is paid.

HOTELS—The new Hotel Washington Is tbe official headquarters of the Conference. It will accommodate a number of tbe delegates, but n<>t all of them. The Committee on I»ral Arrangements at Washington will secure accommodations for all registered delegates. Rates will be tb<-)se current at the time. Reservations made for dele¬ gates by the Committee on Lotal .Arrangements must be paid for whether they are taken upon tbe date set or later. 'All delegate! should reach Washington not later than Sunday night, .April 7. .Apply at once for hotel reservation.

mOCBEDINGS—The proceedings and addressea will he printed in full and bound for hlatorical reference. Thla will make a volume of Incalculable value, as It will cover tbe essentials of tbe mental content of the war. Every achool, library and atndent should te eager to secure It. The coat will not exceed $2 per copy. Orders are aollcited now at $2 per copy, and If tbe slae of the edition makes It {Kisalble to lower this price tbe difference will be refunded. Please order now.

PROGRAM—Tbe Conference will continue for flve days, three sessions per day. Special conferences will be held by tpei-lal groups on the sixth day. We believe the per¬ sonnel of the program will be the most remarkable that has ever been presented In a tingle occasion. It will Incitule many of tbe heads of tbe National Administra¬ tion. Their names will not be announced until Just before the Conference.

"Brooks Fletcher tat Dennison. III.) is not the polished orator that had been anticipated."

"Mae Shumway Enderly’s costumed enter¬ tainment was a rare treat for tbe people of

' Hale, Miss. It wss a novelty rarely seen by I the people In this section," says The Leader.

“The Dekoven Quartet gave a very pleasing ' entertainment, and everyone went home feeling ! well paid for coming out," aays the committee I at Franklin Grove, III.

"Smith Dameron Is unlike the most of os,

for be can talk and work, both at tbe same J time, and be allows neither one to Interfere with I the other," says the Hemingford (Neb.) editor. I "Tbe Shepherd of tbe Hills was what Mias I Buryi Buckley presented at Fowlervllle, Mich..

anr. the committee reported her rendition i •Great.’ It brought out much of the beauty of I' tbe book which is often overlooked.”

AVhlle tbe Ben-H'ir Singers were entertaining . the audience at Montgomery City, Mo., Are broke out next door and tbe audience Sled out, and now

! the committee is trying to arrange for a return ' late for the Ben-Hur Singers. As our friend.

I Louie Williams, so eloquently says. ‘‘Maybe we I are telling you too much." But tbat la one way

to get a return date.

JOTTED WHILE WAITING

AT THE JUNCTION j By TH08. ELMORE LUCEY

i Edmund A'ance Cooke writes that be is doing . more writing than platforming these days—and { many of us wish we could do likewise. He has I put across a dally syndicated poem with the N. < A. E. service, besides doing much freelance verst- fylng.

H. P. Leavitt, for years a successful salesman with the Midland forces in the Northwest, and who lie’ped to make the big Hamline Cniversity

course In 8t. Paul the success It was for years, I Is now with The Shawnee (Ok.) Herald, In tbe 1 business department, as well as writing occa¬

sional local news. He is as loyal a platform fan as ever, and deeply interested in tbe Chautauqua doings of Shawnee. Tbat town supporta two big winter courses this year, as well as tbe summer

I assembly. William Howard Taft was among the recent speakers on the citlxens’ course.

Tbe committee at Weatherford, Ok., has been reorganized, and is now composd of six of tbe Norm:il faculty memliers and six biisinescs men. Tbe chairman will he cluisen from the Normal faculty. One of the big lyceum courses of

' Oklahoma is that maintained at Weatherford, (Paul Lee Ellertie, chief examiner of the Den

ver (Col.) office of the L'nite<I 8tate8 Naturallxa-

I tion Office, will spend the coming summer on the Chautauqua platform, lecturing In Iowa. Minnesota and Missouri. He will talk on the subject of Naturalization. He is a writer as well as a speaker. His wife Is also a gifted

magazine contributor. 8he is known to tbe literary world as Alma Estabrook Ellerbe.

The Oklahoma State I'liiversity faculty has

been experimenting in a small way with tbe university extension course Idea, and booked a number of attractions in nearby towns.

Chester Birch, the Kansas City lecturer-evan- I gellstisirnetist, has Joined the growing young , : army of community buildlog campaigners, and 11 iKdds successfi^ meetings in tents, assisted by a

I’ I singer and olh«‘r talent. Byron Piatt, the handsome Hoosler lecturer,

cloeed tbe course at Hydro, Ok., on tbe lucky 11 13th of February with hla One message, *‘Be-

»! yond the Law.” * I Tbe Metropolitan Grand Quartet gave the clos-

* Ing concert on the Normal course at Weather-

* ford. Ok., February. 11.

t| THOMAS J. QUIGLEY

Prepare For Lyceum and Chautauqua VOCAL FACULTY DRAMATIC ART

ESTF.II.E M.WDEVILLE - _ . mwr RICHARD B. DE YOUNG M A K Y

LYR.AVINE VOT,\W ^ x-i RRR. i TR ACY J. KINGM.AN

WALTER DIEDERICH OlAjll 1 MILDRED RODIGER

COMPLETE COURSES IN PIANO AND VOICE.

POSITIONS SECURED FOR GRADUATES coaching a specialty.

DEARBORN SCHOOL OF LYCEUM ARTS I RICHARD B. DE YOUNG

Director.

10th Floor Auditorium Bldg. home of the CHICAGO GRAND OPERA CO.

Chicago Til r'.->« .1 Qiii«h>. the able. hu.'Ilnr r r-wnta- tlve cf the M IVltmark A Pu ’Ish' t Cu . who has endeared hlniMlf to all Chautauqua per¬ formers.

Ttie Billboard MARCH 9, 1918

Billiard IKE SHOW WOELD ENCYCLOPEDIA

The Billboard PublishinK Company,

W. H. DOXALDSOX. PUBLICATION OITICE;

Blllbciard Building. 2.‘i-27 Opera Place,

slasm co-operation is a pleasure, not big interests think some form of lob- *1*.' information pleaio adriw

a burden. But, when an enforced bylng will save the day fo*- them later j„huny Maixin—:immie Daunton, ttie uigii

measure is unjust or ill advised, the and the “little fish” imagine they’re to diver, wa* killed at Tarboro, N. c., la nnn. half-hearted manner in which people be used as pawns for bringing addi- *•’* JoUnny j.

meet the responsibility thrust upon tlonal power to the influential. autie milis—im.ease communicate

them doesn’t reflect the desired spirit An ounce of precaution in such iV.wVng'Mtlli’**w^reLVH.utV”

of co-operation. matters is worth a pound of care. BiiiiHPnrd.) The most intelligent conception of You’d ridicule the person who’d Bay J. Fink—Wnite you three letters to nemi

rinrlnnati, Ohio.

of co-operation. matters is worth a pound of care. The most intelligent conception of You’d ridicule the person who’d

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F. \V. K.—DaiMy liowU w.n last heard of in this country In l;K)7. In that year he salle.l for EiiKland after selling Queen and Jiimhn, Ii|k

U. 8. A. I justice and reason for Governmental I his flat after the burglars put in their big snakes, to c. u. [)<sison at uirard. Ala. action. If any class of people think thoro work, and you’d consider the in- Long-DUtance Telephone, Canal 5085. action. If any class of people think thoro work, and you’d consider the in-

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promptly, intelligently and vigorously, ize that you frequently put off till to- iurvan^s'trwt.*^A*k'tt^o*.'^** **’ The Government welcomes this form morrow problems that should be met Lillian M.—Ada Behan has appeared in sev- Lillian M.—Ada Behan has appeared In sev.

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with each branch of the many activ¬ ities that come within its scope of regulations and appreciates intelli-

cope with such problems effectively. H. W. (Bubbles) Washhnm and Frank Il 'g,-

— Wire me at once.—George II. MeSparMn, Cei Anybody in the amusement field ton H«t>i. Houston. Tex.

who fails to conform to a policy of Harry Ilauilin—Write J. U. Musgut, 717 Seventh street. Beaver Falls, Pa., at once. Im-

gently centralized objections prompt- co-operation is a poor patriot and a ix.rtant. iilainitn was with the John a. liar

ed by proper considerations. small-calibered business man.

ACT WELL YOUR PART (Written especially for Tlie Billboard)

Washington, D. C, March 2.—Members of the theatrical profession were very active in promoting the sale of Liberty Loan Bonds both in the first and second campaigns. In the second campaign a group of famous moving picture celebrities staged a Liberty Loan play, which was shown on thousands of screens thruout the country.

In a letter from the Treasury Department to one of the most distin¬ guished participants in this play the following occurs:

“No doubt you have played many parts which you recall with pleasure. Somehow we think that the part you played in the second Liberty Loan Bond sale will be a particularly happy memory to you. We certainly hope so.”

Doubtless the patriotic members of the theatrical profession will always be proud of whatever service they rendered their Government and their country in this time of war. The parts they play in the service of their country are of as much importance as the parts they play on any stage and a matter of as Just a pride and ambition.

“All the world’s a stage and men and women only players.” The greatest drama in the life of the world is now being staged. The scene of action stretches from the Jungles of Africa thruout all the civilized world. Hundreds of millions constitute the cast of characters and the fate of many nations is Involved.

America enters to play the leading role. The duty upon EVERY AMERICAN is to see that our country performs its part well. Each must give it the best support within our power that the final scene may be a triumph and not the blackest tragedy of all history.

The one determining factor in this struggle is the organized might of the invincible United States, and this organized might means that all Americans, men and women, must do their share, some in fighting, some in building ships, some in manufactories, some on the farms, some in the homes, each in his or her own sphere and avocation.

For those whose work lies not along any of these lines ways are provided. Thru the Liberty Loan Bonds and the War-Savings Stamps every American of whatever occupation, of however humble means, can do his or her part by giving to the Government the financial support it imperatively requires.

Every American has a part to plfty and an opportunity to play It. Act well your part; there all the honor lies.

ris Slintva tbe ucaium of 1016 and also wltb Tompklna^ Wild \Vp<«t Show. Anrone knonluz blH wboreaN'iita. jdpa*** write Mr. Mn:<g3t.)

T. L., Boxton.—Tbe Siwr-laole of nr<i|iatra was iiiM'd I7 Barniini A Bailey Cirrus as Its feature pn-seutatlon in l!)f2.

If George .4. (Dntcb) Clark will cornmnnlrate wltb 11. D. MacFadden, New I*r<i>le's Tlieater, Eblludelpbla, Fa., be will learn soni. lbing to bla advantage.

George G. Bingo disappeared fonr weeks igo. Anyone knowing where be ts idease write Mrs. George B. Bing>i, as slie is III. .tddress Gen. eral Delivery. Jacksonville, Fla.

Mrs. E. T. Graliam—Please rommunlrat<' wltb your motlier at once. Very Im^iortaot. —Karl. (.4ddress ber at Kansas City.)

•Boy .\cton—Calbraltb P. Rodgers was the first mao to cross tbe .temrlran continent In an airplane. He was killi‘d In a fall at Los An gelesj Cal., .tprll 3, 1912.

Marriages PERSOX-McnKRMOTT—Hyman Person and

Margaret McDermott, both members of the Tick- Tuck Girls Compan.v. were married on tbe stage of the Majestic Theater, Kalamnsoo, Mich., February 27, while tbe company was playing an engagement In that city.

SHEEB-GI.EASOX—William A. Sheer, the¬ atrical manager, and Mrs. Eva R. Gleason, of Chicago, were married at Port Chester, N. Y.. Peliruary 24.

Births

-r--■ _■_- V Farsighted inhabitants of the show

Vol. XXX. MARCH 9 No. 10 ^orld are beginning to realize that __ _ , there l.s a vast difference between

choosing a spokesman who truly rep- resent.'^ a definite field of activity and

The Billboard Is a Member the old-fashioned system of Indlvid- . , ual lobbying, which seldom proved sat-

0i the isfactory and always was expensive. The way motion picture exhibitors A¥J are meeting their problems shows this.

, 'T*’® workings of the XDSA, which ac-

Aodit Bureau of Circulations

Editorial Comment

Readers’ Column

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wclier. known as Tbe WcImts, aoriallsts ami gymnasts, a ten- I>oiind girl, at Slicl>oygan, Wls., last week.

Born, to Mr. amt Mrs. Bit la Fa.vette (The Flying La Fayi'ttes). a ten-isMiml girl, at St. Joseph's Ilosidtal. Bbsimlngton, III., February 17. The Iji Fayelles will Is* seen at parks, fairs and ieli'l*ratlons the coming summer, as usual, with tbclr double traiK'xe and revolving Udder acts.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Bussell F. Wchnes. a nlue.pouud le»y, at YouDgstown. t)., February 11. Mr. Widines Is a well known stock actor.

Born, to Mr. anil Mrs. Frank Nelson, an elgUt-iMiiiBil girl, at their liome. I'uriland. Ore.. February 18. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson were wllli tbe J. T. McClellan Shows last season.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Fdton, a girl, at Grcpiivtlle, Miss., February 14.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Atkln.son. a h"jr.’ at New York City. February 2*1. Mr. .\tklii«'n is counecti'd with tbe Metro Pictures Corisiratlon.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. C. I.. Tisld. a te'.v (Calvin Paul), at Orlffln. Ga.. February •-’V Mrs. Yield ts a sister of Mrs. Fred Paul of the Paul aud Straley Shows.

THEATRICAL NOTES

Charles S. Conner, a lx>8 Angeles attorney, I Lloyd Sivncer has opened a theatrical tl'»l''^r

with Mr. Conner.

Mis* Elolse Martin—The last appearance of

Tills Isiiise has been tbe borne of stiKk, trav¬ eling altraclions. vaudeville, musical comedy.

,= V- J c,. j,l^ Elolse .Martln--The last appearance of ,.,„„i,inatb.ii. pictures and what not, and at complished wonders while still in an ttie Barrymore boys—JoUn and Liouel—together ,|,„p the leading theater In the eliy

embryonic stage, ia another fine ex- o^'l'i'ii " xr aside fmm the Auditorium, it was originaii.t amnio Ilibelson at tbe Hepublic Theater, .New 1 ork. ,he Spokane theater. ample. Anyone knowing the wbereatMuits of Mr*. The Hub Theater, Hickory, N. C., uuder

ItibetHon at tbe Beiiublic Theater, New York.

Anyone knowing the wbereatMUits of Mr*. When the Government meets a rep- uriian Alien or Jessie t.ordon, last seen in

... * J a , .Mason City. Ia., please write Ethan M. .\Ileq, resentative of a definite cla.ss—a rep- rare The Billboard.

rcsentatlve fully empowered to make Anyone wim ean furnish pictures of lady I a ^mpromlse in behalf of that class- wresllera please rominiinleate with W. I)eln-1

1 , , luger, belwyu Hotel. Charlotte. N. C, it realizes the Immense value of elimi- Earl Berry, 8t. Marys, (».—The Olympic ts

Rtlian Allen or Jessie Gordon, Inst se<-D In management of J. F. Miller, desires to hook •Mason City. Ia., please write Ktlian M. .\Ileq, some giHsl. clean. Independent allows. The Hub

seat* 5«J0 and la well e<|ulp|M>d for ahows. Two linndred auldlers, *albir* and marine-

visited the .stage Women's War Belief canteen laat week In iTie Rip Van Winkle Tea ItiHini. On the enlerlalumenl program were Burr M' Wartime necessity is the greatest it realizes the Immense value of elimi- Earl Berry, st. Marys, o.—'The" Olympic ts t'n inieriBiumeni program were Burr M'

emphasizer of the value of. co-opera- nating misunderstandings and gladly »'"• cineiiinatl theater to’which you refer, it Ill Grace'l"i’ , r> J forinerlv under a sftK-k reirinie Ernest Glendennlng, Ixiilse iiiesser, uraie 1..1

tlon. does everything po.^sible to “stretch a would tike to know the Whereslmuts of my Rue, Blsnche Bing, riiarlle Wlnlnger. Augusta

You see it everywhere—in every- point" here and there in favor of the Hem/eVs^n*''K^^ y.l;r"v4e;:w*Mee^ Madrn?*'""^^^^^ GrJee thing. class which comes forth In a manly " Uer.V^^^ of J. Field. Florence 01.1 ami others

Governmental restrictions of the manner and states objections in a busl- Earl l,cwis (in private life j. Ean itabiie), last Three memiM'rs of the musicians union in . an iistomarv wav of doine thines are nesslike wav heard of In New York City alsuit a year ago? Frarrlseo were shot on rebrnary ^ by a reuo ^ llSlomar> way or ooing inings are nessilKe way. ^ KaUl.e Jr is very anxluis to member, who bad Wn ord.r.-*! exi«*Bcd !.e<ause jally merely another form of expres- One bad feature of the amusement know, and win greatly appreciate any Informa >1« •>■'< refuse.| to stand when The star Spangled

on for enforced co-operation. world lies in the fact that centralized h'*" cnm eming ihim. '*m"'’‘^Th^''M\I^iied meniiwf fir^^^^ Murv AnitrouK - Perer Ilnmvnll the setress Is nm. The eX|w*niMl UienilMT nretl aix pilots 4U|o a

From the Liberty Loan to Hoover s activities are only encouraged when ^ ‘native of Texas. ^ • crowd of union memiM-rs, three taking effi-ci.

rtivity every wartime regulation the calamity knocks upon the door. Any Miss cieo Ward—ii. C. James, of the Y. M. ■ ■' "' ,

customary way of doing things are nesslike way. 7,. ™ *>*"ut a year ago?

really merely another form of expres- One bad feature of the amusement know, and win greatly appreciate any informs

slon for enforced co-operation. world lies in the fact that centralized cnmeming ihim.

From the Liberty Loan to Hoover’s activities are only encouraged when ^ ‘^me^of'^T^xas. Hasweii, the actress, t*

activity every wartime regulation the calamity knocks upon the door. Any Miss rieo Ward—ii. C. James, of the Y. M.

Government puts forth finds Its basis movement planned in advance to meet Af'*-. "oubi like to hear from

in co-operation. difficulties not yet encountered is Jamea B. Bacon, 9 Bue rhariran. Neullly 8.

When people believe In a regulation heavily discounted and favored with "J’"’’’. and abide by it in a spirit of enthu- the smallest measure of supiiort. The city and E. v. Tnttie of Jersey city, N. j. j

OBITUARIES ON PAGE 66

I

MARCH 9, 1918 X li e B 111 b o a r <1 27

New York, Marcb 2.—Deinc the liiter of a

fiinioiia ilramatic rrltte mar not qualifr one for nii-nitx-nihlp In the Rtage Women'a War Relief, hut under certain cirrumatanra it mar help one to Ix-rome an hnnorarr mcmt>er. For instance, one of the iinostentatioua workers at the Fifth tvonue rooms is Edna Aldrich, sister of Mildred Aldrh'h, who wrote The Hilltop on the Marne, and wliu was fnrmerir a Boston newspaper

Hiimun and dramatic critic. On invitation of Minnie Dupree, chairman of

till' •'irgicsl dressings department of tlie 8. W,

W. K., Mist Aldrkdi baa been coming to the Hurkruoms about three da.vs a week ever aince the work began last April, Her sister, who ia

neurir <10 rt-'urs old, ia using her house on the Hilltop on the liame for billeting British

olttrirs, t'p to the time of tlie last letter re-

ceivid here from her no American offliers Lad been quartered in the Tlcinitj.

It was about twentg-one gears ago that Misa Aldrich, then a well-known critic of the drama,

acronipanled bj her sister, went to France for a lime. Tlieg placed their household effects in atorsgc. ex|>ei-tliig to return in a geae or two,

but tie French countrg faaclnated tlv writer and Kite decked to spend the rest of'her life there. It was not so easg for her Ulster to eiiMiriule herself. The ca||^ of America was

always in her heart. So aiz gears ago, after flfieen gears in France, Bdna Aldrich returned

home. It was the first time the sisters had ever been

snag from each other, but Miss Aldrich found the happiness of being homo greater than her loiiellness. Since her return to America she has

lire.l in New York, while her sister. Just before the iiiithreak of the wsr, bought a cottage on a hilltop overlooking the Marne. In that peaceful,

beautiful home she intended to live for the re-t of her life.

Hut the peace did not last long, as she tells

in her liook. From her hilltop borne she baa witmosed much of the most bitter fighting of the war. .\nd thruout the three and a half gears of fighting British ofBccrs have been

billeted there. .\libo she has not found the peace she ez-

pet ted when she bought bar bouse on the hill, she has never regretted Its purebaae, her aister sugs. and adds: "Rhe will never come back to America. Rhe loves France so dearig. She has even picked out a place to be burled in n ceme- terg near tbo Unriie."

Madge Evans la back in New York from Oharleaton, 8. C., where the moonlight scenes (or her new Harleg-Knolet feature. Wanted, a

Mother, were filmed. Her press agent Insists that the Btorg (or the new plug was furnished bg the clever little star, who related an episode of her own life to Helen A. Ucare, the scenario- ist. and Miss Beare used her storg as the founda¬ tion for the film plag.

A 13-gear-oId achoolliog, named Joseph Keller Eix'stt'in, a Bog Scout, has volunteered his services to the 8. W. W. R. He began work two weeks ago. and Is coming to the workrooms everg Satiirdag morning. He was enchanti-d when sent with a message to Elsie Ferguson's

house. Master Kpestein Is nut onlg a Scout, but he has ap|>enred in a picture plag which featured the Scout organisation.

Their most treasured ixissessloas are being con¬ tributed bg the bugs of tlie Brouklgn High School (or the raeltliig pot of the Stage Women’s War

GERALDINE FARRAR

bis first mnslcal comedg role, la also singing Gir the Columbia records uegro melodies and Southern folk lore things. Three other success¬ ful singers are Constance Binneg, who rei-entlg

closed In From Saturdag to Mondag; .Margaret Dale, who appi-ared in Disraeli, and Keginald Mason, who plaged in The IM|ies of I’an. all of whom are appearing for the first time in musical

Relief. Fancg sending their frat pins, seal rlnga and rewards of merit to be melted np (or

tbe gold that ia in them! lan’t that absolute Beiause some of the soldiers In camp wanted

patriotism? In sending a boz of precious trinkets Geraldine Farrar undertook to supplg . ...ui ue is sim aneao or i\ii>Die s i ncie loin s

the principal of tbe Brooklgn High Sclmol wrote Ispi'odiof ao eotire moroiug trying to get bar- I-'‘arylanii. ^i\\ go into I enn>*ylvania an<l then

the Stage Women as follows: ^ • .ueceeded in oro, urine •Oti which I Incidentallg Harrg writes Dear Meadamea—Tbe bojt* High Srbool takea 1 ^ \ v, *• # *i \* * v i, I Billboar*! on the Hotel Hamilton atatlowrT.

great pleasure In sending gou the Inclosed cafles a small printed line at the bottom

Harrg W. Hire reports from Hagerstown Md.. that he Is still ahead of Kibble's I’ncle Tom’s

the Stage Women as follows: • speuu.u, .u euv.re ...oru.u, i,

Dear Me«lamea-Tlie bogs’ High School takes great pleasure In sending gou the Inclosed ^ trinkets for gour collection of old gold and Jeweirg.

With beat wishes for gour success In the work THEATRICAL N gou have undertaken, I am

Verg trulg gours, *' ABTHl’P L, JAMES. Principal. I>aramle. Wg., and also the c

The Stage Women aag theg have received „„ M‘"''khutor there, has ten bogs from the Otmra

more delightful contribution. Julia Dean, wbo ia

In charge of tbe melting pot. started it with a gold card case that bad belonged to her famous Dpera House for almost twentg five gears, and

aunt, Julia Dean, also an actress.

Barbara Castletoa baa signed a long-term con-

•opa. of each sheet: "Wvr Time Economy (Over).'* - Pretty nifty wag of conserving stationery, eh.

THEATRICAL NOTES - V'haven’t he.inl whetlifr Harry Sweatman

Helen E. Roor. manager of the Opera House at u"Vlarry^i” Laramie. Wg.. and also the city billposter and ,,,

Islributor there, has ten bogs from the Oi>era the other fellow and get him to shoot the louse in the service, six of wliom are now at dojie In.

le front. Miss Root has been op<Tatlng the Oharleg PInkcrnellg was In Cincinnati last pera House for almost twenty-five gears, and telling about the charm of .Mary's Ankle.

iga she haa not missed three copies of Old ,''"^*** manager of . . . .. . j t lune s Auditorium. Los Angeles, for a short

iligbog since the publication was first Issued. time. Is out ahead of Cleopatra for William The Sm.irter Tet Compary. headed bg Selma Fox aud is arranging bookings in Southern Call-

House in the service, six of wliom are now at

the front. Miss Root has been op<Tatlng the

sags she has not missed three copies of Old

Uiligbog since the publication was first Issued.

tract for World Films. Two of tbe World stars I TuH Whitney and J. Homer Tntt, prewntlng a

who bare been away are ready to begin work new musical tueven, called Mg People, was

again at the Fort Lee (N. J.) studios. Evelyn held over at the Grand Theater, Chleago, III.,

Greeley has recovered from a slight Indisposition (or the third week, thus bringing the engage-

and la back at tbe studio, and June Elvldge hat ment to a close Just returned to New York from an Atlantic Kubat Je

tr'P- 1_In .,i,t

ent to a close on March 2. I^.ng Lgs’ at ‘the (Jrai Tbe Kubat Jenklnson Con.-ert Company Is no j ahead of Ziegfeld's Follle

ArouniJ Cincinnati's White Way last week were Stanley F. Dawsou. manag-r of Harry llasting's Show, fisitiiring Dau C<demau at the Ulymple; Harry Bryant, manager 'if Mary's Ankle at the Lyric, an.l U'h' Weaver, manager of Daddy Ling l-egs at the llraud. Leon Fried¬ man, ahead of Ziegfeld's Follies, was In town

Several of the leading players of Ob, Lady! LadgI have zever before appeared In musical

longer In existence, having been bought by

Fred Ritter. Mag Finney and Daisy Deane closed with tbe

Keating A Flood organization at tbe I,gric comedy. The producers aag they select their t,, Portland, Ore., last week, after an actors according to type and their own faith in , , the players' abllllg. Their faith Is apparently

engagement of several months. Charles Ixvwe. a professional, has forsanen

being Justified. Harrg Brown, who la plaginr j the stage and gone Into business In Eugene, Ore.

'f\ —THE-

1^1 West Baden Springs Hotel 1] (THE HOTEL BE.VUTIFm.)

I WEST BADEN, INDIANA I

IS AN IDEAL PLACE FOR

CONVENTIONS Delegates can not combine private business with

“attending the convention.” It is always the con¬ vention attendance that suffers when they do and it always does suffer when the convention is held in a large city.

Moreover, no alcoholic lievcrages arc sold in the hotel or procurable within a quarter of a mile of it, so the bar is not a counter attraction.

Hold your next convention at The est Baden Springs Hotel, and every delegate will attend every

-ADDRESS-^

The West Baden Springs Hotel Co. C. B. REXFORD, PrMident and Managar

, I WEST BADEN, INDIANA = g

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Wanted—Musicians, Chorus Girls six mtaiths’ lUadT wwk. o»>« diow a dag. at ANNISTON. AL.\1HM.V. Send rhotna. alate aalatg In flnt let¬ ter. Tlrkela If I katm you. People In all lines write. Al Morsleail. Bill Oala. Steve Siaithwell. Vollea. Skveter Burk, Bog Sliifcv. Harry Corleor, write me at once. C.eneral Dvllviry. Birmingham. Ala. Engaarment, open April 1. JACK CRAWFOSD, Mp-. (Ok. Pxkaw!) Crawford * Huaiahrcy'o Boa Ton Rovuw

WANTED QUICK, for Brown & Bower’s Minstrels SINGLE NOVELTY ACT, Miisic'ians and Performers that double. Especially want Drummer, Trombones, Baritone, double fid.; Tuba, B. & O. Write or wire BOX 412, Palmetto, Florida. Positivelyll Tickets to NO onelllll

WiAkliig for the Hlogi Wiatru’i M'or Ilellrf.

gbt bg with tbe bunch, as nere WilLam C.ray, agent ahead of John Drew and Margaret lllington: William Gurmau. ahead of KIveria tiirl, aud

Itb tbe Harry Neuman, agent of Lllterty Girls Cnmiiany, I.gric playing the Olympic this week,

ter an L. W. Heckman, general agent of Carl Ha- genbeck-Wallace Clreiis. was rlsitlng with

nrsaken Denny, local contractor of tbe same white (e Ore. tup. at the latter's borne in Cincinnati lust week.

' Kurt Elsfeldt passed thru the t^iieeu City last week while en route to Lexington, Ky.,

-^ ' from bla farm which is liK'atitl on one of the thousand Islands. Kurt Is now rciireseuting a

|||l4 concern which manufactures dyes and colors. .'I Charles B-agg«. agent of Bowery Burles<(uer8,

“'^1 was recently Initiated in tbe B. P. O. Elks. “ I Omaha Lo<Ige, upon request of Jersey City “ I ,N. J.) Lodge. S I Cbaries Eilwarils. agent Harrg Hastings’ Big —"' Show, and .\mbark All. of Mollle WilPams’ 3'^'':- Show. Columbia Wheel Circuit, were initiatetl “ by C'nclnnatl Lodge No. 5, B. P. 0. Elks,

i — February '22. iqion r.-quest of Jersi>y City L>dge. “ ,& I Charle.T Banks baa closed with Jack Reid's — Record Breakers, having reslgiieil to assume ^ the mnnagemeut of .\lex Finn's Chautauqua. ~ Banks says be considers biiiiself fortunate In 3 bia laitla'l plunge Into hiirh sque in enlisting

, “ under Jack Reid's banner. — I Pat Llddy. formerly in the box-office of tbe ~ New Y'ork Theater, New York City, and at — present manager of the Plaza Theater. Charlea- ZZ y, ton, W. \ a., has aceepted a [sisitlon with the Z Government at NItro at a salaiV of $1 per year. “ Mddy will assist in the welfare work and will ZZ help put on amusement attractions, which will

1 ” ' be put on for the benefit of Government em- I ” ployees.

“ : 1 Dick McCoy says: "I noticed an ad In the — last issue of The Billboard In wl b-h It slated “ that an agent was now on bis thirteenth year “ ; • with a carnival. If t'.i's Is true, and 1 guess — it Is, it sounds very ::«'.| for the agents' record.” ^ How many of us hate It twat? — I Joe S. Sch"Ht>o, formerly tpannger of Hons- — 4 ton’s (Tex.) Eden I ;irk the past two seasons. — ' will handle tbe piihli. I'y. both alieait and back, —' ' - f'.r Wortham Bros.' Shows this season. In addl ” tl'in to his other duties as secretary and treas- — urer. IS 1 Harry E. Crandell has signed with the Metro- S#.<|p<dlfan Shows and is scouting for territory w I "somew-here” thwvu South, Harry was on deck

' at .Atlanta rcad.v to attend the recent railroad S ^ I rate meeting, which was postponed at the last ZZ hour. ~ i; George M.arr was In Valdosta. Ga., not long 22 since in the interest of the Great American ” 'Shows. — vi H. H. Bain, ahead of R a>erfs Shows, was in ^ Maeon. Ga.. receutly. In the Interest of bis at- “ tractions, as was also Gts)rge Westerman. •" j/. Neither Is reported to have lauded the Georgia = City. lM»w*‘vor. ■" w <'lH‘rrv, of th*‘ Rnbln & (^erry SbowR. ^ slipped Into Atlanta an.l Chattanooga week — ^ before last. “ ^ -George I^por still holds tbe old stand at the S - ,i 55alt l.ake Theater. Salt Like City. George Z Katcham Is manager of the Wilkes Theater. ZZ i/,' which plavs stock, and Fred Newman the Pan S tages Theater. All seem to be bolding tbeir Z J 7- ■ own for business Is g-sid. ” P'7- The Mason Theater. Iy>s .Angeles, has the — 14,'same old orew—Will Wyatt, manager; Walter ~ ‘ Hearn, treasurer and press representative, and — Nick Nlrholls, the advertising agent. Nick ^ ' bas oiH-ned a plant of bis own and Is posting “I ’em tip In his auto. “ -1 t'aptain RaU>h Emerson, of show boat fame. — blew Into Cincinnati last Saturday and was a

• — welcome caller at Tbe BilllMiard 'ifflce. ^ ~ 4v; ■ There was some gathering of agents In I/>s

— Angeles a few weeks ago: John Peltre't. ahead III!- ^ of The Flame; FI. A. B.itchelder and w.f-. :ils.«

Clvde Pr-s tor, all aheail of Pom Pom. 1. W. -i Glhkauf. altead of Bird of Paradise Company:

Jack Cobon. ahead of The Flame; Ben k aiise. ahead of The Bird of Paradise.

^ Homi'r I’urraD lt» at the Ci»rt Theater. ?vin J Francisco, as manager. Barney Franklin Is F atill the preH** agent and Tony Bt’^ochi adverti;*

Bin* I’angle Is still the agent at the Heileg *1 Xi"*',!?' Theater. Seattle; Charles York at the Audi-

* torlimi In S|>.>kane. Old Wlllymn Jess.>p had the pl.asiire of en

a tertaining IVn Kraus «>ut in Walla Walla. Ib'U

•VAlA iHtja *<il' e**’*''' ||1IV the sights, Inclndlng the «#. engine and Mll- »l wlw nosllng |dant

. ,1 George J M.-Keiiile. former manager of the peciaily Metrusdltan Theater. Seattle Is m w advance or wire man for “t -rgeant ''Dis-” Wells, playing < all-

fornla territory. Joe Reilly Is Itmklng after the bt>Xs>(Bce end of tb* show.

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Tile Billboard MARCH 9, 1918

Show Wardrobes, Costuiiieii, tjiiitorms. Trappings, Minstrel Requisites, Banners, Etc.

We liave convinced thou&anda of chow folka of the superiority of ciur coiids and the eavliia it. huy- iiig from us. Tliesi people are just as skeptual as you are—wo had to stiuw them—wc bad to give them better goods at a lower price than they could obtain else- vthcre—and we did lU Let us prove cur claims to YOU alsa state what goods are needed and we'll submit catalug, samides and

BARNUM AND RINGLING OPENINGS ANNOUNCED

Former Will Begin Season in New York March 25 and

Latter in Chica|go Early in April

full particulars.

DE MOULIN BROS. & CO. 1030 South 4th Street.

GREENVILLE. ILLINOIS.

The Baranm & 'Bailey Clrcna, after an un¬ broken custom of more than half a century, will Inaugurate Its touring season In New York Monday afternoon, March 25. at Madison Square Garden. Director General of Railroads McAdoo has given bis assurance that the "Big Show,” so far as transportation lines of the nation were concernc-d. could, as lu previous summers, make ita annual tour.

Ringling Bros.* Circus will start Its new season at the Coliseum, Chicago, parly In April, and will take the road. Just as it has for over a third of a century, according to Edward I*. Norwood, general publicity director, who, be¬ cause of certain rumors printed regarding ces¬ sation of the regular Ringling activities, has issued a statement vigorously denying the im¬ plication.

Many innovations are promised In this year’s Barnum perfonnance at the Garden. The grand

be no horses carried with the eieeptlon of the ring stock.

.Vfr. Sautelle has gone to his borne In Homer, N. T., and. after a brief visit there, will ro- tum to the quarters here.

HORNES HAVE MANY VISITORS

I. S. and E. P. Horne, of Horne’s Zoological Arena Company of Kansas City, Mo., have bsd more circus, carnival and other show people visit them In the past month than ever In the history of their business, and nearly every one who called purchased stock at their farm. Among them were A1 G. Barnes, Con T. Ken¬ nedy, Andrew Downie, LsMont Bros., Fred Buch¬ anan, Robert W. Buller, H. \V. CamLibell. J. .kiigiistus Jones, E. Haag. Major Gordon \V. I.ll- He, R. L. Atterbury, Honest Bill, Louis Isler, Harry Tyler, Frank A. Bobbins. B. M. Harvey, R. F. Jones of the Longfellow Zix), Minneap¬ olis; K. C. Beck. Riverside I’ark. Hutchinson, Kan.; Frank Anslwer, Park Department. Hlb- blDg, Minn., and 3Ir. and Mrs. Cos, Park De¬ partment, Wichita, Kan.

It is the belief of the Messrs. Horne that the coming season will be one of the largest In the history of the show business. j MORE EXPENSE FOR SHOWMEN

It has been discovered that most of the Western railroads are going to abide by a rul¬ ing of the I. C. C. made at Washington, D. C., last summer, vis., that mileage and all forms of transportation used by advance agents and

WITH STICK DAVENPORT THIS YEAR

stick Davenport Hill have with him in a riding act the i-nmlng seaeon Dallle Julian (shown in renter) and Bessie Evans (ou left). All three have gsined s leputstlon In the sswdiL<t srena ss equestrians.

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entree, with which circuses opened their pro¬ gram for many years, baa been eliminated. This season the arenic activities will begin with a romantic pantotnimlc pageant, the motive of which Is taken from Chinese legendry. The pageant, pictures and tahleanx will reproduce a glimpse of old China, introducing 1,400 char¬ acters, herds of elephants, droves of camela, 700 h'jraea and historical tableau cars.

According to Mr. Norworxl the Ringling Bros.’ offering of this season will cause all that went before to fade Into Inslgnlflcanoe. Charles Ringling always was noted for an oiGlmlatic trend of mind and his psychological Insight ’‘hits It right” ninety-nine times out of a hun¬ dred. He firmly believes that wartime desire for extraordinarily meritorious offerings more than offsets any difficulties of trunsportatl'jn that may loom in the future.

SIG SAUTELLE SHOW

To Be Transported on Motor Trucks— Will Open May 11

Crompton. R. I., March 2.—The old reliable Sig Bautelle Show will take the road May 11 and will be transported on Its own motor trucks. After carefully looking over tlio motor truck field Manager Geo. A. Manchester has placed an order for a train of three-and-one-half-ton trucks, to Ije delivered the first week In April. A contract has also been clow-d with the Artic Cabinet Company to construct the bodies for the t-ncks. This wl’l lie a new departure for Sig Sautelle. as be has always traveled by either wagon or railroad.

Things at winter quarters are moving along with speed under the direction of Clint A. Graham, the general sutteriiitendent. and Man¬ ager Geo. A. Manchester la devoting his time to signing up people for lioth the big show and side-show. The circus will be greatly ealarge<l this season and will have a menagerie, which was not carried last year. There will positively

billers of circuses mnst be paid for additional to circus contract price, and that every |H>rson riding on an advance car must hold transporta¬ tion. a paid ticket. Such mads as the Burling¬ ton have announced that they will enforce this ruling unless It Is rewritten by the Interstate Commerce Commission. It Is rcporti-d by some that this rule will be rewritten, but such has not yet been done. If the rule stands It meaus an added exi>ense of thousauds of dollars to the circus and carnival meu.

SIGN UP WITH DOWNIE

The following have sigm-d with the Walter I. . Main fhoe s, the new til e of .Andrew Downle's Ta Tcna Cirrus: Clark Smith, boss hostler; William C. Chapman, legal adjuster; J. S. Rob¬ ertson, manager side show; F. J. Frink, general agent; Buck Smith, ticket seller; Jess Btillnrk. sss'sta-t manager, and W. 1). Schneider, super¬ intendent.

•Mr. Downie, Charles Sparks, Elmer Jones and J. R. lyone. who were In Chicago for the big doings, left the W’lndy City Friday night, Feb¬ ruary 22. for Shreveport, La., to attend the Cole Bros.’ Circus sale.

HILLIAR BUCKLES DOWN

New York, March 2.—William J. IltlUar, for years with Barnum & Bailey Show, and Inst season side-show manager with llagenheckt Wallace, has retlrcil from the circus business and accepted a permanent position on the New York ataff of The Billboard.

INGALLS IN NEW YORK

New York, March 2.—Clyde Ingalls, the pop¬ ular manager of the Barnum tc Bailey Side- Show, is Id New York getting ready for the big opening. Ingalls reports that the Barnum Slile Shnw this year will be the most remarkable lu Its history.

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CASE FELL FLAT

Circus Man Acquitted of White Slave Charge

New York, March 1.—Sir. and Mrs. GMII*. of the Glllls Trio, hare returned from Lake riinrlc. La., with their partner, who wa« ac<|ulttod of tlio charge of white alarery, under which he has been hel<l nlni-r* the Ringling Bros.’ Circus waa there laxt foil. There was not a vestige of evidence against the young nun, and hla honor able acquittal will be a aoiiree of gratification to their many friends. The act la playing a few weeka In vaudeville before opening with the clrcua.

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march 9, 1918

UNDER THE MARQUEE By CIKCUS eOLLY

SELLS-FLOTO CIRCUS All Performers. Mus cians, Working Men, Drivers and Cook House People engaged with SELLS-FLOTO CIRCUS for this season report at Denver not later than March 30. Show Train leaves Denver for Albuquerque April 1. Show opei;s at Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 6.

Acknowledge this call at once WANTED—Have opening for a few more good Comedy Acta. Address all com¬ munications to H. B. GENTRY, 236 S>Tnes Bldg., Denver, Colorado.

CLYDE INGALLS MANAGER BARNUM &. BAILEY SIDE SHOWS

Desires all mail .and telegrams for him to be addressed care of IMPERLVL HOTEL, Broadway and 3l8t Street. New York^_

MiH^tciANs 10. )ohn Robinson’s Ten Big Shows Want to hear from Musicians, all instniments, to complete band. Would like to hear from .\-l man to play .\ir Calliope with band. H. Adams, write. Address DICK M.ASTERS, Band Master, John Robinson’s Circus, Peru, Indiana._

IF YOU SEC IT IN THE BILLBOARD, TELL THEM S<L

Hmoklyn will cItf tbe Barnum A BalU-y CU- n» bn!>lntHia that will go far beroml all vxpecta-

Tlnna.

BlJe Dudlrj of Tb« New York Ereuliig World i» girlDg tbe rircas au auiouut of vubllcltjr that abould be Ter; gratlfyiug to all iu Uiat profeaskib.

Samuel McCrarken la considered b; many to be tbe bent of all circus general directors. Ue knows detail In detalL aay all.

niarle> Cblck Bell took an Imjiortant part In (lie Moran-l'ul.<-D figbt at New Orleans Monday Digbt, February 'JS, and left f<^ .New York (•> again resume bis duties with tlie Barnum A ilslley .'<bow.

Sereral shows bare cloaed railroad contracts in the extreme West, but they hare not been able to close np all of tbe connecting links to net to tbe 8. I’., hence some are a lltUe frightened.

Jnllus Tbomion last week shipped a carload of canvas to tbe Sells-FToto Circus at Deurer.

Uiy Raymond and George K<inp, In tbe State I’eoltentlary at WaUa Walla, Wash., P. O. Box ■'ijO, would like to have tbelr friends write them a few lines. They were formerly with the Sells* Hoto Circus and some of tbe smaller sbowa.

Who Is to be tbe most sought after this season —tbe driver of eight horses or tbree-ton trucks I

rifty-slx hay bumera (elephant built) srere with tbe Adam Forepaugb Circus that traveled overland one season years and years ago. la tbe olrcui going forward or backward as an American amusement Institution I

A one-ting circus was given st Camp Sheridan. Montgomery, Ala., March 2, the talent being fur¬ nished by tbe show boy soldiers. Among tbe professionals who appeared were V. V. Vernee, Co. F. !45th Infantry, formerly wlrh tbe Ruth St. Denis Show; Earl Ellla. former clown of tbe Barnnm A Bailey CIrent. who put on bis famous stilt walking act; J. C. Evans, cowboy, formerly with the lOl Ranch, and Dick I avery, circus hors* trainer. Battery B, I34th Field Ar¬ tillery.

Since tbe knights of tbe bucket and brntb use dour as an Important Ingredient of tbelr paste tbe food administration bat Issued tbe following rule; "All flour for posting and patting can be bought only after obtainlivg special permission fri>m the State branch of the federal food ad¬ ministration. and no more than a thirty days' MipplT can be pnrebased at one time. Flour for this purpose should preferably be spoiled for eat¬ ing purptsies. or of low grade. Bubatitutea should be used as far at possible.”

Hltckle Darla, boss canVasman with Coop A l.enfs Cirrus last sessiru: Write Julius, care The Billb««rd, Cincinnati.

Keinember that flrst parade must bo just the thing that the press agents bare told that It would le.

The circus man's prayer has always been early in. short hauls and dry lots.

Richard T. RinglIng has l>een tonring Florida. He Is due In Sew York Just prior to the npoolng of the cirrus seasou at the Garden.

Toto Seigrist is busy rehearsing bis aerial lot* at a big place over on the Jersey side.

Tracey Andrews, clown. Is booked with the • un Mhowr for the lOlJi tour, which opens at "scon, Gt., duilng the flrst wes-k In -kprlt.

John Rtngling and a party of friends on npled » bov at the IIlpiKMlrome. New Y<»rk. Tiiewlay evening, F'ebruary 26, and the j)erforniors. es- IHTlally May WIrth and Hondinl pnt »>n a ilftle extra stuff, much to Mr, Rlnglliig’a delight.

Kd I.. Brannan Is anxiously awaiting the ap- pearaDce of the blue birds at his borne In Pnr-

FM T.. doesn't know yet whether 11 will be circus or ramlTal.

Thtw of yon who did not glimpse The Kan- s;i« < lly Star of January 27 surely missed a ireit. Flill two tsdnmns are derot»-<l to an In¬ terview with our honorable friend. Peg Car¬ penter, styled by the re|H)rler. \ Phibieopher of the Bsllyboo Pnlplt. A photo of Peg, as he •a* In bis balycon days, graces the article.

Wonld that we could grant the wish he expressea In the last few words: "I wonldn't mind If tbe blue birds would whistle for me Just once more— not a-tall.”

Max FTIti, on the advance of the Hagenbeck- Wallace Circus for several seasons, and who was engaged as a special agent with the show for tbe coming season, died at Pittsburg, Kin.. Febrnary 15, of double pneumonia, after a five days' Illness. Ills funeral was one of the largest erer held in Pittsburg, bis home town.

Major Johnson, the midget. Is listed as one of the clown hits In the New York Hippodrome production. Cheer Cp.

Maryelous MellTllle, one time feature of the Barnum A Bailey Circus, is to be a free act this season with the Victoria .Attraction* (car¬ nival).

A. J. GIDIngham. onetime circus adjuster. Is now one of the biggest men In the moving pic¬ ture business In Michigan. He has bouses all over the State, with headquarters In Detroit.

C. Wsrde Brown, formerly of the Hageabeck- Waltace. John Robinson and other circuses, le manager of tbe Majestic Gardeus, Grand RapMs’ finest motion picture palace.

George H. Hines, former circus adjuster, has not been heard from in months and months. Presume that he Is still In the moving picture buslnces In Sooth Bend, Ind.

Robert Rlngllng Is In New York studying to be a grand opera singer.

Edward M. Ballard passed thru New York February 27 en route to FTorlda.

Charles A. Gollmar Is manager of the Carl Hagenbeck Circus, and Is now moat actire la

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Waterproof Tents Mean Bigger Profits Wuff wuff; they are training tbe doga.

"Buy, get those wagons covers out In tbe sno

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Don't waste that paint on the ground—pnt It (.11 those scat plauks. Just like you started out

to do.

Tbe Barnum A Bailey winter quarters are at present a beehive of real Industry, as are the Kiiigling Bros.' quarters at Barabo<j, and the llageubeck sUopt at West Baden.

They are not only going out, but they arc go¬ ing out larger and better than ever before. We always said they would.

I’hlladrlpbia, Wilmlngb-n. Baltimore and Washington are to have tbe world's greatest cirrus early In tbe season. Turnaway businesa Is to he tbe reward In tb<«e stands.

Circus owners are Implored not to pauperize their orgaulzatlnns this season. If It lit to be a big city circus make It all of that If a "stick" organization make It that. At Iea>t tbr'e of tbe big ones are to be listed in tbe ('.Kni>etltlTe clast for big city time.

Circus men are no doubt going to be con¬ fronted with two and three-day stands in one- ilay towns and cities early in the season. That oiidltlon will fade as tbe congested districts are relirved by the dawn of tbe summer months.

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WANTED FOR PRINCESS WENONA’S WESTERN SHOW For season 1918, Lasting30 weeks, opening in the South: Trick riders, ropers, bucking horse riders, high school riders, Indians and feature Western acts; also canvasmen, lightmen and proixrty men. State at once full particulars, lowest salary and send ihotographs. Winter Quarters, Somerton, Pa.

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J. C. DEAGAN, DMtn BMt. 1760 JerteaH Ave., biicaeo, HI. Erand time and made a Mr bit with the bleb brow* 'kf the city. Cj Conmton—Ilow about the Wild West orer on tbe Barnuni Sbuw tbe comine season?*’

••Tex" Mclanid writes the followine letter from New York City, and addresses It to It. It. Carter of Itoston, Mass. Here she (ues; ‘'Y'dar few lines wbleb apjieared In Tbe Corral In the issue of February 2. where you thanked Wllll.im Judkins Hewitt for bocistlne the Wild West alone Broadwray and where you eare my employer's place of business the lowest tdaee In restaurant rank, was stronely read by me more than onee. Allow me to say that when you call ChurehllVs a New York ‘besnery’ yon show more lenor- ance and little rapacity of intelligence on your part than it would he stippos*^! or experted "C any man balllne from Bcwton. Now. Mr. Car¬ ter, reeardlne the 'beanery' that I am worktne In. It Is far beyond your expertatlons, and it would do yon a little eood to rlslt this plac.- at least onre. Tbe 'beanery,' ss you call if. Is too wonderfiil for me to mention to words. It Is at present si^>p1ylng me and my family with our dally Hying, and It ts rery wrong to rail this place a 'beanery.’ Don't do If. 1 baren't boosted my set any more than jnst wbat I am. and abont the medals and medallloni yon men tdon, I won them where some you mention ctonidn't reach them at the time. Erery dog has bis day, and thank (>od. Fre bad mine. UtTC y<>u bad yours? C<ime again.”

World’s Champion Fancy Roper

ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING

ALL Frontier Contest |

Managers and Commit-'

tees—I will defend my

title at ANY and ALL

contests in 1918 where

1750.00 or more is offered

as first prize in fancy

roping and where the

same rules apply as were

In effect when I won my

title. I am at liberty to

rope at all other contests

this year on a fiat giuir-

antee salary basis, and do

my work as a straight

exhibition. Write me to

address below,

Will Rogers, Tom Kiman, | Cuba Crutchfield, Tex Mc¬ Leod, Sam Garrett, Bee Ho Gray, Hank Durnell, Montana Jack Ray, Leon¬ ard StrouQ, Johnny Judd, and ANY and ALL others who THINK. CLAIM or SUSPECT they can defeat me in fancy roping, at ANY time, or ANY place where the purse for 1st in fancy roping is $750.00 or more and where the same rules apply as were In effect when I won the championship of the world. I’ll be there to de¬ fend my title, and until I am defeated at such a contest I still claim the title.

John Rlngling,

Mr. Worrell, MaJ. Gordon

W. Lillie, Ed Ballard,

Johnny J. Jones, Jas. T.

Clyde, Chas. W. Parker.

Clarence Wortham, Con

Kennedy and ANY and ALL other outdoor amuse ment purveyors who use Wild West en¬ tertainment, I am at lib¬ erty for season of 1918 to do my individual roping act, or t furnish the best of people and stock that would be a feature with any outfit, also for parks and fairs. Advise me to address below as to what you want and I’ll quote terms.

ATTERBURY BROS.’ SHOWS

Kan^aii City. Mo., March 1.—Th» .kttcrbnry Brotlicra, In winter quarters here, are inaklnc plana to open the show daring the early part of April. R. L. Atterbury, tbe manager, recently parebaaed six head of draft stock, two saddle ponies, one menage horse snd three Shetland ponies at the Esctiman Clrcni sale. .Among the recent rlaltors at tbe qnartera were J. Augustus Jones, r. R. La Mont. Andrew Downie and F. H. Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell will take oat an orer land show from Oklaboma. aslng tractors In- ateud of horses.

the game and those In It? We leave It to yon to decide whetiier Its policy was a good one for yon and yonr best (Interests. If ’The Bill¬ board does not publish your newrs It Is because yon don’t send It In. If yon don't like tbe things we publish say so. But remember we are for tbe Wild West game at all times. It Is up to you In It to get together NOW. Every- | body write in your opinion.

’’Denver Tony” of 539 Newark avenue. Jersey City, writes as follows: "We are about to run a dance here in Jersey City In real old Western style. We would like a few suggestions, a few saying.s Just like they advertise back in rbe West, because we want to make this affair a success. If possible we would like to have all the cowrboys and cowgirls who make their headquarters in this vicinity attend the dance and get some of the prises for the best make¬ up and the best rope spinners. Will let yon know when the dance Is coming off, as w* would like to see dt written up In The Corral.” (Glad to pnbllab the data regarding your proposed dance, but. Tony, if yon hall from Denver, ts yonr name implies, yon sbonid know how to stage the affair. If you don’t wonld advise you to get some one who does and have It right. Then yon will be able to hold another. Bnt If dt Is Just a Jersey dance with a "DeuTer” handle we predict It won’t do the real Western dance game any good. Remember the phony "Days of ’49” shows have Just about crabbed tbe real ones.—Rowdy Waddy.)

Jack Morrissey, the Australian cowboy, and his company are at present putting on a Wild West act around New York in the vaudeviUe bouses. He and bis partn-r, E. E. Allen, were very spectacularly dressed when they made their apitearance on Broadway the other morn¬ ing. inoidentally Mr. Allen was summoned from New Y'ork to Chloego February 24 to the bedside of bis wife,

DALEY AT CAMP GRANT

Ray Daley (son of the late Jerry Daley), late of Howe's Gn-at Lsmdon and I’aftersonGnlImar Kbows, recently enlisted and Is stationed at Camp Grant, Rockford. 111. Since hts enl sf ment he has been promoted to publicity man¬ ager of the camp's activities, and be Is also a regular contributor to The National Army News. Mall addressed to Publicity llepartment. Camp Exrtiange. Camp Grant, Rockford. III., will reach him.

Stating

dates and your best fig¬

ure for my services.

Remember, l*m a cowboy and fancy roper, NOT an acrobat or a contortionIsL RHODA ROYAL’S CIRCUS

Makes Fine Impression in Cincinnati- Business Big Thruout Week

P. S.—^The rules I won my title under and the ones I'll defend it with follow: “Decision to be rendered on greatest variety of tricks, both spinning' and catching, on foot and horseback, ease, grace and general skill displayed. Judges to be three (3) competent men who understand fancy roping” The reason I Include Will Rogers in the above challenge is because I've heard he will do rouing of horses in his new show and that he may step out at the con¬ test in 1918. When I was a boy in Oklahoma some years ago Will Rogers taught me some of my first rope tricks, and I feel honored to know that he admits that in late years I taught him some of the best tricks he now does. I also acted as tutor to Fred Stone in fancy roping, and I consider him as good a fancy roper as many who specialize in roping, and far better than many others. I have Introduced many of the hardest Mexican fancy tricks in this country, and all of the good fancy ropers are now doing SOME of the stuff that I first brought out. Tex. McLeod, I note your last prize whs a

“Dandy Baby Boy,” December 30, 1917. Well, Kid, I’ve even gnt you beat there. Mine was a “Bouncing Baby Girl,” November 25, 1916, and Sam Gar¬ rett has us both beat in that line as his girl prize was awarded two years before mine. As Rocky Mountain Hank Walker says: “Boys, don’t forgot the number.” Write or wire me.

Tbe rlrrna lover* of dnrlnnaU were given a treat laat week when Rho<la Royal'* l in-u* made It* »ppear*nce at the Empre** Theater Tbe show wa» not a one-aot affair, hut a whole one-ring elri-ii* («-oniplete bill) of over an hour and a half duration, and full of anap and go from atari to flniab. ('omplete aatlafartlon wa« given, a* waa evldenoed by the big bu«ini-s» whlrh ruled thruout the week.

Tbe performance wa* enacted In real rlrcua faablon. npeiring with the grand Intiwlnctory tournament and rloalng with a Wild Weat ex- Mbltlon. not run a* a concert, but Included In the regular program. The act* Included May Day, the marble fKwIng horae, with doga and dovea. in reprmlucMon of famou* aculptora: John Edwanl Gaacy, with bla e<lncated ponlea and doga; Tiny May, the baby elephant: Three Ncl aon Slatera, tight wire workera; Jamea M- t'am nion. In mule hurdle riding; high arhool liorKra. worked by John Fuller, Jo-eplilne Keller anil Dolly MYillena; Frederic rolller. In thrce-bor-c harelin</k riding: I’rtif. William Haya, with Mugglua. an Ituiiicnae pachyderm, and lliiater. pony; the Original N'elaon Family of Acrolaita. and the Wild Weat exhibition of broncho Iniat- Ing. roping and whip manipulating, by N'cbra-ika Rill, daring riding by Dolly Mullena and bnck Ing mule riding. Each of the acta acquitted itaelf In fine faahbm. The acrobatica and wire walking fcata of the Nclaon SUtera are de aerving of ape<-lal mention, and the flip ftapa done by one of the alatera werx- inarreloiia. The ponlea. doga. elcphanta, etc., ahowi-d 'vonderful training 'TTiree clowna, John Slater, Janica Ar-t’aniinon and Arthur Laltue, got many laugha with th<4r funny nntlca between the varliiu- numla-ra. Tlie i>erforman<'e will h«> further atrengthened thia week by the addition of Ray O’Weaney and wife, who hare been engaged to put on loenage, dog* and |a>ulea and bareback riding,

Tlie ahow gave a parade Wedneaday noon, and Friday noon a few turn* wer* given oo Qorern-

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who la very 111 In the Windy City.

Hazel Moran, the lady rt^r, baa been laying off in Chicago after a vaudeville tour on the Coaat. She la now on the Interatate Time.

Walker and Texa* are booked solid with tbelr riping act until Auguat 27 next, according to ( iiarlea Aldridge.

Bert Holmes la beard from; “The Ben Holmes Wiild Weat Show is now anow covered in Ohio. Show closed .September 29 at I-ogan, O., and will open early In April. We will travel by wagons and auto tracks tbe same a* we have done for the past three seasons. Several of the boys are wintering In Ohio. ‘Wick’ Ijgon- ard Is at llaJn City. Boy Mitchell la In Co- Inmbns, Roy Craver at Vandalla, O.; Sara Glasser (That Texas Girl) la at ber home in Texas. Ren Holmes, tbe owner. Is at bla borne in Peoria. III. 1 do tbe advance work on tbe road, and am In charge of tbe winter quarters. Tbe stock Is all in fine abape, but we have not done tnneh repairing, etc., lately, oxrtng to the cold weather.”

Cuba Crutchfield say* that he Is aplnniug a rope on top of a piano at He«ly*a Golden Glades, New York, at present. If you donbt him go to Healy’s and be wllf ahow yon.

John Ruhaa writes again from Toledo, O.: •'Wenld say I am a fancy and triek roper, and understand all hranchea of tbe Wild Weat bnsi- neas. My partner, pickaon. and I are still In the land of the llvlag We have derided to stay In Toledo until the aeaaon opeoa. We pat on onr roping act at Um CoHaetM bere, iiad a

119 Baker Avenue, REVERE. MASS.

WANT FOB CABARET—Floor Manaaar adw is a good atnssr. Wonld Hk* t» hear from Omrbny Caruso. WANT Plano Player. Drumoier and 8trl:« Inatniawiitt, lAdy Daocvtai anything nan for Wild West nr CaborK. Oian In April Addreaa JACK CARLISLC, Rama. Oasrala.

wanted—nnt-dMS Ifldgat, i anitlon a«s and waliM. CAN parUculan flest MUg, Adttnm

cai Act (Uuitcai iMaiths, wiltal. tMantal Daaean (sand photo*. atroi« Nartur Act snttaU* fiaMik tllM aid* ^am. WrKn full

W. N. MfFAMANO. eawgir 9m «M«. 0«$g, OMMNvtkgt

MARCH 9, 1918 The Blllhoard

S<irlety, has contracted with the following at- tracticaa for the 191S fair, Angnit 5, 6 and 7: Free acta, Meyerhoff; nitilway, Johnny J. Joni-a Expoaltlon; catering. Brookes Sales Co.

The Weybnrn Soilety has the largest eihlblt of lire sto<-k In Sonthem Saskatchewan, and this year $15,000 In prUfs will be offereil. There will also be professional antomoblle races by the J. Ales. Slosn drivers.

ATTRACTIONS BOOKED |

Burlington, la., March 2.—^The following at* tractlona have been contracted for thru tho United Fairs Booking Assrs-latlon of Chicago for the Tri-State Fair, to be held here .\agust 5-10; Bellclalr Brothers. Ulynuiia DesVall & Co., Novel Brothers, Helen Leach Wallin Trio, Fre^ Zobedie A Co., and O'Kura Japanese Wonders.

TWO-DAY MAINE FAIR

Belfast. Me., March 2.—The New Belfast Fair directorate has named September 10 and 11 as the dates for the second annual cattle show and fair, and plan to make of it one of the greatest 25-cent fairs in Maine.

Secretary H. C. Butzell Is planning to form a Southern Maine Shore Circuit prior to the open¬ ing of the regular fair season in this State.

J

PREMIUMS IN CASH

Monnt Airy, N. C., March 2.—The Sorry Connty Fair Association will again pay premiums on the ground in cash, beginning the second day «f the fair, to all who call for same. The Surry County Fair was the flrst association in .North Carolina to adopt this metlHxl.

In addition to amusements to divert the minds of patrons from the seriousness of the war and war measures the dlre<-tors have de<-ided to make the 1016 fair. Sept. 24-27, more effective than ever as an inspiration t<< proiloce food products and to develop county resources in the interest of national welfare.

Oiflcers this year are; W. G. Snydor, presi¬ dent; Edw. M. Linvillo, secretary, and John P.aniier, treasurer.

The Spring Special .Number of

THE BILLBOARD RUTH LAW’S GOLD MEDAL

Ruth Law. darlnt avtatrlx. new in Chlragn. is in trrvlpt of a sold medal awarded her t^ the Alihima Ktato Fatr fnr the suiprltlnt feat of atorinf sixteen censeeuttve loops In one flight at Blrmitigham. Ala.. Otlobrr It. 1917. Tbo MIsa I-as has bten the recipient <g countlesa medals, she especially prtars this one beeause of the aaa<v (iatlons Involved. Buster Bvown, itresldent eg the Ala ania $iale Fair, and Jim Dent, seiretary (who lendrred the medal), fee] that ilie has awakened

KENT MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CANADIAN NAFL EXHIBITION

Appointment Made Permanent by Board of Di¬ rectors—Had Served as Acting Manager

During the' Illness of and Since the Death of Dr. Orr

Toronto, Can., March 2—John O. Kent has been apiwinted managing director of the Cana- diuD National Exhlbltluo at a salary of $10,000 ■ year. Since tl>e death of Dr. Orr Mr. Kent bss l.<-en serving in bis present position without

P*7. .lolin G. Kent has been a member of the

Canadian National Board of Directors sines liSKi, held the presidency in 10I2-'1.T, and fre¬ quently acted as m.suager during the lung illness of Dr. Orr. He bad complete charge of the fair last year and made a re<-ord in the matter of total revenue.

The directors also decided to seek an amend¬ ment to the constitution empowering them to appoint George Booth a life director. In re«'og- nitinn of hla long services to the association, of which be has been a member since 1679. serving contiDuously on tbe board since the fair was organireii as a Toronto Institutloa.

The entire organixation of tlte exhibition will he offered to the Government In connection with the production and conservation campaigu. "Produce and save” will be tbe motto, and it w R be emhiatoned on all the publicity matter is-<ued during the year. It was felt tbst the results last year bad demonstrated what might Iw done thm properly co-ordinated Government and exhiliitlon effort In the way of atlninlatlng interest in the food problem, and every effort

will bo made to again co-operate ia every de¬ partment with the department o0 agriculture here and at Ottawa.

AMUSEMENT CONTRACTS MADE

Weybnrn. Sask., Can., March 2.—Frank Heard, secretary of the Weyburn Agricultural

WANTED FOR

THE WORLD'S GREATEST COUNTY FAIR Beaver Dam, Dodge Cooniy, Wisconein

A few good, clean Shows and Concessions. Five days, three nights. Sept. 30-0ct. 1-2-3-4. Book early; space limited. C. W. HARVEY, Secretary.

nr* Inlrvest In Itliir fairs in Alabama. Iiitamuch *" n," "Pvclaiular and daiiarrimt flixhf drew • Mwtla that broke all local rcrooU. ‘Pie mnlal HO? •***rclaHy cast for Ulw Law auC Iwars. In ad- dtuvn to her name, the state Seal of Alahama.

FLORIDA STATE FAIR

Opens Auepiciously at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Fla.. March 2.—The Initial Florida State Fair opened with a bang Tue»»lay afternoon, and the owning prcigram, with elabor¬ ate ceremonies, was carTie<l oat in tbe minntewt detail. In addition to two spe<'lally engagt-<l bands General Manager B K. Itinafourde ar- rangeil for some splemlld fn-e attrnctlons and contracted with tbe Johnny J. Jones Bxposttlon to provide the patrons with his twenty wld at tractions, and Antonio Oliveto's batpl of twenty five plecM.

Features of the fair proper are the Florida conntiea* bnlldinga. antomoblle and accessory show, rattle, swine and poultry exhibits, woman’s achievement displays, the United States Department of Agriculture exhibit, the United States Naval exhibit, the official Brltl.sh war exhibit, big tractor ami farm implement display and the varied Industrie* exhibits.

'ITjc program of free acts on the iipenipg d.sv and thereafter consisted of ITarry Rich. th» man who flirts with death, high traiieze art: Jung and Jung, comedy acrobats: George St.

(Continned on page 33)

WANTEDtoBOOK Fret OpM Ak AttnetioR for Gibsoa County Fair

October, 191S. T. K. HAPPEL. _Secretary. Trenton. Tenn.

AEROPLANE FOR SALE. $100 Pusher Curtiss T3rpe

.Vmta sllaht irpilrs and a few extra pan.-: otherwise tn rwd rwidlUiai. Crated and ready to ship. Writ* for particular*. H. WAGNER, 16 l^iK'h Piacw, Cn- rioa. New Turk.

BIG STAKES

For Grand Circuit Races in Connecticut

CURTIS’ FAIR NEWS

Creating Much Interest in Chattanooga

Chattanooga. Tenn., March 2.—Secretary Jos. R. Curtis, of the Chattanooga District Fair Aa- snciatlon, started Chattath-ngana to talking with his flrst issue of The Chattanooga Fair Newm and received considerable pnbllcity in the local I’alile*. The ‘‘qnestlonnalre” on the back page cf tbe leaflet was quite a success and many re- tn-ns were received.

Tbe Cliattanooga dates this year are Septem¬ ber 30 to October 5. Some of the slogans being agitated are ‘‘Plant more.” “Raise more,” "Save more” and "Help win tbe war.”

UNITED FAIRS CONTRACTS

Chicago, March 2.—Among the contracts closed by tbe United Fairs Booking Association to furnish entertainment during the coming fair season are The Indiana State Fair for the Johnny J. Jones Exposition Shows, Thavin’s Rand. Auto Polo, Rntb Law and a $10.00n Hippodrome Show. The Ohio State Fair to fur n’sh Ruth Law. the 71st Regimental Band of New York and a $12,000 Hippodrome Show, and tbe Tllinois Centennial and State Fair to fnmish the Centennial $20,000 (Circus. A number of other large contracts were closed, the details of which will be announced later by Edward F. Carmthers. president of tbe association.

CONNECTICUT FAIR MEETING

The last forms close Sunday midnight, March 17

Early copy will be given preference in the matter of po¬ sition. Sena your copy at once—today.

Hartford, Conn., March 2.—At tbe annual meeting of the Charter Oak Fair Association, presided over by John A. Pilgard, president, stakes worth $3.">.00i» were voted to be offere<l at tbe Grand Hrcnit ra<-es during fair week l;ere, which <-ommences Ijibor Day. The stakes are as follows; Charter Oak stake. $10,(i<IO; Tattle Royal for 2;1G trotters. |r»,(aio; Acorn. f'J.COO: Nutmeg. $2.il«": Whirlwind. $:: fkki; free foB all, $2,300, and nine $1,000 closing events.

Committees for 101S were appointed as fol¬ lows; Executive—fhas. Soby, Frank O. Sniuner. II. C. pirsons, Jol'.n A. Pilgard and W. II. Goeber. Racing—F. C. Sumner, W. H. Go<-her. J. A. Pilgard and C. W. Pratt. Groiindt— C. Soby, James F. Dolin and J. A. Piigard, Catt e—Jas. F. Ikdin. Women’s D« jjrtracat— C. W. Pratt, director in charge. soance— Wm. 0. Burr, Dr. C. F. Williams, l,. ila R. Cheney and Ferdinand Richter, .\muscmenta— n. C. Parsons, Chas. Soby. John A. PUgard and Sll.as Chapman, J'. Guest Committee— .‘mow Wliltney, Dr. Wiliams. Chas. Soby and W. A. Sanborn.

It is interesting to note that the Charter Oak stake was first won in 16$3 by Director, and has been a feature at tbe Grand Circuit races ever since.

Hartford. Conn., March 2.—The Conneetlcot State Fair .\ssoriation held Its annual meeting here last week, there being a large number of delegates present. Mueh. businees was transacted and the outlook for 1916 fairs in this State was never better, .\fter tbe regular session a ban¬ quet was held at the Garde Hotel.

Officers elected were; President. C. E. Hough, Washington: flrst vice-president. W. 11. Webster. Berlin; second vice-president. E. K. Gillette, Colchester; secretary, L. H. Healy, Woodstock; J. G, Schwink, Jr., Meridea. treasurer.

will not only surpass all previous efforts, but will be an achievement in amusement journalism.

The World’s Greatest Amasement Paper. Issued right at a time when people in the out¬

door amusement business are on their “mettle’^ —ready for the grand opening of the season.

To Fair Secretaries, Park Managers, Celebra¬ tion Committees or any other amusement enter¬ prises, the Spring Special Number offers an un¬ paralleled opportunity to supply your wants for high-class attractions that \Niil insure the great¬ est possible success.

Evcrv'body—everv'where—in the amusement business will read the SPRING SPECIAL NUMBER.

Issued MARCH 18 MARCH 23

OSCAR V. BABCOCK Performini tke Larfest and Most Sensational Act in the Outdoor Show World

Addrm permanently, 3 Sturilt Street. Wtitlirop. MUMchusetti.

THE BILLBOARD PUBUSHING CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO,

MARCH 9, 1918

RANCOCAS PARK

Should Be Soldier*’ Recreation Center

Mt. IluIIr, N. J., Mnrrh —StmnrI nrnivn<- iind Harry K. I'liarM, manaKira of Kanrnra* Tark, arc prrparliiK fur a full i^aaon from May t tti S4-pti'iulM>r 7, and on an-ount of the park idoae pro\luilty to t'aiiip I»lx, at WrUhtatovtu the rewirt ahouM l>e one of the reereatlon reu- tera for the anldler tM>ya when they are off iluty Added to the regular park attrartlona will lie baud eoni-erta twU-e weekly atid vauderllle .in a|ierial oeraalona.

Tbia year will make the tenth aeaaon of the park under the nianaxenieut of Meaara. lirowne and riiarea, who hare devoted a great deal of time to developin* a pleaaant rerreatlon apot In the heart of one of New Jeraey'a moat proa perouB farming aertiona.

a ^fr. Gooding la also to have roncesslons. Roy TU-e is mehtioned as manager of the shows and rides.

U. S. GOVERNMENT FAVORS FIREWORKS

DETROIT’S LUNA PARK HITCHCOCK’S SON INJURED

Will Have One Ride in Operation by May 1

When Used in Patriotic Displays

and Handled Under Di¬

rect Supervision of Expert Operators

Lynn. Maaa.. March 2.—The young ton .f IJeiit. J. A. Hitchcock and Mile. I'atrlola suf¬ fered a painful and aerlnua accident a few days ago In Lynn, Maas., where Lieutenant Hltrbmrk Is wintering with bla water show. The young¬ ster, who la eight years old and a great fa¬ vorite with manugera In the profesKlnn. was rn>ssinK. the street when an automobile atrin-k him atil dragged him several feet, fracturing his shoulder, jaw and causing abrasions of his head. The little fellow was rushed to Lynn Hos¬ pital and it will he several days before the extent of hla Injurlea it known.

Detroit, March 2.—Detroit’s new Luna Park, of which Oscar C. Jurney Is general manager, la under construction, and the entire reeort will not be complete bt'fore May 1. 1U19. A Witch¬ ing Waves ride, however, will be In operation by May 1 of this year.

Chicago, March 2.—There has been some mis¬ apprehension regarding the use of fireworks dur¬ ing the period of the war, and, in order to set the matter at rest, It can be stated authorita¬ tively that the administration and the Govorn- ment officials identitied with the Rureau of Ex¬ plosives are in favor of patriotic displays of flrewo.'ks and spectacles If presented and handled under the direct supervision of expert operators, and will not Interfere with this class of enter¬ tainment In any way. Hut on the other band they will discourage and curtail the promiscuous use of fireworks during the Fourth of July period and endeavor to keep fireworks out of the hands of underalrahles and discourage their use when it might c.-iuse loss and danger by fire.

The fireworks marufacturers are co-operating In every way with the Government, turning over their factories and output when needed, and aiding In every way they can.

There are about sixty-five manufacturers of fireworks in the Vnlted States, and. at the sug¬ gestion of the Bureau of Explosives, an as-^o- ciation is being formed, for the i>eriod of the war, to conserve and concentrate their efforts and have a centralized working bo<ly to handle all matters pertaining to this branch of amuse¬ ments. It is the belief of all that patriotic liroworks displays properly handled will be a means of arousing the people and stirring up tlielr enthusiasm, and for that reason there will iK' no Interference with this class of entertain¬ ment.

CHILHOWEE PARK

Will Be Under Management of Ft H^ Scott QUIVER BEACH

Will Open Despite Reports to Contrary

PARK FOR CHILLICOTHE

Cleveland, O., Mar<'h 2.—A.'cordlng to reports from Chillicotlie, Charles Salem and a well- known park man of this city are erecting in tliat city an amusement park to cater to the soldiers at Camp Sherman. It is said that work has been startesl on a dance ball, roller rink and a few buildings which are to house Ixjx-ball alleys, pool tables, etc., and that the rides, including a whip, merry-go-round and

Knoxville, Tenn., March 2.—Beautiful Chllho- wee Hark will soon be In shape for the o[)entng. May 8, under the management of F. H. Scott. Numerous improvements are being made, notably to the bathing beach, and quite a number of new concessions have been booked by the manage¬ ment.

The business of Cbilhowee Park Is now on a most substantial basis, as the policy changed last spring, the good results being at once ap¬ parent—last season proving to be the most prof¬ itable the park ever had.

Canton, Ill. March 2.—Manager Wm. Hanlon, of Quiver Beach, at Havana (on the lilnols HIver), says the reports that the bench won't 0|>en this year are false and that be Is making preparations for the biggest season In the his¬ tory of that popular resort, improvements will be made at Quiver Beach and the motor bus line ai well as the river fleet will be enlarged.

GREENE PARK OPENS

(Seattle, March 1.—Greene Park, the $l,2V).0<iO amusment zone at Camp I.,ewis, was formerly opened today wiih a program totting the oe- oasion. Of the great number of buildings to he erected twenty-four have been eompleteil. housing various concessions.

Complete details of this new rival of Coney laUtnd have been given In The Billboard In previous isauea.

WHEELING (W. VA.) PARK

Will Not Be Converted Into Build Lote

500-Passengcr Steel Steamer, one Dentzel Carrousell with organ and with com- ZEIBER’S PARK NOTES motor complete, three miniature locomotives, 19-inch gauge,

plete outfits and more t)ian one-half mile of track, switches, etc.; Figure I.un^>dale, Pa., March 2.—Zolber’a Park will open its fifty-first season early In May. The park is situated between Ijinsdale and Norris¬ town and Is an Ideal place for picnics and outings, having amusements for both young and old.

l>eRoy Kraus, owner and manager of the park midway. Is making some marked improvements in the- line of new concession booths, new games and additional lights.

Efforts are being made to beautify the park in walks and Uower ^Is and a fresh coat of paint, which will add considerably to the appearance. Mr. Krause w-IU again operate all the conces¬ sions along the midway.

The roller rink will be under the management of Frank Quinn, a veteran rink man. Dance- land will be under the management of ‘'Chips” Lonli.

refresh-

8 Cars and equipment. Laughing Gallery Mirrors, Boats, Tents and other park equipment too numerous to mention. Addres.s

WM. R. LODGE, Secretary THE SILVER LAKE PARK CO.. CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO.

Wheeling, W. Va., March 2.—Despite recent rnmors that Wheeling Park waa to be told and converted Into building lots. It has been an¬ nounced here that the resort will be open a« usual this year, and will be uixler the manage¬ ment of J. A. Moore, of Martin's Ferry, who managed the park before Griffiths & Crane took over the lease.

The refreehroent coneessiona will be oi>erated by S. A. Dawson. The restaurant will be operated on the cafaterla plan under the man¬ agement of Carl R. Marten.

Hourly vaudeville, presentlog bigb-rlass arts, is to be featured. Summer’s Baud will furnish the music.

PARK OR SUMMER RESORT INTERESTED IN PARK VENTURE

Why Not Let Us Install a Roller Rink? We hare all the necessary equirmetit and years of experience In suocesstully managing roller rinks. wUl pay you to investigate our propoaitloo. STEVB MCLROY, Manager. *

MUSIC HALL ROLLER RINK COMPANY, Cincinnati, Ohio. nrfereoce, Pitwldeiit Filings Bank A Trust Cm.

Uarrieon Moyer will have the candy. _ roent and ice cream pav{lion and moving pic¬ ture theater. Elliott Moyer will oiierate the m rry-go-round.

Raymond Hoot has added several new cars to bis lltney line, ready for the coming season.

The approximate attendance for 1917 was 2(X).(XX>.

New York, March 2.—Mr. Kilpatrick and H. F. Maynei, Inventor of Ojer the Falls. Trip to Mars and other park Innovatlona. have gone to nileago on business connected with a proposed venture at Rivervlew Park. Jhat city.

PARK NOTES HILLSIDE PLEASURE PARK

Carnival Conrt Amusement Park, Buffalo. N. T., Is a thoroly up-to-date amusement resort, having band cuncerta, roller skating, vaudevlllr, dancing, moving pictures, rides a*d a club house. General Manager J. T. Sherlock will open bis season May 11 and close September 7.

The newly elected Mayor of Akron. O.. It Is believed, will not Interfere with wheels, ball games and merry-go-roand at Summit Beach

Stockholders Have Annual Meeting

Newwark, N. J., March 2.—At the recent meeting of the stoeklioldera of the Hillside Pleasure Park Company the following officers

President. '

LIVING FREAKS OF NATURE. ONE BIG FEATURE. SNAKE CHARMERS, SWORD ACTS. SWALLOWERS. NOVELTY WORKING ACTS. SUITABLE FOR THIS EXHIBITION; ELECTRICAL

NOVELTIES. CURIOS. A FIRST-CLASS LECTURER. Ansver, with photos and lownt -salaiy in first IHter. Would like to bear fmn Pmf. Catull of B<wton, the Il¬ lusionist; also E. M. Worth. Address J. H. ANDERSON. Olymple Theatre, 143 Eeet 14th St., New York.

were elected: President. Charles Thaller; vice- president, A. Leitbenser; secretary, T. W. Crow-

Passenger Control 1/

Like ^.aFFli^t ) '^ThedensalioiiSofTljrniJ'

Up to the Minute* 302 Bradbury Building, Los Angeles* Star Attraction Wherever Installed

Pi-k on 8iind«y«. Jo* Latin*, of Cl*Tel*nd, nio«t sarceairol year* In It* history and the will buv* the show* and conr*s*lon* at thi* |>J«t week aaaure* them of anotli*r equally a* nark thI* iOltoD. ... . ... ... ^

I».rk Milwaukee Wl* formerlt *“ **'• bu*ln*»a. Charles H. Dnifleld. preal-

,'LV,r ..ranaaenient o"f'‘jr- W H-opkln. ami tb* Thearle rtuffleW Firework, Comr-ny. iii.ler lb ■naa haa been >old **•* whoa* work waa laraely

good a aeaaon. Aald* from detntinc hla time

owned hy the Ravenna Park Co., ha* been wild and lonverted Into city lot*.

John A. Kiln* will be manager of lUvernhl* park Eaton. Ind.. thl* aeaaon. for the I'nlon Iraeflon Company of Anderson.

was on* of tli* men whoa* work waa lara*ty rrsponslble for the aureess of the Showm*n’* Leagu* Banquet and Ball.

park Commissioner* at Birmingham, Al*.. hare decided on numerous Impruvements fur East Uke Park In that city.

BABY BEEF CONTEST

ile Park In that city. Tyler. Minn.. March 1.—A girl*’ and boys’ . «... I .. j i j baby beef contest at the Lincoln County .\gri-

I.una Park. Cbarleatoo. W. \a., 1* scheduled cultural Society’s Fair, September 0-11. 1* ex- (u iqien Its 1918 season on May 25 and run to add much Interest and bring iint.l .September. rreas*<l attendance this year. Secretary F int.l .September. rreas*<l attendance this year. Secretary P. D.

- Christensen haa contracted for the Thcarl* d /sDirtA ®XAXP PA IP Duflield 11 rework* to augment the evening pro- FLORIDA STATE FAIR Kilties’ Band. This year's

(Continued from page 31) ahow will also have a food conservation teioth. under the auspice* and direction of the Federal

Uurent. aerial gymnast; the PowhU Family; Food adminlatratlon. the Great Melville. The Jones’ Exposition Is (be wonder of the majority who attend the amusement area, and the title of “Exposittun" I* nswt appropriate.

••The hand of the kmaker ha* been calle<1—

DATES CHANGED

D* Witt. la.. March 2.- Fl. Christensen, the Florida State Fair and Kxomlllon Is builded iwcrelary of the Clinton County .ki^cultnral So^ and It only remains for tli* cltlaen* of Jackson- eiety, announces that hi* society has change! vine to attend the exiMCltlon, thereby demon ,he loig fai, and race meet'to •(rating their Interest. In order that It may be August 27 28 29 and 30 declared a monumental success,” stated Man- s • . »ger Hanafourde on lb* opening day, "and , - Flurlda ha* co-op*rated to th* fullest; South UAft MANY ATO Georgia, South Carolina and Alabema are repre rieso leiesis r senled with tine exhibits; New York State and Canada have displays; the Fnlted States Govern- The Grundy County Agrl

HAS MANY STOCKHOLDERS

The Grundy County Agricultural Fair Aaso<-Ia- luent Is participating with two great exhibits tlon. Mazon, 111., has It'a capital atock dl* and the British Government haa sent Its offlclal trlbuted In 180 families of th* county of Grun

exhibit to be shown to th* [>eopl* of Flor¬ id*.'’

EACH YEAR SHOWS GAIN

dy ami Its fair Is run strictly by the people of the community.

L. R. Murray, concession and publicity man¬ ager, writes 1%* Billboard that the dates for 1918 hsv* been set for September 17 20. and th* following elDcers elected: President. FVed Harford Verona. Ill.: vice-president. E. S. Moro, Ore., March 2.—One year after an- vice-preMoent. k. s.

other has shown a steady gain fur th* Sherman Murray, County Fair Association, which prkles Itaelf In Ma»"n. Ill.; treasurer, I. N. Mlsener, Mazon; having the bMt equipped buildings and grounds general superintendent, L. A. Mooney, Mazon. In th* 8tal*. All th* bnlldinga are well lighted from the association’s own plant and watered from Ita private water system. ’This year’s dates are October 9, 10. 11 and 12. Secretary, F, E. Fortner.

FAIR NOTES

... PottawatomI* County Free Fair JtsscU- - tlon of Shawnee, Ok., operates under the F>ee

Fair Law of the State of Oklahoma, and under REARRANGING GROUNDS this law ha* no .appi^nrlatlon for attraction*.

- However. If enough money can be raised from

Birmingham, Ala., March 2.-The Alabama w®*" ate Fair Association Is rearranging It* a<1'<e0 attractions. ,«»o far this year nothing ha. F'air Association

itround. In order to give better locations for JJ””* of ^ring anything of the midway and provide additional concession ** p^lble to do so. space. A new poultry hnlldlng and dog ahow dates of the fair are September 17-19 hui’dlog have already been completed and under The aeeretary la Geo. A. McDonald. ennstmetion Is a l.lOx'JOO-foot building which will bouse the mineral and forestry exhibits.

Tho slxty-fonrth annual Gibson Connty Hor- tlc(tltnral and Arricnitnral Society Fair will

Secretary J. U Dent and all offlclals were he held at Princeton, Ind.. September 2.7. This re-elected at the recent directors’ meeting and fair Is a member of the Indian* Kentncky and the date* fixed for October 7-12. Increased pre- I Illinois Clrenlt. It* president Is Ben F. Mnr- mlums In all departments were also voted upon I phy; snperintendent and concession man. Charles

THEARLE-DUFFIELD

A. Steele; treasurer, free attractions and moslr. Stuart T. Fisher. Three tbon-«*nd dollar* will b* offered for speed race*. In 1917 thl* fair showed to about GO.ooo people. Claude A. Smith 1* secretary of the society.

To Put on War Spoctacles at Stata La.t year * fair of the Travers* County Ag- Faira ricnltnral Filr Assm-latlon. Brown’s Valley. - Minn., was held a month earlier than u-<u*I. and

Chicago. Feb. 28.—Among those who closed V'* »*"'» »*•* •nme excellent contract* daring the nast week * ate, being Angust 28-31. It has been the •nme excellent contract* daring the past week

arv th* ’Tbearle-Duffleld Firework, Company for > Dstom of this association for the past several their mammoth war spectacle*, rontracts have Tears to give away a Ford *nn>niobile to the i been signed with the Minnesota State Fair. Thn Person holding the lucky number. Officials of low* State Fair, The South Dakota .state Fair. J. Brown president; C. W. The Wisconsin State Fair and the State Fair Cni’ln*. treasurer, and R. R. Buchanan, secre- of Texas. They have also compb-tc • ment* with a number of other trading fair* for Rolls, iMo., vrill have Its fair thl* year, Sep- contract* to lie conanmroated st a later date, tember 1(V-1.3, according to 8e<'ret*ry-Trea*nrer Thl* rntrrprlslng firm ha* jnst closed one of the .’olin Mck. Southgate,

Want To Buy Whip! Portable preferred, but will consider stationary machine. Wire particu¬

lars. Have choice locations for two good Park Shows. Will let you in

on ixTcentage. Cretor’s So()0 Popcorn Wagon for sale.

MANAGER BAYSIDE AMUSEMENT PARK. Clear Lake, lowi.

WANTED TO LEASE FULLY EQUIPPED, UP-TO DATE

ELECTRIC RAILWAY PARK GRIFFITHS A CR.VNK, Builders and Ope rators of Amusement Parks (many years’ fx]¥:rience), Eleetric ILailway references, I. O. Itox 4r».i, Philadelphia.

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ALEX. FINN PROMISES NEW IDEA „,rr: AVMIW <'hirlP8 McKlniier, .erreUry and aii.Ht»r; Sol „„Vr.\,rri . ___ , , n rt n. a. ^ mm a* Pr'nce. K|iecial aRont: K,1 lUggln*. aiw-dal ^ }, * L ^^“"* * * "

IN OUTDOOR AMUSEMENTS HHSvFr-F'HS master ■"'* "lM>«njen all ma<le It a jH.liit to rail anil In

EVANS’ MANY CALLERS

rhlraRo, Marrh 2.—The down town sale* an I

Building and Organizing Show at Roxbury, Mass., To Tour Eastern States on Auto Trucks—

Claims Fifteen Weeks’ Bookings Already Secured

* xpect the many new lines that this hastllna llrm Is pultliig out this srason. Tlie Puoiiis s.r

O’BRIEN WITH MOSS SHOWS crowded from otH-nInit to cloMnit time every day, theo|ilnlon beliig freely expresM.'l that II. (’ F^vans & <’o. have one of the best lines ..f nier

Dick O'Brien has aifned np with the Moss clmndhie and gumea ever shown. The Flashltv? Bros.’ Greater Shows as business manager for l^tar, one of the new ideas for isincesslonere. the coming season, and In addition ha. t laced hl« received their eudnrw'ment In the most praclical two shows. For two seasons Mr. O’Brien held ’'■X Dtat It could be given, namely, by iil.tc ng a similar position with the Dreamland Exposition orders for Immediate delivery. A complete an Shows. In sfi 'liking cf the Moss caravan he iKiuncement of Kvans’ new merchandise and new says: “I can inthfnlly say that they have got- Ideas will be made In the spring Issue of The ten together the prettiest little outfit I have ever Billboard.

--- seen. They have not a great many paid at^ Columbus 0 March 2 —From an authentic Mr. Finn stated be would not accept $1.\000 for tractions, but what they have are certainly uiT .

source It was learned that Alex F'lnn, the young the contracts. 'o minute. showman of Boston. Mass., la aliortly to spring The acres of tents, every pole, stake. light,-

LOS ANGELES NOTES

showman of Boston. Mass,, la sliortly to spring l uge surprise on the outdoor amusement I banner and front will be brand new and as flashy I OON CARLOS IN SAN ANTONIO

world. paint, gold leaf and varnish can proilnce. •Mr. Finn last season was connected with Mr. Finn will open bis season “somewhere in

the World of I’lessure Shows, which were the East.’* lannclied under the management of Ge< rge \V. - Westerman. With the closing of that enter- , \A/ITU Ofl nir prise the young Bostonian promptly tiegan pre- uartuofe w i i n ^ Diva parations for the development of bis "new’’ ——

Mr. and Mrs. Don Carlos and their entire act.

The Newlyweds (Mr. and Mrs. George ('hes worth) closed an engagement with Byron Long and are now working at Harlow’s Cafe.

Duke H. I.ee, well-known vandevilllan ind

amusement Ideas. Purchasing Ideal vi'lnterquar- Chicago March 2.-Irv. J. Polack manager of the largest parks. While playing the nothing elm. there to fix ters In Koxbury, Mass., he has kept large crews of the Polack Bros. Twenty Big Shows, su- I Onmp Travis Theater recently he lost Babe, 1 L. F. Cbristlaner for of men busy all wluter, with the result that nuiices that his big feature attraction for the | ,.ne «f hi« nerformlmr ninnic»T« \tr r>rtn< I ti.. \r..i„ uK..n »k. when the hand plays he promises the public r<>ming season will be LaRose’s Electric Foun- the wonder show of the year, and under the tain. Fire and Water spectacle, litle of F'lnn’s <'hautauqua. Among the fair contracts closed by the

consisting of Snowball, Danny and the dog and Wild West worker, is now here In pirtnres. monkey botel. are spending an enjoyable ami Harry McClosky ha« acquired quite a repnta- profitable winter in San Antonio. Tex., where tion as a “fixer’’ at hla new borne, .AJo Arli. Mr. Carlos baa acquired the full management of Fords are the only things be fixes. 'There la two of the largest parka. While playing the nothing else there to fix. Camp Travla Theater recently he lost Babe, U F. Cbristlaner, formerly associated with one of bis performing monkeys. Mr. Carlos The Magic Shop of the Pacific, Thayer and h's added three new monkeys and a dog to bla I Cbriatianer, as a partner, bas severed bis con-

litle of F'lnn’a <'hautauqua. Among the fair contracts closed by the While the name la not startling In itself the Polack Bros.’ Twenty Big Shows was the Virginia

class of attractions aud the concessions to be State Fair at Richmond, Va. carried with the enterprise will be » s-ason or - - Xo„ Prior has negotiated • two ahead of the times. Unlike other chan WORLD AT HOM E STAFF , , ~ ^ r., . Installation of one of the gren tauquas Mr. Finn’s will offer a series of enter- r-. . rnvins. w.rsrr . J.sekson >’'«s.. Feh. 2S.—RMtle Clark, general machines irMet in l.iers Ps. tainments of real class and merit dally, and each manager of the Broadway Shows, bas just made the Great .American Derby C will have Its own elaborate and unique front de- Chicago, March 2.—Harry R. Polack announces a contract with Freddie, the Armless Wonder. ),o is the oresldent Work c signed from plana created by the yonng director, the executive staff of the World at Home Shows for the latter’s platform show. Freddie arrived t|,g yu, ’^lU start at once

t. nection with these enteri'idses and Is ssles msn - ager for the Thayer Mannfarturing Companv.

CLARK SECURES FREDDIE ■ ' Tom Prior has negotiated a contract for the

T I -..I k no -r..... C . Installation of one of the great American Derby Jackson V'.S Feh, 2«.-_R<nie nark, general machines (r'de) in Mora Park at Oakland for I manager of the Broadway Shows, bas Just made the Great kmerican Derbv Cnmnanv of which

a contract with Freddie, the Armless Wonder, ue la the president. Wort on the insUllat'oS

He has had the project In mind the last three I for the coming season as follows; Direction, In town the other day. and will make hlmwlf years, having first conceived the Idea when In I Polack Bros.; James T. Clyde, associate dl-1 es-e'.-.l at the winter quarters nnttl the Columbus in 1915, and Intimates to whom be | rector; Harry R. Polack. manager; James C. | opens, has c<inflded are a unit In predicting unpreoc dented euecesa for the venture.

While the writer Is not pe-mltted to divulge the nature of the paid attractions be la allowed to state that the entire outfit will he transported from stand to stand on sT>eclally constructed niito trucks; that there will b- a concert brass band, a jazz tmniie of brass, a company of Canadians who have seen service In the first line trenehes of France and two of the moat sensationally daring free acts.

Since January 1 fifteen weeks’ bookings have been seenred, under good auspices, and before leaving Thursday night for hla home in the East

C. A. WORTHAM CO.

Alice. Tex.. Feb. 27.—The opening date of the C. A. Wortham Company closed at Laredo Sun¬ day night. Rnalnesa can be characterized as “fair.” Washington’s Birthday celebration, opening night and a couple of good nights In addition combined to save the stand from being poor.

Robstown was originally intended as the next stop after I.aredo. hut Alice folks got together when they heard the show was going thru and induced Manager Jones to cancel Robstown and play here for three davs. Brownsville for a week and a day. starting Saturday, March 2. follows Alice. Special Agent W. David Cohn has been there lining np the B. P. O. Elks.

The winter troupe is under the management of Homer V. Jones, with Ben II. Klein, treasurer; “Plain” Dave Morria. general agent; W. David Cohn, special agent; C. M. Casey, special agent and press; H. E. Cnrington. superintendent: C. W. Williams, master of transportation; Chas. E. Jameson, director of music: Jas. (Do*-) Barry, ofiicial announcer: W. L. Wilson, food adminis¬ trator; li. E. Knight, superintendent privileges; Mat 'Thomas, head porter and Billboard agent. —C. M. CASEY.

DROP POUPIN A LINE

New York, March 2.—Edward L. Poupln, better known as Little Eddie.the Happy-Oo-Lueky Kid, formerly with the Levltt-Tailer Shows, writes The Billboard to suv that letters from hispid friends would tend to varv the monotony of life In camp. His address is; Private Edward L. Poupin. Prov. F'leld Reroonnt Squadron .701, Block J., Barrack ‘24, Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jaeksonville, FTa.

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conceded by all as the PERFECT PORTABLE RIDE, equipped with numerous time, labor and money-saving deviros. Send for

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ALLAN HERSCHELL CO. INC.

Ted Shawn, dancing partner of Ruth St. Denis, baa become a member of .\rabiilance Company 158, and la stationed at Camp Kear¬ ney, Linda Vista. Other members of the show world In the same organization are John I..aw- rence. formerly of Pantages’ Circuit; Sergeant Steve Stephens, formerly an assistant director at the Universal studios; Van Jsmlson. formerly secretary to Marjr PIckford. and John PIxley. formerly of the Kalem Stndioa.

Happy RoselH. son of Rex Roselll. a director at the I'nlversal studios. Is now In the United States Navy, and was last heard of off the ('oast of Guatemala.—BOZ.

SAN FRANCISCO FACTS

r. L. I.angley, formerly with Turner h Dahn- ken in this city. Is now hunse manager at the new T. A D. Theater at Hgfiford. Nick Turner. San Jose manager of the cirenit. has opened the Strand at Grass Valley In association with C. E. Howard. Iwlng aneceeded in San Jose by .A. M. Miller, former manager of the T. A D. house at Watsonville. '. A. Wilson Is ihjw managing the Watsonville bouse.

Harry Gilbert, well known amusement man from the Ohio Valley, Is now in charge of the Berkeley Theater at Berkeley.

Arthur Wenzel, formerly with the Oliver Mo- rosco advtni-e and jiress forces. Is now hoii«e manager at the T. A D. at Oakland. Wenzel’s Isst road positloD was as agent ahead of Canary Cottage.—BOZ.

RUBIN & CHERRY SHOWS

I IIUUHII|%LI % Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 28.—The KuMn A I Unnilll Wri m cherry .Shons n 111 again feature Col. Koltertl's lln 11 IIHII ||1I|I|| 1 Dog. Puny and Monkey Cirrus, with a nnm-

IIRHRKR her of new acts aiMe<l. Then there will t>e Thru the 'Tri'ni hes, one of the latest joy producing

Famous for their besntlful design and the many mod- •‘"’V V'"! em improvennnia of merit. Patint hoeae hanger eamlvnl or ez|H)sltlon of shows, hooks, patent trlesro|ie under horset. rlear platforms, Monki-y Sp'-edwsy. ( olorailo < harlle s 1(» in 1, hlngrrl retitirpole. inuntmhift. clutch, hrske, pul- GarzouxI’s Hawaiian Dancing Girls, I rof. John ley and gears rnnstsntly a.<semblei|. roller bearings.

GarzouzI’s Hawaiian Dancing Girls, Prof. John Riilil’s Flea Circus. Billy Arnte’s Dixieland

wired for eleitrlc light, wtihout lonst tiolts, quickly Tmidisdonrs, Cummings' Autodrome, C. K. WII- sssembled. roskis It THE 1’OKTABI.E machine of Hams’ New York Cabaret and Joyland, Prince today. It’a a real attrarlloo. Don’t overlook It William, the midget; Capt. Hlnsman’s IJfe Write for particulars.

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SILK PILLOWS BRAIDED FRINGE

St. Lonls, Mo., March 2.—After spending the

CAMP and FORT Names Combined of the band, closes bis engagement with tbe troupe In this city tonight, and leaves at onee for Austin, Tex., to take charge of the band on the S. W. Brundage Rbons, a position held by Mr. Evans for several seasons in tbe past.

Mrs. Evans met her bneband In this city, and will leave with bim for the Brundage bead- qnartera.

with Patriotic Designs

Savers, Hindoo Charlie and bis den of reiitlles. Ilraswell's Spblora and David CbrUt. with bis Whip, ferrls wheel and merry-go round.

Prof. Tony Gloria and his Royal Italian Hand of fourteen pieces have arrive*! from the Ea-*!. and tln-y will have brand new uniforms. The I- R. Van Diver ayitera of ronceaslona will be one of the classiest, flashiest, most moclern lot of c<in<-e>sloiis ’list ever graced a mjdwsy.

Mr. (irulM-rg’s private car, Montgomery, as well as his other slee|>ers. has b»'en wired ami the Ih'leo l ight syslein Installe*!, bcsld*'S a num lier of other changes niaile. He l« using Ihe same r«dor ns last sea<M>n for Ills train and wagons — orange, trimmed In green.—Flt.k.NK 8. HEED.

WHITNEY-RYE SHOWS

Infantry.Cavalry.Artillery.HoflpItal, Aviation.Signal Chattanooga. Tenn.. Mar.h i.-March n hns Corps, Quartermaster, Engineer, Coast Artillery, U.S. i>een sejeeieM as the opening date or the Whit

Marine, Ordnance, etc. Mother, Sister, Sweetheart, "'•x '<x'’ ,!!’'{!.?" Ji", with Military CVimbinations. Many Other New Ones. rew**'fronu,'^**s7agesT'e<erery and other e<piip

SCOTT ON TEN-DAY TRIP WESTERN ART LEATHER CO. Tabor Opera Building P. <

scbednled to leave here tbe Uat of tbla week I DENVER. COLORADO for a ten^ay trip East in ♦»»« 'nt^» StHO $12.00 FOR 12 SAMPLES SEND » Koeddlog Signal. He will make tbe Beaton Auto |

Detroit. Mich., March 1.—Frank O. Scott U scbednled to leave here tbe Uat of tbla week

new fronts, stages, wenery and other espilp- — •■■ent. The raroii.el Is a thing of N-auty.

TIRED OfS Harry Brewer bas done blniseir proud re-lec I I IlkH Ws orating It. And the same can b<* ssM of Eixs'h

Biiteher on Ihe Big Ell. Almost all of last P. O. Box 484 season’s peopie and many new fa*-es will l*e seen

in the line up this year, and some new anil novel allows and concessions will 1*0 iini-oveee<l.

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Show, then stop at New York and pooalblx Pblla deipbia.

MARCH 9, 1918 T ti e Billboard 35

J. F. MURPHY SHOWS

To Opart March 16 at Augusta, Ga^ on Streets

AuicuKti, Ga., March 1.—The acaaon of the j K. Murt>)>7 Shows opens In AusUKta. with a M-tcii ilaya’ ensaveuieot, ktoKlOBins Katnrdaj, March 10. under the auspices of the Easles’ I>odKr diVlared to be the strongest fraternal . rranl’tatlon In the dtr. The location will be cn the main streets. It will be an entire new stH>w, as all fronts are new and more elaborate ihan’erer. Several new surprises will be sprung sod Margaret yulncjr Stanton, the diving \enos, will, as usual, be the principal free attraction. Prof, sKor la*|<ore promises to have the best . nr.cert band he has ever directed. The ejecn- Iive staff will be as follows; J. F. Murphy, general manager; neii Biel, general agent: W. P lathani, secretary: Charles Beasley and W. V Sassaman, special agenta; Pete Thompson, assistant manager: J. B. Cullen, superintendent.

KIRKLAND’S SOCIETY CIRCUS

The Kirkland Society Circus opens the season \prll 4 at Arcadia. Fla., where It will furnish all the attractions and concessions for the At- 'Sdla Society Circus and Exposition. The Elks' Charity Circus at Jacksonville. Fla., will fol¬ low Airadla. Most of the acts used at Tampa, na.. have been contracted for the sea¬ son. The winter quarter* of the com¬ pany have been moved from Plant Field. Tampa, to .ircadla. with Bonis It. Tranter, secretary of the company. In charge. A Jacksonville ofno will be opened within a abort tlmw. Besides the circus Itself one side-show and a limited number of concessions will be carried.

POLACK GETS MICHIGAN S. F.

Chicago, March 2.—Harry K. Polack, of Polack Brothers, while In Chicago, signed a contract for the World at Home Shows, to play the Mich¬ igan State Fair at Betrolt. The World at Horn, will also play Petersburg. V*.

H. W. CAMPBELL SHOWS

Vem C. Tantlinger, formerly arena director for the 101 Ranch Wild West Show, and last sesson In charge of the Wild West department of Kingling Bros.* Circus, will this season have the Wild West Show on the Campbell fnlted Shows. Edith Tantlinger. In a new spectacular shooting act, will be featured.

Arthur Davis was la 8t. Louis February 27, making railroad contracts, and Informed a Bill¬ board representative that the show Is well hooked snd that he secured contracts for four of the biggest State fairs at the Chicago meet¬ ing

Thns far ten attractions and four rides hare bees contracted for. In addition to the fronts purchased from the World at Home, Mr. Camp¬ bell is bnllding two other wagon fronts. The en¬ tire equipment has been repainted, and the show will open at McAlester. Ok., March 15. Uarry Fink has been engaged to direct the band. Jake Finn will be treasurer. Arthur Davis general agent, and Bonnell and Bentley promoter*.

FRANK G. WALLICK SHOWS

Natchei, Miss., Feb. 28.—Ten more days and the Walllck Shows will be on their 1918 Journey. iV-enic Artist Rogers Is Just finishing twenty new banners, one of which he says Is hla masterpiece. It Is the beat banner th«' writer toss ever seen. Mr. Wall^k has booked a new carousel, and will have Tight shows, about twenty concessions, a nniformed military band and a colored Jaxs band. He will feature his Bpotllght Minstrels, a show which he has had under canvas playing one- nlghl stands. Mr. Atwater has contracted to manage Walllck'* Animal Rhow. Ilardegree and Ri>sel| are busy getting their mnny concessions In shape. Tommy Hayes has returned to make ready for the season. Whitle Johnson, Martin Knselle and E. C. Cook have Just received word that they are to be Initiated Into the Elk*. Mr. Walllck Is more than pleased with Natchet for winter quarters, and will come back next winter.—U. J. POPP.

HENDERSHOT & SCOTT’S SHOW

J. B. llendershot, former manager of the De¬ troit Rpeclal Shows, and William J. Scott, who was In advance of the **n>* caravan, are In To¬ ledo. 0., making preparations to launch a new caravan there tbe early part of April. Hcnder- shot will handle tbe mauagerlal reins, and Scott will be ahead. They re|M>rt having ^>ked eev- ersl show* and cuocesahms and two rides, and will Introduce a novel submarine ride conceived by llendershot.

NORTHWESTERN SHOWS CAN PLACE flrst-class Musical Comedy or any good Ballyhoo Show. Our sharing terms are very reasonable; will furnish outtlt to reliable partle.s. The following concessions are still open: Cat Rack, Balloon Ball Game, Candy Floss, Dart Gallery, Gum Spindle, Hoopla, Spot Board, Keg Game and Poultry Game. Low rates, good treatment and long season, opening April 20.

-ADDRESS-

F. L. FLACK, Manager Northwestern Shows, Detroit, Mich.

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WORLD’S FAIR SHOWS

Kansas City, Mo., March 1.—(’. G. Dodson and brother, .M. G.. i ' the World'* Fair Show*, have arrived at winter quarters from their home at Columbus, Ind., where they had been for the past tlire weeks, during which they were in- itl.vted into the Masonic lotige.

Work ha* Itegnn on the rallrnail equipment of the World'* Fair. and. when finished, it will be Mjnie train, including the ram pureha*«Ml from the Ksoliman t Irens. .\t the end of last season 11 of the tents were placed in the band* of one of the leading tent and awning companies here _ad have had a complete overhauling. The show .vill carry about the same number of at¬ traction* this year as last, most o* them being fnrnished with new panel front*. A good many •if th- attraction* with the show last year have already signed contrarts for this season. M. G. IH><l*iin. who will again handle the advance, has landed some goo<l spots, which will be an¬ nounced in the uear future.

JOHNNY J. JONES’ EXPOSITION

The Osceola County Fair, hold a Kissimmee, Fla., gave a good acfsannt of Itself for what the writer believes Is railed a “pumpkin fair.;’

The exposition had many visitors at Kissimmee leslde* the Governor, ol George Hopper. ''Ilap'' Ward's grandfather, now managing Very Go^, Kddie (and he Is), and Wm. Sellery (whooe right name 1* Detroit) enjoyed the Joy Trail. Mlqiie Coyne, tlie former Bandit Kin" of Coney Island. an(rDanny Shea came along with ilielr stereopticon view*, called the Birth of a Nation. Th* boys report good business at Kissimmee, ''ovne is preparing a lecture to b* given in con- ne<'tion with tbe views.

.\ reiiiiirkalde fe.iiure of the Osoola Connty Fair was the fact that Saturday, always tbe light day for business, was the banner day of the week for all the attrai-tlons. The Jone** sti-el flyer left Kissimmee early Sunday mom- 'ng. February 21, and arrived In Jacksonville tb.st evening.

Capt. Curly Wilson, the new -'ralnmaster, la surely a most eapable master and has proven himself Just as proficient in moving the Johnny J. Jones special steel flyer ns he was as uu anira.sl trainer. But the genial Captain ia no longer the lK>sa In his own home. Jolm F. Wil¬ son. age two months. Is the boss. Mr. a'.id Mrs. .\rhogast are with the Jones exposition. Mr. .\rlK)gast Is managing the Margaret Gast drome, and, by the way. this young man is the orlgl- n.it(>r of the silislrome, and he has tbe papers to prove It. He is also interested in some five or six stores on the Joy Trail.—ED It. SALTEU.

BIG ELI NOTES

Roodheose. Ill., March 1.—Kingsley A Unger, proprietors Big Eli No. 10 and carry-us-all, visitcil the home of Big Ell February '21. They were en route to Fort Worth, Tex., to get their machines in readiness for tlie opening of the Loos Exposition Shows at the Fort Worth Fat I Cattle Show. Mr. Kingsley and President W. E. Sullivan enjoyed a ilay worth remembering.

Hugh C. Hiil. assistant manager of the Metro¬ politan Shows, arrived from Macon, Ga.. Feb- luary 2'>. During a very pleasant business visit Mr. Hill Inspected and signed entracts for two 20-kiIowatt Ell portable electric lighting plant*. Tbeno machines will be sb'pped to Maimn at once, and I.ee A. Sullivan will superintend the first operation of them on tbe .'letmiwlltan Sbows.

Ig Bodnar, of 902 West noth street, Chicago, arrived Eebrnary 2*5 and remained over until tbe 27tb, placing his order for a lOlS model No. 13 Big Eli, which will be erected and operated at Wiilte City Park, Chicago, during the. coming season. Mr. Bodnar plans to contrnct a deco¬ rative fence around the wheel, lupply a large eles'tric sign, and, in all. have a very flashy outfit.

W. E. Sullivan Is out of the city visiting hi* brother-in-law at a St. Louis hospital.

W. K. Davison has returned from an Eastern bnsiness trip amLis busily engaged in tbe paint department of CTi Bridge Company.

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Hawaiian Dancers, Sinj^ers, Classic Musicuiu and Spanish Dancers, etc. Mile. Cleo, write me. Ixinj? season to rij^ht jieople. Work until December. O|)on first part of April, liCiivenworth, Kan. State what you can do in first letter, alst) lowest salary. A-1 Piano and Drummer with Bells and Xylophones, ones that are up in Jazz for Cabaret. All people with me the past few seasons, write me. Sam Simmon and Boh Crawford, wire me, Bissie Garrotte, Hazel Hutchfiraft, Hazel Grawford. Homer and Marf^rcte, Irma Marshall and Dutch, Ivy and wife and all others, w'rite me at once. 200 A-W Main Street, (Oklahoma City, Okla., until March 15th; then Tom W. Allen Shows, Leavenworth* Kan.

LANDES-BURKHOLDER

Can place useful people in all branches of carnival business.

WE OWN our llailroad Equipment, Carry-Us-All, Monkey Speed¬ way, Underground Chinatown and Dancing Pavilion.

WE WANT Meritorious .Attractions of any kind that don’t conflict with what we have. Nothing too big for this little show if capa¬ ble of getting the money. Will book, lease or buy Big Eli Wheel.

Can place legitimate Concessions of all kinds. One of a kiiul only.

Want Musicians for hand that can double orchestra.

We ojK'n in Kansas City, Mo., in April.

Addrm J. L UNDES, 430 W. 11th St, Kansas City, Mo.

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OPENS SEASON APRIL 27TH Can use Eli Ferris Wheel, Aero Swing, Monkey Speedway or any other high-class attraction that will be in keeping with our other equipment. Legitimate Concessions: Everything open with the exception of Candy, Cook House, Pillows and ^)ft Drinks. WANTED—Workingmen in all departments. Train Porters, Drivers for Auto Trucks; address T. W. KELLY, World at Home Winter Quarters, Streator, III. All others address H. R. POLACK, Seminole Hotel, Jacksonville Fla. March 4 to 9; after that 608-610 Lyceum Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa.

MUSICAL MUSINGS By THE MUSE

Prof. Harry Fink left Washington. Pa., the other day en route to MeAlester, Ok., where he will Join the H. V,'. Camiiliell United Showg. He will have the band on that attraction tbla aeaaon. Harry juat couldn’t resiat the tempta¬ tion to drop off at the Queen City and viRlt with Billyboy. It wag his first sigut of the Queen City in serenteen years.

We are gorry to hear of the death of George Webbler. and all those who knew him will mourn the pasging of this real musician and genuine trouper.

James Fat Tierney is ik<w located at the Hog Island (Pa.) shipyard, and is a member of the corporation band. He wouhl like to bear from big friends.

Charles Kyle is si>ending the winter at Hous¬ ton. Tex.

One of the boys writes; ‘’Ilave missed the column for some time. Is It possible tliat the boys have been scared by the gentleman who. in a recent Issue, advertised for musicians and warned ’music gosslpers’ to ’beware?’ That same chap knows well that most of the ’music gosslpers’ and a great many who are not havr l)een ’bewaring’ for some time.”—AI. G. Cripps.

Jiok Fry. formerly feature pianist of the Br.rant Theater. New York, and other cities, landed in Philly last week and wants to hear from his friends.

Goodbeart. tlie band leader, last season on the Christy Sb)ws. was In Houston. Tex., but has left to Join the Merrill Show as band leader.

Vic Graham, N'lxon and Brady have Joined the Arthur Show.

Hoy Clark, who was on the Parker Shows last season, is now at the Naval Training Station, San Diego. Cal.

Walter Homey is stationed at Camp Hogan, where he is holding down first chair with the Tilth Field Artillery Band.

Carl Stenbrook. last season with the Sells- Floto Shows, bis signed with .McSpsrron on the Itlneling Side-Show to play baritone.

When It comes to cornet playing Merle Evans has smoothed nut all the wrinkles. He begins where the others leave off. SJpeaklng of Merle’s playing gives ns a chance to speak of his band on the Hill Minstrel Show. Merle has dhosen his players with skill. His trombone section Is marvelous. This fellow Kingsley is the king of slip-born artists and Bennett is the stuff on the drums. Merle hasn’t a weak point in his whole organization, and It's a credit to him.

Carl Schaffer, last season with Jameson, Is at present with the Hopper’s Greater Shows.

Signor Romnoa. who played clarinet last sea- . son with Innes’ Band, Is In Houston. Tex. f Mike Lypold has the best dance orchestra in

the State of Texas. It Is at present at Mc- Milllan’s Dauce Hall, Houston Tex. Jimmie Riishardson Is the clarinetist and assistant leader.

Clias. Chambers, who was on the Kennedy Show season of 191fi-’17. Is now In the 118th Field Artillery at Camp I.ogan.

George MeSparron is still at the Cotton Hotel. Houston. Tex., and will be until April 1. Then his address will be in care of The Billboard. Chicago.

Billy Troxell, formerly with the Klein Bros.’ Minstrels. Is now sergeant and solo trombonist with the liest b.ind at Camp Meade, and would be glad to bear from his friends. His address Is E. E. Billy Troxell. 310 F. A. Band, Gamp Meade. Md.

Al Dobman, for the past three years drummer at the Columbia Theater. Davenrmrt. la., is in New York, where he will open a chiropractic office.

Ray Slllito Is now a member of the Bijou Theater orchestra, Greensboro. N. C., and Harold Frank, off the Field Show, la playing with the Isis Theater orchestra.

The Liberty Theater. Camp Dodge. la. has the following troupers in Its orchestra: Fred T. Powell, violin, leader; S. J. Sullivan, clarinet; M, E. Wiles, cornet; George McCain, tromlwne; W. S. Carlton, piano, and George Waddle, traps.

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FREAKS Wanted curioBities. Would like to hear from freaks of all kinds for my side-show, high-class people for platform and pits. None too strong for this show. Would like to hear from man doing good Punch and magic. Have lx)oked 20 weeks at Riverside Park, Springfield, Mass. Send photos. Fairs to follow.

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ENDY CARNIVAL CO. WILL OPEN ABOUT MAY IITH, 1918

All rides open. Must be up to date. Can place a few more show's that don’t conflict. All concessions open.

H. N. ENDY, Mgr., - - • 51 King St., Pottstown, Pa.

WANT TO BUY Laughing Mirrors, Crazy House or any other good funtnaking device. Will buy outright. State all first letter and send photos if possible.

, NILS PAULSON, 777 Anderson Ave., Palisade, New Jersey.

xrgiimrnt about trmpoii tuff th» way thvy nhouM lx* iilayvd. In tbv firat place there U not on.- rep. luind leader out of ten who know* the flr-i prlnclplea of directing a band la carnival band leader, eltlier). The manager UHuatly hlre- a cornet player or riarinet player to lead !.■ cause he can bring liia born liown to start th> bawl. In a emsll b.viid marebes should I-- picked up a bit. Why? ne.ni.,e the band I- tmall and tliere Is nothing to fill in 1>etween ill* ■■eats, and that is ulsiut all the averigp rep. or carnival b.aml leader l?) is eapable <>f dlrei-t Ing. How many of them would know what to do if y..u put a baton In their band and ask them to direct a stan.lard overture? TTie.v would have no more use for that liaton than s German soldier would for a Liberty Ibmd. Yel they are leailers. Why? Bis-ause they play a lead Instrument. No matter if there are some giHxl men in the hand, who like to play gissl stnff. they can’t do It for the simple reason that the leader is not capable of directing, so they have to get out every day and hiss up entry'e triumphal nr Olivine (both g<'«sl marches). only we get lireil of playioc the saim- thing every day .k man who wiitei. in these •■oinmns had sixtis-n men on a rep. coiupiiny Issi summer, and one of the men told me thej playe<I marrhi-a a'l the time. Eddie Moore, in one year, to mv knowIe<lgr. had rlevfgi men nnd played at least ame standard overture a day and made the natives like it. Anyone who knows Edille knows that he can lend a band, knotber one is Holly Itosyman on the Shanuor Stock CompaBy. I.et the leaders study direeting a little ami talk le-s of the other fe'low’s shorteomlnga and we will hare better bsn.1. Directing is an art absnlnlely anart from piav ing an instrument. Just ss mooh as playing a Imm la from doing a part on the stare. I've used standard overtures with nine men and the crowds liked It. whether the rep. baulmasters did or not.”—Buck Lsiiderdale.

Carl Hudson Is looking fine since be Joine.) the army and has gained fifteen pounda. He paid Ray Sllllto. at Greensboro. R. C.. a visit the other day. Jnmping over from tC)>artanhurg where be Is atattonevl.

.floe of the best bands In Texas Is the Elk«’ BamI at Houston. The hand is umler the lead ership of Mr, Thayer and gives a real concert once a month at the Elks’ CInh rooms.

Max White, the iazx drummer, last season with the Barkman Sliow. Is st San .kntunlo.

BROWN’S INTERNATIONAL SHOWS

Pittsburg, Tex.. Feb. ff7.—One of the most severe winters Oklahoma has even experienced ban Jnst passed, and Brown’s International Shows were In It. So severe were the snow, storms that the shows were compelled to re¬ main three weeks In one town, al) the tents being frozen to tlie ground. But thing* are now looking brighter, ai the weather at present I* like genuine aprinrtime. Ail are now looking forward to the spring opening date, a* the show will he in Howe In a few weeks and pick up the swing and paraphernalia atorml therr laat fall. A number of new abowi are now In conrse of construction.

The hflssns I* busy from morning until late ht night answering correspondence and seeking more cars, as It la her Intention to have alt of her own equipment this year. The companv at present Is carrying fonr shows, ferrla wheel and abont fourteen concession*. Hiram Pen" lias been piloting the outfit, with W A. Moore looking after things behind.—STROLLER.

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WANTED the heat location in Atlanta, under one of the strongest auspices that has ever handled a show proposition. Will furnish SOxOO outfit loriiplete, with 40-ff. panel front, to an A-1 showman with a War Show or a govid Hawaiian Village. Must liave the goods. Can place Rllo Drome or will finance same for right party. Good proposition to a good Mechanical Show. Something that la new. Will give giwHl fetr* to an T'ndcrgroitnil fhlna Town .HIiow. Can place all Icg'tlmatc Con¬ cessions. flat contracts If desired, which Include I’addle Wheels of ail kinds. Concessions must be legitimate, with good outfits, as we tolerate no others. Good proposition to right Concession I’eople. Concessionaires with us lust year please write. We own Merry-Go-Round. Ferris Wheel, .Monkey SjM-edway. Old Plantation Show, Pit Sliow, Social World. Submarine and Sadie Show, and have booked Gieson’a S<H-iety Cirrus, one of the best Horse Shows on the road today. Can place (Colored Performers that double Brass. Stage and Orchestra; top salaries to Performers that are reliable. Good proposition for Talker to manage Monkey Speedway. Good salary or percentage. Good proposition to Pit Show Talker for one of the strongest Pit Shows on the road,

OMot ATUNTA, QA., Mareh U. IncMigf Tut SttiirAayi,

nslng Wrestling Bear and T'ntamahle Lion Act, or will give Show outright to good, capable man, all complete, ready to work. Can place Cabaret Dancers that are ladles at all times. Tho*<' with us laat year welcome. We play the best Cabsret territory, WANT Freaks. NoveHles and Curious People of all kinds for Circus Side Show, Will pay top salsry for a gixKi feature Freak. WILL BL’Y Electric Chair or I.evltntlon. Have complete Platform Show oiitflt. Will furnish to a good Midget tliat can entertain or a Flea Circus. Will book same on aalary or percentage. WANTED-Workingmen In all department*, tlume tliat can repair canvas given preference WANTED—An A 1 Electrician to handle Ely Electric Liglit Plant. Good salary to right man. Good Trainmaster to liandle 12-ciir Gilley Sliow. WANTED—.\merlcsn Miislclnns for K L. Perry’s 14 Piece Concert Band. Following Pisipic, would like to hear from you; Rock and Toad Thomas, Billy Jackson and Mr. and .Mrs. Ferguson. I’lant. P«*ople address all mall KOPP h HARKIMQTOM'B OREAT SOUTHERN SHOWS, in care Childs’ Hotel, Room 419. Herman Kohn and Howard White, write or wire EDDIE AARONS, cere of Ansley Hotel, Atlanta, Ga.

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WANTED•’“T Rhow, or ony oUmt good (how at I WANTED TO BUY—J Lion Cubs. Big Owui. I’ru-Koti. €0-fi. Flats Tru do not hAT* to glUy with thin show iiwTlI. Wr furnish >uu with thp b««t equIpCDCDt. No Girl Fhows.

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Expseta To Raturn to States in May—> Again at Manila Carnival

Captain J, TV. rrlre, the pioneer showman of the Orient, exiieetn to return to California about May, according to a letter re<-elved from him last week listed at Saigon Cochin, China, January 'J. Ilia letter folluwi:

‘t arrlred here a few days ago from Singa¬ pore ami' am |Kilntlng, repairing’ and building llliylons for my Inter-ftcean Shnwra. I am en- g.aged at tbe Manila Camlral again this year for the triple imnirbnte and liuuian bomb bal¬ loon acta, and 1 expet to put on about fonr side-sbowa as well. While in Singapore I pur- cliaaed two eaormoua python snakes, each atmnt 29 feet long. They are beunlles, and I hope to land them In California ahunt May. Harmstona CIrena la here playing to big business. This cIrcuB and Bert Wllllsnn's are tbe last two of tbe big circuses now rumiiDg ont here. All tbe rest hare gone broke. It la only a matter of time until no big ahow ran e.xist ont bere. Sftramsbip ratea are ao high that they are ually putting all tbe aliowi ont of business. Tbe picture abowa both bere and In Singapore are doing very well. I am leasing bere In about ten days for Manila. Tlie ramiTal la from feb- mary C to ni. iaclusiTe. If all goes well with me 1 hope to be bark in California about May,”

MRS. MEYER RECOVERS

New York. Mar,-h 2. — Mr*. IlaroM I.elgh Meyer, 224 W. Flfty-»«"<md street. .Vpartinent 2h. writes Tile Blllhoar.l as follows;

"Wonld lILe all onr friends to know of my , recent recovery f om an ejiersthin for earner. | performed by Professor ll.im-roft. of tbe New ; York llospltat. and wbi<''i ki* left n<e unable to work for wme time. However, my bnsiianc j la gallantly supporting me by working for tlie ' I'nlted r*lilpplng Ollli-ers. lie U classKled b> tbe local lemrd. Class .\-4. Would Mkc our friends to know, all this and to know that we thank them for the letters rt*.-eiTed wbili I waa la tbe liospltal.’*

Mrs. vMeyer and her bu«bnn.| arc khown to thowlaad aa Edna and I.eUUy .Vduuis.

NOTES FROM TOLEDO

Toledo, O., March I.—Billy Demott and wife arrive*! here last week, ami will remain for some time, aa they are practicing at Reno Mc- Cree's ring bam. Cpon reaching tbia city Billy went to Harry dark's house and asked tt Bwater Clark lived there. After matters were explained It was learned that Buster Clark was Harry's famona pad dog, wbich was klUe<I last spring when struck by an auto tmek. Billy and Harry are great old friends, and had a long talk of past experiences uuiler tbe white tops.

Charles Palmer, bo*s property man at the Empire Theater, waa a en on one of the otreeta the other day pnah.ng a lawn mower, with the weather 10 below aero and about two feet of snow on tbe ground. Mlg'ut call it a camouflage spring Indicatloa.

Tbe Aerial Mitchells (Etta and Jimmie), circus troupers, are d< Ing a v wy neat revolving ladder act and breakaway, with plenty of com¬ edy Interspersed, on the Keith Time.

Christ Hack, one of the pro|>crty boys at Keith's, broke Into professional acting last week, aaalstlng Raymond and O'Connor In a sketch.

George A. Murray, of Chicago, goes back with the Barnura A Bailey Show this season.

Orville Cortwright, a Tnlcl, boy. has been encage<l by the John Robinson Show to work tbe track and also do clowning.

Billy .\sb, better known an Billy .Vshtnn. will he back with tbe Robinson Ten Rig, and will have some new Jokee and plenty of wardrobe, lie has aoinetbing np his sleeve to spring on the .lokers. Billy says tt was Just thlrty-fonr years ago that he first went out with tbe John Robin- s('D Circus, w-lilch Is quite a reconl.

PInkey Hollis, after a short stay In ftilcago rehearsing with Lnlu Davenport, has returned to Toledo. Tlie Sparks firms for bim again. He and Fred Nelson, former rlown with the llowe Great I.ondon Shows, are now playing ilajen over the Snn Circuit.

Fred Wagner ami Harry Shaw retnm to the John Robinson Shows,—11. C. S.

TO DIRECT SUN BAND

James A. Norman Is the new bnmf master engaged to dlres-t the big show mnsical organ! lation, with tlie Sun Bros.' World's Progressive Shows for the coming seasi'n. Mr. Norman Is assembling a coterie of talented^ "Ironper'' har¬ monists, and prnllets tliat his' hand will be one of the ''gmsl one*'' of the \iew season. He Is spending the n Inter vacation at Tampa, Fla.

Bavetta. the magician and vrntriloqnlat, haa algncd up with the Hrlkx Bros.’ Shows.

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GREAT EASTERN SHOWS I WANT-WANT I One up-to-date Show to feature, also Monkey Speedway and Platform Show that is A-1. Must have Rood frame-up. WANT TO HEAR FROM 8 or 10- plece Band, also Colored Band. This Show carries 2 hiRh-class Free Attrac¬ tions. HAVE OPENING for a few more legitimate Concessions. What have you? W'e will furnish manufacturing towns where the money Is—it's up to you to get It. "Write or wire for space to

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FRANK M. PETIT AMUSEMENT COMPANY WILL OPEN IN ELLOREE. S. C., APRIL I. 1918

)V4-'<TTD MKKRT-CXVItoR'ND, PlanlaUbO I'mple: f<ud pay ami tm’mHiL Ft*.* mors IrglUmste Coik**- rlonj>. Have non fur oii,; mors dvau 8hoir. No '49 cr daiu-iig girl .hnwa Propls atth ms last fall p(es«< wrlir .r wlrv. AilUtna FRANK M. PETIT, Masager, Chaiiaitsa. Sauth CanHIsa.

17= the First Week! Record made by W.T. Archer in a small Daily Receipts Georgia town with 3 Ten-Pinnet Alleys. —^ ^ ^ "

Figares Fraa Mr. WHAT Mr. Archer has done anybody can do—yoa Arcker’t Cask Baok: can do iL This is an ordinary week’s business [),_ . S12.60 with Ten-Pinnet Notice from the daily receipts SscoodDay- 15.35

how the business has ^own from the start. Later reports p,. . . 25 20 show a still greater increase. And think of it, tliisis FourtkDkv - 16 25 practically all profit The small amount needed to start p,- . . 2o! 15 and our plan, whereby you pay for the alleys out of the p„ . . 27 95 profits, makes it easy fer you to get some of tliis big _ I ' mcMiey with Ten-Hnnet. Don’t miss this big opportunity. lotai « snf.wi i

TEN-PINNEI^m^

CrtatM a Sgnsation Eoorywker*/ Ten-Pinnet is taking the country by storm. Evsrrwbers, from tba smallest hsmM far from tba rsfuliu’ baataa ratte to tbs largsat nMtropoUtaa citMa, roa will find T<n-Pinn«t in full swing and briivinc in tha money for ita owners. A wonder¬ fully f udnatiog ganM that grips tbe public. Every¬ body plays it. Reports from all over the country ahow almost anbelicTabls proftta being made. Tba original in.aatiuant in Tea-Pinaet alleys is small and our .pedal p'an of payment makes it easy to get •taitad. Foe full paroealan. stud tho coupoo do*. I sand tho coupoo dow.

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This is the harvest season for Ten-Pinnet owners. Get in on it right now. Remember— the money that yon take in is practically all profit. No excessive overhead tor upkeep or lor (^ration. Ten-Pinnet works automatic¬ ally. No pin boys are needed. Ten-Pinnet ia a live proposition for live wires everywhere. Our special offer makes it easy for you to gi^ Started at oocc. Send the coupon now.

Send the Coupon /j For Special Offer Every minute you wait means money lost Send the / r r *on Tin coupon and get our special offer and Big Free Book telling f yon all about Ten-Pinnet and the little money that is needed y to start you in the business that brings in suen tremendous / ymw«. ..n , profita. that caapon right now. f

Ten-Pinnet Co. Indianapolis, Ind. _

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Chocolates

The Puritan Chocolale Co., Cincinnati, 0.

MARCH 9, 1918

WHAT DOES I9IS HOLD FORTHT tH(i m«ny cusuam's li» ukitl Mill) we think of biiti nrtfl fur the roiuliia wt> n To rrery (»ie <■« them we an ewer: ‘'litiaiiieM will he |.k»| Tlie rallriK4l Hltuatlnn k liaik- lug hrighter. Hr OITllll.s TUI” llie AntrrIi'Ui |iui,u, will lie wfirkliig heni all ih,, Iiig Uio iiiinliig aeaeui; ih n will lie wiwk fur all. p. who wiwk haril iiiuet hare r. rratliei. The riding diM i fur Utah clean, whig!;-;.,

ftfefkij awioce a>*iewN» **‘"'""'“***- Tlie adfrnt reoeiMwiu u-w»« ariiiig la going to mati-rialh

rrllrre the food altuatliwi. k cauae the tnwnfolka will turn to their gaxlen.ng mil atagde foodatuffa will tint he m> tmndi In drma d America la rrnapeeciua. ao we aay lie OITTllI.irnr, (ilan for a hlg aeaaoti and you will aurely hare It! Your plana Inlrreal ua; we want to co-uprrate wlili you. Mr. Hiding Herlce Owner Aak alaut 1918 M'ali l

WILLIAM JUDKINS HEWITT ADDRESS ALL MAIL AM} TELEGRAMS CAIU: TUE BILLBOARD.

8UBWAT CENTBAL BllLDING. NEW YORK. THE QUALITY IS RIGHT, THE PRICE IS RIGHT,

SO WHY NOT BUY

PURITAN CHOCOLATES? “SHE IS ALIVE.” Are yon? SIT TIGHT. Think It out carefully from all

Ita anglea before you act. THE BATTLE is on. Hare you organized

the army for the fray? ANY' MAN that attccessfitlly manages any

outdoor aniuKcnient organization this season will deserve all the credit that la possible for one man to give another. Support your managers, you owners. Give them all the co-operaiton at your command. Give moral and tnancial sup¬ port In abundance. Don’t go wild over little | mishaps and trivial errors. There are too many big things to he considered.

A LITTLE military discipline In yonr organi¬ zation will not hurt a bit. Organize each de¬ partment under a competent bead. A bead that you have the utmost confidence in. If yon can not have that confldence from the start get another boy on the Job at once.

LABOR IN the outdoor show business Is hard at host, but the rewards for that labor are bountiful and the night's rest after a bard day is sweet.

DO NOT JUGGLE with the railroads this season. You must know Just where you arc- going and when. If the railroads can not pos¬ sible handle you It is at once put to you to arrange your routes ao that they can handle you. The railroads are going to be fair with you so do not Juggle with them. There must lie plenty of time booked ahead and the rail roads must be given time to make arrangements to handle you. No more of that book¬ ing a towu Friday morning and then expect the roads to do you any special favors.

AGAIN WE SAY the demand for shows of the inde¬ pendent variety Is greater this season than ever before in tlie history of the business. Men, pro¬ duce and you will be surprised at the financial rewards for your Idea, Invest¬ ment and labor. Get at it now and get some Independent sliows. Come in. you men with ideas and money.

WE SH.YIL en- denvor not to em¬ barrass you during your kindergarten stages of develofi- ment

I. HYMAN, the concessionaire, was a recent arrival in New Y'ork from the Eontb land.

MAY YOUR RE¬ WARD in final be equal to all your present antici¬ pations.

THEY ARE MOV¬ ING. Y'ou thought you would. We said you would. So yo are. Be big busi¬ ness men and win the rewards that accrue to hig bnsiness men.

OUTDOOR SHOWMEN, keep this in mind this season es|>ecially. Y'ou always hare an agent ahead. Give him your co-operaton to the very last, first and ail the time.

.ADVERTISING, constructive publicity and the keeping of faith with your public are three essentials that must not be disregarded.

MORE WILL pay the licenses this season than ever before. If auspices, they must b*

Sales Board Men, Paddle Wheel Men, Concessionaires, Carnival Work¬ ers, Sheet Writers or Peddlers:

WATCHES. JEWELRY. CLOCKS, SILVERWARE. REVOLVERS. NOTIONS, NOVELTIES AND CARNIVAL GOODS.

All orders shipped e.smc day as received. Old catiilogue free. New catalogue for 1918 will lie ready to mail about May 1st.

Writ* for speciti ioscriptho eirralar on onr new IM Collini Ball Gam iPateDteJ). Tb* most laseinatini {am* aver invcniej.

NO GOODS C. O. D. WITHOUT DEPOSIT

Shryock-Todd Notion Co. 822-824 N. 8th St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

CO. so, 120 Numberi. Special.$ 8.S0 With ISO Numberi. Special. 11.00

OUR DOLLS TOP THEM ALU

DOLLS, TEDDY 8EAR1 POODLE DOGS, PILLOW TOPS, KNNANTS, NOVELTIES,

SALES BOARDS, SERIAL PADDLES. VASES, STEINS, PAPER NOVELTIES,

HIGH STRIKERS. OOLL RACKS. Get Next Tb Our SkiM Soard OuMIte. Amuie-

ment Divlcea. New Cataloiue.

SUCK MFG. CO, - After May 1, 1918, we wilt be located at

]28 Wcet I..ke Street.

GUSTAVE W. COHEN

Magical Goods - Stage Money Send for Free Catalog Today.

SHOW TENTS OR CONGES- SION TOPS. ANY SIZE. AT LOWEST PRICES. Material and workmaaiblp rl|hL 8. W DIft’n ef PRESERVa Write to Oklahoma City, OMa.

CHICAGO, ILL SUPERIOR QUALITY

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CLEVELAND, OHIO

^ ¥#MO VJMtiPERtO 'ftHOOTlNO-

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MACHINISTS WANTED Fornur burieeque r<median. »hi. hie made a

name for himself with hie "patriotic'’ noeeiues. On arrount of Increaplng our fartory

fnrre we are In need at a number at firet-rlav Yfachlnlfta. Preferetire plveti to Marhln- lata who ran al.«n play In bvid. We mau- ufarture D<ep Welt l*unifm, eta, and <8>eT- ate an oiien shop. Write at once, itaLiif exprTlenie and alilllly. tUo Inelrumnit you play. Aildre-e MIL lU-Jt.LI'K, Layiie A Bowler Uanpaiiy. *38 Randolph Bldg., Mempblt. TYnnraaeti

PUFF WAFFLE rro ^ PORTABLE

machine C^' I A iteady winner with

l\ f'frusea, b’howe. ('arnivali, ittuHr a V. Fair*. Parke knd perma-

L nent loiaUons everywhere. 4< of ntrkel profit. Sales,

r T^O.OO to $10«.00 daily. I L-reneed ne<-lpe« and In-

strurtions furnkhed. No experleiire needed.

SNAKE SHOWS When alt otben fall try the old stand-hr.

Mixed Bens. tlO 00 Dens and up. Qs< vsJus revslvfd by onlsring fran ota.

W. A. SNAKE KING. Past OMea Addrtu, Brawatvillt. Ttxat. Taletraahle Addreia, Saakavlllek Taxas.

Ill NORTH I5TH STREET, GUERRINI COMPANY mnflTrr'TlTB Faftoiuilll and C. rittaneil.

high-gradie''accoroions. RBinNIleS <!■>*<< Metlal. P. F I. G. InXiMTLW 277-270 Cslumbut Aveasa.

NAN* »•“ FraneHca.

f^^ARMY AUCTION BARGAINS MB ^’^^Nre para eircalar mailed Sc. (atampai

JM3L Tants ad.ZB aa|NewCnUorms81.S0up y/EOk Swords .M '‘ Saddles 4.SS '*

Rmralvors I.S* “ Team Hameai ie.85 “ aMBDritI (hint l.u “ M.L. Army Qua t.SS

% Lwla«s.GG “iu. S. Meia Kits .13 “ SHBF 1$ Acres OoT’t Auction Bargains, VWjB nioatrated and described in large 4zt pp.

cyclopedia catalog mailed Me. stamps.

(PiANCIS BBNNERMAN t SONS. 531 B’nar R. Y.

Bokton an a winter ocenpation. He will have (Kime shows again at Revere Beach at the proper time.

L. B. WAI.KER Is one of the busiest of the outdoor showmen in Beantown at present. g.-t- tiny ready for his attractions at Revere Bes»h, other parks and finally f'»r the faH celebrations and fairs.

I/iriS ROTHMAN and Harry Witt held a cobference in the Adams House, Boston, about two weeks ago. law.ks like they are reunlterl. Witt was railed to Boston OB acconot of hit mother’s Illness. He la now bark at hlf oticc in New Y'o'k and busy as the provi-Tdvtat bee.

FAIR YfKN, aecretaries and managers. Mod¬ ern sanitary eqiitjfment is Just as essential to the success of vour plant as tha race coaraa nr grand stand May we be permitted to anggi-st that you give more attention to this ooa par¬ ticular matter and bare yonr grounds batter equipped the coming season than ever before to this particular. It It yltally esoentlRt that your

For Camuaelt. Canlboam Fluilr. Repairs. Ibrhant-s.

a. MOLINARI t SONS. Maaufoclurrrs.

112 S2d at.. Braaklys. N. V.

slionid pot over anything It attemiiteil In a most masterful fs«hlon The committee consisted of Frank I'. Bpellnian, chalmisn; Osi-ar (’. J'Uimey, secretary; Ixiuls E. f’lsike. treasurer; Alliert Klralfy, John I’. Marlin. AUtert K. Greenland, KsDiiiel W. Gnm|M.rtt Ijviils Hernl. Harry E. Tndor, Heor.v Meyerheff. Oe<irge U Maefsriane, Victor It I.evllt, Otiokar Barllk and Wtlllain Judkins Hewitt. Now l«K>k where they sre slid what they an- doing. All are alive and ilolng, tisi.

ItON’T GO half way. Did yon ever hear of a carnival that left a town a-t 11 »’rl<K-k Sunday morning tu go to another town and wtien It waa half way have the manager go to the pe<>

IMPORTED ORGANS Managers of Carnivals, Shows Fur sa1» for Amusement Parka, Bummer Resorts .Ukal Ins Kinks, Itsnre lltlls. and the finest f<w Picture llisisro. All riwdy r«r um. In iinl outilde.

lOHN B00ER8, 1401 W. IBIb Strmt. Cbloate. III.

AT LIBERTY AFTER MARCH 30 Unifonne.J Band at 2.’< plerrs Ibut I can farnlkh you any number you want). TbU Land waa organized In 1914 and still tufriher at preaent time, so If you wish you ran are and hear the band play at any time by rv-quesi If jim wlab to have a band aasiired for your opening day. write me your best propoMtloiL No aultcwte -how need answer Mention if you bars your own rarx. pleaae. Addreia RAND MASTIC, 1025 Tbir'l .ive.. New Kenstnfton, Pennaylvania.

Bold, khtchanfe.! and ■(.-paired.

I MukllO A aON. , Raw. Now YstiL

lloufllt.

MARCH 9, 1918

SOONER OR LATER-WHY NOT NOW? |,.fl to (inn<lMT ono Jimt hojroml It. Woll, wo li.'md that that ervrj thinit hapi'onnrt laat aoa- piMi Sii(4i a tliinK uniat Out lia|i|H‘n tbia aoaann. \i,ii iiniat not Jiignlo with tin- rallroaila thla . i^ou. Vou muat ilwlil*' wIkto you are koIuk an.l K'l tliere without any alttn-atloua in onicinal

''*MAUVKY U MII.I.KU of the C. W. Tarker toripa, baa not la-eii tieanl froui tii a hiug

hoi. It'a alaillt tillie, tiai. WII-I.I.kM (iUAIIAM. of Itiiffalo—I»iiia W.

km kley wanta to know Juat nbat you are do- ♦oir and where are you -theae day.a. Addreaa )i III rare The HUltaianl. New York.

IIIjjTOKY’. The Kutertaiunient t’omnilttee of 111.- Showmen’a I>i'a*ue of Atiierlea. .Ni-w York lliih No. 'i. “>*1 t*”^ cluhitHjuia. 817 Sixth aieniie, Saturday, February at 7 o'clork lo iliaciiaa ways and means of an entertainment |iro|M>ae<l to be held at lllii|HMlrome at an early lisle. The aubje<-t of a taiai'ltal fund was dll- riissed at length by the mi mb«Ta preaeiit who were Harry K. Uarer. Harry Hoiidlnl. Henry .Meyerhnlf. A. A. I'oui'ra, William J. Hllllar, William Brimierman. Adolph Seeiiian and Wil¬ liam Jmlklna Hewitt. All weri* unanimous that a fund slKiilld be foundisl by the league In New tork In a hospital loraled on Manhattan Island. Tile meeting adjourned and now awaits the re> iii.rt of Harry Hoiidloi, ebalrman.

INIlErENDHNT SHOWME.N with shows of Norelly and merit are wantml this year more than ever before in the biatory of the biisloeaa.

SHADES OK MO.NTMtHtKSt’Y. Way baek In the days of W. S. I.aytoo’s t'arntval and Fire- works Company Monte Moetnioreney, the weird WH-romaneer, put on the br<s>m susiienaloD act a< a ballyhoo In front of the Stadium with that organixatloD. Now In Taudeville W. J. iBillle) linrke has that kind of au aet railed Is-rttatloo and It Is a eomedy riot em|iloylng two people, lint they do not expose the secret of how It la ilone. Yon sNiwmen who bare the hrmim aua- imnsion acts should si-e the one just mentioned. It Is really Inten-sting to see what a showman of the ealilier of Bnrke has done with it.

AIJtEIlT Bl-SH. manager Olirk'a riding de- Tlees. la in New Y’ork from Richmond at pres¬ ent. He will leave shortly to Join the World at ■ loine Sbowt. Bush says that -the rarunsel and -whip are all newly painted and made meebanlc- llly perfect this winter. Further says that Piilark Bmlhers bought the two best rides of the kind In this eisintry.

VICTOU I). I.EVITT returned last week to New York from Chicago. I’lsm his arrival the news spread fast that he w.nild put out a big organlxatlon this season to the siie of thirty cars—some place out West. February 27 he and Louis BemI left New York for Jacksonville to have a conference wMb Johnny J. Jones. That there is •umething big going on with J.ines. Beml and Iwvltt Is generally conceded. At any rate he will oiien a New York ofllee npon his return from Jacksonville the story eiinllniiet.

vor CAN NOT BLOT out the past wHh blot¬ ting pa|ier.

DAVID ANDERSON, the concessionaire; Mrs. Anderson (Binwle Meggs) and the hahy arrived In New York last week from Montgomery. .An¬ dersen says that Rubin A Cherry will have a wonderful organlxatlon when they open In the ra dial of Alabama. The Andersoni, while In New York, will be the guests of David and Julia Skloner.

HAIL COLUMBIA. We just get a flash that an outd.Njr amusement organisation is now be¬ ing formed la New Y'ork under the title of the r.dnmbla Shows. The reimrt from reliable Si^urcps says that It will be n'ady to open first week In May and that It will be a strong con¬ tender fur biiainesa In the nearby East. More later.

R. C. CARI.ISLE. the Wild West showman, left New York last week for Cincinnati and Koine, (>a., at which place bis e^tulpuient is stored. Also more later.

n.WE YOr one of the most pleasing and sen¬ sational of all mechanleal fun pisKlucIng de- vtees with your orgaolxatloo? If not r<>nsalt the builders of them—now. The g.xtd ones rake

iJitTj man eoiagcO In the line of husliiew wlib h we supply sph mer-haiidLv, K<tO.\EIl OR LATIJI uam-s to clustin that this Is the RIUHT plare f<w him to buy Ms merehamJn^.

The •■flOONFR" man has the best of It. The man who oaily gete to R later on. simply REJ>t'CB» the pr.^ta he nuikes cn l.ls comb by PAYING Moll

merrhsndise. and what is enually Important, does not aiwwys get the IllGIlT Giwms .su.-h as hr ctn get h.Te WHICH M.AN Dl> YOU WA.NT Tf» BET I><» you want to l^lof.a to the clsse fusightisl .tmUrssslio buv ilie

where they esn get THE RIGHT GtMSUS AT THE RIGHT PIUCL» at all luuea. ic do j .u ju*t want to drift “DO THE BK^ YOU CAN,” as wane call It?

IT 18 L'l* TO YUU. If you want to be right, write for the

SHURE WINNER CATALOGUE No. 77 The book that tells you how to Mki miwy. if you are interested in any of the following lines WATCHES SALESBOARD MERCHANDISE HIGH PITCH GOODS FANCY JEWELRY CLOCKS RING-A-PEG AUCTK RUGS CARNIVAL GOODS NOVELTIES GOOC HANDKERCHIEFS SILVERWARE NOTIONS HOUSEHOLD GOODS PREMIUM GOODS

LEAN ZRI.D.A K.VHN, the nioterdr'ime rider, has Ix-en d'diig cabaret work In I'as«ale. N. J.. for Bome time pa.st. She likes I'.dack Brutherg so .she says that lU their •drume” she expecti to ride th.s sea.sun.

SHOWMEN, Owners and Managers—Be aure and pla.v towns that have laniidries In them an that tls'se soiled l.nen fellows eau britab op a bit before aiaieantig in front of joiir patrona. Now remember tbls. Y.oi talk about seeing swell dressed showmen and show women yon should have lieeu in Chicago convention week. To Some It would have lie.-n a revelation. W'hy can't all behave and dress as they did at aU times wdien uot actitnlly performing manual labor. There is no exeu.se for being untidy.

ADOLPH SEEMAN left New York March 1 for -Montgomery to Join the Rubin A Cherry Shows as assistant manager. We wish Seeman all the luck in the world in Ms new poaltluo.

A NEW ONE—We get word fMm Reading, Pa., that C. E. rptegraph, manager of l.itken'a Animal Show, and Irwin Strtisburger. the coo- ceasloDaire. have formed a purtn.'rsbip and will put on tour a combination of shows, riding de¬ vices and concessions. The title is nut known at present.

GEOIMJE H. COIXMAN left Chicago imme diately after the big doings. Visited Philadel¬ phia and came to New York February 27, went to winter quarters of the Ferarl Shows at Pottsfovvn. While in New York he was a visitor at the Showmen's League clubrooms an.l railed on some railroad men. He expressetl himself as mnch siirtirised at the way the league in New York Is doing things. Coleman said when leaving that agents would have about all they could do this season to keep things in advance moving smmiKily ami that they would have to step ternie and step lively.

DON'T T.AKE every one for a chump. Treat your autapices as business men. When yon fiud a g<MKl committee give them a boost. If the anspice* are with you be with them. Chumps as you rail them have built banks, big business buildings, floe .bomes, railroads, bridges, canals, subways and a lot of other big things. Cut out that "chump” vocabulary.

FRED .ARONSON, last season a concessionaire witb tbe Victoria .Attractions, Is now in Cucle Sam's Navy “somewhere.” Doing bis bit all

-FOR-

INDOOR FAIRS AND

RETAIL TRADE AT THE

ARMY CAMPS THIS IS OUR OWN ORIGINAL PILLOW

and our enstomers at the different training camps arc cleaning up.

SEKO FOR A SAKPIE DOZEN

FOR $13.50 AND

r OUR LOW QUANTITY PRICE.

••OVER THE T0P'»

THE SEASON IS NEARLY HERE

MR. CONCESSION MAN Before you jump at a “sure thing” we want you to look into

the money making possibilities of a

jk PERFUME STORE II All of the large shows carried our line last season and m they’re “with us and for us” again this season. If you w are interested it will pay you to write for our new cata- ' log listing

OUR NEW GAME lerfume, sachets and perfume novelties, which we [T for the concession trade. nniBar leo n. wells street, WrUIIIL vU. CHICAGO, ILL.

and our large line of qnalit offer at prices that are RI<

5 SPECIAL U. S. ARMY AND NAVAL DESIGNS

All sizes and prices.

Aniis WMrtid at all camps. ^ BIG MONEY—Send small

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WRITE TODAY. 244-41 Nflw Hitk Si Los An{elw, Cat PACIFIC PENNANT A. ADVERTISING CO

PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL FRONTS. n<«Ui>rd to »»»« yp«r tm-lal rvquirrmrnta. For Park. Fair and Private COoceealiaif, Skrr-Ball. BiwOlng Alleys, Shoot Ing GaKcrln. etc. rurmaBeiit .kdvaniagr* Flrn’r£K<. A«k for Ihitalofur E. Easily and quickly errrlrd. K'hrn srtuiig fits dlmenvloiu. with brUbt of wall, doon auU wtitdoias.

FACTORY: 1% PRlinPN Prt “ ^ OFFICE: Caltliaara. Mtf. V- rnUUtri UU. M Plaa Slrtvt

If you buy DonrsseDtials now you will buy at a time when everything la dear. Buy these things after tbe war when your wants will be supplied more cheaply. At tbe present time you can help the government furnish its aoldlers and sailors with eesentlals if you buy War-Sav¬ ings Stamps and Thrift Stampa. Dramatic End Tents, Large Tents in

any style, Concession Frame Tents, n Hoods, Etc. Estitnntcs furnished on request. Your interests are our interests. Let us submit you a price on vour next Top.

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Has it occurred to you that you can reach more Park Managers, Fair Secretaries, Celebration (’ommittees. High- E Class Attractions, Carnivals, Circuses, Free Acts, Vaudeville and other Theatrical Artists, in fact everybody associ- E ated with the amusement business and profession, through The Billboard than all other publications tlyit pretend to E cover the amusement field combined? 1

'Those who know The Billboard know this. Those who don’t know this don’t know The Billboard.” =

The following is a partial list of commodities that can be marketed to the best advantage through display advertising in The Billboard: E

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Serving the Colors

E. N. Branson, concossloner, enlisted in the regular army and Is now stationed with Co. K, r.Jd Infantry, Camp Fremont, N. C.

Benjamin Boskin, who was formerly in the eoneession business, is loealed with Kec, Co, No. 31. Camp Johnston. Jaeksonville, Fla. He sends in the following list of showmen located at that camp: Edward T. Walker (profession¬ ally Jaek Beklaw), Jaek Bose, Zurial B. Walker. Frank \V. McCormlek, Tom Carrlgan, J. Harold I’erlberg. Harry E. King, Albert Fer- genbaum, Jeremiah J. Murphy (Coney Island), itaymond Eeveen and Joseiih Kulcsar. They are all eager for a line from their friends.

Thinking that perhaps his friends do not know his whereabouts Arthur W. Eagle, known as White Eagle, the young bronk rider, wishes to adrise them that be is now with the U. S. Marine Cort>s and ean be addressed at Indian Head. Md. Eagle's sister will soon be a Bed Cross nurse.

Edward Hopper, seven years with the Bing- ling Bros., one year with .\1 G. Barnes and three years with Sells Floto, is one of the lone¬ some troupers at Camp Kearney, San Diego. Cal. Surely many circus men remember Cowtmy Eddie or No. 1 Bing Whitle, as Hopi>er was at differ¬ ent times known. He would especially like to hear from Virginia I/eMar. Todd Fry, Frank Smith, Weaver Gray. Bhoda Boyal, Frank WIrth. Charles Ringling, John Agee. Tom Fisher and Sid Reuben. Hopper's address is Company G, 160th Infantry, Camp Kearney, Cal.

George 1^ Danforth, better known In the show business as Wbltey Woods, late of the Jess Willard Buffalo Bill and other shows as driver, was selected for the National Army .\ugast 23, and loft December 20 for Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. C.. where be is now sta¬ tioned with the 19th Company, IStlth Depot Brigade. Sth Training Battalion.

Edward Parker, recently of the Johnny J. Jones Exposition, is in the navy. He is located at Norfolk. Va., on the C. S. S. Klchmond. and is a member of the band. Parker is looking fine and says that )>entis agree with him.

Frank B. Harrold (Smngn) enlisted in the .\viation Corps December 10 at Bloomington, Ill., went from there to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., thence to St. I»nls and is now with the 5th Recruit Training Battalion. lOlst Depot Brigade, Barracks 1014, Camp Grant. 111. Harrold's last appearance was with the Smiigu Duo, working with his brother. He is a trampoline acrobat and was formerly comicjiie with the Bounce Brothers, Three Fiylng Fishers, Rhue and Sniugu, Smugu Twins and the Three Flying Ixirdons.

Charles TiSmont. who was with all the big shows on this side and the other, enrolled in the Navy .Aviation Corps and Joined at Newport, R. 1., January 7. He was a member of the Eamont Family, was with Rice. Bell and Bald¬ win, the Cole Troupe and others. He hopes his friends will write regularly.

Ben Bturgis. formerly with Cole Bros., the 101 Ranch Show. John Robinson's Ten Big Shows, the World at Home and the Hagenbeck- Wallnce Shows, in November last enlisted with the U. S. Marine Corps at Chicago, and is flow located at the Corps at Quantico, Va.

•Manager Warren O’Hara, of the Hathaway Players (at Brockton, Mass., indefinitely), and Gue Precourt, advertlslog manager of the thea¬ ter, both enlisted in the radio branch of the Naval Reserve, and are now stationed at New¬ port, R. I.

Ralph Holmes, former manager of the Grand Theater, Burlington, la., is now at Doming. N. M.. with the Iowa troops, and wants to be remembered to his friends in the profession.

Wesley Southern, son of William (“Dad”) Southern of the Grand Theater, Bellingham, Wash., is with the aviation corps at Waco. Tex.

Ray Lawrence (White), a female imperson¬ ator, whose home is in Portland, Ore., Is a member of the Coast Artillery Corps, stationed in that city.

Norvln Haas, manager of the Rose Theater, Anacortes, Wash., and brother of Jay Haas, bouse manager of the Ori>beum, Seattle, has been called to the colors.

Alfred Peters, th*. female Impersonator, who is now at the Great Lakes Training Station, writes friends that he Is making a hit In the entertalnnients staged by the official minstrel show of the Great Lakes station.

Henry Carr, formerly a weR.known stock play¬ er, fe now a member of the regular army. He is at present stationed at Montgomery, ,AIa., but expects to go over soon.

The following letter was received from A. M. Wilkinson: “I am with the colors, doing my Idt, and with me are man.v boys from the States, some of whom are professionals. We put on a show here at the hospital ever.v week, but the song numbers wp offer are atWiut pla.ved out. and we would like to get some professional copies of any songs at all. If you will but give thia letter a little space I am sure we will be able to obtain some new songi^ Yours, .A. SL Wilkinson, H. M. Imperial Royal FTylng Corps, Jeasecatchera .School. Toronto, Canaba" Here is an of>portunlty for some of those who are not In the service to do a little bit for the cause. Why not secure wmie co[des of songs and send them on to Wilklns< n^

Ai E. Selden, of the Selden & Parmalee Dramatic Company, dropped Into the Cincinnati office of The BilltKfanl recently and imparted the news that be has lieen appointed a master mechanic In one of Tncle Sam's Navy Yard which one be doesn’t know at present—but he will shortly receive an assignment. The Selden A Parmalee Company la well known fhmout the State of Michigan, in which section It has been showing under canvas for several seasons. It is at present in winter qnarters at Lansing,

Advertising Novelties Aerial Advertising Aeroplanes Aeroplanes (Captive) Air Calliopes Amusement Devices Animal and Bird Dealers Army and Navy Auction Goods Army and Navy Souvenirs Automatic Electric Economizers Automatic Musical Instruments Badges, Banners and Buttons Balloons (Toy and Hot Air) Ball'Throwing Games Bits and Spurs Book Strip Tickets Bowling Alleys Calcium Lights Camp Handkerchiefs Cane and Doll Racks Candy for Wheelmen Canes and Whips Carnival Fronts Carnival Goods Carousels Cars (R. R.) Chairs (Opera and Folding) Chewing Gum Chocolates Cigars Circus and Juggling Apparatus Circus Wagons Circus Seats Coaster Cars Coin-Counting Machines Concessionaires’ Supplies Cone Machinery Confectionery Machines Confetti Corn Poppers Cosmetics

Letterhead Printing Lighting Plants Lights (Circus and Tent) Lumber (Theatrical) Magic and Stage Money Magic Supplies Mechanical Amusement Devices Material for Artists Merry-Go- Rounds Merry-Go-Round Organs Milk Can and Mail Bag Escape Monogram Transfer Letters Moving Picture Elec. Light Outfits Moving Picture Machines Music Printers Musical Instruments Music Publishers Novelties Opera Chairs Orangeade Paddle Wheels Paper Hats and Caps Papier Mache Peanuts, All Varieties Pennants Perfumes Photographs Pianos Plays Pocketbooks Poodle Dogs, Stuffed Animals Popcorn Popcorn Machines Portable Skating Rinks Portable Typewriters Post Card Machines Poster Printers Printers Puzzles, Tricks, Etc. ^ Roll Tickets Salesboards

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Mich., and, if oondltloD* warrant, will go out on motor trucka the coming apring. Tbf pro f«*>>iou will rcmemlirr Mr. Schlpu an one of th.- •Arzenoa. an acrobatic act. Mention of the name recalls to mind the fact that the act was one of those which o|>ened the American Theater, the Cincinnati bouse, whicb was later renioileleii and called the Gayety and which prcsenteil burlesque attractions. This bouse is now the Strand Theater, showing motion pictures.

Carnival folk who have Iwen or are now with the Harry Copping Shows ami the Mighty D<>rls Ex|s<sition Shows will remember Walter L. Kline. Our friend. Walter, Is now in the Coast Artillery and located at Fort .Adams, R. |. Write him In care of the M. C. .A. there.

Mess Sergeant Stafford, Supply Company, 115th C. S. Infantry, whose last stage appearance was In The Tup of the World at the New York Hippodrome; I’rtvate Bruce Hanna. Supply Company, 115th C. S. Infantry, formerly con nected with the publicity end of the circus game: I'rlvate I’aul M. Rochon, Company F. 112th Regiment Engineers, star of the Crazy Kid act, which played over the Marcus Lnew Circuit; Private lyeroy H. Haynes, Company <1. 115tb U. S. Infantry, former motion picture op erator. holding I. A. T. S. E. card fr.'m Local No. 181. Baltimore, Md.; Captain Elmer Moon shower. Company .A, llSth IT. S. Infantry, once a theater owner; E. A. Martain. with the Y. M C. A. at Camp McClellan, once a moving picture director. He r««cently returned from Johannes burg. South Africa, where he had l>eeo located for the past seven years. While there he man aged the Orpbeum Bijou Vaiidette Theater for the firm, Orpbeum Moving Picture Theater Own ers.

Stephen E. Connor, formerly connected with the advance force of the LaTena Circus. Is now

at Camp Devens. Mass. He was selected for the National Army on September ’JO and sent to Camp Devena. He was quick to adapt blms<-ir to the life of a soldier, with the result that when his opportunity came be was ready for It. On January 1 Mr. Connor received an appoint¬ ment for the Officers’ Training Cam|i of Camp Devens, and It will now be only a question of time until be is Lieutenant Stephen E. Connor.

THE SPRING SPECIAL NHMBER OF

THE BILLBOARD WILL BE

Issued MARCH 18TH, Dated MARCH 23D E THE LAST FORMS WILL CLOSE 3 Costumes

Decorations Disinfectants Dolls Doll Racks Drums Drummei^’ Supplies Electric Camps Electric Light Outfits Electric Musical Instruments Electrical Stage Effects Engines (Gas and Gasoline) Engraving, Half Tones Fair Ground Supplies Feather Flowers Feature Films Feature Lecture Slides Ferris Wheels Festooning Films Fireworks Fishponds Flags Floral Decorations Fortune Writers (Invisible) Fountain Pens Fruit and Grocery Baskets Furniture for Stage Use Games Glass Decorated Novelties Grease Paints Gymnastic Apparatus Ice Cream Cones Incandescent Lights Indian Medicines Japanese Souvenir Goods Jewelry for Stage Use Knives Laughing Gallery Mirrors Leather and Aluminum Goods Leather Pillow Tops

SUNDAY MIDNIGHT, MARCH IHH Salesboard Assortments Scenery Scenic Painters Serial Paddles Shooting Galleries Side-Show Curiosities Side-Show Paintings Signs Skates Slot Machines Snake Oil for Streetmen Spangles and Trimmings Spectacles and Eye Glasses Spotlights Stage Hardware Stereopticons and Slides Straetmen’s Supplies Striking Machines Stroppers for Safety Blades Tattooing Supplies Tents Theatre Tickets Theatrical Folding Bicycles Theatrical Properties Ticket Choppers Tie Forms Tights Toys Toy Balloons Trunks T urnstiles Uniforms Vases Ventriloquial Figures Waffle Machines Wagons Watches Wigs Wild West Costumes Wire Workers’ Supplies Xylophones

UNDER THE MARQUEE (CoDtinurd from page ‘29)

arrauging that organizatluD'a detalla at hla utUce in Weat Baden, Ind,

Edward Wm. Brannan, Co. M, 59th Infantrv. Camp Gr»-en. CharMte, N. C., wants to hear from the boys who were on the advance car of tile loi Tens Circus last year. He was more familiarly known as just ''Whlley.”

George Williams says he likes the army life pretty g<s>d, but that it's not like posting 'em up. He is with Co. E, IJ.tnl Infsutry, at Camp Wheeler, Maivn, Ga.

Jacob Frleilman, the pa»t four seasons man ager of the pit show aad Oriental department with the C<s>iHT Bros.’ Shows, acts in the csnie capacity with Christy's Hipixslroiue Shows, which opehed at Galveston. 'Tex., March 1.

William E. De Spain, lielter known as Wllllaiii Sears (I'n-clous), last M-ason first assistant boss hostler for .Apples Welsh on the Gollniar Fatter sou Slis>ws, is getting In trim to lick the kaleer at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., where he It with Co. No. 18. Friends, iileasi* write.

George H. MeSparmu ami his baml of wven teen pieces, will l>e one of Ij'W Graham's feature acta in the Bingllug aide-show.

Ed Walker, last seawon with the Sun Show, g<H‘S with the Barnes Circus.

H. W. Washburn, for some time with varlons rarnlvals as announcer, talker, etc., baa oast bis lot with the John Botiinsou Circus.

The Kioto Show for Vic Grahum. the barltonn player, now with the WInderef A'ompany.

Joseph Sinitb, last year on the .Sparks Show, has married, and la settled down In Houston. Texas.

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William H. Ibdiy returns f.» llie Barniini .A B.illey Kliow as Car No. 3 manager for the seismil e<»nsecutlve season. He haa been resting at his borne, 1913 Kstes avenue, Cbleago, this win ter.

Jack Rea will have charge of the pai>er on the advance of the Walter L. Main Sbfiws, as well as art aa assistant ti» Ylctor Stout, the i-ar manager. This will make Rea's fourth year in the employ of .Andn'w Downle.

The rpslde down Mlllettes have returned to llie States after a successful tour of Cuba, with Fublllonea’ CIrcua. They are at their home In Anniston. Ala., enjoying a vlalt with their tw* young daiighlers.

W. M. Allman, owner of the Star Blll|>osllng Simp at Sutton, W. Va.. has closed up the plant. He and his billers, C. 11. Cari>e!ifer and A. C Williams, are now awaiting orders from Paul W. Harrell to fport to the No. 1 H. A B ear.

Doc Relmer, the trap drummer, writes from Houltnn, Me., that ho will lie with one of the big tops with a new outfit, loist season fotind IKm- with the lot Tenn Circus.

Henry B. Gentry attends to his biislniws, and that la one reBa<in why the Sells-Floto Circus made both a reputation and money laat aeaoon.

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and tbia acaaon at the Waabington Rink, Ft. Wayne. He tias tbe well wiabea of many frlenda In bla patriotic endeaTor to go after tbe KalNer.

CIONI-KRAHN RACES

Eddie Krabn, of Detndt, took two of the Are racea ataged at WaHhington Roller Rink. Ft. Wayne, lod., by Manager Mike D<jnogbue, Feb¬ ruary 2d, 27 and 28. The reaulta were aa fol- lowa: ilalf-tnlle, Krabn flrat In 1:32; eighteen laps to mile. One-mlle event, rioni, 3:0n. Three-mile event, t'lunl, 10:32. Qiiarler-mlle, Krabn, 54 aecunda. Two-mlle event, Cloni, 6:38,

UABMON DO.NATES CCP

A allver enp, 20 Inches high, has been donated |i} TaiUly Harmon, popular manager of Dream- lanil Kink, Cbleago, aa a jirlie for tbe cl<-g and Jig ronteat to be held at bla rink St. Patrick's Day under the auaplees of tbe Uniteil Oltlc- Vujerlian Soeleflea of Chicago. Phil Elwell. In

the I Tilly Rulldlng. la receiving entries for the eenteat, which la aruualng wlUeapread Interrat.

NEBES TO RACE CONNERS

Jeasr Carey, of Mualc Hall Rink. Cincinnati, bad a letter from Wayland (Bones) Kerns a few days ago dated Norfolk. Va. Bones Is In tbe navy and writes tint bla days are numbered lu the Slates, e»l>ectlug to he sent over most anv time. Kerns ran be addressed as follows: Wavland Kerns, Q. M. 2 C., C. S. Navy, care Navy Y. M. C. A., Norfolk. Va.

NfEBES TO RACE CONNERS

Al Nebes, of I.owell, Mass., la booked to race Fred Conners, of Weymouth. Mass., al tbe Coll* scum Kink. Quincy, Mass., Wetinesday and Thursday of this week In a series of three Ave-milr races. ,%fler this series of races Nebes e*i>ects to visit Cleveland, and hopes to get a race with tbe world's champion, Roland il-'nl.

Jesse Carey, veteran speed skater and holder . f many records, reports to tbe skating editor d The BillNwrd that be la working out every

day and getting in floe form and la anslous to meet Net>es In a race.

WELLINGTON. NOT PRENTISS, KILLED

Last week's Billboard carrieil an Item about C. C. Prentiss, skater, having been kllle<l. This was tbe name re|>nrted Just before going to press. Tbe Item should have read: Cliff C. Wellington, blackface comedian atxl roller skate dancer of tbe team of Wellington Brothers, was killed February 13 at Oalesbiirg, III. This po|>ular team was with the John W. Vogel Min¬ strels this s>-ason until tbe cotufiany cbwed. Waller was called to his borne in I.anslug, MIcU., on account of Illness and bis brother. Cliff, accepted a position as switchman for the rs'l''>ad at Galesburg, where he met his death by falling under his engine. Funeral services were held at Galesburg and the remains were bur ed at Itnsbville, 111. Tbe deceased Is sur- vivo! by bis mother, two brothers and one sifter.

BACK IN VACDEVILLE

The Skating Marks, after filling a few dates at roller rinks, went back Into vaudeville for several engagements as fidlows; Gem Theater, Great Falls, Mont.; Olympic Theater, Harlow, ton, Mont.; Lyric Theater, Boseiiian, Mont., and .kivlltorlum Theater, Big Tlmlrer, Mont., firing a two days' date at tbe latter house on March 1 and 2. Tbe Marks rejrort Tbe Vernons (Frank and Lillian) Just ahead of them on tbe A. k II. Time.

.MILWAUKEE NOTES

Fred Martin, well known si>ee<I skater, who nndrrwent an o;ieratlon for appendicitis last fall. Is again In good raring form, aa was dem¬ onstrated In tbe w-ries of best two In three one- mlle races with J<ie Ijiure.v. of Chicago, on Monday, February 18. when Martin wvn two stra'gbt at tbe Rlvervlew Skating Palace, Mil¬ waukee. WIs. Manager Joe Muneb Is quite elated over bis (trotege and will attempt to bring some of the fastest skaters in the coun¬ try to Milwaukee to com[>ete against Martin, who seems to be skating In better form than • ter before.

NEW SKATING ACT

M ss Blllle Rublman, of Plqiia. O., and Peggy I' iilin, of Milwaukee, are framing a new skat- ;ng act and rxi>ect to be reaily for Ixroklng at vn early date. Miss Ruhlman played a three nlu'.its' engagement for E. M. Miroar, who la managing H. D. Rublman'a New .\rmor.v Rink at Greenville, O., February 23. 26 and 77, and

JACK DAVIS

Df I>avls and Rodger, one of the fisvnswt Ice okaling teams In the risintry. Tfiiry rwrrntly tviif- ■ luiled a sn.-remful srtiitrr nigsfrmetil at the V'aldorf.AstflsIa Hotel Ire Ritik, .Nrw Tort, and from thsrt wsut to ATilcaga

drew rapacity business each night. Hiss Bruhn has cbHu-d with What Women Can Do and is now In Plqua rehearsing tbe new act with her partner.

PITTSBURG R.\CE.S OFF

Tbe speed races scheduled at the Winter Gar¬ den Ire Itiuk, Pittsburg, February 27, between Morris Wood, of Long Branch, N. J.. and tbe world's champion speed Ire skater, Bobbie Me- l-ean, of Chicago, were called off on account of Wood suffering a fall when about 60 feet from tbe finish of tbe 220 yard event. The races were railed off indefinitely.

In tbe Western Pennsylvania amateur cham¬ pionship event on the same evimlng Watson was first In the three-mile race, Ilornberger second and Ravenscroft third, tbe time being 8:43.

BIRKIIIMER TAKES TWO

Rollle Birkbimer, of Columbus, 0.. took two out of the three races over Roland Cloni at the Luna Park Rink, Cleveland, Thursday night, February 21, 12-lap track. Results: The first race was a mile event, Birkbimer winning by ten feel; time, 2:51. Cloni won tbe next race, half-mile. In 1:28. Tbe last race was the two-mlle event, Birkbimer winning in 5:34 and bresking (be Luna Park Rink track record.

Roland Cloni put It over Birkbimer at B. F. Tbamann's East Market Street Gardens. Akron, O.. February 20, In a two-mile race. In 5:53.

A.NOTHER CINCINNATI MEET

Manager Steve Mniroy. of tbe Music Hall Rink, Cinclonall. has arranged to have Roland Ckmi and Rollle Birkbimer meet at bis rink In another scries of races SatnnIay night, March 9. The fans are awaiting tbe date with much Interest.

ENTERTAINS SOLDIERS

Baby Margaret Chapman and E. V. Chapman were guests of CariiorsI Billy Carpenter, at mess. Camp Devens. Ayer, Mass., on the even¬ ing of February 26. .After supper Baby Mar¬ garet entertained tbe enidier buys of K C'om- Iiany, SfCid Infantry, with songs, dancing and a little skating. Billy Carp<'nier Is reisirted to be getting along tine and has gained in weight.

Before visit'ng Camp iH-vens Baby Margaret filled an engagement at J. 11. Monagan's Rink In Marlboro, Mass., and her exhibition w-as ap¬ preciated to such an rxtent that she was held over f'>r an extra engagement of one night.

WALTERS VISITS BENTON

Mech. 11. B. Walters, Newark's s;Ked skater, formerly stationed at I.*'>n Stuing*. Tex., bas been transferred to Camp Me.Artbur. Waco, Tex., Sec. C, Battery B, 21st Febl .Artillery, and recently bas been s;iendiug bis s|iar<- time at the rink of T. iJ. Benton, where be gets to exercise quite frequently on tbe little wheels. Man.nger Benton, In addition to being known in Texas as an expert manager of rinks, is an exhibition, trick and fancy skater.

GR.ABOAV DONS UNIFORM

Carl Grabow, formerly connected with tb» Rlvervlew Roller Rink, Dobuqne. la., as fl'Wir manager, bas donned the uniform of Uncle Sam and Is now statl'>ne<I at Camp Dodge. Nell Metcalf, formerly Instructor at RlvervJew, suc¬ ceeds Grabow as fl-'or manager. Rlvervlew R.nk is managed by Charles K. Meyers.

DONOCIIUE JOINS COLORS

Mike IVqiogbue bas Joined the colors! Mike has been siiccessful y managing the Washington Roller Rink tbU season at Ft. AVayne, Ind., and Just after the recent races staged st this rink b<‘tween Cloni and Krabn a fari<wc1I ban- quent was tendere-l Manager D-moghne In honor of bis having enlisted In the regular army for Immediate service in France. Skaters in at¬ tendance were: Klmm, Striker, John llealy. Herb. Jacobs. B'll Bright, '"an Horner. I/in Bowman. Tom Mo'ebead. Bill Thomas. Roland Cloni and Eddie Krahn. J<>e's Band from tbe Heidelberg Cafe. Ft. Wayne. I'-<1 by Duke Bey¬ ers. furnished the music for the occasion.

Donogbue was connected with the Madison Gardens, Chicago, for seven years; Ocean Park, Cal . eighteen months; Kenosha (AVIs.) Roller Rink, one year: San SoocI Rink, Chicago, two years; one season at Charleston, W. A'a., rink

RINK NOTES

Bceman ft Anderson were on the bill at Keith’s. Columbus, O., week of February 24, and while there were entertained by Rollle Birkbimer. Ekldie Krahn, this season with Steven Mulroy's staff, was there too, having raced Birkbimer tbe night previous and losing in a close race.

Tbe Arena Roller Rink Framingham, Mass., run by Tom Welch, of Lowell, Mass,, closed last week. Manager AA’elch expects to ot>en bis ten-lap rink at Revere Beach, Mass., In tbe near future.

James H. Holman bas purchased tbe Model Roller Rink from E. A. NIckloy. Montpelier, Ind. Holman will also manage tbe Riverside Park Rink, Eaton, Ind., this summer.

Rollle Birkbimer skated against time at tbe roller rink of Al Ackerman. Lancaster, O., week before last, making tbe twenty-four laps In 3:04.

Look for tbe special article on skating rinks by Billy Carpenter, which will ait|>ear In tbe Spring Special Number of Tbe Billboard.

Adelaide D'A’orak was at tbe Pastime Rink. Marlboro, Hass., fur a three days' engagement last week.

HHODA ROYAL’S CIRCUS (Continued from page 30)

ment Square to boost tbe Thrift Stamp cam¬ paign. Incidentally a similar performance, pre¬ ceded by a parade, was given by the show in Cleveland Thursday afternoon, February 21. on tbe public Biuare. and for tbe same cause. Paul, the five-year-old son of Arthur Nelson, made a striking picture sitting on an elephant’s head and crying out: "Buy Thrift Stamps.’’ which was the cause of much comment. Mo¬ tion pictures were taken of the whole affair.

Indoor circuses for one and two days are common, but Rhoda Royal deserves the credit for putting a wlsde one-ring circus la theaters and making a success of tbe venture. The r'ow bas l>een out about a month, opening at the army camp at Rattle Creek. Mich., and eolng from there to D*-trolt. then Cleveland and (' n'-innatl. The staff consists of Rhoda Royal, o vner and director; Herbert 8. Maddy. man- .S'jer; Frank Harrold, advance renresentatlve; John Fuller. e<|uestrian director; William Hays, kiperlntendent of elephants: Nebraska Bill, superintendent of horses; Prank Hutchln*. su¬ perintendent of pronertles, and Jack Slater, master of transportation.

RINGLINGS BUY CALLIOPE

•A large 5'1-whistle automatic air calliope will be a musical feature with the Rlngling Bros.’ (ireus the coming season. The special con¬ structed Instrument was built by the Tang'ey Calliope Company, of Muscatine. la., and re. qu'red several months for Its construction.

Showmen have been quick to grasp the ad vantages of the automatic air calliope. These cntomitic Instruments can also be hand played, making It a valuable auxiliary with a band. This new Invention of Air. Baker hss kept the Tangley plant operating overtime since Novem¬ ber. and will continue until May.

DEATH TAKES OLDTIMER

Eward P. Davis, veteran showman and the¬ atrical manager, who, when not on the road, made bis home In Kalamaztw, Mich., died Mon¬ day evening, Fcbrnary 25, In the Kalamazoo Hospltal-Sanitarlnm. where he bad be«'n a p:i- tlent eince lust fall. He was about 63 yea's o’d, and worked In advance of several of tbe big shows at various times. He also bad a small circus of his own for several seasons. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. Feb¬ ruary 27. and interment was made in Mountain Home Cemetery at Kalamazoo.

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COOP & LENT SHOWS

May Not Go Out Until 1919

The Ceop ft Lent Shows are being held Intact at Independence, .AIo., by E. P. ft I. S. Home, tbe owners. All eiiuipment has been repaired and put io shape for tbe road. However, up to the |>reeent time it has not been decided by tbe owners whether to put the show out before the 191U season or not.

The ring stock on the Home farm at Inde¬ pendence Is being worked daily. Including all ponies (drill teams). The menagerie animals are In exceptional condition. Many new ones have been re<-eived lately, including several fine clouded leopards. A new lion act has Jnst been completed liy Senior Landes, tbe Braxlllan trainer, and a new boxing kangaroo broken by Prof. Daugherty.

CIRCUS PICK-UPS

Bill DeMott is out at the quarters of tbe John Robinson Show, Pern, Ind., dally, and his wife is practicing with tbe new horse Bill bought last fall, and which is said to be a comer.

There Is a big bnnch of showfolks wintering at Peru, including the Hodginl Family, Ray Thompson and wife. Mcl-aln and wife, of the Sparks Show; AA’alter Young and wife, who did not go in pictures this winter, as usual; Fred Lcdgi-it and a lot of 1 sser lights.

Guy Cohn Is mourning the loss of his oldest brother, who was kill'd recently on a Texas railroad.

This may be so and It may not be so, but It could be so and so here goes for what It la worth. They say that tbe John Robinson Show Is going to use two airplanes in advsnee this sea¬ son. Tbe next thing will be the airplane clrcna that can Just drop in on a town, throw out tbe anchors and give the show.

Tom Crawford and Doc Grant, wintering at Cromanton. an island across tbe bay from Pen¬ sacola. Fla., bad a narrow escape from drown¬ ing In making a recent trip to tbe mainland. Doc will probably be back with the Yligbty Haag.

AA’hltle I.ykins will be the new boss hostler with the Sparks Show. Chauncey Jacobs will be bis assistant.

Andrew Downie Is busy at bis quarters at Havre de Grace, and Pop Coy Is back in barneia again, and will go ont as boss canvasman. He 1 i l ow at work on the wagons.

If you are anywhere near the Dorman ft Krause Show this season drop over and see Jim Hodg'-’s new freak. Jim hss written a lecture, but has not declrteil whether to have the freak brought back by Perry or Sbackelton.—FLETCH¬ ER SMITH.

SHADOWGRAPHS

By CHAS. ANDRESS

Great Bond, Kan., March 1.—t have nothing of special interest to offer this week, and will, the-efore, be brief in ’’Sliadowa.’’ I have been devoting my efforts for some time to bnylng stock—mules, broiid mires and Imported hogs— and have Jnst returned from the Motor and Auto Show in Kansas City, where I bought two farm tractors fur Andressville. Am making big prepa¬ rations for improving the home place, and expect to make It very attractive, and. at the same time, do my bit toward the great cause.

I met a big bunch of the show craft in Kanaaa City who were Just departing for the annual doings In Chicago, and I fervently wished I co'.ild have seen my w;iy clear to Join them. But without neglecting important business I could not do BO. Among the tribe were Col. C. W. Parker end some of his aids, including Tom Allen, Frank -A. Robbins and H. S. Tyler. They all asked me if It did not make me long for tbe profess.on In which I had given my thoughts and energy for over a half century, and I told them truthfully that I had no longiug to return and was glad to give way to younger blood and to those who poss'bly needed the work more than myself—tliat I had reached my long-desired goal of living on the farm and close to nature with the truly rural. But. of course. I shall alwaya have the profoundest respect and love for my old associates In the profession of amusements, and I still like to give a few entertainments in magic, as you will see by reading the Magic and Mag.clans’ section, in which I urn taking a great interest.

AA'lth kindest remembrance to the S. L. of A., and with regrets that I could not be with them at the big annual affair.

GOLDSBORO JOTTINGS

Goldsboro, N. C., March 1.—A. B. Meathe, formerly of Bridgei>ort, Conn., Is leader of tho Acme Theater orchestra here. Mr. Meathe comes from a family of well known musicians, and performers playing the Acme always feel confident when his orchestra la playing their music.

Received a letter from Earl Shipley, former clown of the Gollmar Broa.* Circus, from "Somewhere in France.’’ Earl writes that ho landed O. K. and likes It very much.

Recently tbe writer mentioned John Carson as being connected with a steel concern in Chester, Pa. This was an error. John Is manager of the Jack X. I>>wls Stock ConH>any. He and his wife, Jean, will again be seen with the Barnum Show.

.Alfreil AA’llllams sends best regards to the “Corn Cob Cut Ups.” He says he Is doing well with the S«Mithern United Stock Company Boys, do vou remember the U. S. Temple, Hoboken, N. J.?

Thomas .A. Martin, for years an ass<wlate of Myron Baker of the Famous Baker Troupe with Barnum k Ballev, was recently married to Catherine Mcl.ean.—HERMAN JOSEPH.

Better than money because they earn money; buy a AA’AR SAVINGS STAMP TODAY.

BUY AND SELL NEW A USED ROLLER SKATES— (None Such) It. Mrr Itliik Floor Surfaccr. which makes (he r’'ov risen and -1 eirs fn-m sllpplnf No dust.

AMERICAN RINK SUPPLY CO.. Sasdutky. 0.

Fiber Roller Skates and a AVur- lllaer Ba-od Oefan. only used five monthi, A. J. Kn.VBaustiN. 61 Sarat'it -‘q.. Last L*a:a. Ylasa.

BY (iAS(H.INEBIl.t baker

BARGAIN BULLETIN

MARCH 9, 1918

IMPORTERS OF

AGENTS The Famou, 811k

u C»inp Handkfrrhirfa. H nave all nl tbp i^-

^3 H War,” etc. White jH S Silk HalulkerrhlK.'i,

Impfalod la< e hJ ^3 fTlr.ee. k o od star.

SM ^ FOUR samples

,PILLOW TOPS Pure Sflk-Satia. bektrtlfullj frtnaid. Silk-Satin

and printed with new Patrlotlr Dtaigiu. $18.60 Daren.

SILK-SATIN HANDKERCHIEF CASES size llxl4H :nrhea. Finely embrolrterfd with up-

to-date deaigns In the material, lied, nhlte and blue nllk tas'els Farh raie highly erented and beauti¬ ful colorings. $12.00 Dozen.

Only 10 Baaee a Day Meaaa tS.OO Dally ProOt.

Curl la who aucceMfnlly piloted the Japaneae Medicine I'ompanr back In the ROa or OOnT A Dumber of the boys are wonderlnf If tbia la the case.

D')c Womer, of anake oil fame, haa the honor of opening the first show In Hartford. Conn., in a number of years. Hla rattlesnakes and aklns are creating a veritable aenaatlon, and Doc Is selling lotsaoil. Ilia talks are Interesting and they hold the crowd.

C. G. Compton, of the Compton Bros. Agency, Findlay, O., Is at Hot Springs, Ark., taking treatment for the rbeumatis. Those of the boys who drop In there can look him np at the Townsend Hotel.

Slim Williamt and Laydon, a report has It, are getting big coin In St. Louis.

George Barhart—Let's hear from you.

Dr. F. M. Hanson has worked nine towns in Kansas since January 1, hla latest being Os¬ wego. He says that they are all go<Ml In that part of the State and that the readers are worth the price to high pitchmen. These resdera run from one to three dollars per week In some towns snd from one to five dollars per day in others.

Simon Mansfield Is one of the new knights, and is making good down Texas way. Mans¬ field says he has a great new ointment.

Houston, Tex., was open for tsro months, but Is now closed, according to a report.

Does anyone know the whereabouts of I>ee ‘‘Paris Bed” Griffin? If so, tell him that his mother Is dangerously 111 from worrying about bin, as DO word has been received of him In the last eleven months.

Back again Is Doc Jenkins. He is nir Ding a med. show m the sticks of Minnesota or rather, as Doc says, be Is trying to ran one. Nothing but novelties for five weeks. Weil, Doc. they'll be getting the spring fever np that way soon, and then it'll be a la hot cakes. Larky 'Jjettn Ownhlnatioa in display rase Full

sin of box. tx\i\ Inches. Eseh srtlris full rtni* •tore tlse. Krlall value. $3.38: you sell fur $1.06: eosU you only SOc. THINK OF IT! II ARTICLES FOR LESS THAN 5e EACH. When you show your rusInouT this gorgrout outfit, with purple paihli-l -over, the array of fine toilet gonda (that always ap

il<calt to mllaily's hran) will dtiale her eye. aii't wben at ths rti<l of your aplel you state the low ppre of SI.00 fur all this, the dollar Is yours, even If shr lias to borrow, brg or steal It,

This iJii-ky 'Lven pai-kage hs.s liera a ''liicVy fird' toe all rsntrw. rN>ini’lele outfit sent rzprr-s prei si I for $1.25. .“rKn.tl, t#TKU 'HI IllLIJtOAIlI) RK.tl) KJIA: in Boxis and fiami'le Case rret- f. r SS 00. (Pi busy a<aek. Only one of our "37 Varteiles." a” .-otn cos ten.

E. M. DAVIS S0AP.C0.,r4 IV!: » CHICISO

Somebody please grab this gny. Slim Hun¬ ter. He says the reason he doesn't write oftenor is that it's nnpatrlotic to waste so much graphite. (Yon know be always uses a lead pencil.) Can you beat that for an alibi?

ute designs: "Bem-mber Me.” "World's War." '•Soldier’s Fare¬ well” and the famous Service Flag. $12.00 Dozes.

SAMPLE LINE OF HANOKER- 1 CHIEF CASES. PILLOW TOPS t AND CENTER PIECE. $3.80.

I SILK SERVICE FLAGS

Edward H. Beal has returned from oversesa, where be did his bit with the Canadian forces. He was wounded and sent home, and is now recuperating In the Tuxedo Military Hospital, Winulpcg, Can. In Aiirll be will receive his discharge and will gather together his torch and equipment. lU'ul would like to bear from Doc and Birdie Simms.

‘‘Mrs. IjiDgdnn's boy, Harry,*' Is again in good health, and has left the hospital. Hope things shape up better from now on. old man. Mounted on l>lick polished sticks

with gilt Hpesr Heads. Size 6x7 in. ^$18.00 Grtti. Sample Dooen, Things are bamming around Doc Frank

Cloud’s laboratory in Clii. Doc Is getting ready for the summer campaign.

Harley James and James, Sr., have an elght- peoirie medicine show en route iu Eastern Wis¬ consin, and are doing fine.

1 $1.25. ' 40% deposit on all orders

KNICKERBOCKER HANDKERCHIEF CO. 421 Brtsdway. NEW YORK CITY, START THE

SEASON RIGHT

The Holmes Med. Iowa. And why not? find King—is with the show.

Show is cleaning up In Thtit live pair—Bawley

John Nelson, of the Musical Nelsons, who Is well remembered by medicine men, has been

working the Fas- tsis Theater, Madl- WALTER'SHAW son, wit.

Jack and Missus Wallace recently Joined Gay Billings' No. ‘J Company In Illinois.

The last time I met Dr. R. II. Walker was at Niles. O. No one regrets his death more than I do. He was every inch a man and a real good fellow, ready at all times with a kind word for all.— Ditc Heber Becker.

BY ODERINQ YOUR GOODS FROM THE LARGEST CON¬ CERN IN THE EAST.::::

PITCHMAN, AUCTIONEER. CAMP WORKER, PADDLE WHEEL MAN, m. ii.r«.P PREMIUM, SHEET WRITER, what Us# FAIR WORKER, Ysur's la

Write for our big MONTHLY Sales Bulletin.

Watch for our full page annountx'- ment in The Billboard’s Spring Issue.

N. Y. Mercantile Tradms Co. 117 CaMi Stfsal, Nwa Yark

Ed Armond is making •Wisconsin, and. In spite of the bad weather. Is able to report good busl ness.

Doc Daly haa re¬ turned to Chicago from a trip which included Kansas City, Tnlsa and St. Louis. What’s the giKKl word. Doc?

FIIXISIFY. o 1 d yet ever true; How many of the boys now working In the South and doing a profitable business are laying away a pSrt of their profits for the rainy day that always comes at some time or other in life? Yon ran not select a more opportune time than right now to do it. Don’t wait until it is too late. Bear in mind that “the mill will never grind with the water that has passed.” It will do yon no good to l.e able to refer ).ark to the big money yon dlvorcoi from your patrons by your persnaalve Hue of selllog talk if yon ran not also

refer to the bank where the big money la on de¬ posit. He who makes no iirovlslon for the fn ture is as old iron—bis destination la the acrap heap. The one pal that will stick to you thru thick and thin is his hlgbuess, IJttie Ole B. R. If you can’t salt away much salt away a little. Every little bit salted to what yua've already salted, etc.

One of the fea¬ tures of the Charles Welsz Med. Show will be the ward¬ robe. Charley says he's going to make some of these New York producers look up and take notice.

atalugue and terms toeliy.

212 N. Shtiden St.. Deat. IDS. C4iicsfe.

The obituary In the Issue of the 23d, aunouucing the de¬ mise of Dr. W. J. Clark, was rather Incomplete. We are Indebted to Ed Ar- niond for the fol¬ lowing: "Dr. W. J. Clark, the oldest nie<llcine man of the day, passed away at Kenosha. Wis., Wednesday. February 13. Hr had been ailing for a great many years, bnt stuck to the helm until the last. His last work wa. at the close of 1917, finishing his most successful sea¬ son at Costbnrg, Wis., December 28. Dr. Clark had always been one of the most steady and successful medicine men, and at all times bad the assistance of his talented wife, who sur¬ vives to mourn bis loss, along with their son. W. J. Clark, who Is now an Instructor at the Great Ijtkcs (HI.) Training Station. Dr. Clark entered the business many years ago. becoming associated with tbe B. T. Babbitt Soap Co. He was one of the best trade promoters with the concern. Later be joined the Kickaiaxi Med¬ icine Company as salesman and manager. Fol¬ lowing this connection he formed the Golden evunedy Company, becoming wetl known to the theatrical and medicine profesaions thru bis successful baodllng of its afftirs. Hla last business assocIstloD was with Ed Armond. tbe two of them selling the Famous (Juaker Reme¬ dies. Interment was in Kenosha February 15. Dr. Clark was 71 years old.”

Papermen-Sheetwriters The new law has put most of the old boys out of the game. I’ll keep you in it with the best Farm Paper in the world. On a salary, too, so you can make more than you ever did—and be safe. Write

R. H. Steel, P. 0. Box 102, Blackwood, N. J.

so Pw Gross and Up

Exponeot par egwerience of spud scalpers. A pu¬ pil o( Joiialbtn Shaud. The $6.50 Swagger is

made with regulation Shell Top and Bidlet Bottom.

Buy direct. We are manu¬ facturers. Best values ever ofTcred. Complete sample a.'isortmcat, 75c prepaid.

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CAMP WORKERS, STREET MEN. MAIL ORDER MEN.

Tcu bet we've got the low price Straight Razor end Razor Strap for immediate delir- ery. We can make any strap that you n^hl suggest. Send $2.00 fer four different eam- plee. Grosa prices on application. Sure wo have the 14-K Gold Ltrer, Non-Leakable, Self-Filler Fountain Pen. Write for free prlt e list—do It now. Cooeumera, sare stampa. THE R. AND B. SIFG. OtkSlPANY, Our New Headquartera, Vanderbilt Are. Bldg.. SI Eazt 42d St.. New York.

Louie Etzel says he never knew how E. Z. he was until now. 'Round every corner Iztuls turns be Is greeted by a fund solicitor of some kind. Cheer np, Louie, they haven't started 1o "so¬ licit” as yet. Stick around for tbe fireworks. rNTQ 500% ■ H I O PROFIT

Gold and Sliver Sign Letters F^jT store fronta. office wlndowi and gimas algns of all klnda. No eapwl- eoce nfreaaarr. Atiyane ran put thrm ou and make moory right from the atarL

C. Edwy Williams got acqnalnted with rheutmetlsm, and has gun- back borne to rest tip unUl tbe twallows cummenco to swallow again.

Doe Gagnon la In Hamilton, medicine outfit. How goes It Why not a line or so?

(MR l(X)BIG L0T30FpRQwSHHi AGENT5 GOODS, /tfVERTISING NO/tLTlfS, POST CARDS, BOOKS. PICTURES. ETC. AT A FRAC- TWH OF ORIGINAL COST, write TODAr.Tm'

Tom Haggerty, the poke and stick foraWna- tion worker, has temporarily forsaken tbe game, and is now a plainciotbes man and apeclal In¬ vestigator with one of tbe largest munition plants In tbe country.

Bull Rnasell says that he would like to meet Guinea Benny when be geta back to Mon- trcaL mJIgM You can tell to nrazhy trade or travel

an over the country. There Is a big demand for window Irtlrrlng In evrry

Iowa. Band ft* Free Stmalei and full partlrulan Uberal offer to amcral agratt. METALLIC LETTER CO., 424 N. aark St.. Chkaae.

FANTUS BROS., S-Deabborn 5t..chicaco Utrward Walder and tbe Mlaans ara again on the road and doing rery well. They chose Bos ton as their winter baven. Howard aiaplled for

“Kin I carry your box on tbe fair groanda this year, Mr. MnrpbyT’ How about It, Irlab?

AGENTS Harry Cornell, of Tensing, MIcb., Is one of

those fellows who keep their feet In the aand, regardless of tbe site of the B. R Years ago Harry's father passed out scads and scads of Ban-Tan and earried a free street pande and band of eighteen to twenty-five pieces. II. B. Oilman met Harry and the Missus three times last fall around the various Michigan fairs, and witnessed tbe passing out of Cnraell'a Famous I.lnimeiit from tbe rear of Cornell'a ovrn tour¬ ing car. H. B. raws he la a chip off tbe old block.

Papermen, 100 Per Cent Monogramlng autos, etc., ta the biggest

paying business of the day and one for which there is great demand.

Over .50 styles, siz«‘s and colors to select from. Catalogue showing desTgns in exact colors and sizes and full particiilara free.

does not compare with the proposition we have to offer’you on a com¬ bination consipting of the ARMY AND NAVY NEWS, which is a news¬ stand seller, and another well-known publication. If you can PRO¬ DUCE the business, we will pay you a BONUS for doinp it.

S^VB TIMB—SjIVBMOyKY, write to ns (it once.

CIRCULATION MANAGER, 214 Southwestern LHo Bldg., Dallas, Tlxat. WESTERN WORKEIiS, WRITE

MOTORISTS’ ACCESSORIES CO. MANSFIELD, OHIO

D. W. Blair baa left tbe baapltkl and wU soon gn out.

la Hal A. Curtis, who adrartlsad tor people to tbe February 23 iasne of Billyboy, Uw’wbm

march 9, 1918 T ti e Billboard

THE KAISER’S TALK TO HELL BILL AND THE DEVIL TALK OVER THE PHONE.

.\inftr«i Tn-iw Sot a aoti*. but a pnm. It Irtia ihf wiK'li* Mrry train ulart to Ifa ml htK. Ifa lot ih* kirk. Ifa patrtollr. Ifa r'lna «»««■• I>try rr<l M««dfd Asiftlraii buys fmtn on« to a ilimni. rn srDd tl to ymir bof He'll mfof |i

SELLS FOR ISe. BIG PROFITS.

Caay by aiall, lOe: S3.W »ar IDS.

w. E. CURRY NOVELTY CO. ntS Ellrabatb Att.. DE8 MOINES. IOWA.

enliatineirt 1b tbe Marine Corps recently, an^ was glwn a rejection card.

Joe Darla would like to hear from One-Bye Izij of tbe F. r. Carnlral.

Where Is tbe Land of Knockers? Sme gay Pittsburg, but we know a few other borgs that oould qualify as flrst-claas entries In tbe race for that honor (?).

This glrea us a chance to offer Buffalo Coady’a latest effusion:

This world Is full of trouble. This life Is full of sorrow;

So be a good fellow today And do your knocking tomorrow.

Doc Kelly sends greetings, thru the old Scont, surer Cloud. Shoot us a line. Doc.

Whaterer hea become of CharUe Tryon, the Sagebrush Poet? Vour silence is deafening, Charlie.

Doc Cunningham Is pussyfootin' aronnd Bos¬ ton with hopes. Doe's hopes are real hopes, too. lie tao|,es to own a mllHon some day If Friend Johnny Mahoney will cot him In. Johnny has something or other up his sleere.

Wonder If our oldtime friend. War Horse Bill MaGuIre, la still with bis brother up In New York and If be feels like tbe bluebirds wiU mean him when they caU this spring?

And now. fellows, we're going to say so long, not for long: noiie, narry a bit, just long enough to gire tbe kaiser a blame good lick¬ ing, and then back on tbe job again. So shoot the pipes and help those out who will handle them, and after yours truly gets set he will shoot In bis address and will be tickled to death to bear from you. So long, old pals.—ED STAFFA.f.

MILITARY WRIST WATCHES THE IIGOEn SELLINQ ITEMS ON THE MABKCT TODAY ARE MILITARY WRIST WATCHES

FALL IN LINE, BOYS, AND WORK THE MILITARY CAMPS § LUMINOUS OIALS The cut shows the exact size of the watch.

Comes in nickel and gun metal cases with

LUMINOUS DIALS AND HANDS

EXTRA WIDE KITCHENER (T A IT

MILITARY PIGSKIN ) * J . / 3 STRAPS AS SHOWN IN^ %- CUT. PRICE COMPLETE, |l

mm a I lifi Mw wa I iszSS. mostly CWitrsl flutes.

■ rtfular AOe rcuU. 7Ws sash la hundred lata, flamplte.

SSc. Bargalu Bullftln frea.

FANTUS BROTHERS,”^ ‘’’"Thi.a,.

key checks TOD can be your own boM with our Key Check OutllL Good tor S5 a day stamping names on pocket key charka. foba. etc flampla check, with your nama and addnea, lie.

PCA8K OIK WORKS. Deft. D. Wlaehaattr. N. H.

LIBERTY EMBLEMS. Ten can make big snoncy ap¬ plying thete I^mlilenif on au> tcnoblle wlndahlelda. atora and reddence wtndowa. etc., at 50c each, or aelllng (with¬ out applyiig) at a quarter.

SaaiM Eaibltai, 2Sa. 2$ ta 100. Each.Ida tot. Earh.7VH 2S0 ta Add. Bach.dc lOOd aad aver. Each_Sc

OverSSO.OO Profit with S2.50 Capital Transfer Mo nograms i Liberty Emblems Are PIC M(».N'TT maker*. Too car make fendi to 1*5 per day. Our IS 5d Outfit atarta yon In buatnem. Trarel tf you like. EVe^ auto owner and moturryclUt la your cuateme" This Is a clean, digni¬ fied business. No aklll requlted^-any ana can apply after reading the romrlete tnsimrtlona that atxoou'any each outIH. Our BIG t2 5d Of¬ fer consist* of ino Old biglisb <w Roman leTtete. GOU) FACX and Mark nnillne, with coroplete Jlrntian* and o>ilfit for transferring asme. VOf CAN BEGIN WitRK AT ONCE.

FREE! Td Filfteard Red4«n for t Short TIm Osly FRH! with fadh outfit dfecribdd aa abova wa will Includaab*

aolutaljr without charga S Ubarty Emblama, aa llluatratad, and 122 Extra Lattar*.

TMi CoH^Wd S«L iBcMiiit Fred Offtr, Ndts Yds ■ ProM dl Ow SSiN.

Terms. C^rh vhh Order. Ssmples FTea.

KINNEY-WAGNER CO.. 309 B'way, N. Y. City.

ILLUMINAL GAS LIGHTER T'hr moflt mnarkaTilc Raa lighter ever invcntetl. No flint, flpai^ or alcohol, no porta to get out of order. 1 lold over gaa jet and it lighta itacU. A quick-flolling item w hich sells on its merits. Send stamps for samples.

ILLUMINOL CORPORATION, 64 Murray

BIG MONEY selling this msrreirus h'-usetedd neressliy. T>tcy hrme. fsetory or bailoess needs one. Retail Id. IS and SSc. with Mg profitg to you.

FREE INFORMATION

St.( New York

Electric Belts Md Voltiic Electric Insoles Aients, Streetmen aid Medicine Workers

$ LOOK PAPERMEN LOOK $ THREE MAGAZINES IN A CLUB, Sc PRICE FOR THE CLUB

Tbla elttb good any place in the T'nlted Stitea. Paper rerelpta and we allow for spoiled rarelpla. Wa a.-nd rample coptea. credentlala that protect, press card, letter of inlmdurtioti to all city i-fflctals, and plenty of re- celpta with firat order. To sate time, send }3.00 and mention Farm Paprr Club. W> also hs*e Big Illuatraie<l War Paper. Hautahald, Traga. Farn, lavertment asd AutomahlU Papers, Part Payment (.Vuds. with Army snd Nsry News. ONE-HALy CENT EACH; 20-page Atlas of War 51aps, 10c each. Good Crew Mana- grrs’ Propoaitlons with Scholarahlp Conteata Regardless cf who yu are working (or. write us and gtt our propoaitlona. We can aare you snonry and show you how to make money. F>iU dope and 40-page agefit’s eon fldmtlal price book oo erery nugaxlne published, also 24-page premium catalugue. sent by return mall. DO IT

COMPTON BROS. AGENCY, Box 96, Findlay, Ohio.

SHAMROCKS

MIUTARY Bill FOIDS Stamped with Tnilgnla at all branrhea of tha aaralce—

ARMY. NAVY and MAKl.VE CORPS.

Wt MtnifKtire Evtry Artkie Wi Sell Mretey Belit. Canraa Legglngt. Hat and rUn Strap*. Hat cords (Silk and CMton), Kltchroer Strapt, Trench Minora in cwwe. Writing Caiea. Cigar and CXgarette Cases (suotied with Insignia), etc.

IS.0O Brisis Ttf a Casifltta SaaisM Aatartsicet; Quirk delleery. Write foe our new CUialogue.

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MILITARY SUPPLIES ^ OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS Insignia and Buttons, Pillow Tops (Silk and Felt), Beautiful Military Designs, Silk Calip Handkerrhiefs, Satin Handkerchief Casee. Hat Cords and Straps, Money Belts, etc We carry everything in stock ready for Immediate Delivery.

$10.00 BRINGS YOU A COMPLETE SAMPLE LINE Earh Sample charged at the Wholesale IVicc.

I. EISENSTEIN & CO., . . 44 Ann St., N. Y. CITY.

1#—Flaia Shamrock. Gross.$0.45 25—Bose Shamrock. Grcei.90 40—Clay Pipe Shamrock. Grnsa.90 50—Metal Hat Shamrock. Gross.90 55—China Hat Shamrock. Gross.90 TO—Am. Bow Shamrock. Gross. I.M 35—Am. Shield Shamrock. Greta. 1.90

400—Wood Pipe Shamrock. Gross. I.Ok N& 90—Hod Shamrock. Groas. 90 NOk 60—Irish Flag. lHz2 inches. Gross.90 Greta Tissue Paper Carnation. Gross.96

All packed one Gross In a Box. No less so'd.

Motiee-^sh With Orders Send for my Catgloguo—U'a freei.

ED HAHN (HE TREATS TOU BIGHT)

222 W. Wfdlrna Strwat. CHICAGO. ILL.

HOW DOES THIS STRIKE YOU? HOLLOW BROUNt RAZORB Dfna.$ A75 OAS LIGHTERS. Grata.I NEW ERA RA20RS, Dana. 2.29 KEY HOOKS. Grata. * W HONES. Grata . 4.00 TIE FORMS. Grr*t. 9 00 STYPTIC PENCILS. Grata. 1.90 WHITE STONE RINGS. Grots. 9 66 RA20R STROPS Grass. .f. 10 90 DONLEY PINS AND STUDS. Gross. 3.7S EAGLE SELF-FILLER PENS. Gram. 16.06

Complete Hum for Streetmen. Pitchmen. Demm-iiratnr*. CanTassers. Auctiooecra. NcAUm ifen. Pr miwm UfeiB. Sheet Wrtteta, ^mlral People, Salesboerd Dtatributors, etc.

WRITE FOR PRICES 1918 Catalog win not be ready befora JL'N'E 15th. All orders leievted from our 1917 book will bo lined

at lowest pflrea.

LEVIN BROS. (En.itsei Terre Haute, Ind.

AMERICAN CARTRIDGE PENCIL B-S7M—Gold-

^_ plated Cartrlilge _ PrtH'il, with ool-

shteid par ILJBI W 'llliry r x’l I B*'— * Grata. 311.90.

fu - .ie.-*- Ad ^ 8-8242 — Am * S Mi^eaedmaaowastti*'' sbwe but with

Packit Kalfs. Per Gran. $21.00.

Send for osir eonplete Oitalnc of PartloGc Jewelry. Noeeltlee, CamiTal Goods and Notions.

Aahfor8x>28 SINGER BROS., 82 Bowery, New York, N. Y.

make big profits handling this llna Aak any oMtlmer. They will (ell ymi II la equal lo a gold mine. Bella fmm $1.69 Dom ta 166.00 Dana; Inaolra

JA from $1.46 la $1.63 Dana Pain. Bend 19e for aamgile Belt or pair of Inaoiea O* lar- mM , tore on Uretrlclty. and NUT whoAasale ptlca lift of ntoniqr maknm |1.06 ge4g flna deaa- Wr ’ Mialratlny BcH.

the electric appliance CO. (IsaaremlM INI), •arttaitaa. Kaaaak

Y THE ORIGINAL LUMINOUS CRUCIFIX

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44 TtieBillboard march 9.1918

DIRECTORY AJvertisement* not eicw'ding one line In

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Oue line vvlll be allowed to advertisers, free of charge, for each $100 worth of space used duriug the year.

This directory is revlse<l and corrected weekly, changee in firm names and addresses being re¬ corded as soon as received.

ADVERTISING FLAGS (Of All Descriptions)

American Flag (lo., 73 to <7 Mercer st., New York City.

ADVERTISING NOVELTIES X. Shure, 237-241 W. Madison at., Chicago. I). F. Sllberer, 16 E. 23d st.. New York City. Singer Bros., 82 Bowery, New York City.

AERIAL ADVERTISING Brszel Novelty Mfg. Co.. 1710 Ella st., Clncln’tt. Silas J. Conyne, 8508 McLean ave., Chicago, 111.

AERONAUTS Belmont Sisters’ Balloon Co., Box 35, Heed City,

Michigan. AEROPLANES

Advertieing. 3fi0R Mcl.ean ave., Chicago, IlL AEROPLANES (Captive)

Ricliurd Garvey, 81 Fulton st., Brooklyn, N. T.

AEROPLANE EXHIBITION FLIGHTS (Day and Night Flying)

Bniner and Others. Fani-y Looping Flyers, Bruner Exhibition Co., Erie. I’u.

Jack McUugo, J. 1’. Hedges, Manager, 1528 Julia st.. Berkeley. Cal.

Wilkie’s Aviators, 7068 N. Paulina st., Chicago. F. E. Y’oung (Not Inc.), 62 Madison ave., Mem¬

phis, Tenn.

AIR CALLIOPES Pneumatic Calliope Co., 845 Market st., New¬

ark, N. J. ALLIGATORS

Florida Alligator Farm, Jacksonville, Fla.

ALUMINUM FEATHERWEIGHT STAGE CURTAIN ROLLERS

Amelia Grain, 819 Spring Garden st., Phila.

AMUSEMENT DEVICES De Moulin Bros. & Co., Dept. 12, Greenville, 111. Eli Bridge Co., Box 22n. Roodhouse, III. Allan lleracbell Co., Inc., North Tonawanda,

New York. Herschell-Splllnian Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. F. Mueller & Co., 2652 Elston ave., Chicago. Newman Mfg. Co., 641 Woodland, Cleveland, O. C. W. Parker, Leavenworth. Kan. Chas. A. Sturk, Woodside Park, Philadelphia, Pa. Sycamore Novelty to., 1326 Sycamore at., Cin¬

cinnati, 0. Cnlted States Tent & Awning Co., 229 North

Desplaiues st., Chicago, 111.

ANIMAL DEALERS Wm. Barteks Co., 42 Cortland st., N. Y. City. Henry Bartels. 72 Cortland at.. New 'York. Home’s Zoo Arena Co., Keith and Perry Bidg.,

Kansas City, Mo. Wm. -Mackensen, Y'ardley, Pa. P-ert J. Putnam, 490 Washington st., Buffalo,

New York. r/>uls Rube, 248 Grand st.. New York City. Texas Snake Farm, Brownsville, Tex.

ANIMALS, BIRDS AND SNAKES Henry Bartels. 72 Cortlandt st.. New York. Detroit Bird Store, 231 Michigan ave., Detroit,

Michigan. Robinson Bros., 1260 Market at., San Francisco.

ANIMALS (Sea Lions) Captain George McGuire. Santa Barbara, CaL H. A. Rogers, I’. O. Box 626, Santa Barbara,

California.

ARMY AND NAVY AUCTION GOODS Francis Bannerman, 501 Broadway. N. Y. City.

ARMY AND NAVY SOUVENIR JEW- ELRY AND NOVELTIES

Gustave W. Cohen & Bro., 744 Broadway, New York.

Fraternity Equipment Co., 250 West 125th at.. New York City.

Pndlin A Perry, 125 Prince at.. New York.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS •tdler-Jones Co., 333 South Market st., (Tbicago. Botanical Decorating Co., 208 West Adams at.,

Chicago, IlL AUTOMATIC ELEC. ECONOMIZER

V. Power, 00 Gold st.. New York City.

AUTOMATIC MUSICAL INSTRU- ' MENTS

Bern!, 216 N. 20th st.. New York City. North ’Tonawanda Musical lustrnment Works,

Nortn Tonawanda, N. Y.

BADGES, BANNERS, ETC. De Moulin Bros. A Co., Dept. 11, Greenville, IlL

BADGES, BUTTONS, ETC. Newman Mfg. Co., 641 Woodland ave., Cleve¬

land, 0. I

BADGES AND PREMIUM RIBBONS New England Flag & Regalia Co., Stamford, Ct. Ryan Mlg. Co., 1S2 E. lJ4tb st.. New York.

BALLOONS Levin Bros., Terre Haute, Ind. M. Silverman, 337 W. Madison at., Chicago.

BALLOONS (Hot Air)

Brazel Novelty Co.. 1710 E:la ct., Cincinnati, O. Northwestern Balloon Co., 2406 Clybonm ave.,

Chicago. Thompson Broe.* Ballooning Co., Aurora, IH. United States Tent A Awning Co., 229 North

Deeplalnes at., Chicago, IIL

BALL THROWING GAMES The Penn Novelty Co., ®08 Buttonwood at.,

PtiHadei^hla. Sycamore Nov. Co., 132® Sycamore at., Cln’d. Westera Fruit Grader and Mfg. Co,, Grand

Junction. Col. BAND MUSIC

Dixie Mude Bonae, 106 W. lUdlaon aL, CUcago.

BANNERS Baker A Lockwood, Seventh and Wyandotte sta.,

Kansas City, Mo. Sampllner Adv. Co., 729 Seventh ave.. New York. Schell's Scenic Studio, 581 S. High st., Colum¬

bus. O. Tucker Duck A Rubber Co.. Ft. Smith. Ark. United States Tent A Awning Co., 229 North

Desplaini-s st., Chicago, III.

BASKETS Burlington Willow Ware Shops, Burlington, la. Fair A Carnival Supply Co., 126 Fifth ave..

New York. D. Marnliout Basket Co., 816 Progress and 807

Carpenter at., N. S., Pittsburg, Pa. Charlea Zinn A Co., 893 Broadway, New York.

BITS AND SPURS .\ug. Buermau Mfg. Co., Newark, N. J.

BOOKING AGENTS Frankel Bros., 1608^ Main at.. Boom 207, Dal¬

las. Tex. United Booking Oflice, Palace Theater Building.

New York City. Western Vaude. Managers’ Assn., Chicago, 111.

BOOK STRIP TICKETS National Ticket Co., Sbamokin, Pa. Weldon, Williams A Lick, Ft. Smith, Ark.

BOWLING ALLEYS Briant Mfg. Co., 420 W. lOtb st., Indianapolis,

Indiana.

BRIDGE BALL Briant Mfg. Co., 420 W. 10th at., ludianapolls,

Indiana.

BURLESQUE BOOKING AGENCIES American Burlesque Circuit, Gaiety Theater

Bldg., New York City. Columbia Amusement Co., Columbia 'Theater

Bldg., New York City.

BURNT CORK The Hess Co., Rochester, N. Y. Chas. Meyer, 1-3 E. 13th st.. New York City. M. Stein Cosmetic Co.. 120 W. Slst st., N. Y. C.

CALCIUM LIGHT (Ox-Hydrogen Oaa ICanufactnrers)

Cincinnati Calcium Light Co., 108 Fourth at., Cincinnati, O.

M. P. Sales Co., 537 S. Dearborn sL, Chicago. Erker Bros., 604 Olive st., St. Ixiuia, Mo. St. Ixtnis Calcium Light Co., 516 Elm st., St.

I.ouis, Mo.

CAMP HANDKERCHIEFS American Art Production Co., 141 Wooster st..

New Y’ork. Gustave W. Cohen A Bro., 744 Broadway, N. Y. N. Y. Mercantile Trading Co., 167 Canul sL,

New Vork. Stern Pub. A Novelty Co., 147 West 36th st..

New York.

CANE AND DOLL RACKS Oaks Magical Co., Dept. 359. Oshkosh, Wls.

CANDY FOR WHEELMEN Louis Denebetm A Sons, 1222-24 Oak st., Kan¬

sas City, Mo.

CANDY FOR WHEELS Grsmercy Chocolate Co., 79-84 Watts st.. New

T ork. Johnson Candy Co., 1249 Plum st., Cincinnati, O. II. M. Lakoff, 316 Market st.. PliLaileIpbia, Pa. Puritan Chocolate Co., Court st. and Central

avi;., Cincinnati, O. Frank J. Schneck A Co., 1407 Times Bldg., New

Y’ork. Touralne Co., 251 Causeway st., Boston. Maas. Ullkem Candy Co., .35 S'*. I>earlK»rn at., C’hlrago. Cnlted (infection Co., Dallas. Tex. Witty, Schmitt A Co.. 1407 W. Jackson Bird.,

Chicago, 111

CANES AND WHIPS •Advance Whip Co., 287 Elm at., Westfield, Maas. Brazel Novelty Co.. 1710 Ella st., Cincinnati, O. Cleveland Cane Co. Clevetand. O. Gibson YIdse. Co., 714 N. Broadway, St. Ixiuia. Levin Bros., Terre Haute, Ind. Newman Mfg. Co., 641 Wisslland ave., Cleveland,

Ohio. Shyrock Todd Co.. 824 N. Eighth st., St. Loula. N. Shure Co.. 237 241 W. Madison at.. Chicago. Singer Bros., 82 Bowery. New York City.

CARBIDE LIGHTS The Alexander Mllbum O.. Baltimore, Md.

CARNIVAL FRONTS AND SHOW BANNERS

United States Tent A Awning Co., 229 North Desplalnes st., (Tilcago, 111.

CARNIVAL GOODS Clias. ZIm A Co.. 893 Proadway, New York.

CARNIVAL GOODS AND STREET- MEN’S SUPPLIES

Berk Bros., 543 Broadway. New York. Fair A Carnival Supply Co., 120 Fifth av*..

New York.

Levin Bros., Torre llante, Ind. Pitt Mfg. Co., 106-108 E. 2d at., rinctonatl, O.

CAROUSELS Wm. H. Dentzel, 3641 Germantown ave., Phila¬

delphia, Pa. Allan lierschell Co., Inc., North Tonawanda,

N. Y. Herscbell-Splllmaa Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. W. F. Mangels Co., Coney Island, N. Y. C. W. Parker, leavenwortb, Kan. Philadelphia Toboggan Co.. 130 Duval at., PhP.a. Stein A Goldstein, 1455 Gates nve.. Brooklyn,

N. Y.

CARS (R. R.) -Yrms Palace Horse Car Co., Room 604, 332 &>.

Michigan ave.. Cbicago, III. Houston Railway Car Co.. Box 556, Houston,

Texas. Southern Iron A Equipment Co.. Atlanta, Ga. Zelnlcker, Walter A., Supply Co., 4th and Lo¬

cust. St. Louis, Mo. CHAIRS, GRAND STANDS, FOR

RENT C. Ed Flood. Cleveland. O.

CHAIRS—OPERA AND FOLDING (New and Second-Hand)

.\tlas Seating Co.. 10 E. 43d st., and 7 E. 42d st.. New Y’ork City.

CHEWING GUM MANUFACTURERS The Helmet Co.. 1021 Broadway. Cincinnati, O. Mint Gum Co.. Inc., 29-31 Bleecker st.. N. Y. C. Toledo Chewing Gum Co.. Toledo Factories

Bldg.. Toledo, O.

CHOCOLATES FOR RACE TRACKS (Iramercy Chocolate Co., 76-84 Watts at.. New

Y'ork. Puritan Chocolate Co., Court st. and Central

ave.. Cincinnati, O. "nited Confection Co., Dallas. Tex. Witty, Schmitt A Co., 14('7 >3. Jackson Bird.,

Cbicago. Ill CHOP SUEY RESTAURANT SUP¬

PLIES Tat Gaw Min Co., 192 Park Bow, N. T. City.

CIGARS ’ (Wholesale)

Louis Denchelm A Sons, 12K-24 Oak at., Kan¬ sas City, Mo.

I. Elsetistein A Co.. 44 Ann st.. New Y'ork. II. M. Lakoff. 316 Market et.. Philadelphia. Pa.

CIRCUS & JUGGLING APPARATUS Ed Van Wyck, 2643 (^lerain ave., Cincinnati, O.

CIRCUS WAGONS Begga Wagon O., Kansas City, Mo.

CIRCUS SEATS (New and Second-Hand)

Baker A Lockwood, Seventh and Wyandotte eta.. Kansas City, Mo.

United States Tent A Awning Co., 229 North Deeplalnes at., Cbicago, Ill.

CLOWN WHITE Chas. Meyer, 1-3 E. 13th at.. New York City. M. Stein Coractlc Co.. 120 W. 31st at., N. 'Y, C.

COASTER CARS Philadelphia Toboggan Co. 130 Duval at., Phlla. COIN COUNTING MACHINES AND

WRAPPERS Abbott Coin Counter Co., 106 Sixth ave.. New

York City. COLD CREAM '

M. Stein Coametle Co.. 120 W. Slat '.t.. N. Y. C. CONCESSIONAIRES’ SUPPLIES

Averin Mfg. Co., 87 Union S<|iiare. New Y’ork. Frank J. Schnirk A Co., 1407 Times Bldg., N. Y.

FRANK J. SCHNECK & CO. Dulls. nilrywR. C*andl6fL AaskHs. CX*.

1407 TMnes Bldf.. New York.

TIP TOP TOY CO. 114 C. 2mh 8t , New York.

Tip Top Toy Co., 621 W. Fulton at., Chicago.

CONES The American Cone A Wafer Co.. Dayton, O. A. T. Dietz. 127 Michigan at.. Toledo. (». The Twomey Co.. Box B. Geneva. N. T.

CONE MACHINERY Lanier A Drieebach. 248 Btiller at., Cincinnati.

CONFECTIONERY MACHINES YV. Z. Long Co.. 76 High at., Springfield. O.

CONFETTI singer Bros.. 82 Bowerv New Clfv

CORK SHOOTING GUNS Blnmenthal Broa., 800 Wash. Bank Bldg., Pitts¬

burg, Pa. CORN POPPERS

W. Z. Long Co„ 76 Illgli at., Springfield, O.

COSMETICS (Eyabrow Penolla. Face Powder. Cte.)

Chta. Meyer, 1-3 E. 13fh at.. New York City. M. Stein CoameUc Co., 120 W. Slat at., N. Y. 0.

COSTUMERS M. J. Clark. 315 .N. I'euth at., St. Loula. Mo.

COSTUMES Boston Costume Co., 113 Gratiot avei., Detroit

Yllrh. Caiuixal (ostume Co., 267 Went Water at.. Sill

nuukee, Wia. Chicago Costume Works, 143 N. Dearborn st

Chicago. ’’

M. J. CLARKE. COSTUMER ADulcura, builriiee. Tin aim al sod Ituad Hbn

t bigus and Prim liiala. 315 Nsrih Tsath Strest. 6L Lsuls, Mlassurl.

I'oaet CoHtume Co.. 1035 Market at., San Fran cisco.

EAVES COSTUME CO. Fur AmaU'ura. ttoilMIcs. Motion Plctursa ai... u;.

no West 46th Strsst Nsw Ysrk.

Greenwood. Atkinson A Armstrong Co., 75 W.«el ward ave., Detro.t, Mich.

CUTS FOR ILLUSTRATIONS (Made to Order)

Commercial Art Co.. 53 Third st. San Franci-.o

DECORATIONS Baker A IxK-kwood, Seventh and Wyandotte sts.,

Kansas City. Mo.

DECORATIONS, FLOATS A BOOTHS J. Allen Turner, Inc., 266 West 41st st.. N. T

City. W. B. Wilcox A Co., 641 Palmwood av*.. To

ledo, O.

DECORATORS, FLOATS, BOOTHS. ETC.

Botanical Decorating Co.. 206 West Adams at Chicago. III.

The Home Decorating Co., 28 South Fifth av. Chicago.

DIAMOND JEWELRY (For Baleaboardt and Premiums)

Althach A Koeensfin, 203 W. Madlenu at., Cli’go Alter A Co., 165 W. Madison st., Chicago. National Mercsulile Co.. 87 Nassau st., N. Y'

DISINFECTANTS Fulton Bag and Cotton Mllla, New Y’ork, St

Louis, New Urleaus. Atlanta aud Dallas, Tei

DOLL RACKS , Uerscbell-Splllman. North Tonawanda, N. T.

DOLLS

AVERILL M'F’G CO. Psi'ooae. Felt and Novelty DoUa

37 Uslsa Sauare, West. Nsw Ysrk.

Cawood Novelty Mfg. Co., Danville, III. Kellow A Brown. 428 Boyd at., Los Angeles. Cal. New Toy <».. Inc. Chicago Office. 62$ W. Ful

ton at., Chicago. III. Progressive Toy Co., Inc., 102 194 Wooster st.

New Y’ork.

••KUXIE-KID’’ F. J. SCHNECK A CO.. 1407 TIaiss Bldf.. Naw York.

Sunset Specialty Cio., 1427 San Pedro at., l.o- Angoles.

Tip Pop Toy Co.. 114-116 F. 28th st.. New Y’^Tk Tip Top Toy Co.. 621 W. Fulton at., Chicago.

DOLLS (Kewpies) Tip Top Toy Co.. 114 E. 2Sth st.. New Y’ork. Tip Top Toy Co.. 621 W. Fulton at.. Chicago.

DOLLS AND TEDDY BEARS Advance Whip A Novelty Co., 287 Hloi st

Westfield, Mass. Am. Made Stuffed Toy Co., 123 Bleecker at

New Y'ork.

AM. MADE STUFFED TOY CD. 123 BIcseksr St.. Naw Ysrk.

Berk Bros., 543 Broadway, New Y’ork City. Elektra Toy A Novelty 400 Lafayette st .

New York.

ELEKTRA TOY &, NOV. CO. (Tbubblcs. Toms'M, Kiss Me Bears and Rnay-Pnay Dolls.

400 Lafayetta SL. Naw Ysrk.

II. C. Evans A Co., 1522 W. Adams at,, Chicago. Fair A Carnival Supply Cki.. 126 Fifth ave..

New Y’ork City. M. Gerber. 727-7’2tl South st.. rhlladelphta. Pa Ktndel A Graham. 891 Mission at., San Francisco I.evln Bros., Terre Haute, Ind. New Toy Co., Inc., 143 Bleecker at., Newark.

New Jersey. N. T. Mercantile ’Trading (>».. 167 Canal at .

New York. Non-BreskaMe Toy Co.. Muskegon. Mich. I’acific Pennant A Advertising Co.. 244 N. High.

Los Angeles. Progressive Toy Co.. Inc.. 102-104 Wooster at..

New York. Royal ’Toy Co., 267 Canal at.. New York. Frank J. St hneck A Co.. 1K)7 Times Bldg., New

York. M. Silverman, 337 W. Madison at.. Chicago. Singer Bros., 82 Bowery, New York City.

KEWPIES TIP TOP TOY CO.. 114 E. 2«h Naw Yark.

Tip Top Toy Co., 114116 E. 28lh at.. New York, Tip Top Toy Co.. 621 YV. Fulton at.. Chicago. United States Tent A Awning Co., 228 North

Desplulnra at., Chicago, III.

DRUMS (Snar’o and Bata) Dixie Music House, 105 W Madison st.. Chicago Ludwig A Ltnlwlg. 1614 N. Lincoln at.. Chb ago.

DRUMMERS’ SUPPLIES Acme Druranjers' Supply Co., '2813-15 West

'Twenty-second st.. Chicago. The Dixie Music House. 4<« Farrell Bldg.. CM go Ludwig A Ludwig, 161» N. Lincoln st., Chicago.

ELECTRIC BELTS TTie F.ircfric Applluiicc Co., Burlington. Kan.

ELECTRIC INSOLES A INHALERS The Electric .kptdinnc- Co.. Burlington. Kan.

ELECTRIC LAMPS Talliot Mfg. Co.. 1226 Pine at.. St. Ixjiila. Mo.

ELECTRIC LIGHT OUTFITS rnlversal Motor Co.. Oshkosh Wls

ELEC. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS J, O. Dengan. Bertaau and E. Uavenawood Park

ave., Chicago, III. ’

j KEEP YOUR NAME BEFOM THE THEITWCAL AND AMUSEMENT niLD

^ The Trades Directorj" Department will do this. It t ♦ will enable you to place your name and line of business J I before this large and inviting field of prospects. It will t I get you the business if you will only make a bid for t

J same. Start at once and enjoy your share of the profits t f to be derived from this advertising. ♦ t The rate is exceptionally low, ONLY SIO.OO A J ♦ YEAR (in advance) for a one line card under any head- ♦ ♦ ing you may select, together with a copy of The Bill- ♦ J board each week. ♦

ELECTRICAL STAGE EFFECTS rbif. Newton, 800 W. IBtb nt.. If. T. 01t7. liiiv.rMtl Klertrlc Stag* UfUtlU* Co., Vt.

Hftletu »!.. New York CU/

ENGINES (Gan and Gasolina) The roM G«i Enflno Co., Sprtngfleld, O.

engraving, HALF-TONES AND SHOW PRINTING

Central EofraTliig Co., Uiiera Place, ClDrinnatl.

EYE BROW PENCILS Tb» neoa Co., Kocbeater, N. Y. >1 ^tein Coametle Co., 130 W, Slat at., N. T, C.

FACE POWDER Chaa. Merer, 1-8 E. 13tl> at.. New York Cltr. M. StelD Coametle Co.. 120 W. Slat at.. N. T. C.

FAIR BOOKING AGENCIES f. M. Uaroea, 30 S. State at., Clticafo, Ill.

FAIR GROUNDS GOODS Slack Mfg. Co., 337 W. Madlaon at., Chicago.

FEATHER FLOWERS IV Witt Slatera. Grand Boulerard and E. Prarla

aTe., nattla Creek, Mich.

FEATURE FILMS rrianglo rilm Corp.. 71 Weat Twentr-thlrd at..

.New York. I'nleeraal Film Maonfaetarlng Co., Fortr-elghtb

and llroadwar. New York Cltj.

FEATURE LECTURE SLIDES W Undaar Cordon. 305 W. S4tb at.. N, T. City.

FERRIS WHEELS Ell Rrldga Co., Box 22B, Boodbouae, IlL

FESTOONING Chicago Flag A Decorating Co.. ISM Wabaab-

are., Chicago, 111. .National Tlaaue Mannfactnrtag Co., 305 Bergan

at.. Drooglrn. N. Y.

FILMS (XannTaotnrara, Saalara la and XanUl Buiaana)

Laemmla Film Serrlce. 204 W. Lake at., Chi¬ cago; Mlnneapolla. Omaha, Dea Molnea.

Mutual Film Co.. New York Cltr. I'DlTeraal Film Manafartniing Co., Fortj-elgbtb

and Broadwaj. New York Cltj.

FILM MANUFACTURERS notharker Film Mff. Co.. 1331 Dlreraer Park-

war. t blcago. III.

FIREPROOFERS OF COTTON AND LINEN FABRICS

T1i« Anflprroa Co., 170 Gret n at.. X. Y. City.

FIREPROOFING LIQUID FOR SCE¬ NERY AND COSTUMES

.4ine1la Grain, 819 Spring Garden at., PhlUdal- I'hll.

FIREWORKS .tmeiican-Itallan Flrewoika Co.. Inc., Dnnbar,

I’ennaylTanla. N. R. Baraaba Flreworka llfg. Oo., New

Rochelle. N. Y. Conaolldat^ Flpeworka Co. of America. Wool-

worth Rlilg., New York City. Gordon Flreworka Co., 220 So. State, Chicago. Hitt Flreworka Co.. Inc., 5234-5238 S7lh are..

South. Seattle. Waah. Imperial Flreworka Co. of America, lac.. Box

fll2. Schenevtady, N. T. International Flreworka Co., 19 Park Place. New

York, and Jeraey City, N. J. M.nrtin'a FlrcwoCka, Fort Doilge, Is. Newton Flreworka Co., Chicago. Ill. North American Flreworka Co.. 930 Conanmera

BWg.. Chicago. Paln'a Manhattan Beach Flreworka, 18 Park

Place. New York fity. Tliearle-Duflleld Flreworka Dlaplay Co., 38 Sooth

8fsle at.. Chicago. Ill, M. Wagner, Dlaplaya, 84 Park Placa, N. T. WclganJ Flreworka Co.. Franklin Park, III.

FISHPONDS .\utorottle Fishpond Co.. 131 Michigan at.. To¬

ledo. 0.

FLAGS Allied Flag Oo., Inc., SSI W. Broadway, New

York City. Am. Art. Prod. Co.. 141 Wooster at.. New York. Anii'riran Flag Mannfactnrlng Co., Easton. Pa. Baker A Lockwood, Srrentb and Wyandotte ata.,

Kanaaa City, Mo. I Mcago Flag A Decorating Co., 13M Watmab

are.. Chicago, III. I'''ntlierty Broa.* Tent A Awning Co., 118 S.

_ Fourth at.. St. Louis, Mo. fn'.ted States Tent A Awning Co., 229 North

I>c«|>liilnca at.. Chicago. Ill. Tlie Ward Stllaon Co., Anderson, Ind.

FLORAL DECORATIONS General Flower A Dec. Co.. 228 W. 49th at.. N.Y.

FORTUNE WRITERS (Invinibln) S. Rower, 117 Harman at.. Brooklyn, N. Y.

FOUNTAIN PENS Berk Bros., 548 Broadway. New York City. James Kelley l.M F. 2.3d at,. New York City. I.erln Bros., Terre Haute. Ind. 'll • Fonntsln Pen A Nov. Co.. 21 .knn at.. N. Y. New York Fountain Pen Co., 872 Broome at..

New York. N. Y. Mercantile Trading Co., 187 Canal at.,

N.-w York.

FRUIT AND GROCERY BASKETS Chaa 7lnn A Co.. af»3 Broadwav V Y City.

FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS FOR STAGE AND PRIVATE USE

Wm. Blrna, 108 W. S7th at.. New York.

GAMES Priant Mfg. Co.. 420 W. 10th at.. Indlanapolla,

I:.d.

GAMING DEVICES H. C. Kvana A Co.. 1522 W. Adams at.. Cblcage. H. O. W. MTg A Sales Co.. 4.30 W. 4Sth at..

N^w Tofk.

GAS AND GASOLINE ENGINES The loos Gas F.ngine Oo.. Sprliigfleld. O.

GLASS DECORATED NOVELTIES I. ancaater Glass Co.. liSncaater, O.

GOLD FISH (Whelsaale and Ratall)

K. Brnce. Thornburg. la.

GREASE-PAINTS. ETC. tXaka-Dp Bexsa, Cold Cream, Eta.)

Tha rUsa Co. (Cberryola A Rubyllp), Rochaatar, N, T*

M. Stein Cocmette Co.. I'W W. .Slat at.. N. T, C. Pander Bro#.. Inc.. 113 W. 4Sth at.. N. T. 0.

GREASE ROUGE (Maka-Cp Boxss, Cold Croam, Etc.)

Ibe Hess Co. (Cberryola A Rubyllp), Rocheater, N. Y.

GYMNASTIC APPARATUS T. HImmoni, 818 West S9th at.. New York City.

ICE CREAM CONES (WholesaU) Louis Denebelm A Bona, 1224 Oak at., Kansas

City, Mo.

INCANDESCENT LIGHTS Safety Electric Co., 537 N. Dearborn at., Chicago

INDIANS AND INDIAN COSTUMES W. H. Barten, Gordon, Neb.

INDIANS AND INDIAN MEDICINES Idaho Native Herb Co., Boise, Id., St’p for reply.

JAPANESE SOUVENIR GOODS Haber Broa., Inc.. Importers of Novelties, 878-8

Broadway, New York City. Mogl. Mumonot A Co.. 106 E. 16tb at.. N. T. C. Morimnra Bros., 348 Broadway. New York City. Taklto, Ogawa A Co., 327-31 West Madlton at..

Chicago. III.

HANDKERCHIEF CASES Gnttave W. Cohen A Bro.. 744 Broadway, N. T.

JEWELRY Altbach A Roseneon. 203 W. Madison at., Ch’go. Gordoa-Stranas Co. (not Inc.), 105 W. Madlroa

at., Chlrago. Levin Bros., Terre Hante, Ind. Mac Fountain Pen A Nov. Co.. 21 Ann at., N. T.

JEWELRY (For ftaga Use)

Alter A Co., 186 W. Hadleon at., Chicago, III. Gibson Mdse. Co., 714 N. Broadway, St. Louis. Holaman Co., 177 W. Madlton at., Cblcago.IIl. Shrynek'TVidd Co. 824 N. Eighth at., St. Lonla. N. Shure Co.. 237-241 W. Madlton at., Chicago. Samuel Weinhans Co., 722 Peon ave., Pittsburg. J. J. Wyle A Bros., Inc., 18 E. 27th at.. New

York City. Singer Bros., 83 Bowery. New York City.

KNIVES Cleveland Cana Co.. Cleveland. O. Sbryock-Todd824 N. Eighth at., St. Lonla. N. T. Mercantile Trading Co., 187 Canal at..

New York. N. Share Co., 287 341 W. Madlaon at., Chicago. Singer Broe.. 82 Bowery. New York City. Samuel Welnbaua Co., 723 Penn ave., Ptttsbnrg.

Gilbert Magic Co., 11185 So. Irving are., Chicago. IlHaoey Muglc Co., Btrlln, Wls. Catalog free. Hornmann Magic Co., 470 8tb ave.. New York. Marlloka A Oi., 4U3 blxtb ave.. New York. The Oaks Magical Co., I>ept. 373, Oahkosb, Wla. Pitt Mfg. Co., 108-108 E. 2d at.. ClncinnaU, 0. Thayer Mfg. Co.. 834 S. San Pedro at., Loa An¬

geles, Cal.

MAGICIANS* LETTERHEADS Oaks Magical Co., Dept. 394, tishkosb, Wls.

MANUFACTURERS MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICES

Ell Bridge Co., Box 22B, Boodbouae, UL • .eracuell-Spillmau, North Tonawanda N. Y. W. F. Mangels Co., Coney Island, N*. Y. (5lty. C. W. Parker. Leavenwo^, Kan. Ten PInnet Co., 52 Tan Buren at.. Indianapolis,

Ind.

MASKS (Katqnerade, Theatrical and Caralral)

Klippert, 48 Cooper Square. New York City. MATERIAL FOR ARTISTS

Dick A Fltagerald, 18 Vesey at.. New York City. Hyde I’billipa, Ft. Thomas. Ky.

MEDICINE FOR STREETMEN Devore Mfg. Co., Columbus, Ohio.

MERRY-GO-ROUNDS Allan Herachell Co., Inc.. North Tonawanda, Ilerscbell-SplUfflan. North Tonawanda, N. Y. C. W. Parker, Leavenworth. Kan.

MERRY-GO-ROUNDS FURNISHED FOR CELEBRATIONS

F. L. Flack, 18 E. Woodbridge at., Detroit, Mich.

MERRY-GO-ROUND ORGANS AND ORCHESTRIONS

A. Bernl. 218 W. 2Bth at.. New York City. North Tonawanda Musical Inatmment Works,

North Tonawonda. N. Y, C. B. Pleiaer, Abilene, Kan.

MILK CAN AND MAIL BAG ESCAPE Oaks Jfairlcal Co.. Dept. 389. Dahkoah, Wls.

MONOGRAM TRANSFER LETTERS, EMBLEMS, ETC.

Anto Monogram Supply Oo., Niagara Bldg., New¬ ark. N. J.

MOV. PIC. ELEC. LIGHT OUTFITS Quincy Motor Co., Qnincy, IlL

I EXCELLENT RESULTS 4 -

^ Read the following letter from one of our pleased ♦ patrons:

J 1930 Washington Street, Boston, Jan. 18, 1918.

♦ The Billboard Pub. Co., I Cincinnati, Ohio.

I Gentlemen: J Enclosed please find my check for $5.00 to cover renewal of ♦ Trades Directorj’ advertisement for the first six months. I also 4 wish to express my indebtedness, to give my view in regard to the I EXCELLENT RESULTS I have received from Trades Directory ♦ advertising in The Billboard during the past several years. I have 4 been using classified advertising for nearly twenty years in many t publications, but to my surprise I have found that your Trades ♦ Director^’ Department has brought me better results than any other 4 publication I have ever used. Respectfully yours,

4 L. S. KALLAJIAX.

LAUGHING GALLERY MIRRORS J. M. Naugbton Co., Hotel Mayer Building,

Peoria. III.

LAWYERS Edward J Ader. 1484-88 Otla Bldg.. Chlrago, HI. F. L. Hoj-d, 17 N. I-a 8alle at.. Chtrago. Ill. Edvtard Doyle. 421 Merchanta’ Bank Bldg., In-

dianapolla. Ind. John B. Golden. UT2 Broadway, New York. Jtwph \. G’Brlen t PV.' Broi Jamea A. Ttmony, 1478 Broadway, New York.

LEATHER AND ALUMINUM (■onvanir Oooda)

Itoventhal A Stark. 12 E. 12th at., N. Y.

LEATHER NOVELTY GOODS Du Pout Fabrikold Co.. 138 Broadway. N. Y. C.

LEATHER PILLOW TOPS Banita I/eather Nov. Co., 147 Spring at.. New

York. M. D. Dreyfach. 482 Broome at.. New York City. Muir Art Co.. .808 W .Madison at.. Chicago, Ill.

LETTERHEAD PRINTING Ernest 1.. Faotus Co., 327 S. Dearborn at.. Chi¬

cago, Ill.

LIGHTING PLANTS rnlveraal Motor Co.. Oshkoah. Wls.

LIGHTS (Braeona, Torohea, for Cirenaea and Tant Shews)

American Gas Machine Co., 537 Clark at.. Albert I.ea. Minn.

Bolte Mfg O*.. 125 8. Baclne ave.. Chicago. J. Frnnkel. gasoline mantles for gasoline light¬

ing. U?4 N. Fifth ave.. Chicago. IlL I.Ittle Wonder Light Co.. Terre Haute. Ind. The Alexander MUburn Co.. Baltimore, Md. Bnlted States Tent A Aonlng Co.. 229 North

Ttesplslnes sf., Chicsro. ill. Windhorst A Co.. 104 108 N. 12th at.. Mt. Lonla.

LIQUID MAKE-UP The Hess Co. (Tonthful Tint). Rocheater. N. Y.

LUMBER (Thnatrical) Wright I.nraher Co., lac.. 148 West 88th at..

New York City MAGIC AND STAGE MONEY

Gilbert Novelty Magic Oo., 11133 So. Irving are., Chicago, IlL

MAGIC GOODS Chicago Magic Co., 72 W. Adams at.. Chicago. A, P. Felaman, 115 8. State at., Chicago. III.

MOVING PICTURE MACHINES Amnsement Supply Co., lOOB North Fifth av«..

Chicago, III. I. ncmmle Film Service. 20l W. l...xke st.. Chi¬

cago, Minneapolis. Omaha. Dea Moines. M. P. Sales Co., 537 South Dearborn rt..

Chicago. IlL .N. Power A Co.. Sli Gold st.. New York City. . reclalon Machine Co., 817 E. 34th st.. N. T. C. Eberhard Schneider, 219 Second ave.. N. T. C. Chaa. M. Stebhins, 1028 Main st.. Kansas (Mty.

MUSIC PRINTING n. 8. Talbott A Co.. 2931 Flournoy st., Chicago. Warner C. Williams A Co., 635 I'ro!«pett st.,

Indianapolis, Ind.

MUSICAL BELLS & SPECIALTIES B. H. Mayl.xnd's Son, 54 Willoughby st., Brook¬

lyn. N. Y.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Byron Minxy, 2B0 Stockton St.. San Francisco. J. C. Deagan. Bertean and East Ravenswood

Park ave., Chicago.

CARL FISCHER ITeadquartcrs for everything In MuMc. Catalog frea.

4t-M Caegar Sa.. N. V. 334 8. Wahaah. (^Icaga.

nUGUST GEWONOER fi SONS VIoUna Old and New. All Prlcro. Repairing. String 141 Watt 42d St. Secaad Flaor, New Yark City.

Xo-th Tonawanda Musical Instrument Works, North Tonawanda N. T.

•Sonoohone C'o.. 3.18 B Broadwav N. T So. CaL Mualc Oo., 882 8. Broadway, Loa An-

gelea.

MUSIC PUBLISHERS C. L. Barnhoiiae, 7 First ave.. Oskaloosa. la. Carl Ftacher. 50 Cooper Square. N. Y. City. Charlea K. Harris. Colnmbia Theater Building,

New York Citv. Davis-Boaaert. “Song-Mart.” Santa Crus. CaL Jerome H. Remick. 221 W. 48rh st.. N. Y. City. Shapiro. Bernstein A Co.. 1416 Broadway, New

York City. ns—T Von Tllter Mnslc PtiNIsbln? Co.. 125

West Forty-thlnt st.. New York City. W. A. Qnlncka A Co., 401 3 Majeatlc Theater

DIdg., Loa Angelea.

Will Von Tllxer. 145 W. 4«th at., N. Y. City. Warner C. Williams A Co., 835 Proapect at.,

IndisDapoIis, Ind. Waterson, Berlin A Snyder, Strand Theater.

New York City.

NOSE PUTTY The Hess Co., Rochester, N. Y. M. Stein Cosmetic Co.. 120 W. 3l8t at., N. Y. C.

NOVELTIES Altbach A Roaenson. 203 W. Madison st. Ch’go. Berk Bros., .54-1 Broadway, New York City. Brarcl .Novelty Co.. 1710 Ella at., Cincinnati. O. Glbaon Mdse. Co.. 714 N. Broadway, St. Louia. I. Eisenstelii A Co.. 44 Ann at.. New York City. .M. Gerber. 727 726 South at.. Philadelphia. Pa. Goldberg Jewelry Co.. 816 Wyandotte st.. Kan

aaa City. Mo. Karl Guggenheim, 17 E. 17th at. N. Y. City. ^ Hahn. 22*2 West Madison st., Chlrago, III. Ktndel A Graham. 891 Miaalon at.. San Frauciaro King Clan^p Tie Itetaluer .Mfg. Co.. 811-821

Broadway, New York James Kelley, 151 E ’JSd st.. New York Qty. Lancaster Glass Co., Lancaster, O. Levin Bros., Terre Haute, Ind. Geo. F. Lucas, Shreve Bldg., Sau Franclaco.Cal Mac Fountain Pen A Nov. Co., 21 Ann at., N. Y. Miller Rubber Co., Akron, O. Morrison A Co., 210 W. Madl.son at., Chicago,

Illloois. Nadel A Shlmmel. 182 Park Row, N. Y. City. Newman Mfg. Co., 841 Woodland ave., Cleve¬

land. O. N. Shure Co., 237-241 W. M.xdlson at., Chlrago. N. Y. Mercantile Trading Co., 167 Canal at..

New York. .M. Stivennan, 337 W. Madison st. Chicago. Singer Bros.. 82 Bowery, New York City. Son Broa. A Co., H46 Mission at., San Francisco. B. J. Sturo, 31 Wootlwanl ave., Detroit. Mich. Webb, Freyacblag Merc. Co.. Kansas City, Mo. Samnel Weinhans Co., 722 Penn ave., PIttsborg. Zorn Novelty Co.. 524 Market at.. Phlla., Pa.

NOVELTY MUSICAL INSTRU¬ MENTS

SoDopbone Co., 3.18 R. Broadway, New York.

OLD HOME WEEK SPECIALIST F. L. Flack, 16 E. Woodbridge st. Detroit, Mich.

OPERA CHAIRS A. H. Andrews Co., US Wabash ave., Chicago. O. -nie-Goudle Mfg. Co., 22d and Grand ave.,

Kansas City, Mo. B. H. Staffo^ Mfg. Co., Chicago, HI. Steel Fnrnitnre Co., Grand Qaplds, Mich.

ORANGEADE Charles Orangeade Co., Garfleld Sta., Chicago. Cbas. T. Morrissey Co., 4417 Madison at.. ChCgo. The Corner Co.. 250 Peunsylvanla at, Bnffalo.

New York.

ORGANS AND ORCHESTRIONS A. Bernl. 216 W. 2t*th st.. .New York City G. Mollnari A Sons, 112 82d at., Brooklyn. N. Y. John Muzzlo A Sou, 178 Burk Uuw, N. ¥. I Ity. North Tonawanda Musical luatrumaot Works.

North Touawand-i. \ Y.

PADDLE WHEELS Advance Whip Oo., 2S7 Elm at.. Westfield. Mass. H. C. Evana A Co., 1522 W. Adams st, Chicago. Fair A Carnival Supply Co., 128 Fifth ave..

New York. A. J. Kemplen A Co., St. Paul. Minn. New Toy Co., Inc., 143 Bleocker at., Newark

New Jersey. Slack Mf^. Co.. .T17 W. Msdlscn st.. Chicago. Ill Tip Top Toy Co.. 114-116 E. 28th at. New York. Tip Top Toy Co., 621 W. Fulton at, Chicago. Coited States Tent A Awniug Co., 229 North

Desplalnes st.. Chicago, IlL Geo. Zorn. Jr. Mfr, .524 Market st.. Phlla., Pa

PAPER HATS AND CAPS Mrs. I. Davidsohn, 201 W. 145th at., N. Y. City. It. O. Huntinghuuse Cotillon Works, 188 North

State st., Chicago, 111. PAPIER MACHE STAGE PROPER¬

TIES Amelia Grain. 819 Spring 0,arden st.. Phila., Pa PARK B’LD’S, CYCLONE COAST¬

ERS. CONCRETE SWIMMING POOLS. ETC.

Griffiths A Crane. 1218-20 Sibley Bldg., Phila¬ delphia, Pa.

PATENTS SECURED Victor J. Fvans A Co . Washington, D C

PEANUTS, ALL VARIETIES 8. Catanznro A Sons. luc.. Penn aw. and

st.. IMtfsbiinr. Pa. PEANUT ROASTING MACHINES

Klngery Mfg. Co., Cincinnati, O.

PENNANTS American Peniiant Co., 183 Court at., Boston.

Massacbosetts. Perk Bros.. 543 Broadway. New York City. Pacific Pennant A Novelty Co., 2-44 New High,

I.os .An-'cl. s. r '

N. Shure Co., 237-241 W. Madison at., Chicago. PENNANTS AND PILLOWS

American .Art PnKluctlon Co., 141 Wooster at.. New York City.

F. Sternthal, 217 W. Madison at.. Chicago. Cnlted States Tent A Awning Co.. 229 North

Desplalnes st.. Chicago. 111.

PERFUME AND NOVELTIES Superior Perfume Co.. KiO N. 5th ave., Chicago

PHOTOGRAPHERS Commercial Photographic Co., Davenport, la. Hartsook, San Francisco and Loa Angelea. Cal. Tnnng A Carl. 7th and Vine sts.. Cincinnati. O PHOTOGRAPHIC REPRODUCTION (Miniatures, Business Cards' and Post Cards)

Photographic Card Co., 105 West 47th St.. New Tork City.

PIANOS Byron Manzy, 260 Stockton St., San Franclac. Columbus Plano Co., Colnmbus. 0.

PIANOS (Electric) star Mualc Co., 9 East Harrison at.. Chicago.

PILLOWS Pacific Pennant A Adv. Oo.. 244 N. High at..

Loa Angeles. Cal.

M. D. DREYFACH Write (or Catalog.

482 Brootat St.. New York.

PILLOW TOPS Am. .Art Production Co . 141 Wooster at., N.T C Gustavo W. Cohen A Bro., 744 Broadway, N. Y.

(Continued on page 46'

46 X ti e Billboard MARCH I, iai8

DIRECTORY (Contiaaed from page 45)

DfMar Mfg. Co., Inc.. 2T0 No. I>lriRU)n at.. Huffalo. N. T.

M. D. Dreyfach, 482 Broome at., New York City.

d. dreyfach Write for CataUv.

482 Brooaae Streat, New York.

H. C. Erana 4b Co.. 1522 W. Adama at., Chicago. Fair & CarnlTal Co., 126 6th are.. N. V. Oty. Molr Art Cj., 306 Weat Madlaon at., Chicag''. New Toy Co., Inc., 143 Bleecker at., Newark,

New Jeraey. Rudolph Toy & Novelty Co., 508 Market at.,

Philadelphia. N. Share Co., 237 241 Weat Madlaon at., Chicago. Stern Pub. * Novelty Co., 147 W. 30th at., N. Y. Up Top Toy Co.. 114 E. 2Xth at.. New York. Tip Top Toy Co., 621 W. Fulton at., Chicago. United Statea Tent A Awning Co., 220 North

Dr-aplalnea at., Chicago, Ill. Weatem Art I.eathcr Co., Tabor Opera Flouae

Bldg., Denver, Col.

PILLOW TOPS (Leather) U. D. Dreyfach, 482 Broome at.. New York City. N. Y. Mercantile Trading aCo., 167 Canal at..

New York. Pennant Novelty Co., Inc., 3.82 Broadway, N. Y. Tip Top Toy Co., 114 E. 28tli at.. New York.

The J. W. Hoodwln Co et., Chicago, III.

., 2949 Weet Y’an Buren

LIPAULT GO. SPHTAFISTS IN SALB8- BUA1U> A880KTMENT8.

1034 Aixh Streat. PHILADELPHIA.

Mue, l.eviD It Co., 337 330 Weat Madlaon at., Chicago, III.

N. Y. MERCANTILE TRADING CO. 187 Caaal St. Naw York.

TIP TOP TOY CO. _114 E. 28th St., New York._

Puritan Chocolate Co., Court at. and Central are., Cincinnati, O.

N. Shore Co., 237 241 W. Madlaon at., Chicago. The Touralne Confectionery Co., 251 Cauaeway,

Boat'in, Maaa. United Statea Tent * Awning Co., 229 North

Deaplainca at., Chicago. III. Samuel Weinhaua Co., 722 Penn ave., Plttaburg. United Confection Co., Dallaa, Tex.

SCENERY Frederick’s Scenic Stndlo, S4S W. 42d at.

Bryant 3788. OtBce, 1S4T Broadway, Suite 4IM), New York. Bryant 9821.

SCHELL’S SCENIC STUDIO B8I.583-S2S South Hl|h St.. Calawhua. Ohio.

Vanoo Supply House. 2125 W. Van Bnren at., Chicago, 111.

SLOT MACHINE SUPPLIES Eihibit Supply Co., 542 S. Dearborn at., Chicago.

8MOKEPOT8 M. Wagner, 34 Park Place, New York.

SNAKES Bert J. Putnam, 490 Washington at., Buffalo,

N. Y.

SNAKE DEALERS Henry BarteU. 72 Cortland at.. New York. W. Odell Learn & Co.. 110 N. Flores at., San

Antonio. Tex. W. A. Snake King. Brownsville, Tex. Texat Snake Farm, BrownavUIe, Tea.

SNAKE OIL FOR 8TREETMEN Reidbawk, 1229 Market at.. Wheeling, W. Va.

SONG BOOK PUBLISHERS W. B. Hubba. 32 Union 8-|uare. New York City.

SPANGLES AND TRIMMINGS

J. J. WYLE &. BROS., INC. Surreaw^ra to 8legman A Well.

18 aad 20 Eaat 27th St., Naw York City.

SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES Singer Broa., 82 Bowery, New York City.

SPIRIT GUM M. Stein Coametic Oo., 120 W. Slat at., N. Y. 0.

SPORTING GOODS n. C. Evana A Co., 1522 W. Adama at., Chicago. II. C. Hunt A Co., lOO N. Fifth ave.. Chicago.

Seick Tent A Awning Oo., Dea Molnea, la. .SlKjkane Tent A Awulog Co., Spokaue, Waah. Tucker Duck A Rubber Co., IT. Smith, Ark. United Statea Tent A Awning Co., 220 North

Itesplaluea at., Chicago, III.

TENTS TO RENT Foster A Stewart, Inc., 371 Paclflc at., Brwk-

lyn. N. Y. M. .Magee A Bon. 147 Fulton St., N. Y. City A. W. Millard. Jr., 2800 W, 8th St.. Comi

Island. N. Y. ' Uniir.i .■Mates lent A Awning Co., 229 North

Desplaluea at., Chicago, Ill.

THEATER TICKETS (Roll and Roaerved leat Coupon)

Anse'.I Ticket Co.. 164 E. Erie at.. Chicago, III. National Ticket Co.. Shaniokln. Pa.

THEATRICAL FOLDING BICYCLES, PADDLE WHEELS AND DEVICES

KallaJIan Expert, 1030 Waahlngton at., Boston M is iicliiiaet «.

THEATRICAL PROPERTIES AND EFFECTS

J. Allen Turner, Inc., 266 Weat 41at at., N. T. C. John Brunton Studloa, 226 W. 41at St, N. T.

THEATRICAL TICKETS National Ticket Co., Shaujuklu, Pa.

TICKETS (Roll and Raaerved Seat)

Rees Ticket Co., 10 Harney at., Oma ta, Neh.

TICKET CHOPPERS n. V, Bright, Prospect Bldg., Clevelao<l, O.

PLAYS

SA-VIUEL F'REIMCH Uatalogua Free.

28 Watt 38th St.. New Ysrk City.

POCKETBOOKS AND LEATHER NOVELTY MFRS.

Superior l.eather Gooda Co., 73 Kingaton at, Boston, Maaa.

POCKETBOOKS (High-Grade 7.in-1) A. Rosenthal A Son, 822 Tremoni at., Boston,

Mass.

POODLE DOGS,STUFFED ANIMALS, DOLLS AND TEDDY BEARS

Advance Whip Co., 287 Elm at., Westfield, Maes. Berk Bros., 643 Broadway, New York City. Kleiktra Toy A Novelty Co., 400 Lafayette at..

New York. H. O. Evans A Oo., 1622 W. Adama at, Chicago. Fair A Carnival Supply Co., 126 Fifth ave..

New York City. Gottlieb Toy A Not. Oo., 33 Union Bq., New

York. New Toy Co., Inc., 143 Bleecker at., Newark,

New Jeraey. N. Shore Co., 237-241 W. Madlaon at., Chicago. Singer Bros., 82 Bowerv. New York City. Tip Top Toy Co., 114-116 E. 28th at.. New York. Tip Top Toy Co., 621 W. Fulton at., Chicago. Ckited Statea Tent A Awning Co., 229 North

Deeplalnes at., Chicago, Ill.

POPPING CORN (The Grain) American Popcorn Co., Slouz City, la. .Mla-rt Dickinson Co.. 2750 W. S-lth at., Chicago. Sbotwell Mfg. Co., 1019 W. Adams at., Chicago.

Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, N. Y.

POPCORN MACHINES Holcomb A Hoke Co., 1603 Van Buren at.,

Indlanapniia, Ind. Kingery Mfg. Co., Cincinnati, O. W. Z. Long Co., 76 High at., Springilelil. O. Pratt Machine Co., 2 Blasell at., Joliet, III.

PORTABLE ELEC. LIGHT PLANTS Ell Bridge Co., Box 22B, Roodbouae, III.

PORTABLE SKATING RINKS UN¬ DER CANVAS

Tramlll Portable Skating Rink Co., 1328 Agnes at., Kansas City, Mo.

United Statea Tent A Awning Co., 229 North Deaplalnea at., Chicago, III.

PORTABLE SKATING RINK Peerless Portable Skating Rink Co., Paola. Kan.

PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS Corma Typewriter Co., Inc., New York, San

Francisco, Groton, N. Y.

POST CARD MACHINES Daydark Specialty Co., Day^ark Bldg., St. Lonla.

POST CARD AND TINTYPE MA- CHINES AND SUPPLIES

Daydark S|>eclalty Co., Daydark Wdg., St. Louis. N. Y. Ferrotype Co.. 168 Delancey st., N. Y. 0.

POSTER PRINTERS Alles Printing Oo., 224 E. Fourth at., Los An¬

geles. Franrla-Valentlne Co., 777 Mission at., San Fran¬

cisco.

PRESS CLIPPING SERVICE Kllpen Service, 104 Main, Bnffalo, N. Y.

PRINTERS (Of Letterbeadi, Cards, Envelopes and (Rrcular

Lettera) Central Printing Oo., 1143 Phelan Bldg., San

Francisco.

PRINTERS (Of Fiotorial Posters, Big Type Standi, Stream¬

ers,' Etc.) American Show Print Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Donaldson Lithograph Co., Newport, Ky. Hentieiran & Co., 311 Gen'-aee Blvd., Cincinnati. Robt. Wlllmana. 1766 Commerce ar,. Dallas.Tcx.

PRIZE SILVER CUPS New England Flag A Regalia Co., Stamford, Ct.

PUZZLES, TRICKS. JOKES Oaks Magical Oo., Dept. 451, Osbkoab, Wls.

ROLL TICKETS Anacll Ticket Co., 154-166 E. Erie at., Chicago. Donaldson Lithograph Co., Newport, Ky. National Ticket 0>., Sbamokln, Pa. Royal Ticket Co., Sbamokln, Pa.

ROUGE The Hess Co., Rochester, N. Y. M. Stein Coametlc Co., 120 W. Slat st., N. Y. C.

SALESBOARD ASSORTMENTS AND SALE8BOARDS

.iltbacb A Roaenson, 2H!t W. Msdiaon at., Ch'go. Alter A Co., 165 W. Madlaon at.. Chicago, III. Bsmea Bros.’ Novelty Co., 5 South Jefferson at.,

Hutchinson, Kan. Brackman Weller Co., 837 W. Madison st., Chi¬

cago, Ill.

SCENERY FOR HIRE AND SALE Amelia Grain, 819 Spring Garden st.. Pblia. Kd'.vin H. Flagg Scenic Co., 1638 Long Beach

ave., Loa Angeles.

SCENIC PAINTERS Martin Scenic Co., Outer st., Los Angsles, OaL Stapp Scenic Works, Dept. 1’., A.tu., Oa.

SCENIC PAINTERS (And Dealers in Icenery, Etc.)

M. Armbruater A Sons, 349 Front st., Colnmbus, Ohio.

EMn-in H. Flagg Scenic Co., 1638 Long Beach are., Ix<s Angelea, Cal.

F.nkeboll Art Co.. 5305 N. 27th at., Omaha, Neb. The Uyers-Caray Studios, 50U Market at.,

Steubenville, 0. National Scenic Studio, Box 417, Cincinnati. 0. The New Y'ork Studios, 1001 Tlmea Bldg.,N.Y.G. Scbeil’s Scenic Studio, 581 S. High at., Colum¬

bus, O. Toomey A Volland Scenic Oo., 3312 Market at.,

St. Ix>nla, Mo. United States Tent A Awning Co., 229 North

Deeplalnes st., Chicago, 111.

SCHOOL OF MASSAGE-HYDRO¬ THERAPY-GYMNASTICS

Frank E. Miller, East Palestine, Ohio.

SECOND-HAND BAND INSTRU¬ MENTS

Dixie Mnsic House, 105 W. Madison st., Chicago.

SECOND-HAND SHOW GOODS United States Tent A Awning C^., 229 North

Desplalnes st., Chicago, Ill.

SECOND-HAND SHOW PROPERTY American Amusement Assn.. SO'j When Bldg.,

Indlananolis. Ind. Western Show Properties Co., 618 Delawam at.,

Kansas City, Mo.

SECOND-HAND TENTS (Bought and Sold)

L. Nickerson Tent, Awning A Cover Co., 178 State st., Boston, Mass.

SERIAL PADDLES Fair A Carnival Supply Co., 126 Fifth ave..

Now York. A. J. Kcmplen A Co., Endicott Bldg., St. Paul,

Minnesota.

SERIAL PAPER PADDLES National Ticket Co., Shamokin, Pa. S. B. Paper Paddles, 664-.j72 W. Randolph st.,

Chicago, III.

SERIES QUICK SYSTEM PADDLES Blttlemeyer Printing Works, 1331-1333 Vine at.,

Cinciunotl, O.

SHOOTING GALLERIES J. T. DIckmnn Go., Inc., 245 S. Main st., Loa

Angeles, Cal. E. R. Hoffmann A Son, 3317 South Irving ave.,

Chicago. III. W. P. Mangels. Coney Island, New York (Mty. F. Mueller A Co., 2662 Elston ave., Chicago. C. W. Parker, Loavenworth. Kan.

A. J. SMITH MFG. CO. SHOOTING GALLERIES.

3247 W. Vas Buren St., Chleats, III.

SHOW AND POSTER PRINTERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS

Ackerman-Quigley Co., 116 W. Fifth at., Kan- aas City, Mo.

Planet Show Print and Engraving Uonae, Chat- bam, Ontario, Can.

SIDE-SHOW CURIOSITIES Nelson Supply, 514 E. 4th st., 8. Boston, Mass.

SIDE-SHOW PAINTINGS Frrtteboll Art Co.. .5305 N. 27th st.. Omshs. Neb. United States Tent A Awning Co., 220 Nortn

Desplalnes st.. Chicago, HI.

SIGNS B. J. Hayden A Oo., Inc., 106-110 Broadway,

Brooklyn, N. Y.

SIGN CARD WRITERS’ BRUSHES Dick rilck Co., Gal'-sburg, IlL Catalog B free.

SKATES Chicago Roller Skate C<»mpany, 224 North Ada

«t., Chicago, Ill. Richardson Skate C,o., 154 E. Erie at.. Chicago. John H. W’illlams. Manufacturer of Henley

Roller Skates. Richmond, Ind.

SKEE-BALL J. D. Este Co., 1524 Sansom at., Philadelphia.

SLIDES Greater N. Y. Slide Co.. 145 W. 45th at., K. Y.

SLOT MACHINES (Manufaotarers aad Dealers In)

Ricking Mfg. Oo., 1931-1935 Freeman ave., On- I cinnatl, 0.

SPOT LIGHTS, NITROGEN A ARC Chns. Newton. 305 W. l.'th st.. New York.

8QUAW-KEE-KE INDIAN BABIES Decorative Novelty Co., 739 S. Broadway, Iam

Angelea. STAGE HARDWARE

J. R, Clancy, 100 W. BehJen eve., Syracuse, New York.

A. W. Gerstner Co., 634 Eighth avo., N. Y. C.

STAGE JEWELRY

J. J. WYLE &. BROS., INC. Successors to Siegman A Well.

It aed 28 ^xst 27t» St., New Ysfh City.

STAGE LIGHTING APPLIANCES Ktlegl Bros.. 349 W. 60fh sf.. New Vork City. Bialto Electric Stage Lighting, 804 W. 52d st..

New York. STAGE MONEY

J. AUea Tomer, Inc., 266 Weat 41st st., N. Y. O.

STEREOPTICONS AND SLIDES Cbas. M. Stebblns, 1028 Mala st., Kansas City,

Missouri. I

STREETMEN’S SUPPLIES Berk Bros., 543 Broadway, New York City. Brackman-Weiler Co., 337 West Madison at.,

Chicago. Ill. The Brown Mercantile Co., 173 First st., Port-

.aad. Ore. M. Gerber, 727-729 Sonth st., PhiUdslphla, Pa. Guest Tie Holder Co., 513 8. Crouse are., Syra¬

cuse, N. Y. Gibson aldse. Oo., 714 N. Broadway, Bt. Louis. Uoidberg Jeaelry Co., 816 Wyandotte st., Kan¬

sas City, Mo. Ed Hahn. 222 West Madison at.. Chicago. III. James Kelley, 151 E. 23d st.. New York City. King Clamp Tie Bletalner Mfg. Co., 611-621

Broadway, New York. I.eventbal A Wobl, 58 Orchard, New York City. I«via Bros., Terre Haute. Ind. Mac Fountain Pen A Novelty Co., 21 Ann st..

New York City. Morrison A Co., 210 W. Msdison st., Chicago. lit Nadel A Bbimmel, IK Park Row, New York. N. Y. Mercantile Trading Oe., 167 Canal st..

New York. Pierce Chemical Co., Pierce Bldg., Chicago, 111. N. Shure Co., 237-241 W. Madison st., Chicago. Sbryock Todd Co.. 824 N. Eighth at.. St. Fouls. Singer Bros., 82 Bowery. New York City. Samuel Welnbaus Co., 722 Penn ave., PItteburg.

STRIKING MACHINE MFRS. M. W. Anaterbnrg, Homer, Mich. Moore Bros., Lapeer, Mich.

STRIKER MANUFACTURERS Ilerschcll-Splllman Co.. North Tons wands. N. Y.

8TROPPERS FOR SAFETY BLADES Velvet Btropper Co., 872 Broome st.. New York.

SWORDS, SPEARS AND SHIELDS West Bide Iron Works, 267 Weat 87tb at., New

Y’ork City. 8YMMETRICAL8

Walter G. DretxBeld Co., 1367 Broadway, New York.

TALLY-BALL Roll Down Gams, Antomatle

H. O. W. MTg A .Sales Co., 430 W. 46th st.. New York.

TATTOOING SUPPLIES Prof. J. F. Bsrt»er. 70V4 Brush s*., Detroit, Mich. Eldwin E. Brown, 214 8. Division ave.. Grand

Rapids. Mich. Clin*. Wagner. 208 Bowery and Chatham Sijutre,

New York City TELEPHONE HOLDER

(Phone Honda Tree) Kallajian Hand Appliances, 19W Washington

st., Boston, Mass.

TENTS American Tent A Awning Co.. 807 Waahlngton

ave.. North, Minnctpolls, Minn. Baker A I<r>ckwood, Seventh and Wyandotte sta.,

Kanasa City, Mo. Columhua Tent A Awnljg Co., Ooinmbnn, O. Us rule Goodie Co., 28d and Grand ava., Kansas

City, Mo. iKrugherty Bros.’ Tent Co., 116 Ronlh Fourth at.,

St. I.oule. Mo. Foeter A fltewart Oo., Inc., S7I-S75 Paetde at.,

Brooklyn, N. Y. Fulton Hag A Cotton Mills. New Y’ork, Rt.

Ionia. New Orlesas, Atlanta and Dallas, Tea. J C. Goaa A Co.. Detroit. Mich HenrlX-Liiebbert Mfg. Co., .326 Howard, Ran

Francloco. <;eo. T. Hoyt Co., 62 8. Market st., Boalon, Msoe. Murray A Vo., Inc., 6‘J5 W. Fulton ut., Uhlcago. I. .. Nickerson Tent, Awning A (’over Co., 178

.State at., Boaton, Maas. W. A. Plummer Mfg. Co., Pine and Front sts.,

San Franclaco, Cal. Bt. Ix>Dla Tent A Awning Co., 1013 Market st.,

Rt. Lonla, Mo.

TICKET PRINTERS •Ynaell Ticket Co , 154 K,. Erie at.. Chicago. III. California Ticket Oo., 911 E. 7tb st., Loa Angeles. llancK-k Bros., 25 Jessie st.. Ban Fraiulscu. National Ticket Co., Sbamokln. Pa. Royal Ticket Co., Bhamokin, Pa. Trimount PrcM, 03 Albany at.. Boston, Maas. Weldon, Wllliama A I Irk Ft. Smith, Ark.

TIE FORMS King Clamp Tie Retainer Mlg. Co., 611621

Lioadway, New York.

TIGHTS Walter O. Brcttflcld Co.. 1367 Broadway, N. T.

TOYS KIndel A Graham, 891 Mission st., San Francli-o Miller Rubber to., Akron, 0.

TOY BALLOONS Braxel Novelty Co., 1710 Ella at., ClDclnnati, O Eagle Rubl>er Co., Ashland, O. Faultless Rubber Co., Asbiand, O, lid Hahn, 222 West Madison at., Chicago, LI. Miller Rubber Co., Akron, O. ki. Nervione, 10'22 Sedgwick at., Chicago. 111. N. Shure Co., 237-341 W. Madloon at.. Clitcago. Sbryock-Told Co., 824 N. Eighth at., Bt. Luui-. Singer Bros., 82 Bowery, New Y’ork City.

TRUNKS N’ewton A Bon. BO Elm st.. Cortland, N. T. Oppenlielmer. the Trunk Mao, 758 Market at..

Ban Francisco. C. A. 'layior Trank Works, 28 East RandolpU

st., Chicago, III.

TURNSTILES (Registering and Coio-OontroUad)

H. V, Bright. Proapect Bldg., Cleveland, O.

UKULELES Klndol A Graham, 891 Mission at, Ban Fran

cisco. Cal. Tip Top Toy Oo., 114 E. 33th at.. New York.

UNIFORMS Greenwood. Atkinson A Armstrong Co., 75 Wool

ward ave.. Detroit. Mich. R. W stockley A Co.. 810 B Walnut sf Phils. UNIFORMS & THEAT. COSTUMES De Moul.a Broa. A Co. Dept. 10, GresivvIHe. Ill

VASES Baylest Bros. A Co., 704 W. Main at., Loui*

vUlt, Ky. VAUDEVILLE AGENCIES

Ackerman A Harris, 281 O'Pairell st.. Ban Francisco.

F. M. Barnes. 36 South State at., Chicago. 111. Jones, IJnIck A Schaefer, 110 South State st..

Chicago, 111. United Booking Offices, 1403 Broadway, N. T. C. Western Vaudeville Mgrs.' Assn., Chlrtgo.

VENTRILOQUIAL FIGURES Ben Hobson, 301 W. 144tb at.. New York City. Theo. Mack A Bon. 621 .8. Clinton st., Chlcsg i.

WAFFLE MACHINES (Sugar Puff)

Talbot Mfg. Co., 1328 Pine at.. Bt. I.«uU. Mo. WAGONS

Wm. Freeh Co., Maple Slisde, N. J.

WATCHES Altbarb A Roaenson, 308 W. Madison sL, Ch'go. Alter A I'o., 165 West Madison st., Chicago, III M. Gerber, 727 729 South at., Phllsdelphls, Ps llulsmsn A Co., 177 W, Madison at., Chlcsgu, III. N. Shure Co., 237 241 Vf. Madlsou st., Chicag" Singer Bros., 82 Bowery, New York City. Samuel Welnbtoa Co., 7‘23 Peun Ave., Pittsburg.

WIGS Zsuder Bnw.. Inc., 115 W. 48th st., N. V. City

WIG MAKERS G Sch'ndhelin IW W 4nfh st. New Vork Clfv.

WILD ANIMALS, BIRDS AND REP¬ TILES

loals Hnhe. 24S Grand at.. New York City. WILD WEST COSTUMES

Chss. P Bhlple.v, Kansas City. Mo.

WILD WEST SADDLES, CHAPS. ROPES AND SPURS

Visalia Stork Saddle Co.. 3117 .Market. San Frtncleco

WIRE WORKERS' SUPPLIES Jijer|{<*n Jrwrlry <'«>.. ('hmiihrm »l.. >i. V.

XYLOPHONES J. C. Deagan, Bertesti and B. HsTenswiKid Park.

Chlesgo. XYLOPHONES, MARIMBAS, BELLS

AND NOVELTIES B. R. Street, 28 Brook at., Ilarlforrl. Conn.

march 9, 1918 T tie Billboard 47

Cooper, Harry (Keith) Indianapolis; (Mary An-1 EdmardV Hong Rerue (Mary Anderson)

ROUTES IN ADVANCE flersoQ) l»aisvllle 11 IG.

Corbett. Sbepard ic I>>aovan (Keith) Toaton. I orDallas, The (Urand) (irand Forka, N. Dak. Cororlla A Adele (nijoii) Fall UlTpr, Maaa. Comer Store (Orpheiini) Vanoourer, Can.; (Or- Klinore

vlUe; (Keith) Ciucinnati 11-IG. Eldnce, liarluw He Elilridse (Falace) St. I'au’.

Minn. Kleeirical Venus (Hipp.) Terre Haute, InJ.

Willlama (Kusliwlekt Krookl}: I pbeum) Seattle 11-lG. (Keith) Providenre ll lG. ■Curlier Store (Bushwiek) Brjwkijn. Klliott ic Mura tBUou) Bn*klyn. I Corrlsa^ Emmet (Keith> Washington. Ellls-Nowlin Tn.upe (Orplieum) Joliet, 111. 1 (ortei Trio (Pantagesi 1.OT .kngeles Eltinge. Julian (Majestici Chifaso 11 IG.

lourtney «I«ters «ol..ulali New \ork; (Or- ,Columbia) St. Loiila. pjeum) Brwklyn 11-lG. Emmy's Pets (Prlni-esei Montreal.

Courtroom Girls (Pantages) Dcnrer. Craig A Meeker (Urpbeom) Ft. William, Ont.,

Can. ! Creighton, Belmont & Creighton (Bijou) Battle

Creek. Mich.

t ourirw.m .air.s irauiages. i^uTen Empire Comedy Four (Rialto) Chicago. Craig A Meeker (Orphenm) Ft. Wiiliam, Ont.. Knseml.le Trio (Wilson) Chl.igo. Illf

Mai..oats ail.. .vowK,.!* •»«. rmusMtu lu eunmbuu) Uiwr aates to Oils uvi-araiaaru Uuu-w Can. . . o i v. /t»h » i> ..i Evelyn & Dolly (Bijon) Battle Creek. Mich, mart rrmch Th« mUboanl not Utrr thta Frtday of fth «t«*k to Insure pubUesUon Crelfliton. Belmont * Creighton (Bijou) Battle Kverette, Gaynelln, A Co. (Regina) Rigtna.

Tha luilboanl forwarda all mall for proffwlanala free of efaarre- Membcn of the profsHtoo are tntttad. 1 reek. Mich. while on the nmO, to bare tbeir buU addreaaad In car* of Tlie BUlboard. and ti wiu be forwarded prrjmpUy. Creightons. Anatrallan (Riverside) New York t*t ^ A H (B i I ki B k1 11

PERFORMERS’ DATES

Whan no daU ia givan tht waak March 4-9 is to ba auppliad.

\M«>tt A White (Keith) IndlanapoUs; (Keith) Can.; (On'beiim) (slgsry 11 in. ( iiK'iiinatl 11-16 Bronson A Raldnin (Oniheiim) St. Paul

.tblKitt. A1 (Maryland) Baltimore. pheuui) Mlnneai»>lis 11 16. Vtlsir A Adelplil (Emt»r«‘S8) Grand Rapids, Micb«; Brooks A Rowers iPuntages) Oakland, CaU

(Temple) Detroit 11-16. Brooks. Alan (Orpbeuiu) Salt Lake Cltj V.lsnis k Mangles ll.uew) Hamilton, Can. pbeum) Denver 11 16. \ilaius k Tliomaa (Majeatir) Bloomington, IlL Brosius * Brown (l.yric) Hoboken. N. J, \delalde k Hughes (Keith) ludlaDspolia; (Mary Brower. Waiter (Palace) New York,

tnileraoni UHtisvIlle 11-16. nmwn'ng ic Booth (Sli>e) Kokomo. Ind.

Britton. Frank k Walt (American) New Vork. Kansas City 11-16. Brodean ic SlIrernKam (Oriibeiim) Winnipeg, Cullen. Jim (Gri>heum) St. PaiiL

Can.; (Orpbeiim) Csigary 11-in. Cummloa k Seabam (Grand) ETansrille, Ind. Brnnaon ic Raldnin (Oniheiim) St. Ptnl; (Or- I Cunningbaui, Cecil (Majestic) Chicago.

Curtla* Caulues (Klaltoi Chicago, Hi. Cortia. Julia I Majestic) Newark, N. J.

Brooks. Alan (Ori>beuiu) Salt Lake City; (Or- I Cutty, Elizabeth (Pautages) Edmonton. Can. pbeum) Denver 11 10. D'Lear (Regina) Regina. Saak., Can.

Dae & Neville (Erber's) East St. Louis. 111.

Farrell, Margaret (Keith) Cincinnati 11-16. FarrellTaylor Co. (Temple) Rochester, N. Y.;

(Princess) Montreal 11-16. Farron, Frank (Loew) Hamilton, Can. Fasolnating ITlrta (Royal) San .\ztoolo. Tei. FasUiuns De Vogue (Prince) Houston. Tex. Fern. Richelieu & Fern (Majestic) Waterloo, la. Ferry (Colonial) New York. Fields A Halllday (Delaucey St.) New York.

.Idler, Flo k Boys (Palace) Minneapolis. Adoipbo (Majestic) Bloomington. Ill. Alicurn, Chas. (BIJon) Brooklyn. Altkens. Three (Grand) Minneapolis. .Masks Trio (Orpheum) St. Paul 11-16. Alliert. .Vat k l''lu (Grand) 8t. Louis, Mo. Albright. Bub (Pantagesl Seattle. Alexander Kids (Itegeut) Muskegon, Mich

't>-u\vn'ng ic Booth ISii<e) Kokomo, IniL Browning, Joe (Keith) Toledo. O.

Dahl k Gillen (Orpheum) St. Paul; (Orphenm) I ITUilierta (Rialto) .Alierdeen. 3. Dak. Minneapolis ll-KJ.

Dainty Marie (HIpp.) Yonngstown, O. Browning ic Denny (Keitli) Toledo, 0.; (Em-1 Dale k Burch (American) Chicago. IlL

press) Grand Rapid*, Mich., 11-16. Brach, Fritz k I ncy (Keith) Washington;

(Keith) Pbila. 1116.

Fink's Mnlea (Temple) Rochester, N. Y.; (Hipp.) Youngstown, ()., 11 16.

Fireside Reverie (Columbia) Davenjort, la. Dameral, George (Orphenm) Calgary, Can.; Fisher A Gilmore (Pantages) Calgary, Can.

(Or|>hriim) S|e>kane 11-13. Dancing Girl of Delhi ) Davis) Pittsburg.

Brunettes. Cycling lOri’hcum) Portland, Ore.; I Darras Broa. (IU|ip.) Y. ungstown, 0., 11-16, (Orjibeum) Oakland, Cal.. 1T16,

fu-ke k Burke (Hipp.) SI. PanL Davis k Fltzpibbons (Miles) Detroit, ''avis f: Moore (Palace) St. Paul. Minn.

ITslier. I.ucky A Gonlon (Loew) New Rochelle, N. Y".

Flsl)er, Sallie (Majestic) Milwaukee. Flsh-r A Hawley (Keith) Boston. Fiske A Fallon (Regent) Muskegon, Mich.

.Mevsmer Kids (Itegeut) MUsaegom Mien DeHall-Ctlne Co. (Keith) Cincinnati; (Keith) Fltzgibl>on. Bert (Royal) New York; (Mary- i” ‘ Evelyn (Majestic) '-•"•r „urke. Minnie. A Boys (Strand) Winnipeg, Cin. <t. vc1i( .1 11 16. land) Baltimore 11-16.

Kapids. im cw.itht inAi.ft.iwvii. Burke A TVmhy (Pantages) Salt Ijke City. DeHaven h Parker (Keith) PhiladelpbU 11-16. FItzeibbon Marie (Keith* Cincinnati Alexander. 0 Nell A Sexton (Keith) IndUn.polls , ^ (Orpheum) _ MInneapolla; (Or- DeHoli;.,, Wm.. A Co. ,LyOc) DanvlHe. I1I,__ Five T ('luM Vrpheum)

Lincoln, Neb., 11 13. 11 16.

.Mevandrla (Colombia) St. Loula, Mo. All Wrong (OrpheumI Waco Tex. Allen, Nella (Temple) Hamilton, Can. .Mtruism (Ori>heum) Los Angeles, Ambler Bros. (Majestic) Milwaukee. American Comedy Four (DeKalb) Brooklyn.

pbeum) Wlnoi;>eg Can., 11-16. , Burnt A Frabito (lemplei Hamilton, Can. _ ... ....... Burns A 1 yens (Pantiges) Denver. Brooklyn 11-16. Flagrer'A Mails Tcoium'blal Detroit. Rush, Juliette (DeKalb) Brooklyn. DeLesso Troo|ie (Bijou) Fall River, Mass. Floury Mile (Pantagesi Portland Ore Buttercups. Four (Park) St. Lonis, Mo. De long, Maldle (Orphenm) Madison, Win. noreni Tony A George (Pantages) I.o* Angeles. Bysl A Early (Pantages) Kansas City 11-18. De Luie Trio (Empress) Cincinnati. 0. Florenz’ Duo (Greeley So) New York. Cabar«-t De Luxe (Pantages) Butte. Mont. De Luxe Girls, Three Musical (Pantages) Butte, pioretta Opera Co (Gra»l) Fargo. N. Dak. Cameron Sisters (Davis) Pittsburg; (Orpheum) Mont. P(,,py O'Velll (Greeley S<i.) New York.

St. louls 11 16. DeRex A Wood (DeKalb) Brooklyn. Follies De Vogue (Majestle) Cedar Rapids, la. _ - - Ford Sisters (Princess) Montreal; (CoIoDial)

New York 11-16.

THI$ BLANK IS AVAILABLE FOR ROUTE DATA IN CASE YOU HAVE °

DeKoe, Harry tOrpbeum) Winnipeg, Can.. 11-16. De^n A Davis (Keith) Prorldence; (Orpheum) Tlie‘lOridieumi Madison. Wls.

Flagler A Mails (Columbia ( Detroit. Floury, Mile. (Pantagesi Portland. Ore. Floreni, Tony A George (Pantages) I.os Angeles. Iloreni Duo (Greeley Sq.) New York.

STATE

«••• ' coVv^r Pl.trbn,-; Ti^Pbenm) Mo«r ... -.. (Davis) Illtaburg 11-16. , gj , jg DeRex A Wood (DeKalb) Brooklyn.

Amertcan Saxophone Sextet (Rialto) Chli-ago. Amoro* Sisters (Princess) Montreal 11-16. “ ' ' '

this blank is available for route data in case you have Ankers. Four (Keltb) Pblladelphia 11-16. awssssa ssh* * mmmmm ssssasu Basssi Bssavaasu

^T.V?7o^*el^m^'‘v:”cstiTe^?"c^^^^ MO ROUTE CARDS. CARDS WILL BE MAILED UPON APPLICATION Anionio, Ema. Trio (Pantages) Salt Lake City, .\pollo8. Three (Keltbt Columbus, O., ll-KL .Lrt-o Hrtrfi. (Family) La Fayette. Ind. Ardell, FVanklyn (Colonial) New York 11-16. — ynnnp Arden, Edwin (Orphenm) St. Louis. ” IHCmh _ - . __— Arleys, The (Ixiew i Erie, Pa. A. shI Japs (Orpheum) Champaign. HL Avon Comedy 4 tOrpfaeum) Lincoln, Neb.; (Or- UfFFIC TIIFATFQ

pbeum) Omaha 11 1(L ffttIA ItlmMIkll

Aisles k De Ix>re* (Grand) Grand Forks. N.Dak. Baker, Bert, A Co. (Hipp.) Terre Haute, Ind. Baker, Doc. A Magazine Girls (Grand) Evans¬

ville. Ind. Baker, Belle (Hipp.I Youngstown, O.; (Empressi

Grand Rapids. Mich.. 1116. - -^- Ban. Poster (Orpheum) Vanconver. Can.; (Or¬

pheum) Seattle 11 16. Ball. Rae E. (Ori>beum) Kansas City; (Orpbe-

nm) Omaha 1116. _

Bally Iloo Trio (Miles) Detroit. B. andbox Hevne I Keith) Boston. Baraban A Grobs (Alhambra) New York. Barnes. T. Roy (Shea) Buffalo; (Keltb) Boston

11 16. Barnes, Stuart (Orphenm) Fresno. CaU Barrett. Pat tPr(nce) Houston, Tex. Cameron DeWItt Co. (Avenne B) New York. Barry A Surls (Delancey St. I New York. Campbell, Misses (Mary Anderson) I onlsvllle. Barrett. Pat (Prince) Houston. Tex. Cameron DeWItt Co. (Avenne B) New York. Barry A Surls «Delancey St. I New York. Campbell, Misses (Mary Anderson) I oalsvllle. Barry, Mr. A Mrs. J. tTemplei Detroit; (Tein- Campbells, Casting (Majestle) Chicago.

pie) Rochester, N. Y’., II 16. I'anheld k Cohen (Paniages) Tacoma. Wash. Barry. I.ydia (Kelthi Indianapolis; (Orphenm) t'a|>es A Snow (Columbia) Davenport, la.

DeWIntera A Rose (Royal) New York 11-16. Des Val, OtympU, A Co. (Orpheum) Madison,

Wls.

For Plt.Vs Sake (Orpheum) Omaha, Neb.; (Or pbeum) St. Paul II 16.

Foster A Foster (Pnlace) Flint. Mich. Fountain of Love (Majestic) Kalamazoo, Mich. Fowler. Bertie (Majestic) Springfleld, IlL Fox A Wanl (Bnsliwlck) Brooklyn; (Royal)

New York 11 16. Foy Toy Co. (Miller) Milwankee. Foyer. Eddie (loew) Montreal. Fradklns. The (Orphenm) Vancouver, Can.; (Or-

pbeum) Seattle 11 16. Frances A Nord (Pantiges) Tacoma, Wash. Frances A Ross (Keith) Dayton, 0., 11-16. FYancin, Jim A .Anna (.American) New York. Francis, Adelaide (Bitsbwick) Brooklyn 11-16. Francis, Kitty (St. James) Boston. Fred A Mae (Rialto) Aberdeen, 8. Dak. Fredericks. Musical (Park) St. Lonis. FYlck A Adair (Lyric) Indianapolis. Friganza. Trixie (Orpheum) St. Paul 11-16. From Qnakertown to Broadway (Wilson) Chi¬

cago. Ill. Phitnrlstlc Revne (Keith) Dayton, 0.; (Keith)

Coiambus 11-16. Gallagher A Martin (Majestic) Alllwankee. Oarclnetfl Bms. (Palace) Chicago; (Orpheum)

St. liouls 11 16. Gardner Trio (Erber’s) East St. Louis. Til. Gardner A Revere (Palace) Fort Wayne. Ind. Gardner, Happy Jack. A Co. (Palace) Rockfonl,

Til. Gaach Sisters (Pantages) Kansas Cltv 1116.

Atthijr (Majestic) Milwaukee; (Keith) The (Orpheum) Omaha. .Neb.: (Or

St. Lonis 1116. Barton A Itlll lPantsg<«) Ogden, rtah.

Oeveland 11 16, Carletta (Washington) IleUeviUa. HL Carlin. Bob (Park) St. Loula.

T» ^ I T > «> I pheiim) Ih-a Moine*. Ia.. 11 !•'. Dean. lUy A Emma (Columbia) 8t. LonU, Mo. (Keith) Washington 11-16.

Basil A Allen (Or)>henm) Portland. Ore.; (Or- I Carilile A Romer (Keith) Colnmbna, 0, pUenm) Oakland, Cat., 11 16.

Beaumont A Arnold (Sbeai Buffalo 11-16. I'e<r.nt, Mnie.. A Horses (Palace) St. PanL Beemaa A Anderson (Hipp.I Yoangstowo. O, Beers. I.es> |Or)>brnm) San Francisco 4 16. ihll A Caron (Fnlton) Brtsrklyn. Hell Boy Trio (National) New York.

Carr. Eddie (Keith) Tole<lo 11 16. Carroll. Nettle, Troupe (Emery) Providence. Cams, Emma. A Comer (Orphenm) La's Angelet

4 16. Casselte A Rydell (Rialto) Chicago, III. Casson A Sberlmk Sitters (DeKalb) Brooklyn. Casters Four (Jefferson) Dallas, Tex.

Dean, Cal, A Co. (Grand) St. Loots, Mo. Degnon A Cltftcn (Pantages) Calgary, Can.

George. Edwin (Or|)hei)D)) Des M.dues, la.; (Ur|>beum) Minncaiolls 11 16.

Delf. Harry (Mary Anderson) Isvnlsvtlle 1116. Geralds. The (Keith) Providence. Deltnn. Mareenn A Delton (Palace) Superior. Godfrey A Henderson (Palace) Superior. Wls.

'Devoy A Dayton (Washington) Belleville, HI. (loets, Colenisn (Empress) Decatur, 111. Gordon A I>elniar (Lincoln) Chicago, HI.

Diamond A Brennan (Palace) Chicago; (Keltb) Gray. Nan (Liberty) Oklahoma City. Ok. Cleveland 11 16. Glbney Marian (Grand) Evansville. Ind.

Bell A Eva (Keith) Colnmbus, O.; (Keith) Clave cntaldo A De Frier (Cecil) Ma«ra City, la. land II 16.

Bellclair Bros. (Pantagesi Edmonton. Can. Ibll Tliater Bros (Loew's Crescent) New Or

leans; iCanlonmenti llaltlesburg. Miss., 11-13. Bennett. Murray (Anierlcanl New York.

(Shea) Toronto 11-16. Granddaughter (Shea) Buffalo; GllberV, Harry A Myrtle (Hipp.) Terre H.iut

Cavanaugh. Earl (Keltb) Dayton. O.. 11 16. I iMokinson A D Cavaoagli. I.ncille (Ori>beum) St. Louis; (Or- I Jnllette

pbeum) Meroebts 11 16. 1 Yonngstown Chabot A Dixon (Ilncoln Sq.) New York. | Dockstader. I-<

Dickinson A Deacon (Colonial) Erie. Pa.. 11 16. Gilbert A Frie<lland (Maryland) Baltimore, Dlka. Jnllette (Keith) Toledo, O.; (Hipp.) Gllfoil. Harry (Orphenm) Oakland, Pal.

iw-nnet)' jk n(,.h.n<. jornha. Sister* (Riverside) New York; (Or-1 ace) Chicago 11 H- nnett A RIrharda (Palace) Chicago, (Orpbe-| Brooklyn 11-16, I n- )i

, Yonngstown 11-16. I Dockstader. Lew (Maryland) Baltimore; (Pal

uni) St. liuiils 11 10. Dohertys. Tlie (Lincoln) Chicago.

Belting Brtiys (I.yric) Danville. HI. ■limbos. The (Erber’s) Fjist St. LoiiU. HL Birds. Four (Rlaltoi (TiU-ago. III. Pl'cii Four (Kerenl) Muskegon. Mich.

Chung Hwa Four (Pantagesi Spokane. Clrcut Days (Palace) Flint. Mich.

Clark's Hawaiian* (Greeley Sq.) New York. Clark. Wilfreil (Keith) Coiniubu*. O., 1116.

Douglas, Dthiley (D-Kslb) Bn'ioltlyn. Douglas Family (Bijon) Fall River, Mass.

Gillette i.nry (Temple) Rochester. N. Y., 11 16

Gllraine's Dancers (Jeffer»cn) Dsllas, Tcv. Glesson. Helen (KeithI Phlla.; (Maryland) Bal¬

timore 11-16. Glen A Jenkins (St. James. Boston. Gorgallis Trio (National) New York. Golilbe-g A Wayne (Orphenm) Waco. Tex. Gonne A Albert* (Palace) Chicago; (Orpheum)

St. I.onls 11 16. Oordone, Robbie (Palace) (Tiicago. Gord< n, Bert A Harry (Kelthi Dayton, O.

BIssett A Scott (Orphenm) St. Unils; (Ori>be- Clark. Sylvia iDavIs) Plttehurg; (Keltb) In-I Dream of the Orient (Orphean) Waco. Tex.

imiigias ramiiy icijoni rnu niver. ziass. ^ n,... > ilinn > Rnltlmnre nowllng. F,ddle (Majestic) Chlrngo: (Majs-stlc) To,i!n?J,r('Keith) ProvI

ll 10. It IA

ntn) Memphis It Id. ILdses, Kour (Bushwiek) Brooklyn II 16. B<dllnger A Re.vnotils (KeKhi ProvWence.

dlaiU|M>tis 11 16. Clark A Hamilton (Shea) Top'oto. Clayton, B sele (Palace) New York.

B..ii.-,in). Male's iMipp.) Youngstown, O.; (Shea) I Clayton, Cn.n (TV'DipIc) Detroit. Buffalo 11 16, rievelanibi, Tlic (Yonge St.) Toronto,

Dreamland (Orpheum) Sionz City, la. Oresrtner, Jack (Palace) Uo<-kf«Pl. Ill. Dresser, Louise (Maryland) Baltimore 11-16. Duff Gordon, Lady (Shea) Toronto; (Palace)

Chicago 1116.

dence 11-16. Grapewin, Chas. (Prince#*) Montreal; (Temple)

Hamilton, Can.. 11-16. Green .% Pugh (Orpheum) Boston. C.iveno A Platt (Palace) St. Paul. Green. Harry (Orphenm) Kansaa City; (Orphe-

Boawurth. Hobart (Keltb) Boston ll-t6. ikKiiiicr’s. Billy. Circus (Palace) MlDDeapulla. iloynrr A Co. (>iriilicnm) IJncidn, Neb.; (Or¬

pheum) Omaha 11 16. Braats. Selma (Orplieiiui) Salt iJike City; (Or

I'hciini) Dearer 11 16. Bracks, Seven (Temple) Detrull; (Temple)

R's'liestrr, X. Y.. 11 16, Brandt A .Audrey (Miles) Delpdt. Mich. Breen. Harry (mdanci-v S(.) New York. Breen Family (Keltb) pru\ldence 11 16. Bremlel A Bert (Prlu.-eas) Montreal; (Temple)

Hamilton, Can., 11 16 Brice A Barr Twins (VlAksUc) Obkago.

Colour Oem* ^Orphenm) Seattle; (Orphcuin) Portland. Ore., 11 til.

Coliinibla City Flnir (loew) Montreal.

Tololo 1116. '*)tnleT A Merrill (Columbia) St. Louis. Dnrand, Mamie (Orpheum) Boston.

Comfort A King (Or|>heiini) Salt Idke City; Durkin Girls (I'nlton) Brooklyn (Orpheum) IVover 11 16. Duttons Tlia (Temple) Hamlltoi

Cimnidly. Harry A Ftta (Orphenm) Portland, New York 11 16. Ore.; (Orphenm) Oak'and, Cal., II 16 iiival A Simmons (Ilipii.) .Alton, HL

Connors f- Faina (Grand) Dnlutb, Minn. Dyer, Hubert (I.Incoln Sq.) New York. Conrad. Con (loew) Erie, Pn. Fadle ,k itamsden (Grand) Evansville, ImL

Haddon A NorniSn (P.ilace) Ft. Wayne. Ind. Had’ey A Noble (Palace) MlnneapoH*. Hagen A Elton (Palace) Superior. Wls. Haley Sisters. Four (Orphenm) Minncaisdls;

^ Xew^Vo'r’^ I'viT'’'"’ "Vo7,.he,lmrn;.inth'llS6 Halt. WHl's (Grand) Dulnth. Minn. Hall A O’Brien (St. James) Boston.

Conroy A LeMalre (Keith) Toleilo, 4.; (Ma-1 Earle. Maude (Keith) Pbila. sitlil Pru\ldcnce 11 16. Je«tlc) Chicago 11 16. (Prlrn'cas) Montreal; (Temple) Cook A Uatiuaii (Miller) Milwankee. Wls.

Early A Lalght irantagesi Butte, Mont. Eastman, Lou. Trio (CVasino) Marshniltown, la.

Cooper A Boblnson (Orpheum) Calgary, Can.; I Edeion, Robert (Keltb) CTeveland (.Vuditorlum) Spokane, Wash., Edwariia, Julia (Wilson) Chicago, Ill.

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Levy, Bert (Keith* Boston. l.ewls & Stark (Orplieum) Slonx Kalis, S. Dak. Lewis & White (Majestir) Milwaukee 11-16. I.ewis, Viola. & Co. (I’alare) Flint. Mich.

(Orpheiim) Kansas City 11-16. Ilyanis .V McIntyre (Orphciim) Fresno, Cal.

(Orpheum) lyig Angeles 11-16.

Nsuglity I'rlnces-* iralace) Moline, III. Nazsrro. Nat tllli p.) Baltlninr-. Nelson Trio l.\|>o|lo) Janesville, Wls. Nelsons, live i Keith* CTeveland; (Keith) < o

lunihus. <)., II 16. Nesblt, Evelyn * Colonial* New York; (Bn.

wick* Bnioklyn 11-16. New Orleans Creole Itagtime Band (Pila-e)

Milwaukee. Nichols. Nellie lOniheum) Seattle; (0n>henm)

Portland 11 16. Nicholson, .\rclile. Trio (Columbia) St. lx>iil.

Mo. Nip & Tuck (Majestic) Waterloo, Ii. Nonette (Temple) Detroit; (Temple) Rochester

N. Y.. 11 16. Norman, Mary (Paotages) Edmonton. Can. Norton k Christy (Rialto* Chicag-i'. Norton k Norton (Ixn*w* llimilton Can. Norvellos, The i .Vvenue Bi New I’ork. Norwood k Hall (Majestic) Chicago. Nugent. J. C. (Orpheum) San Francisco 1 16. O'Clare. Mr. k .Mrs. Wm. (Brandels) «)maha

Neh.

O’Connor k Dison (Bijoti) Fall River. Mar. O-Mesra. Jerrv A Oretehen (Kedzie) Chicago. Ill O’Neil. IVs- (On'lieum) Denver; (OniheumI Lin

coin. Neb.. 11 13. O’Neil k Walti'.ley (Mary .Inderson) l.oul.vlll-

(Keith* Dsvton. O., II 16. Oakland. Will lOndieum) Seattle; (Or|>henin*

Portland 11 16. Oakes k l>el>n ir (Orpheum) Calgary. Can.; (Or

pheitm) Spokane II 13. Oh, You I*eTlI (loewi Hamilton. Can. Oh. You Widow (Sipe) Kokomo. Ind. Obrman. Mme. (’bllaon (Shea) BufTalo; (Slieai

Toronto 11-16. Oleott. Ch.ss. (Matestic) Cedar Rapids, la Onuki, Hariiko (Orpheum) Calgary. Can.; (Or¬

pheum) Spokane 11 13. Orth k IJlllvn (Casino) Marshalltown. la. Osborne. Ruth (Orpheum) Lincoln. Neh. Our Family (Ondieum) Des Moines. la. Owen k Moore (Pantagee* San F'ancisco 11-16. Padden. Sarah (Orplieum) Seattle; (Or]>hcam*

Portland 11 16.

Moreley A. McCarthy (Orpheum) Joliet. III. Morris A CauiplM-ll (Keith) Washington; (KcIthi

Phlla. II 16. Morrell. Frank (Pantages* Butte. Mont. Moss A Frye i Keith* Boston; (Royal* New Yn-i,

11 16. Motor Boating (Keith* Columbus, (), Mullane. Frank (.\veiin,. B* New York. Mullen A ('(Kgran (Royal* New York. Mundiy, Senator Francla (Pantages) San Dlec..

Cal. Murray. Ellzalieth (Orpheum) St. Paul; (Or

pheum) Duluth 11 16. Mystic llaiieon Trio (Keith) l*rovidence. Nagaharu, (ieo. (Crand) St. laiula. Mo. Natalie Slstcra (Orpheum) Duluth, Minn.; (Or

pheumi Winnipeg, Can., 11-16.

Hall. Bob (Keith) Ppovlden-e. liall. Bill S»f.le, .V ( O. ((Irp.eum) JoRct, III. Hallen k Goss (Eiupre-s) Dc-atur. HI. Hallen A Fuller (Eiiiprersi Grand Ra(>i‘l«, Mich.,

' 11-16. llal|ierlD. Nan (((riiheiini) .Menipliis; ((trpheum)

New Orleans 11-16.

Kilties, The (Jeff(^^s) Saginaw, Mich. King. Billy (Pantages) Portland, Ore.

Macart k Bradford (Orpheum) Winnipeg. Can,, 11 16.

King A Il.irvey (Orpheum) Denver; (Orpheum) I Mack A Ij(ne (Columh.a) Daven[Hirt. la.

Huiiiilton. -Yliic (I’aiit;(ges( Kansas City 11-16. Kinkaid Kilties (Pantages) Seattle, llaniptun A Shriner (Pantages* San Francisco Klei't. Paul, A Fo. (Orpheum) Slouv City, la.

11 16 Handworth, Octavia (.Viuerlean) New York.

Lincoln. NNdi. 11 13. Mack A ' in--cnt (Orplieum) Bris-klyn; (Keith) King. MoP.ie (.Mliaiiibrn 1 New Y'ork; (IB'yal) Phila. 11-16.

New Y'ork 11 16. Mack * .Mayfiellp (Rijou) Battlis (reck. .Mich. Kltig'bury. I llliaii (I,.vrl(;) Hoboken. N. J. .Mack, J. ('.. A Co. (Orplieum) Peoria, 111. Kinkaid Kilties (Pantages) Seattle. Mack k Earl (Orpheum) I.lneoln, Neb.; (Or- Klei't, Paul, A Co. (Orpheum) Slouv City, la. pheum) Omaha 11-16. Koerncr, Otto, A- Co. (Orpheum) Champaign, III. Mack A Velniar (Pantages* Spokane. Kosloff, Tlieo. (Temple) Detbdt 11-16.

Hanlon A Clifton (Orpheum) Sra.ile; (Or[ihe- Krnnz A La Salle (Wilson) Chicago, III. um) Portland 11-16. Ton* (Pantages* Ogden, I'tah.

Haie-on, t;ia-ljs (Bnehwiek) Rr»s.klyn; (Keith) (.gFoVd, (’has. 1 (*rpheiini) loulsvllle, indef. Pliila. 11 16.

Hurdt, Louis (Orpheum) New Orleans. Hsrmouj Chaps, Four (.Vvenue* Detroit, llidef. Harmony Kii\gs. Four (Keith) Cidumbus. O

(Hipp.) Youngstown ll-Bi.

.Madlstm A Wlnehestcr (Pautagee) Edmonton, Can.

Mahoney A Auburn (Pnlaee) Brooklyn. Makers of History (Palace* Ft. Wayne, Ind.

IgiMar, Leon.-I (Orpheum) Winnipeg. Can.; (Or-I Manklchi Trou|>e (Keltli) Indlanaindis; (Mary pheum) Calgary 11-16.

I.a Rne, Grace d’alace) New Y'ork. I.aZier-Wortli Co. (Oritheum) Calgary, Can.; (Or-

plieum) Spokane 11-13. Harris. Divle, A Y’ariety Four (Pantages* IjOs I Ijiekaye, YViiton (Orplieum) St. Louis 11-16.

Harris A Manion (loew) Erie. Pa.

laimey A Pearson (Orpheum) Green Bay, Wls. Lament A Wright (Lincoln Si].) New Y’ork.

Harris, Marion (Oniheiim) Vancouver, Can.; (Or- Ijmonfs Australian Cockatoos: Tokyo. Japan (ihetim) Seattle 11-16.

Harrison, Minnie (Palace) Baltimore. indef.

Lampinis, The (Orpheum) Sloni City, la. Harrison. Bennie. A Co. (Majestic) Cedar Rap- iJingdons, The (Pantages* Los Angeles.

i'Is. la. Harvesters. The (Rialto* Chicago.

Ijirimer. Hudson (IHpp.) St. Paul. I.arncds, Tlie (Palace) Minneapolis.

H.irve.v Devora Trio (Orpheum) Madison, Wls. Lasky’s Three Types (Miles) Detroit. >nch. Harvey Trio (Pantages* Victoria. Can. Harvey A Harrison (Pantages* los Angeles. Haskcil, Loney ((*nihenm) Winnipeg, Can.; (Or-

pbenm) Calgary 11 16.

Lasova A Gilmore (Jeffers) Saginaw, Mich. Latell, Alfred (Orplieum) San Francisco; (Or¬

pheum) Oakland 11-16. I.avarre, Marie (Pantages) Denver.

Hatch-Kitamura Trio (Tacoma) Tacoma, Wash.; I-awrence A Edwards (Empress) Decatur. Hi. (Orpheum) Lincoln. Net*., 11-16. Laypo A Benjamin (Regent) Muskegon. Mich. (Orpheum) Lincoln. Net*., 11-16. Laypo A Benjamin (Regent) .Muskegon. .Mien.

Hawthorne A .Xnthuny (Temple* R<)chester, N. Count, Bessie (Bijou) Battle Creek. Mich. V.. 1116. LeGrohs, The (Orpheum) Lincoln. Neb.; (C

Ha.ves A Rives (Rialto) Chicago. pheum) Omaha 11-16. Haves, Dorothy (Temple) Rochester, N. Y. LeVoios, The (Orpheum) Minneapolis; (Orpl Hajwaril-Stafford Co. (Majestic) Chicago. um) Dulutl* 11-16. . „ „ . Haywood, (Yonge St.) Toronto. I-ean & Mayfield lOrpheum) San Francisco. Hazel Klrke Hve (Orpheum) Boston. I>eavltt A Lockwood ('Templei Rochester. N. ,, „ _ 1 . r, t , »• -v- I-pe A Lawrence (Famly) l4i Fayette, Ind.

Legerts, Les (Empress) Cincinnati. O. Heatb-r Josie (Colouiali New York 11-16. i,elanda. The (Pantages, Vancouvr. Can. Helene Trio (Boule\arili New York. I.«maire' A Gallagher (Orpheum) New Orleani HendrRks Amanda (Grand) Fargo N. Dalt. Leonard A Ward (Casino) Marshalltown. la. Henry A Mw.re (Ori.hcumi Joliet. Ill. Leonard, Eddie (Shea) Buffalo; (Shea) Toroi Henshaw A Avery (IHpp.) Youngstown, O. 11.16

-Anderson* I.«uisvni“ 11 16. Mann, Sam (Ori>heum) Memphla; (Orpheum)

New Orleans 11-16. Marck’s Liens (Keith) Columbus, O.; (Davis)

Pittsburg 11-16. Maria (St. James) Boston. Maria, Rita Orchestra (Keith) Indianapolis 11-

16. 'Inrke A Schenck (Princess) Sionx City, la. Marmeln Sisters (Park) St. Louis, Mo.

Robert J. Mills Ths Asisrlean Trsubsdsar.

Married via Wireless (Colociil) Erie, Pa.; (Keith) Providence 11-16.

Marshall, Edwird (Shes* Buffalo; (Rhes) To¬ ronto 11-16.

LeGrohs. The (Orpheum) Lincoln. Neb.; (Or- Martini A Fabrlnl (Orpheum) New York Martyn A Florence (I Iberty) nklalioma City, Ok.

LeY’oIos, The (Orpheum) Minneapolis; (Orphe- Marx Bros., Four (Orpheum) Los .Angeles; (Dr¬ um) Duluth 11-16.

I-ean A Mayfield (Orpheum) San Francisco. I>eavltt A Lockwood (Temple* Rochester, N. Y. I-ee A Lawrence (Famly) l4i Fayette, Ind. Legerts, Les (Empress) Cincinuati, O. Inlands, The (Pantages, A'ancouvr. Can. l-emalre’ A Gallagher (Orpheum) New Orleans. Leonard A Ward (Casino) Marshalltown, la. Leonard, Eddie (Shea) Buffalo; (Shea) Toronto

11-16. ll.Tas A Preston (Orphe.mi -Memphis 11-16; Ke^^^’ i Briscoe (Majestic) Newark,

(Mary Apderjton* l>nnisvllle. He-l,ert's Seals (Yilles) Detroit. t. Herbert, Mons. (Miller* Milwaukee. ^ Herman. The Great (Empress) Cincinnati, O. Hernnn A Shirley (Empress* Grand Rapids, —

Mich.; (Majestic* Milwaukee 11-16. Illatt i: Gear (Orpheum) Clinmpaign, Ill. ^ Hickey Bros. (Palace* New Y'ork. IHi'kman Bros. (Grand* St. Louis. Hill. Tivoli (Jlrls A Hill (Hipp.) Alton, 111. Hill A .Ackermsn (Pantages, Denver. Hilt’s S<M-lety Circus (Orpheum* New York. Hiltun A Lazar (Pantages* Portland. Ore. Hippodrome Four (Miller* Milwaukee. Hoffman, Gertrude (On.heum) San Francisco "

4 16. Holman, Harry (Orpheum) Portland, Ore.; (Or- "

(dieiim) Oaklami, Cal., 11 16. ’’ Holiiies A Holllston (Strand) Winnipeg, Can. Holmes A IjiVere (.American* New York. '' Holmes A Buclinnan iMiirylaod) Baltimore 11-16, Holt A Rosi'daie (Orpheum) Omaha, Neh.; (Or-

plieiim) Kansas City 11 16. (► Homer A Dubard (Pantages) Tacoma. Wash. ♦ Honey Boys, Seven (Bijou) Battle Creek, Micb. f Honey Bees (Club, Joplin, Mo. ♦ Hong Kong Myslerles (I.ila^rty) Oklahoma City. ♦

Ok. I Iloosier Girl (Empress) St. Louis. A Hopkins-.Axtell Co. (Delancey St.) New Yorlj. ^ Honles. The |Or|>l,eum) Sioux Falls, S. Dak. A Horn A Ferris (Colonial) Erie, Pa.. 11-16. ^ Howard. Moore A Cooper (Palace) Superior, Wis. a Howard Sisters (Loew) Erie, Pa. 4 Howard's, Jt... Revue (Orjiheum) Denver; (Or- ^

pheum) Lincoln. Neb., 11 13. 4 llnwatson A SwayhoIIe (Princess) Sioux City, ^

^ lows. ^ ■ Hoy, I.ee, Co. (Pantagi-s) Victoria. Can. ^ F Ho.vt, Edwin (Morris Slock Co. I Jiilesburg, Colo. A

Iludler, Stein A PhiH!|>s (Ondienm) Des Moines, ,, la.; (Oriibeum) Omaha 11-16. ,,

Hud-sm, Bert E. iTuriier O. H.l Plvmouth, Wls., 4-23. ,,

Huff. I>>w (Orpheum) Champaign, III. f Hughes, Mrs. Gene (Keith, Indianapolis 11-16. Hunting A Francis (.Alhambra) New York 11-16. - Husbands, Four (Orpheum) Des Moines, la.; .

Lester, Edwin (Empress) Cincinnati, O. Lester, Doris, Trio (Jefferson) Dallas, Tex.

pheum) Salt Lake City 11-16. Mason-Keeler Co. (Orpheum) Brooklyn; (Keith)

Pblla. 11-16. Mason, Harry L. (Mary Anderson) loulsvllle;

(Keith) Cincinnati 11-16. Maxine Bros. A Bobby (Brandels) Omaha, Neb. Mayer, Lottie (Pantages) Oakland, Cal. Mavbew, Stella (Keith) Cleveland; (Davis)

Pittsburg 11-16. Metllln, Watts A Townes (Palace) Ft. Wayne.

In,l.; (Keith* Toletlo. O., 11-16. Mellno Twins (Empress) Omaha. Neb. Melrose, Bert (Keith) Boston 11-16. Melvilles, The (Orpheum) Madison, Wls.

llymer, Jol,n B. (Hipp.) Y'oungstown, 0.; (Colo¬ nial* Erie. Pa., 11-16.

Imhoff, Conn A Cortnne (Keith) Washington; (Maryland) Baltimore 11-16.

Lewis, Gwen (Orpheum) St. Paul; (Orpheum) Duluth 11-16.

Lewis A I-ake (Pantages) Salt I.ake City. In the Zone (Or|ihenm) Calgary, Can.; (Or- I I.lel>ert. Sam, A Co. (Majestic) Waterloo, la.

pheum) Spokane 11-13. In the Dark (Tacoma) Tacoma. Wash.; (Or-

pbeam) Vancouver, Can., 11-16.

Lightners A Alexander (Orpheum) St. Ix>uts; (Majestic) Milwaukee 11-16.

Lincoln of U. S. A. (Palace) Minneapolis, Irving A Ward (Broadway* Springfield, Mass. | Ll°ds»y A Lady Bugs (Orpheum) .S)oux Falls, Jack A Foris (Temple) Rochester, N. Y. Jact-son A Wahl (Pantages* Denver. Jackson, Joe (Orpheum) St. Louis; (Palace)

Chicago 11 10. JansOB A Mystery Maids (Lyric) Indianapolis. Jarrow (Orpheum) Boston. Jeanne (I/v-w) New Rochelle. N. Y.

S. Dak.

Linton. Tom, A Jungle Girls (Brandels) Omaha, Neb.

I/ittle Miss Fp-To-Date (Columbia) St. Lonts, Mo.

Little Billy (Keith) Phlla.; (CoIunUI) New York 11-16.

Johnwn Bros. A Johnson (Brandels) Omaha, ijoyd A McArdle (Lyric) Hobolicn, N. J.

T K . 1 . .r. . V e. , . Lloyd A Wells (Keith* Phlla.; (Keith) Washlng- JohnstoD. A Burt (Orpheum) St. T/uils; (Orphe- ton 11-16.

nm) Memphis 1116. , “ ^ . Johnsbm. Uwrence (Pantages) Portland. Ore. V"™'. o'""*. Jolson. Harry (Jeffereon) Dallas, Tex. Ijjrd A Fuller (Royal) Saa Antonio. Tex. .Tones A Sylvester (Yonge St.) Toronto. Lorraine, Oscar ((*rpheuni) Champaign, HI. Jordan Girls (Orpheum) Des Moines, la.; (Or- J'^Ha A Co. (Apollo) Janesville, YA Is.

pheum) Kansas City 11 16. I.ovettes. The (Orpheum) New Orleans. Joyce, West A Moran (Colonial) New Y’ork; J'**'’,*,?’

(Garrick) Wilmington, D*!.. 11-16. Lucille A ("w-kie (Tacoma) Taeoma, Wash June. Dawn (Orpheum* New Y’ork. pheum) Y ancouver, Can., 11-16.

Lucille A Co»-kie Cfacoma) Tacoma, Wash.; (Or¬ pheum) Vancouver, Can., 11-16.

Kalama, Princess, A Co. (Orplieum) Peoria. HI. I I-yons A Y’osco (Keith) Cincinanti; (Ylary An- Kalmer A Bro»-n (Orpheum) Vancouver, Can.;

(Orpl*eum) Seattle 11-16. •lerson) I.oiilsville 11-16.

McCart.v A Faye (Keith* Providence. Kanazawa Iai>s (OrjthciMu) Kansas City; (Or-I McCloud A Karp (Boulevard* New Y’ork.

plieimi) Des Moines, la.. 11-16. Kane Bros. (Pnla^'e* New York. Keefe A Shaw (Hipp.) St. Paul. Kellermann, Annette (Keith) Boston 11-16. Kell.v, Waller C. IOri>hum) New Orleans.

McCormack A Irving lY’Ictoria) New York. McDermott, B11I.T (Keith* Colnmhiis, O. McDonald A Rowland (Orpheum) Portland, Ore.;

(Orpheum) San Francisco 11-16. McFayden. Alex. (AlhambraI New York.

Kelly A Galvin (Orpbenm) San Francisco 4 16. McGood, ('has.. A Co. (Orplieum) Jackson, Mich Kennedy A Nelson (Regina) Regina. Sask.. Can. McIntosh A Malda (Riverside) New York; (Ctolce Kennedy, Jack (Pantages* San Diego, Cal. Dial) .New York 1116. Kennedy A Burt (Orribeum) New Orleans, McIntyres, The (Keith* Dayton, O. Kennedy. Francis v^laryland) Baltimore; (Proc- Jlclnfyre A Heath (Majeatlc) Chicago; (Ma-

tor’s) Albany, N. Y’., 11-1.3. Jestic) >Hlwaukee II-IC, Kenny A Nobody (Keltb) Phila. Kennr A Hollis (Empress* Grand Rapidi, Mich.;

(Majestic) Chicago 11-16. Kelly. T<»m (Pintngesi .*(nn Diego. Cal. Kerr A Weston (Orpheum) Oakland, Cal., 11-16. Kimberly A Araold (Keith) Phlla, Kincaid, Billy (Majestic) Kalamazoo, Mich.

McKay A Ardine (Keith) Columbus, O.; (Keltb) (’leveland 11-16.

McKenzie, Beatrice (Pantages* Oaklaixl, Cal. McMahon A C'bapi>elle (Empreas) Grand Rapids.

Mich. McMahon, Diamond A Cbappclle; (Daria) Pltta-

bnrff.

Merchant Prince (Grand) St. I..ouls. Merian’a Dogs (Loewi Montreal. Metzettls, Five (Pantages* Seattle. Middleton, Jennie (Davis* Pittsburg 11-16. MIgnon (Orpheum) Brooklyn; (Keith* Wash¬

ington, D. C., 11-16.

Mills, June (Pantages) Seattle. "I'ler A Lawrence (Empress) St. I»uis. Mlller-Olatbe Co. (Temple* Hamilton. Can. .Yllllersliip A Gerard (Maryland) Baltimore;

(Keith! YY'ashIngton 11-16. 7PIo (Orpheum) St. Louia 11-16. Milton A Rich (Miller) Milwaukee. Milton A DeLong Sisters (Keltb) Dayton. O. ’limlc World (Orpheum) Soutli Bend, Ind. Minus A Bryant (Rialto) Chicago. 'I'ss America (Family) La Fayette, Ind. Miss Hamlet (Fulton) Brooklyn. YHshka, Olga, Co. (Empress* Grand Rapids

Mich. Morgan Dancers (Orphum) Miiinrapolla; (Or-

plieiim) YY'innIpeg, Can., 11-16.

Mollycoddle, The (I.oew) New Rcchrlle, N. Y. 'loney or Yonr Life (Palace) Milwaukee. Monroe, Cliauncey (Pantages) Denver. Montamho A Nap (Columbia) St. I.ouls. •Montgomery. Marsliall, A Co. (Family) La

Fayette. Ind. Montgtimery A Perry (Orpheum) Duluth. Minn.;

(Orplieum) Ht. Paul 11-16. Moon A Morris (ItlversMe* New York; (Rush-

wick* Brooklyn 11 16. Moore, Jean (IHpp.) Terre Hante. Ind. 'loore A WIdte (Strand) Wlnnl|>eg. Can. Moore A Whitehead (Temple) Rochester, N. Y’.;

(Prlnceaa* Montieal 11-16. Moore A Haager (Orplieum) Salt laike City

11 16. ''ornn A Wiser (Orpheum) Jackaon, Mich. Morgan, Jim A Hetty (Orpheum) Omalia, .Neb.;

(Orplieum) Kansas City 11-16. Mo-larty Glrla, Tliree (Grand) Grand Forks, ?».

I>«k. Ytorin Slaters (Palace) New Y’ork. 'lorelle’a Toy Sliop (Eraprt-ss) Cincinnati, O. Morris. Rtida (Orpbnml Fresno, Cal.; (Orphe¬

um) iMtt Angeles 11-1(1. Morfon-.Yludge Trio (Apollo) Janeavllte, YY’la. Morton, /amea J. (Alhambra* New York 1IXB- Morion A Glass (Orpheum) Oakland, Cal.; (Or¬

pheum) Freano 14-16. Morton, Ed (Keltb) Dayton, O.; (Keith) Colum-

bUB 11-16.

Paka, Toots (Majestic) Chicago 11 16. Pallrnberg'a Bears (Bushwick) Brooklyn. Pari«e Dih» (Y’lctorla) New Y'ork. Parker Bros. (Orpheum) Salt Ijke City; (Or

plieum) Denver 11 16. Parshleja. The (ls>ew ) Montreal. Parsons A Irnln (Isww) Hamilton, (’an. Patton. YV. B. (Grand) MInneapolla, Minn. Pcrclval. Walter (Y'lctoriai New Y'ork. Pernikeff Rose Co. I.AmcrIraol New Y’ork. Pearl. Biihia (Royal) San .Autnnin, lev. PedrinI, P.vul. A Merks (JcfTersoni Dallss, Tev. Perrone, Count. A Oliver (Orpheum) Winnipeg.

Can.: (Oriiheiim) Calgary 11-16. Pete A Pals (Orplieum) Memphla; (Orphenro*

New Orleans 11 16. Peerless Trio (Palace) Rockford. HI. Phina A Picks (On>heum) Seattle; (Orpheiimi

Portland II 16. Pisano. General (Orpheum) New Orleans. Plstel A Cushing (Temple) Hamilton, Can. 'Poolroom, The (Empress) Omaha, Neb. Prevost A Brown (Ori>heum) Meropbli; (Or

plieum) New Orleans 11 16. Primrose, Geo., Jr., A Bovs (Kedzie) Chicago.

HI. Primrose Four (Pnlai-e) Cliii-ago. Primroe*' Minstrels (Pantag st Ogden. Ftab. Propvillr Recruit (Orjiheum) Oakland, Cal.;

(Orplieum) Salt I.ake City 11-16. Pnisper A Maret (Folonial* New York; ('lar.v

land) Baltimore 11 16. Pruitt, Bill (Pantages) Kansat City 11-16. Purcells A Ramsey (Greeley S<).» New Y'ork. Quinn. Jack, A Te<My (Theato) Anniston. .Ala .

4 16. Rath Bros. (Keith) Toledo, O.; (Keith) Dayton

11 16. Rawaon A June (Rrondway) Springfield. Yra««. Re Vue De A'ogue (IJlM'rty* Oklahoma Clt>.

Ok. Remington, Jog.. A Co. (Grand) Fss-o. N. iNik, Rei tor. AA'etier A Talbert (Lyric) Danrille, HI. Reddy. Jack (Majestic* N‘wark. N. J. Reed A Wright Girls iTacoma) ’Tacoma, Wash.;

(Oniheum) Vancouver, Can., 11-16. Reeves, Hilly (Ori>lieum) Duluth, Minn. Regal A Mark (Gresdey Sq.l New Y’ork. Regal A Render (Orplieum) Portland, Ore.; (Or

pheum) San Franclm-o 11-16. Relcliman, Harry (Pantages* Ogden. Ftab. Remple, Resale (Orpheum) Denver; (Orpheiiml

Lincoln, Neb., 14 16. Remple. Harriet (Or)iheum) St. Paul; (Orphe

um) Mlnnea|H>lla 11-16. Renard, Ed (Davis) Pittsburg; (Empress) Grand

Rapids. Mlcli.. 1) 16. Renee Girls, Four (.Avenue B) New York. Reynolds. Jim (Y'onge St.) Toronto. Rice, I>aiices (I<s'w) Hamilton, Can. Rli-e A Werner (Oridieum) Lincoln, Neb. Rigl'.v. Artliiir ((*r|dieuni) Green Ray, Wla. Right Man llsiew) Montreal. RIgoletto Rrothem (Prince) llonston, Tex. Riley, Wm. J. (KeltliI I’rovldemi*. Ring, Itlanrlie (Keith* Phlln.; (Keith) Washing

ton 11 16. Robinson's Military Elephants (Columbia) Dav

en(s>rt, la, Rnckneli A Wood (Orpheum) St. Ixuila; (Ma¬

jestic) Milwaukee 11-16. Rodrlgiicx (Pantages* San Diego, Cal. Rogera, Fred (Grand) St. Isiiila. Roode, Claude lOr|>lieum) Denver; (OnilieumI

I.InmIn, Neb., 14 16 Rosalind (Pantages) Ins .Angeles, Rosamond A Dorothy (Majestic* Newark. N. J. Risscne Minstrels (Pantages) A’lctorla, Csn. Rfsae A Rosalia (Rialto) Clilcago. Ross Wyse Trio (Cecil) Mssoii City, la. Until A Roberta (Colonial) Iingans|sirt, Ind. Row-land, Adeie (Ori'beuni) Rr<k>klvii II 16. Rowley A Tidntnn (Fulton* Itrnnoklya. Rojre, Riilli (Orpheiiml Ix>a Angeles; lOrplieiini)

Halt Idike niy II 16. Royal Gascoignes (Grand) Ht. Tsiula.

march 9, 1918 Ttie Billboard 49

niilxrlllp (Orpbeuro) Brooklyn. KuMiil. Jin (PaiilUMI 0«<lrii. Ct»h. lii'liT (llrl* (Etnpreni*) Oniiha, Neb. llHi-krr A WInfriJ (M«Je«tlr) Bloomlncton. III. ):ii.lmcft (MH'I'-l Vouncitown, O.; <Keltb)

Tulwlo 11 H*. . K**a (Keltbj Boeton; <Kel(bl Prorl-

rt.n.H 11 1«. „ ^ I!u>-«<11 Martha (Pantaypal Si>okane. Kus»plt, Mabel (Ebea) Buffalo; (Kbea) Toronto

11 Itl. i:\an A Hjan (Emery! ProTldenc^. lljan A l.ee (RlTeraldel New York; (Albambra)

New York 11 18.

Sililna, Vera. A To. (Ke<'r1el rbloaifo. Ill. SI. Ih-nli. Kutb (Orpheum) Omaha, Neb.; (Or-

pheiiml I>ea Holnea, la.. 11-10. S:ijiit A .Sinner (MlJlert Mllwnnkee, Wla. Salmi. Juno (Shea) Toronto. Saiuiieta, Maurice (Clilbt Joplin. Mo. Samiula, Hay (Hhea) Toronto; (Keith) Prorl-

(lence 11 18. Sintell, Creat (Iltpp. > Baltimore. Sanaone A llellla (Keltbl Boaton. SantI A Co. (Orpheum) Oakland, Cal.; (Orphe¬

um) Kreano 14-18.

Santler A Norton (Albambra) New York; (Hoy- alt New York II 18.

Saiitoa A Hayea (rolonlal, New York; (Orpbe urn) Brooklyn 11-18.

SapirKlein, Dnrlit (Keith) Indlanapolla; (Keltb) ('Irreland 11 18.

Saraae. Helen (Orpheum) Duluth. Minn.; (Or¬ pheum t 8t. Paul 11 18.

Sa\i>n A Clinton (Majeatle) Kalamaioo, Mich. Sarton A Farrell (Ilipp. i Baltimore. .Scarploff A Varvara (Orpheum) Freano, Can.;

lOrpheiim) Loo Anaelea 11-18. Srheff, Fritil (Orpheum) Kanaaa City; (Orphe¬

um) Omaha 11 10. S.-Olrh I.ada A Iji«alea (Majeatle) Chlcaco; (Ma-

jeatlcl Milwaukee 11-18.

Sea ICovrni (Kealna) Re(lna. Haak.. Can. SeavoDP. Four (Orpheum) Ft. William, Ont.,

Can. Si-eley, Bloppom (Taeoma) Taeoma. Waah.; (Or¬

pheum) Vanrouver, Can., 11-18. .Selhinl. Lala. A <V. (Palare) Itoekford. IB. Serenadera. 8ix (Prince) Ilonaton, Tez. Sezlet I)e I.uze (Orpheum) Slouz City, la. Shannona. Three (Orand) Mlnneapolla. Shirrocka, The (Orpheum) San Franelaro 4-18. Shaw A Campbell (Family) Ij Fayette. Ind. Shaw, letla (Fmery) Providence. Shaw. Allan (Orpheum) Vancouver, Can.; (Or¬

pheum) Seattle 11 18. Shaw. Lillian (Majeatle) Milwaukee. Shayue. Al lOrplieum) Oakland, Cal; (Orphe¬

um) Freano 14 18. Sheehan. I.,ealer. A Reral (Orpheum) Salt Lake

City; (Orpheum) Denver 11-18. Sherman. Sadie (IIIpp. | Baltimore. Sherman. Dan. A Co. (Waahlmtton) BelleTille.

111. s cninnd A Mannin* (SIpe) Kokomo, Ind. Sillier A North (Empreaa) St. Lonla. silver A Dnvil iPan»aee«) Vancouver. Can. Sima. Rouble (Orpheum) Ixw Ancelea; (Orphe¬

um) Salt I.ake City 11-18. Slmniona Danny lErher'*) Eaat St. I/'nIa. Ill. SImmona A Bradley (Majeatiel Chicafo 11-18. Slmcn Ixuila (Majeatle) Milwaukee. SImpaon. l.eonore (Orpheum) Denver; (Orpheum)

Lincoln. .Neb.. 14 18. Sinclair A Tyler IPantaicra) Seattle. Sinper, Johnny, A Dolla (PanUgea) Oakland,

Cal Skelly A Sanvain (Alhambra) New Y’ork 11-18. skelly A Helt (IKedile) Clilcaao lit Skip|ier, Kennedy A Rrevea (F.mpreas) Cincin¬

nati, O. Smith A Kanfman (Orpheum) Jackaon. Mich. Fmitb. Fay A Jack (Lyric) Imllanapolla. Smith, Willie (National) New V«rk. Smm Itav (JelTera) 8.aKtniw. MIcb. .Solar, Wlllle (Emery) Providence. .a.'niewhere In France (Keltb) Cleveland; (HIpp.)

Younzatown II 16. ."'one A l>an<-e Revue, IDLS (Empreea) Decatur,

III. So.’iz A Tiince Rerue (Pantazea) S.an Francisco

11 18. Sp vrn'a Corner (-Milea) Detroit. Mich. Stamm. Orville (Ilipp.) Terre Haute. Ind. Stam|>ede Ridcra (tJuy Weatllck) (Poll) Hart¬

ford, Conn.; (Palare) SprluzBeld, Mass., 11- I.'

Stanley. Stan (Orpheum) I>oa Anaelea 4-16. Minton Will A Co. (Kedale) Chicaao. 10 Stanton. Val A Ernie (Orpheum) Seattle; (Or¬

pheum) Portland 1118. •Starr. Flora (flreelev Sr| ) New York. Steadman. .41 A Fanny (Keltb) Cleveland;

I Keltbl Dayton 1 10. Steiner Trio (Pantaa a) Portland, Ore. St.lrer Duo (Majestic) Newark. N. J. i Stetidiler, Sallte, A Bro. (Oroheom) New York. t«teTllni:. Harry (liberty) Oklahoma City. Ok. Stetson A Htilter (Prlneeasi San .kntonlo, Tez.;

t'lajest'ei Wneo !•» V( Stere A O’Rourke (BnahulcV) B'oiiklyn. Stewart Slaters. Three (Orpheum) Dnlnth,

Minn.; tPalare) ChlcsRo It 18. Story f f lark (Majeatle) Waterlt'o. la. Strenyth Ik,-*« (Pnn'aae*) Spokane. -Stilimarlne F7 (Keith) Boston. Siilllran A Meeon (Ronlevardi New To-k, Sully. Roaera A Sully (Keith) Phtaldelphla 11 18. Sunny s'de of Brtiadway (Majeatle) Sl>rlna-

fleld. 111 .Mi-n|t Valeaka (Shea) Buffalo 11 18. Sn aln'a N’oT*.|tv lOe-henmt P*-orla, 111. Swan A Mack (Alhambra) New York: (Keith)

I'hlladelohla 11 1(1, Snan-en 'lN♦e■a ((•Here) ITonarou. Tee. Swiir A Avey (Shea) Toronto; (Temple) Detroit

II ir Swcir. Bert (Orpheum) Mlnneaixdla; (Orpheum)

Dnlnth II Ifl. Stlveater A Vanee (Orphenm) Dea Moines, la. '■»eta Bros. ((Irtdicum) (Iroen Bnv. Wla. I-a or t Harty (Ill-ltoi C1.le.aan, III.

Kru I.'irian iOn>heiiml Mlnneapolla; (Onihcum) Wln-

nipea, Cau . n 1«. Tuania Trio (Orpheum) WInnIpca. Can.; (Or-

Phenm) Calaary I) 18. luylor rt .krnold iMaleatle) Cedar lUpKla, la. Ijvlor, Clndva (Ma(eat'r) N-wark. N. J. riivlor. Fra (H.iya!) New York. Taylor Trio (Maryland) Bultknore. laylor A llonar.l tFultoni Brooklyn. Iavliir<l A .krmdd <()rt)heiiiul Peor'a, III. eiine-ee Frio Ijefrera) Saylnnw. Mich.

Arthur A (l-a.-e (Palare) Flint. MU-h. I "nae. Mile, A t .* KTuh) Joplin. Mo. Ili..niaa A Hall (Keith) Indlaiiap.dla; (KclUi)

Day Ion, (»., II m, I l><.ui|ia<.|i. p.|| ii’Hutnaea) VIrlorla (”an. Illler .Slaieri (Lyric) Danville, HI.

Tlllaon, Ben A. (O. II.) Princeton, W. Va.; (0. II.i Marietta. O.. 11-16.

Tiny May'a CIrcua (Grand) Duluth, Minn. Tokal Japa (St. Jameat Boston. Tonea, Three |MIII<‘ri Milwaukee. Toney A Norman (Orpheum) Kanaaa City; (Or-

p)ieum) Dea Molnea, la., 11-18. Tutteu. Ji.a. Byrun il*aniig(eai E4)mnnton, Can. Tower A Darrell (Lyric) Lincoln. Neb. Towle, Joe (Orpheum) St. Louila; (Orpheum)

Memphia 11-1& Tracey A McBride (Boulevard) New York. Tracy. Claudia (IlraDdela) Omaha, Neb. Tranafleld Hiatera (Club) Jotilin, Mo. Trartlla Rroa. A Seal (Palace) Rockford, III. Treffrey A Miner l.kmerlcan) New Yora. Tremaine, Bobby (Panti|(ra) San Dleyo. Cal. Trix, HHen, A Joaepblne (Etnitreas) Grand

Raplda, Mich.; (Keith) Toledo. O.. IMA Tanda, Harry (Delancey St.) New York. Tucker. Sophie (Palace) Chicago. Tyler A St. Claire lOrplieumi Dea Molnea. la.;

(Orpheum) MinneapoUt 11-16. rnlveralfy Four (Lincoln Sq.) New York. I'aher, Claude A Fannie (Orphenm) Dnlnth,

Minn.; (Majegtlc) Chicago 11-18. Valnora'a Gypalea (Orphenm) Loa Angelea; (Or¬

pheum) Salt Lake City 11-18. Van Hoff. Geo-ge iCIubl Joplin. Mo. Vanity Fair (Orpheum) Pnr'.taad. Ore.; (Orphe¬

um) Oakland. CaL. 11 lA Van A Schenck (Bnehwlrk) Bmoklyn 11-18. Vardon A Perry (Tacomal Tacoma, Wash.; (Or-

pbenm) Vanconver, Can., 11-18. Variety Trio istrand) Winnipeg. Cm. Verce A Vercl lOrpbeumI Omaha, Neb.; (Or-

pbenm) Mlnneapolla 11-18. Vernon, Hope (Pantagea) Victoria. Can. Verona. Counteaa lPantageai Portland. Ore. Veronica A Hnrl Falla (Palace) FT. Wayne, Ind. Vincent. Claire (Palace) Chicago 11-18. Volant (Delancey St.) New York. Von Foaaen. Harry lOrpheiiml St. Pan! 11-18. Walker A Texas (Empreaa) Decatur, HI. Walsh A Bently (IIIpp.) St. Paul. Waltem, Flo A Ollle (Pantagea) San Diego,

Cal. I Waltera, Two (Yonge St.) Toronto. Walton A Gilmore (Emery) Providence. Ward A Lorraine ((jrand) Evanavllle, Ind. Ward. Bell A Ward (Pantagea) San FTanclsco

11 18. Word A Cullen (Bl)oa) Fall River. Maaa. Ward. Will J.. A Girl# (Temple) Detroit; (Tem¬

ple) Rochester, N. Y., 11 18. Warren A Conley (M»1e«flc) Waferloo. la. Wataon Slater# (Riverside) New Y’ork; (Al¬

bambra) New York 11.18. V*aahlngtoT) Trio (Rls'to) .therdeen. S. Dak. Wheeler A Moran (Orpheum) Calgary, Can.;

(Orpheum) Spokane 11-13. Weber OIrla. Three lOrpheum) Vancouver. Can.;

(Orpheum) battle 11-16. Welaer A Pe'aer (Narlnoal) New Ycrk. Welch, Mealy A Montrose (Victoria) New York. Wellman, Emily Ann (HIpp.) Youngft<|iwn, 0..

1118. Weston. Wlllle (Orphenm) Memphia. Tenn.; (Or¬

pheum) New Orleans 11-18. Weatphai, Frank (Palace) Chicago. Whinde IlnatoD Co. (Shea) Buffalo: (Shea) To-

ronto 11 18. White A Haig (Colonial) New York 1118. Whiting A Burt (Palace) New York. WI’)Mir, Clarence (Orphenm) Slonz City, la. Wllhat Troupe (Prlnceas) S'oux City. la. WHlvma t: Held iCoIonlal) Lof"n«port. Ind. Wllllama A Wolfut (Orpheum) New Orleans. WRIIama. J. A C. (Keith) Washington; (Al¬

hambra) New York 11 18. Wllaon Bros. (Royal) San .knton'o. Tez. Wilson A Larsen iGrand) St. Lonla, Mo. Wilson. lew (Pantagea) Calaarv. Can. Wllaon-Aubrey Trio (Majeatle) Milwaukee. Wilson. Jack. A Co. (Riverside) New York;

(Colonial) New York 11 18. WIiton Slaters I Majestic) Kalamazoo. Mich. Wlnchelle A Oreere 10rpheum i New York. Winter. Winona (Orpheum) Memphis; (Orphe¬

nm) New Orleans 11-16. Winston's Seals (Pantagea) Tacoma, Wash. Wolford's Dogs (Warwick) Brooklyn. Women (Lincoln Sq.) New York. W<o<livard, Uny, A Co. (Royal) San Antonio,

TeZ. World Dancers (Orphenm) Green Bay Wls. Wright A Dietrich (Davla) Plttahurg. Vaquia. The (Rialto) Aberdeen. S. Dak. Y'ates A Reed (Orpheum) Duluth. Minn.; (Or

plieum) Winnipeg. Can.. 11-18. Y’onng, Margaret (Princess) Montreal: (Tern

pie) Hamilton, ('an., 11 18. Young A .\prll (Keith) Philadelphia: (Bush

wick) Bnstklyn 1116. Voiingera, The (Orpheum) Waco, Tez. Yucatan (Pantagea) Spokane. Yrette A Saranoff (Keith) Clevedand. /ara-Cirmen Trio (Pantagea) Seattle. Ziegler Twins A Rand (Orpheum) Freano, CaL;

(OrpUaura) Lcn Angelea 11-18. 7lg Zag Rerue (Jeffers) Saginaw, Mich. ZiUt, The (Empress) St. Louis, Mo.

DRAMATIC & MUSICAL Adams, Mande. Cbaa. FVohman, Inc., mgr.;

Rochester. N. Y.. 4 6: Auburn 7; Albany 8-9. Among Tlioae Present. (Jeorge Tyler, mgr.: Chi¬

cago Fch. 10. Indcf. Arliaa, George, In Hamilton. H. C. Judge, mgr.;

(Ilollia St.» IVwton F'cb. 18, Indef. Barrynion', Ethel. Chaa. FTv>hman. Inc., mgr.:

(Emplra) New York F>b. 2.4, Indef. Bird of ParadlM*. Oliver Mvwoacir, mgr.: Dnlnth,

Minn.. 4 0. Boomerang, The David Bclasi-o. mgr.: Bro».>k-

lyn 4 0; New York 11-23. Brat. The Oliver .Moroaco, mgr.: Boston FN’b.

11. Indef, Bualneea Before Pleasure, .4. H. Wtavds, mgr.:

New York .4ng. 1.4. Indef. Chatterton. Ruth. In Come Out of the Kitchen.

W*. M. Wllktsim. mgr.: Detndt 4-9; .4nn .4r- hor, Mich., II; Grand Raplda 12-13; Jackaon 14; Toledo. O.. LI 18.

Cheating Cheaters, .4. H. Woods, mgr.: Chicago Jan. 28, Indef.

Cheer Pp Charles Dillingham, mgr.; New Y'ork .4ug. 2.i. indef.

('hit Chin Chow. Kll'ott. Comstock A Oeat, mgra.t New York Oct. 22, Indef.

Cohan Revue of 1918, t'ohan A Uarrla, mgrs.: New York Dec. SI, ludef.

Copperhead, Tlie, J. D. Williams, mgr.: New York Feb 18. Indaf.

Daly, Arnold; New York FVb. 19, Indef. Dangeroua Girl, Ed W. Rowland, mgr.: Pltta-

De Laze Annie, Arthur Hammerateltt, mgr.: Cbleago F’eb. 18. indef.

Ditrlcbaleln, Leo, John D. Williams, mgr.: New York Nov. 20 Marrb 9.

Drew, John. A Margaret Illington, in The Gay Lord Quez, John D. Wllllama, mgr.: Cincin¬ nati 4-9.

Everywoman. Henry W. Savage, mgr.: Gaines vllle, Tez., 6; Wichita F'alls 7; Ardmore, Ok.. 8; Oklahoma City 9-11; El Reno 12; Guthrie 13; Ponca City 14; TuUa 13; Cushing 16.

Experience, Arthur E. Miller, mgr.: Coldwater, 5llcb., 6: JackHuD 7-8; Kalamazoo 9; Bay City 11-12; Flint 13-14; Lansing 15-16.

Eyes of Y'outb, The Sbuherta, mgrs.: New Y’ork Aug. 22. Indef.

Fancy Ftee: (Garrick) CTblcago, Indef. F’lo-I^, John Cort, mgr.: New York Dec. 20. In¬

def. Garden of Allah: (Manhattan O. H.) New Y’ork

4 18. General Post, Charles Dillingham, mgr.: Pblla.

4-9. Gillette, William, In A Snceesafnl Calamity:

(Wilbor) Boston Feb. 23, Indef.

Girl From Broadway, CHyrt* E. Anderson, mgr.; Jelllceie, Out., Can.. 7; F'airlock 8; Orient Bay 9; Caine Falls 11; Nliigon 12; Silrer Harbor 13; Port Arthur 14; Fort W’llliam 13; Kaka- beka Falla 18.

Girl o' Mine. Marhnry A Shnbert. mgrs.: New Y'ork Jan. 28. Indef.

Going Up, Cohan A Harris, mgrs.: New York Dec. 23. Indef.

Good for Nothing Hnaband, Roberson A Hewitt, mgrs.: Ottaaa, 111., 8; Henry 7; Savanna 8; Clinton, la., 10.

Gypsy Trail. Arthur Hopkins, mgr.: New York Dec. 4-Marcb 9.

Hire a Heart. Henry W. Savage, mg'.: Tools vllle. Ky., 6: Nashville, Tenn.. 7-9: Columbia 11: New Decatnr. Ala.. 12: Memphis. Tenn.. 13-14: Hot Springs, Ark.. IS; Uttle Rock 16

Her Country. Walter Knight, mgr.: New York F’eb. 21. Indef.

Hitchcock. Raymond, in Illtcby-Koo: Cleveland 4 9; Det'o't 11-18.

Hodge, William. Lee Shnbert, mgr.: New York Feb. 23, Indef.

Human Soul. J. A. Schwenk, mgr.: Ogden Utah, 7-9; Salt Lake City 11-16.

Land of Joy, Klaw A Erlanger, mgrs.: Phlla. 4 9.

Leare It to Jane. Elliott, Comstock A Gest, n.grs.: Chicago Jan. 22, Indef.

IJIac Time. Selwyn A Co., mgrs.: Chicago Dec. 24. Indef

Little Teacher, Cohan A Harris, mgrs.: New York Feb. 4, Indef.

Lombardi, LKl.. Oliver Yforosco, mgr.: New Y'ork Sept. 24, Indef.

Love o' Mike, Walter FYoyd, mgr.: Detroit, Mich.. 4 9.

Love Mill, Andreas DIppel, mgr.: New York Feb. 8. Indef.

Mack. .4ndrew, Walter Sanford, mgr.: Nashville. Tenn.. 4-8.

Madonna of the PYitnre. Oliver Morosco. mgr.: New Y'ork Jan. 28, Indef.

Man Who Stayed at Home: (Tbteago Dec. 24, In¬ def

Mantell, Robert B.. J. B. Dickson, mgr.: Omaha Neb., 4-9; Denver, Col., 11-16.

Yfarriage Question (Eastern). Ed W. Rowland, mgr.: St. Marya. O.. 6: Galllpolis 7; Hunting- ton, W. Y'a.. 8-9: Louisville. Ky.. 10-16.

Marriage Qneatioa (Western), W. Rowland mgr.: Minot, N. D., 9: Estevan, Can., 11, Weybnrn 12; Lang 13; Quapelle 14; Wolscley IS; Moosomln 16.

Ylirtime, The Sbuherta, mgrs.: New Y'ork, Aug 18. Indef.

Maytime, The Sbnberts, mgrs.: Chicago Jan. .38. Indef.

Naughty Wife: (Cort) Chicago. Indef. Odds and Ends of 1917, Jack Norworth, mgr.

Phlla. Feb. ’23. Indef

Oh. Boy. P. Ray Comstock, mgr.: New York Feb. 20. Indef

Oh. Lady, Lady. Comstock A Elliott, mgrs.: New York Feb. 1. indef.

Ott. Bob, Musical Comedy; New London. Conn. 4-18.

Ont There: Edmonton. Alta., Can.. 4-6; Cal¬ gary 7-9.

Orer the Top, The Sbnberts, mgrs.: Phlla. Feb. 18, Indef.

Parlor, Bedroom and Bath. .4. H. Woods, mgr.: New Y’ork Dec. 24, imlef.

Patton. W. B.. FYank B. Smith, mgr.: Mlnne- apolia 4-9.

Polly With a Past. David Belasco, mgr.: New Y’twk. Indef.

Pom Pom, Henvy W. Savage, mgr.: North Pav. Onf.. Can., 6; Orillia 7; Hamilton 8-9; To¬ ronto 11-18.

Potash A Pcrlmntter In Society, Engene F. Wil¬ son. nigr.: Providence, R. I., 4-9.

Pretty Papa, Woodhall .4m. Co., mgrs.: Owen Sound, Can., 8; Stratford 7; Woodstock 8; Lon¬ don 9: Chatham 11.

Rainbow Girl. Klaw A Erlanger, mgrs.: Boston, Feb. 25. Ind-f.

Richards, ^he W'zard. Ralr>h Richards, mgr.: Paragt-nld, Ark., 4-9; Jonesboro 11-13; Helena 14 16.

Rlrlera Girl. Klaw A Erlanger. mgrs.: Cin¬ cinnati 4-9.

Robinson Crfsoc, F. Stnart-Whyte, mgr.: Buf¬ falo 4 9.

Pobaon, May: T,os .4ngr1"s, Csl.. 4 9. San Carlo Grand Ouera Co., Charles R. Baker.

mgr.- Pittsburg 4 9: Cleveland 11-16. Sanderson, Julia, A Joseph Cawthom. In Ram

bier Rose. Chas. FYohman, Inc., mgr.: (Il¬ linois) Chicago 3-23.

Seven Days’ Leave, Daniel FYohman, mgr,: New Y’ork Jan. 17. Indef.

Seventeen. Stuart Walker, mgr.: New York Jan. 22. Imlef.

Sick .4he-l, Kiaw A Erlanger, mgrs.: New Y'ork Feb. -23. Indef.

Slnhad. The Shuberts. mgrs.: New York Feb. 14. Indef.

Skinner, Otia. CYias. FYohman, Inc., mgr.: Den ver. Col,, 4-6: Salt Lake City. Utah. 8-9.

Stone. FYed. Charles Dillingham, mgr.: New Y’wk Oct. 16. Imlef.

Stop, Look. Listen. F'. A. Wade, mgr.: San FYan claco 24 March 9.

Snecraa I lehler A Co. mgns.; New Y'ork Jan. 29. Indef

Tallor-Yfsde Man. Cohan A Harris, mgrs.; New Y'ork Aug 27. indef.

Taylor, Lanrette, Klaw A Erlanger, mgrs.; New York Dec. 31, Indef.

TONIGHT BILLS Otis Side. Two 8ldrs.

5.000 4x12 Tontfhtcra. t 4.00 t 8.00 10.000 4zl2 Tonlghters. 9.00 11.50 IS.OtiO 4x12 Tonighten. 11.90 14 90 20.000 4x13 Tnulfhtets. 13.90 17 90 30.000 4x12 Tonifhlers. 20.00 22.90

(6x9 tiae same price a.s 4x13 In quontiUea aa abews stated.)

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Thurston, the Magician. R. R hua. mgr.: Y'oungatown O.. 4 9; Ularkstu.g. W. Va., II 12; Wheeling 13 16.

Tiger Rose, Darid Pc' sco, mgr.: New York, In def.

Tocl-Tivor. Henry W. Savege mgr.: (FVviresti Philit. Feb. 4-Ma' -h 9: (Cohan) New Y’ork 11. Indef.

Uncle Tom'e r bin. Wm H Klhble. nvgr.: Putt- vllle. Pa., 6. En'<t<-r ’’■8: .4l1ent<>wn 9.

I’nder Pressure, S.viney Roseiifeld, mgr.: New Y’ork F'eb. 21. Ind, '

Upstairs and Iiown, ()'.;vcr -Mi'.-cwco, mgr.: Phlla Feb. 4. indef

W.snderer, The, Elliott, '’oinstock A Gest, mgrs.: Chicago Jan. 31 indef.

Warfield, D;iTld D.i'id I’.i l is»'o. mgr.; Chicago Jan. 21. Indef

Washltvgton S,|uare Players; New Y’ork (X-t. 31. Indef.

Why Marry. Silnyu A Co., mgrs.: New Y’ork Dec. 25, iudef.

50 MARCH 9, 1918

Anditoiium Players; Manrheater, N. H., Indef. Auditorium Stock Co.: Baltimore. Md., indef. Austin, Mildred, Musical Comedy Co.; (Star)

I^uifTille, Ky., indef. Baldwin. Walter, Stock Co.: Duluth, Minn.. In¬

def. Barnes & Edwins Co. (Lots) Terre Ilaote, Ind.,

TABLOIDS Bernard'a, AI k Gertrude, Girls k Boys FYom

Dixie: (Bonita) Atlanta, Ga., 4-9. Campbell k Wayland's American Maids:

(Princess) Waterloo. la., imief.

•nvwbi.l.l.Nls •nwsf* SHOWS AND CON- CESSIONS FOR 1911 Hate my own cars and rldt-* Hotel Oilley, Kansas City. Uiasouri.

MttropolHin Shows fnr 1919 s^Mon. AddreM C. & DABTIELaD,

9?3, MacoDs OforitlA.

PANAMA EXPOSITION SHOWS winter quarters. Georxetown. P. C. Now booklof Attrartlfltis for Season 1919.

RED RIBBON SHOWS Now book'ns Wiow» and Com enaleiui ftw Reason I**!’ Opening date April 1, Mcwtcna Gap. Ky. P DAT TIaTO. Manaeer

Sol’s United Shows winter quartern Perantoo, Pa. Addrea P. O. BOX i:s.

SUPERIOR SHOWS Borrfdnf Coti< rvimiA. AUJrtxsi llln (Jroaie ilnrHaiMt. Ohio.

ZEIDMAN A POLLIE SHOWS Now iKmkIiig PlHnes and Cnncraalnns. Open A(>ril 2* TjS Parts Arp . (irand Itartd*. Mlcltlftn.

Main, Harry K., Shows: Palmetto. Ga., 4 0. Miller k Foster Shows: Ft. Worth, Tex., 11 Id Moss Bros.’ Phows: Contna, Ala.. 4 9. Koherta' I'nlted Shows: Alhany, Ga., ‘J-O. Rubin k riierry Shows: Montgomery. Ala.. 2 9 Washburn-Wearer I'nlteel Shows; BIriningliain

Ala.. 4 0. Whltney-Rye Shows; Chattanooga,, Tenn.. O ld Wortham, C. A., Sbowa: Browuarille, Tei., 2 9

MISCELLANEOUS Bamnm, J. II., .Magician k Ventrilo<inttt: Fne

town. Ind.. 4 0; Kurfa 11 Id. Brace Coinedy Co., Harry C. Brace, mgr.: Ro<k

City Falla. N. Y.. 4 0. Burton, Harry F.. Magician; Camden, Ark.. 4 9 Daniel. Magician; Arlington, Ore., 4 0. Gilbert's, It. A., Hypnotle Show-; Marshall.

Tex.. 4 9; Monriee, l.a., IMfl. IjiHIio's, HiWIx-rt, Allraetlons; Corning. N. Y.,

Imlef. Nlekola-Saetna Co.: Pittsburg. Indef. HIrton's PIk>w: Plainville, Ind.. 4 0: Oelon 11 Id. Woriiiser's. Jean, .\l|due Yodelem: Post Falls.

Id., 6; Colfax, Wash., 7; Wilbur R: Cr-ston 9. Spokane 10; Priest Rlrer. Id.. 11; Ilouners Ferry 12; Plains, Mont.. l.T: Manhattan 14; Belgrade IS; Virginia City 10.

CIRCUS &’WLD WEST Christy Hippodrome Shows: Klngrllle, Tex., 7:

Kaymondrllle 8; San Benito 0; Brownsrllle 11; Merredes 12: Mission IS.

fihipp k Feltus; En reoite thrn South Amerlea. Permanent address, ItlTsdarla tlS.'i, Buenos Aires.

MINSTRELS Adams, James, Floating Theater: Ellaals'th Cits

N. C., 4 0. ' Coburn's, J. A.: Richmond, Va., 7: Petersburg

8; l.ynchburg 0; Staunton 10-11; Harrtsimhu g 12 13; Cuiiilierland, Md., 15.

Field s. VI U.; Vlucenues. Iml.. 6; Indlanaisdls 7-9; Alton, III., 10; Belleville II; Jefferson City, Mo.. 12; Sedalla IS; S(>rlngfleld 14 l.v- Joplin 10 17.

Illira. Uus: Champaign. III., 0; Wabash, Ind 7; Ft. Wayne 8, IJma, O., 0; Detroit, Mich ' 10 16.

Juvcnnl's, J. M.. Southern Mliietrels: Murfrees boro. Ark., 7-9.

O'Brien's. Nell, Oscar F. nodgs, mgr.: Green wood. Mies., 6; (treenvlllo 7; Clarksdale 8; Memphis, TYnn., 9-10.

BANDS & ORCHESTRAS Caps Orchestra, Fred J. Boyer, mgr.; Barn¬

well, 8. C., 6; Midville. Ga.. 8; Sttllmore 8; Rcldsvllle 0; Ilomervllle 12; Mllltown 13; Blackshear 14.

WANTFn FO" VICTOR’S TWO bands .4-1 ” Italian Musicians. Long staatgi and

the IhwI c< Irta’roinl. PROF. JAMES F. VlCTlMl. 1371 llerKlmer SI.. Brtwklyn. New York.

Nas<-a Band: Petersburg, Va., Indef. Neel's, Carl, Band: Elizabeth City. N. C., 4.9, Oliveto Band: Jacksonville, Fla., 4-9.

CARNIVAL COMPANIES Brown & Dyer Shows: Chsriestoa, 3. C.. 9-10. Coley 4 Is'wls Shows: Cameron, 3. C.. 4-9. Damron, Ernest W., Amusement Co.: Osceolt,

Ark., 4 9. Gray, Roy, Amnsement Co.: Reform. Ala., 2 9. Jones Johnny J., Expo. Shows: Jacksonville.

Fla., 4 9. Kmuso Greater Shows; Waycrosa, Ot.. 11 16. Macy, J. A.. Attracthms: t'nlon, 8. C., 4 9.

CIHton Kelley Shows tlons and i’ccple for Season of 1919. AddrsM BOX 439. Memphis. Ti-nnesaae.

ROBERTS’ UNITED SHOWS Nhw hooking for Season 1918. opening Mtrrh 2. Attrac¬ tions. Free .Vna end People in all de-ar'ments writ. Address 316 Exehaage Baak BI4|., Albaay. Gtargla.

Girls From Joyland: (Empire) Cleveland 4-0; Erie, Pa.. 11; OH City 12; Beaver Falls IS; Youngstown, O., 14-16.

Qmvsn Cp Habies: (Gayety) Brooklyn *4>; Amsterdam 13; Schenectady 14-16.

Hello, Girls; (Gayety) -Milwaukee 4 9; (Gayety) Minneapolis 11-16.

Innocent Maids; (Majestic) Indianapolis 4-8; o|>en week 11-16; (Lyceum) Columbus, O., 18 23.

Jolly Girls; Oswego. N. T.. 7; Niagara Falls 89; (Garden) Rnffalo 11-16.

Lady But'caneeri: Lynn, Mass., 4-6; Worcester 7-9; (Olympic) New York 11-16.

Lid Lifters: (Star) Brooklyn 4-9; (Gayety) Brooklyn 11-16.

Mile-a-Minute Girls: (Garden) Buffalo 4-9; (Star) Toronto 11-16.

Military Maids; Holyoke. Mass., 4-6; Springfield 7-9: (Howard) Boston 11-16.

Miecbief Makers: (Empire) Cbicage 4-9; (Ma¬ jestic) Indianapolis 11-16.

Monte Carlo Girls: (Englewood) Chicago 4-9; (Empire) Chicago 11-16.

Orientals; Wrlglitstown, N. J,. 6-9; (Gayety) Baltimore 11-16.

Pacemakers; (Cadillac) Detroit 4-0; (Gayety) Chicago 11-16.

Parisian Flirts; (M.ijestlc) Scranton. Pa., 4-0; Binghamton. N. Y., 11-12; Oswego 14; Niag¬ ara Falls 15-16.

Record Breakers; (Lyceum) Columbus, O.. 4-9; Wheeling. W. Va., 11-12; Canton, O., 13; Ak¬ ron 14-16.

Review of 1918; (Star) Toronto 4-0; (Savoy) Hamilton. Can., 11-16.

Social Follies: Open week 4-9; (Lycenm) Co- Inmlms, O., 11-16.

Some Bnb'es; Canton. O., 6; Akron 7-9; (Em¬ pire) Cleveland 11-16.

Speedway Girls; Wilkes-Barre. Pa., 7-0; (Em¬ pire) Hoboken. N. J., 11-18.

Tempters: (Gayety)) Baltimore 4-0; (Trocadero) Philadelphia 11-16.

White. Pat: Amsterdam, N. T., 6: Sebeoeetady 7-9; Holyoke, Masa., 11-13; Springfield 14-16.

STOCK & REPERTOIRE Academy Players: Haverhill, Mass., indef. Alba Players: (Empire) Montreal, Can., indsf. Alhambra Players: York, Pa., indef. Alcazar Players: (Baker) Portland. Ore., Indef. Alcazar Players: (Alcazar) San Francisco, Indef. Armstrong Folly Co.: (Gaiety) Seattle, Wash.,

Indef.

lUUCi.

Bishop Players: (Playhoose) Oakland, Cal.. In¬ def.

Bonstelle. Jeosle, Stock Co.: (Star) Buffalo. N. Y., Indef.

Bryant, Margnerlte, Players: Troy, N. T., In¬ def.

Byers, Fred. Stock Co.: Newkirk, Ok., 11-16. Carter, Monte, Musical Comedy: (Oak) Tacoma,

Wash., Indef. Cbsse-Llster Co., Northern: Viienttne. Neb.. 4-6;

Ainsworth 7-9; Clesrwster 11-13; Neligh i4-16. Cobnrn-Pearson Players: Rushvllle, Neb., 4-6;

Ila.v Springs 7-0; Crawford 11-13; Harrison 14-16.

Colonial Musical Comedy Stock: (Colonial) To¬ ledo, O., Indef.

Cormican Players: Bayonne, N, J.. Indef. Comcll-Prlce Players. \T. K. Cornell, mgr.:

Newark. O., Feb. 4, Indef. Crescent Stock Co.; (Crescent) Brooklyn, Indef. Crown Players: (Crown) Chicago, fidef. Day, Elizabeth, Players; Sharon. Pa., Indef. DcForest Players: (Home) Hutchinson. Kan.,

Indef. Denham Theater Stock Co.: (Denham) Denver,

Col., indef. Desmond, Mae, Players: Schenectady, N. Y., In¬

def. Dominion Players; Winnipeg, Can., Indef. Dnblnsky Brr*.’ Stock Co.: St. Joseph Mo., In¬

def. Dwight, Albert. Players: (K. A K.) S. 8. Pitts¬

burg, Pa., indef. Emerson Players: I-awrence. Mass., Indef. Empire Stock Co.: Salem, Mass., Indef. Empire Theater Stock Co.: Paterson. N. J., In¬

def. Fifth Ave. Theater Stock Co.: Brooklyn, indef. Fox. Roy E., Players; Pittsburg. Tex.. 4-16. Galvin's, James A., Mnslcal Stock; Camp Pike,

I.ittle Rock, Ark., Indef. Gilmore, Paul. Players; Jacksonville, Fla.. In¬

def. Glaser. Vaughan, Stock Co.: (New Adams) De¬

troit, Indef. Goodhne Stock Co.: (Central Square) Lynn,

Mass., indef. Gordln'er Br»*.' Stork Co.: Ft. Dodge, la.,

indef. • Gordlnler Bros.* Stock Co.. No. 2, Clyde H. 0<xr-

dlnler, mgr.; Hot Riwlngs, Ark., Indef. Grand Stock Co.: Tulsa, Ok., Indef. Ony Players; Anderson. Ind.. Indef. Hart Players: long Beach. CaL, Indef. Hathaway Players: Brockton, Mads., indef. Hawk, Earl. Stock Co.: St. Augustine, Fla., In¬

def . Hippodrome Stock Co.: (Hlpp.) Oakland, Cal.,

indef. Hudson Theater Stock Co.: Union Hill, N. J.,

Indef. I Ilyine.-Beverly Players: (Kenyon) Pittsburg,

Ps.. indef. Hyrierion Players: New Haven, Conn., Indef. Jewett. IlenrT, Players; (Copley) Boston. Indef. King, Will, Mo«lcaI Comedy Stock; (Savoy) San

Francisco, Indef. Knickerbocker Players; (Knickerbocker) Phila¬

delphia, indef. La Salle S*oek Co.: (Orpbenm) Germantown,

Phlla. Indef. T.ewls, Jack, Players; Chester, Pa., Indef. I.ewls. Wm., Stock Co.; Belvldere, Neh., nntl!

May 13. Tlberty Stock Co.! San Diego. Cal., indef. Llbertv Stock Co.: Ridgefield Park, !f. /.,

Indef. Tx>nergTn, I-ester, Players: New Bedford. Masa.,

Indef, Maclicnn, Pauline, Stock Oo.: Jamestoiwii. N. T.,

Indef. Manhattan Stock Co.; Connellsvllle, Ps.. Indef. Mitchell Stock Co.: Grand Island, Neb.. Indef. •Modern Playera; Providence, K, I., Indef.

Morgan. Wallace, Stock Co.: Slonx City, la., In¬ def.

Morgan, J. Doug, Stock Co.: Jackaonvllto. Tex., 49.

Mvrost-o Stock Co.: (Moroaco) !.<)• Angeles, CaL, Indef.

Morris Stock Co.: Julesburg, CoL. 4-0. Mozart Stock Co.: Elmira N. Y., Indef. Murphy, Horace. Stock to.: (Empreat) Ixia An¬

geles, indef. Northampton Players: Noftbampton, Jlass., In¬

def. Oliver, Otia, Playera. Harry J. Wallace, mgr.:

El Paso. Tex., indef. Oliver, Otis, Playera: Springfield, 111.. Indef. Orpliegm Playera: Reading, Pa., Indef. Palace Stock Co.: White Plains, N. Y., Indef. Park Stock Co.: (Park) Waltham, Mass.. Indef. Phelan, E. V., Stock Co.: Lynn, Mast., indef. Plckert Sto<-k Co.; Danville, Va., 4-0. Pitt Theater Stock Co.: Pittsburg, Pa., Indef. Poll Stock Co.: Bridgeport, Conn.. Indef. Poll Stork Co.: New Haven, Conn., Indef. Poll Mnslcal Stock Co.: Washington, D. C., In¬

def. Poll Stork Co.: Worcester. Jfasa., Indef. PrlncesB Players: Dea .Moines, la., Indef. Providence O, H. Players; Providence. B. I.,

indef. Rentfrow'a Jolly Pathfinders: (Camp Bowie,

Parker's Joyland Park) Ft. Worth, Tex., in¬ def.

Schuster. Milton, Co.: (Majestic) San Antonio, Tex., Imlef.

Sbnbert Stock Ce.: (Sbubert) St. Paul, Minn., In¬ def.

Sned-E-Kerr Co., H. Bay Snedeker, mgr.: Salem, Ore., Indef.

Somerville Theater Players: Somerville, Mass., indef.

Southern Theater Stock Co.: Wheeling, W. V«., indef.

Spooner, Cecil, Stock Co.: (Grand 0. H.) Brook¬ lyn. Indef.

Stone Florence, Stock Co.: (Shnbert) MInne- aimtia, Indef.

Strand Stock Co.; Grafton, W, Va.. Indef. Strand Players: Hoboken, N. J., indef. Strong, El win. Stock Co.: Wichita, Kan., Indef. Toby’s Playera: (Palace) Oklaho)iia City, indef, Trent Playera: (Tn-nt) 'Trenton. X. J., Indef. Wallace, Chester, Playera: Butler, Pa., indef. Wbltney Stock Co.. Welsh 4c Walbourn, mgri.:

JackaoD, Mich., indef. Wllkeo Players: Salt Lake City, Utah Indef. Wilkes Players: Seattle, Wash., indef. Winiaroa, Ed, Stock Co.; Kokomo, Ind., Indef. Wiiliama, Ed, Stock Co.: Elkbari, Ind., indef.

ilte Smith GrwtN Shows nt 1918. Address Winter Ouarten, P. O. Box 337, 8umier. Siajth Carolina.

THE WALTER L. MAIN Coleman's, Al. Tip Top Merry Makers; (Grand) FASHION PLATE SHOWS

Morgantown, W. Va., 4-0; (Dixie) L'nlontown, I Sow doing bualneag for Season 1918. Winter Qutrtm Pa., 11-16. I Havre de Grace. Maryland.

College Maids. Harvey Monderean, mgr.: Alli¬ ance, O.. 4-9.

Dainty Cinderellaa, L. E. Oabome, mgr.: 0»- w^o, N. Y., 4-9; Rome 11-16.

Dalton's High Jinks Co.; (Clnb) JopUa, Mo., In¬ def.

Darby, Rnby, Co., E. M. Gardiner, mgr.: (Amer¬ ican) Enid, Ok., 3-9.

Dlxon’n. Dick, T. C. I. C. Girls: LoolavlUe, Ky., indef.

Dolly Varden Girls: (Camp Tbeater) Charlotte, N. C.. 4-9.

Empire Girls, Fred Slddon, mgr.: (Lyric) Wil¬ mington, I>el.. tndef.

Evans, Zeb. Girl Review. Chas. H. Davis, mgr.; Clarksburg. \V. Va., 4-9; Morgantown 11-16.

GoetX, l.ew, Shlp-.4boy Girls: (Pastime) Pensa¬ cola, Fla., 4-16.

Grenwalt’s, Ray Moonlight Maids. Eel M. Moore, bns. mgr.: Kerand) Graftcm, W. Va.. 4-9.

Hank's Sunshine Girls, Arthur Hauk. mgr.: (Co¬ lumbia) Ashland, Ky., 4-9.

Hank's Bon Bon Revoe, Te*-k Mnislock, mgr.: (Coliseum) New Castle, Pa., 4-0.

Hauk's New Jazzlaud Girls, Billy I.emont, mgr.; (Grand) Massillon, 0., 4-9.

Hill k Payne Co.: (Orpheum) BIsbee, Arts., In¬ def.

Hunt, Gwendolyn, k Her Army and Navy OIrla. Ensley Barbour, mgr.; Ft. Smith, Ark., 4-0.

Jewel-Golden Jubilee Co.: (Yale) Sapulpa, Ok., 4-9.

Kentucky Belles, Paul Zallce, mgr.: (Majestic) Toiieka, Kan., 4-9; (Ilipp.) Armer City, Kan., 10-16.

King's, Bob, Southern Maid Co.: Canal Dover, O.. 4-9.

I.ewla'. Irving N., Chickee Choo Maids: (Lyric) Newark, O., 4-0; (Grand) Canal Dover 11-16.

I.ord k Vernon Musical Comedy: (Gem) Little Rock, Ark., Indef.

liord k Vernon Rose City Stock Co.: (Kempner) Little Rock, Ark., Indef.

Martin's, Eeldie, Top-Notch Girls: (Vale) Mus¬ kogee, Ok., 4-0.

Mlle-a-Mlnute Girls (Lyric) Nelsonvllle, O., 3-9. Meyers Roseland Maids, VIrg Downard, mgr,;

(Majestic) Greenville, S. C.. 4 9. Jleyers Honeysuckle Girls. Billy K. Meyers,

mgr.; (Novelty) Evansville, Iriil.. 4 0. Moran's, Peggy, S<Hitliern Tomlsiys; (Alvin)

Mansfield, O., 4-0: (Grand) Massillon 11-16. Morton’s Kentucky Belles, ('has. Morton, tt)gr.;

(Colonial) Montgomery, Ala., 4-0. Moore’s, llap. Merry Maids: (Crown 1 Electra,

Tex., 4 9. Move Your Feet, L. A. Tncker, mgr.: (Colonial)

Hopewell. Vi., Indsf. Newman's. Dave, Moulin R<>nee, Jack Grant,

mgr.: (Dixie) Cniontown, Pa., 4 0; (Arcade) ConDellavIlIe 11-16. I

Newman’a, Dare, Taliarin GIrla (Mystic) Coshoc¬ ton 0., 4-0.

Pan-American GIrhi. Jack Alfred, mgr.: (Deandl) Amarillo. Tex., Indef.

Shea, Tex. k Mabel, Musical Comedy: (Wigwam) San Antonio. Tex., indef.

Winter Garden I'nllles, Thos, V. White, mgr.: (Uneoint Waco. Tex.. Indef.

Zarrow'i American Girls; (Grand) Dennison, O., 4-8; (Lyrir) Alliance 11-16.

Znrrow’a Little Bluebirds: (Victoria) Donora, Ps.. 4-9; (McCauleyl Apollo 11 16.

Zarrow'a 71g Zag T»iwn GIrla: (McCauley) Apolls, Pa., 4-9; (Rex) Corry 11-16.

Zarrow'a English Daisies (Lyric) Nelsonvllle, O.. 4-8; (Sum Portsmonth 11-10.

Zarrow'a English Daisies (Lyric) NeloanvIHc, O.. 4-9; (Sum Portsmouth 11-16.

Zaccow's Variety Revue (Grand) WeatOeld, N. T., i-9.

INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

BURLESQUE

COLUMBIA CIRCUIT Kehman Show; (Gayety) Washington 49; (Gay-

cty Pittsburg 11-16. Post Show In Town; (.Miner’s Bronx) New York

4-9- open week 11-16; (Orphenm) Paterson. N. J.. 1S-2S.

Hon Tons; (Gavety) Kansas City 4 0; (Gayety) St. Ix>nls 11-16.

Bostniilans; (Orpheum) Paterson, N. J., 4-9; (Majestic) Jersey City 11-16.

Bowerys: (Star A Garter) Chicago 4-9; (Gayety) Detroit 11-16.

Rroadwav Frolics: (Empire) Newark, N. J., 4-0; (Casino> Philadelphia 11-10.

Burlesque Revue: (Gayety) Detroit 4-0; (Gay¬ ety) Toronto 11-10.

Burlesque Wonder Phow; (Gayety) Toronto 4-9; (Gayety) Buffalo 11-16.

Follies of tl)e Day: (Lyric) Payton, 0., 4-9; (Olympic) Cincinnati 11-16.

Golden Crooks; Meriden, Conn., 4 6; Newburg, N. T.. 7-9; (Miner's Bronx) New York 11-16.

Hastiugs, Harry, Show: (Columbia) Chicago 4-0; Dea Moines. la., 10-14.

Hello, America; (Empire) Brooklyn 4-9; (Park) Bridgeport. Conn., 14-16.

Hip, Hip, Hooray GIrla: (Majestic) Jersey City, N. J., 4-0; (People’s) I'hiladelphia 11-16.

Howe. Sara: (Star) (Heveland 4-9; (Empire) Toledo 11-16.

Irwin’s Big Show; (Gayety) Omaha, Neb., 2-8; (Gayety) Kansas City 11-16.

Illl)erty Girls; (Olympic) Cincinnati 4-9; (Colnm- Ilia) Chicago 11-16.

Maids of America; (Corinthian) Rochester, N. Y.. 4-0; Syracuse 11-13; Utica 14-16.

Majestica: (Gayety) Boston 4-9; (Columbia) New York 11-16.

Marion. Dave: (Empire) Albany, N. Y., 4-9; (Gayety) Boston 11-16.

Merry Rounders: (Gayety) Montreal 4-9; (Em¬ pire) Albany, N. T.. 11-16.

Million Dollar Dolls: (Casino) Brooklyn 4-9; (Empire) Newark. N. J., 11-16.

Oh, Girl: (People's) Philadelphia 4-0; (Palace) Baltimore 11-16.

Pnss Pnss; (Colonial) Providence, R. I., 4-9; (Casino) Boston 11-16.

Reeves, Al: (Hurtlg &- Seamon) New York 4-0 (Empire) Brooklyn 11-16.

Roseland Girls; (Columbia) New York 4-9 (Casino) Brooklyn 11-16.

Sidman. Sam, Show; (Casino) Philadelphia 4-9 (Hurtlg k Seamon> New York 11-16.

S'ghtseers, Wm. Hexter. mgr.; (Park) Bridge port. Conn., 7-9; (Colonial) Providence 11-16.

SoMal Maids: Syracuse, N. Y., 4-C; Utica 7-0 (Gayety) Montreal 11-16.

Some Show (Gayety) Pittsburg 4-9; (Star) Cleve land 11-10.

Spiegel’s Hevne; (Gayety) Buffalo 4-9; (Corln thisn) Rochester 11-16.

Sporting Widows: (Gn.vety) St. Louis 4-9; (Star k Garter) Chicago 11-16.

Star & Garter Show; (Empire) Toledo, O., 4-9 (Lyric) Dayton 11-16.

Step Lively. Girls; (Palace) Baltimore 4-0 (Gayety) Washington It-lC.

S.vdeU's, Rose, Show; (Jacques) Waterlmry Conn., 4-9; Meriden., Conn., 11-1.3; Newburg, N. Y.. 14 16.

Twentieth Century Maids; (Grand) Hartford, Conn., 4-9; (Jacques) Waterhury 11-16.

Wafson's Beef Trust: Open week 4-9; (Orplieum) Paterson. N. J.. 11-16.

Welch, Ben; (Casino) Boston 4-9; (Grand) Hartford. Conn., 11-16.

Williams, MoIIie: Des Sfolnes, la., 3-7 (Gayety) Omaha, Neb., 9-15.

Wilson. Al H. Sidney R. EIHs, mgr.: Renfrew, Ont., ('an., 6; Pembroke 7; North Bay 8; Sud¬ bury 9; Ottawa 11 13; Belleville 14; Peterboro 15; Galt 16.

Y> s or No. Anderson & Weber, New York Dec. 21, Indef.

You're ill I/ove, .\rtliur Maminerstein, mgr.: Sr. Paul .'!!*; Eail Claire, Wls., 10.

Ziegfeld Follies of liGT, Florenz Zlegfeld, mgr,: (llllnoUl Chicago Ih-c. 23'Man'h 9.

(Week March 4-9)

AMERICAN CIRCUIT

Americans: New Castle, Pa., 6; Youngstown, U., 7-9; (Victoria) I'ittstmrg 11-16.

Arm.v A Navy Girls: (Gayety) Minneapolis 4-9; (Star) St. Paul 11-16. .

Anto Girls: (Savoy) Hamilton, Can., 4-0; (Cadillac) Detroit 11-16.

Aviators: (Empire) Hoboken, N. J., 4-9; (Star) Brooklyn ll-PB.

Biff. Bing. Bang: (Howard) Boston 4-0; X.ynn, Maas,, 11-13; Worcester 14-16.

Broadway Belles; (t^tandard) St. Louis 4-9: (Englewood) Chicago 11-16.

(abaret Girls: Ojien week 4-9; (Century) Kan- S.1S City 11 16.

Charming Widows; (Gayety) Chicago 4-9; (Gay¬ ety) Milwaukee 11-16.

Darlings of Paris: (Troi'Sdero) Philadelphia 4-9; South Bethlehem, Pa., 11; Easton 12; Wilkes- Barre 13-16.

Follies of Pleasure; (Star) St. Paul 4-9; open week 11-16; (Century) Kansas City 18-23.

Forty Trievea: (Oa.vety) Philadelphia 4-9; (Ma¬ jestic) Scranton, Pa.. 11-16.

lYench Frolics; (Centur.v) Kansas City 4-0: (Standard) St. Ixmls 11-16.

Gay Morning Glories: (Victoria) Pittsburg 4-9; Mi'Keesport. Pa., 11; Johnstown, Pa., 12; Altoona 13; Harrisburg 14; York 13; Read¬ ing 16.

Girls Prom Happyland; (Olympic) New York 4-9; (Gayety) Philadelphia 11-16.

Girls From Follies: Altoona. Pa., 6: Harrisburg 7; York 8: Reading 0; Bristol 11-12; Wrights- towD, N. j., 13-10.

After Office Honrs; Indlana|ioHe, Ind. ,Al>oll<» Comic Ojicra Co.: Paterson, N. J. Bringing Uji Father: (National) Chicago. Dangerous Girl; Pittsburg, Pa. Daughter «f the Sun: Cleveland, O. Mutt A Jeff: Detroit. Mich. Natural I.aw: (liu|>erlall Chicago. Sweetest Clrl In Dixie: Louisville. Ky. riiiirston. Magician; Youngstown. O.

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Agents and Solicitors Wanted |« PER WORD. CABH WITH COPY.

N* adv. acMvtaR far law thaa 2Ba.

Tile Billboard

I>r„l,lmu. In Bre colora. and our Say, L'nrla." ■..■.•rr »l*r TxU Im-haa. In four rolnra; tgrnli arllliia

* dM- IWr. proOt PATKUmC rUBUSHlNO (II, Mt Maaaarhuarlis Ara., luUltnapolla. Indiana.

~ ^(ifTNTS ifAKB SPOC?: PHOFIT handling Auto M^iiurarw. Patriotic Plcturra, Window Lcttera, T^aiidir nag* and Chanc'iMc SlgiK.; .atalog frao. Ill.vrtiN tT).. 6HI 49th Court. Chicago. illlnoU.

I,(miK HKKEI—W ta 115 a day aaally made clran- liia •an'cta. ruga, ulibout laklni up, W.lh my own Hird mcthoda Send 8«- atampa for panlculara. THOMAS, Bo* •», ZauaarUla. Ohla

tub SMAIXBST BIBLE O.N EARTH—About the atac nf a poatage atamp; aend ISr far aampla and irmia to agmta. Addrraa W. U. CRBGORT. Udorado, Araanaaa.

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fHlin'AHt'AR are amallrat doga on earth; cuta. unart and dainty: inoM IntrlHgent and faithful; trick and pet doga par earellenre; erery ahow needa one; rlmliia out. and offer doga at half price: hurry; aend atamp for detiTlrtlre leaflet and aperlal IW. ALA- »I>:DA KENNK.L.U. Box lAOB. I.aa Crurea. N M

EIGHT SHlin^yO PONT TtBILL—Satrlflce foe qulik aale. N THOMAS. Cautropolb llotel, Kacaaa (Tty. MlasourL

FOR SAIJl — Trained Drga and Botea. nc will e»- i-hanae. What hate yout HARRY SMITH. Grata, rtiiiutirlraiila.

FOR SALK—100 thoroughbred, large, red Plgeona. 20 of the birds tralnetl to 5 dlffmait acta: full tu- •truttlona bow to work the I'lrda; all uraat go or none; rtuaa for aelling, letrtna the State; would trade foe tnnil 30x70 Tent nr a.'iue real good FUma. LOCK SOX m*. Dleteelch. Illlnots.

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more) .3e BOOKS AND FORMULAS .la BOARD'NO HOUSES (Theatrical).la BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES .Sa BUSINESS NOTICES .Sa CONCESSIONS WANTED .Sa EXCHANGE OR SWAP.It FILMS FOR SALE (RaaHmd-HaiKr).2e FILMS for sale (Now).Sa FOR RENT OR LEASE PROPERTY.St FOR SALE AOS INtw Ooodi).Sa FOR SALE AOS ISarond-Hand Gouda Only).fa

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(.'’eemdilandl ...;.2a MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (Second Hand).2t PARTNERS WANTED FOR ACTS (No Inrcatmeiitl la PERSONAL .Se PRIVILEGES FOR SALE .3a SCHOOLS. SERVICES. INSTRUCTION.le SHOW PROPERTY FOR SALE (8ar<xid-Hand) 2a SONGS AND MUSIC.le THEATERS FOR SALE.3a THEATRICAL PRINTING.3a WANTED PARTNER ICapItal Inrealment).3a WANTED TO BUY (Aaything).fa

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THE BILLBOARD PUB CO.. t$-7T Opafu Plutt. .... CINCINNATI, OHIO.

AT LIBEBTT—EXPERITVOrS DRCIOCEa; belle, traps, zylopboue; for Tauderlllr. pirtiiree. dance, miialcal mined j: toeatu cmly; sight reader; nsios: reliable: age. 25: aiempt from draft; state salary: tirket If far. F&ED HAlfET, North Vernon. lodlana.

At Liberty -- .1 .• . I .V ___ at IIBERTT—nRST-CtASS CORWETIST 'JJILJIL* and band leader, flrat-elaaa rlollnlat and orrheatra

N. iJ. ta.. leader, double A-1 elarinet; bath well up in all Na adr. aetagtad tar laaa tSaa^ 21#^_ ^ btmlneaa; ate mnalclana; for plrttire

. . _____ __ honae, rauderllle or trouping; sober and con- A-1 LEADER (VIOLIRl—WIFE, PTAKIBT; genial tnen; exempted from draft: Joint or

tinlon; experienced In all llnea; awell llhrary: no aingle; write or wire. XDSIOIAII. rare Brown, grind: TandeTin* preferred; Joint or single. AL 4oe 8. Zinc 8t., Demins, New kleztco. PALIRO, 17T7 Pnlte Bl., Cincinnati, Ohio. _

ZZZn AT LIBERTY—PtARO AXD DRUICS; EX- A-1 PIANIST—WITH LARGE LIBRARY; perlenced in Taiiderllle and picture work; hare

beat refereniea; locate or traml: prefer mnalcal bolls, marimbaplraoea and traps; man and wife, comedy; write or wire. R. L. 8CHOLZ. Majes- £. HARDEY, t24 E. 5tU 8t., Palrbnry. Neb. tic Theatre, Sbeboygan, Wisconaln.___

CARKTYAL—KAOICIAH DESIRES POSITIOW A-1 VIOLINIST—THOROUGHLY EXPERI- ,rit|, camlval or park; wear full dress if desired;

ea^ la orchestra work, member A. F. «f M., ^an and will lecture; not subj^t to draft. OEO. engagement; Yamlerjlle theater pre- y. BEYNOLDB, 21T Cambridge Bt.. Borton.

ferred. Addrraa mall to ROY J. P., Billboard. Massaebuaetta

PIANIST—FOUR YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN orrheatra work; ran doubla on violin; A-1 sight reader. KU8ICIAN, ISOS Summit St., Marslialt- town, Iowa.

ARTIST AOCOIEPANIST AND SOLOIST WILL accept good vandeTlIle engagement tblg time); Jnat rrtnmed from tonr of thirty Statea; won¬ derful preta notlcea. SAMUEL MANN, «11 West 137th St.. New York. 'Phone. IdOO Audu¬ bon.

AT LIBERTY-PIANIST: WANT POSITION in A-1 picture theatre, with trap drummer or alone; I me plcturea as they should be; large library; atght reader; standard, popular and rag; 15 years’ rxpeiieare; go«d appearance; reliable, and must have two weeks’ notice; nge, 83 yesrs; state beat salary and fntl particulars PIANIST, Palace Theatre, Cherokee, Oklahoma.

AT LIBERTY—AOENT; ROUTE. BOOK, wildcat; not afraid of paste; close contractor; not la draft. OEOROE REID, Gen. I>el., Marrns Hook, Pennsylvania.

CLARINETIST—YOUNG KAN; AGE. 18; Ex¬ perienced; will Join right now; low pitch: con¬ sider anything; B. and O. Addrent E. 0. HEATON, Omaha. Nebraska.

CLARINET PLAYER—THEATRE OR PIC- tnre honae; not subject to draft; A. F. of M. JOHN K. LANE. 146 Maple 8t.. Buffalo, N. Y.

CLASSIC FEKALE IHPERSONATOR—EKI- nent high voice s ngir and dancer: drawing card everywhere; vaudeville, musical comedy, min- atrels. rirciiaea etc.; reasonable salary. Address IMPERSONATOR. Billboard, New York.

CORNETIST—AT LIBERTY TOR SEASON; an experienced trouper; play strong mmet: young and reliable; good appearance aud habits; not drafted; want ticket and state highest sal¬ ary. F. M. HOUSKAN, North Veroon, Indiana.

AT LIBERTY FOR COMING SEASON—GEN. DRAWING ATTRACTION—LFCTU ”ES BT eral annomK-er; Mg show, concert, tnstde lertnre first exchanged priaoner of war; moderate terms

_2.® booie; no dope, no ebsaer. to manugera picture lioMsea. or sinnll pert-eulage FRANK OTTNEY. 540 W. Steveoaoo St.. Gib- b,,;,. CORPORAL JAOOERS, 131 West 15th. aoahurg. Ohio. Xew York Oty. Cbelaea 893.

AT LIBERTY-THE PARENT08. 5 SINGLE cirena acta, sensatlnnal high ladder and table act. backward dmpa. contortion act. hand bal¬ ancing act. alDgle trapexe act; enniedy acrobatic act. and a comedy aketcli; good afterpiece work¬ ers; man plays small parts; circus, vaudeville. t^. or med ahnwa; good Mri tia wardrobe. THE PARENTOS, Ripley, Oklahoma.

AT LIBERTY—TOUHO MAN. 19; FAIR rolcr; no exiterienee; height. 5 ft.. 8 In.; weight. 195; can handle machines lany kind); willing to try aiiTthitig In slmw line; state all In flrat let¬ ter. ESTA HOFFMANN. Box 32, Wabash. lod.

AT LIBERTY-FOR LINE OF CHARACTERS, ••uinedy, gen bus.; direct; some acrlpts; 1 nardridte; ^uU■k atiidy. etc.; age. 42; height. 5 n.. 814 In.; weight, 170 Iba.; salary your limit: >ln on wire and transportation. PALMER MORRISON, Uarmurvllle, I’ennaylvanla.

AT liberty-A-1 TRAP DRUMMER; BELL8 and xylophonen; sight reader years’ experience in vauifavllie: A. F. of M.; eaenipt; location 'inly. E. BRANDITB. 11153 Knaaell Ave., Ht. Isioia. Mlatunrl.

AT LIBERTY—BILLIE YAGER. ALL-BOUND ■ ''median and Uitvelly performer; rlwnge for *'■^11; fn nil Av#. aiwl KWrutown Road. Mt. Waahlttftim. Marylanil.

at liberty-EDW. 0. CONKLIN, 7 NOV- '"7 acta. vta.; Tons Juggling. 2 acta magic, plate spinning, balanclnn. swell Irtmk escape, also mall sack and atralt-Jackel ewapes; all well (tressed; work In acta; salary. »12(a» nr I'JO.OB;

nnd reltaWe; age, 51. Addrraa EDW, 0. CONKLIN, i’arh llotel, i^Mn, Iowa.

DRUMMER — BELLS AND XYLOPHONE; tmion; vaudeville or picture house; state all In flrat letter. DRUMMER, Dalevllle, Indiana.

ED “SPIKE” HOWARD—WORLD'S FAMOUS athlete and strong man. in a wonderful exhlM- llon of miiacle posing and strength, for vande- vllle or biirleaque. Addresa Lock Box 42S, Ches¬ ter, Pennaylvunla.

FOB PIT SHOW-WORLD'S BEST TATTOOED people; t’rlDcras Beatrice, famous tattooed lady: good entertainer; makes own leetnre; swell Art Banner, new; Clark, .tfrlcn and Europe's original tattooed man; covered from head to foot with hlgh- rlasa latlooing; only man In tlie world showing tat¬ tooed taalp; makes good leclnre; hare banner, both make gts^ Inside; live attrartlous; those who know me write; only those peying salaries an¬ swer; could run own show; state your milary limit for both in flrat letter, with tattooing 1>rtrllege. J. CLARK, Tattooed Kan, Station N., Montreal, Canada.

ORGANIST-BIO LIBBABT; LONG Ex¬ perience; ruing lilgh-cinaa phlnrea; only re¬ sponsible managers considered, and must pay giMsI salary. AtMreaa NO. I ORGANIST, care lllllboard, Cincinnati.

THE EDWARDS, CHA8. AND BLANCHE; three A-1 aeta, doable trap*, double on rings, swinging Indder; we work a lltHa iron Jaw In the doable arts: man. snare drum and eoncert turn: repertoire and vaudeville experience; have a lllfle ftn 4 yean old; atrlrtly sober and re¬ liable; wardrotw. appearance, dblllty; reliable sliowB only. Address CKAS. EDWARDS, 445 H. B. Ave., SteubenvIUe, Ohio.

THREE-PIECE COMBINATION OBCHE8TRA wants picture or rauderllle theatre; expertenced; splendid libnry; also dance, cabaret; change cumblnatloD for different lines work. For par- tlcnlan tddma KABRISON, 316 W. State St., Hockford, Illinois. |

TWO YOUNG MEN—AGE, IS. WOULD LIKE 1 to Join some good vaudeville acta; have a little exiMTlelMe la acrobatlng. alao In eomedy. Ad¬ dress L. R. ANDEBSEN, 116 8. Jackaon St., Green Bay, Wisconsin.

WHO CAN FIND BOOM FOB A YOUNG man, 21 yean of age (good appearing), former¬ ly a Shakespearean player? Will consider any- Ihlng of a dramatic nature (stock preferred); uuod dnmatlc tenor voice. Address HERBERT C. ELLIOTT, St. Louis llotel. Duluth, MlnneMta.

At Liberty at Future Date ts PfR WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

He ndv. aasagtad fee taaa thaa 25a.

THE SINGING CAlTmONTST-lf yon are looking for a hlgh-claaa VatHirvIlle Act. foe nndrvllle. »4>au- launua ur patiMIr asr aiertlnga, 1 have what you waiH. 1 Illustrate all my war ttatgs and cartonna with rulured rray(ait while ■ iiglng them; Stanrlhlng en¬ tirely new. Wnte for Man-h and April ttme. Very best (g piv»« l•^U(es and rfremwea. Satisfaction guaranitvd Witte fm parth-ulan and terms. FR£0 K FRISBIE. Angota. Indlaiia.

Attractions Furnished 8s PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Ns adv. aesagted Isr lata thaa 2Se.

AT LIBERTY—Parker Jumpte and OndmaaB Frr- rls Whrrl Wanted—Good, aoler mm foe tame. JOlNEG AMl*SEME.\T CO., Andencm. Indiana.

Attractions Wanted le PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Na ada. acMgtad tae Mat thaa 2Sa.

VALDEVILLE. WISICAU COMEDY AND DRA¬ MATIC—For week aiaiitl or out night; alao a Sun¬ day town n':RRT LE ROY. Alhambra Theatre. Clinton. IndlaiiA

IF Yor W.t.NT BtKlKS TTIAT 8ELL. send 25c for raaH>lr5 and wlii.lr«alr prlrra; $1.89 Sind, all full of Intrrealiiig afuff. -MEIfPEN DE.N'NBY. B<a 59. IMi l«<ai, Traax.

Business Opportunities So PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

No adv. acceptad far lata thaa 2ta.

II.1VE Ihrro awell T’ S. Bamiers (Snake, OrtopuH and Oncodlle). 10-ft. Front. kX of Rtpfllm and AUl- gator Hides. Devil Fish, Wrestling Bear. Will you buy any or all the alewel Bonk, or put the equal val¬ ue to It and frame real pit ihcaaT Am capabM malt lug upetilijgs on any ahuw’. If you bare anything and really tman hus iicm, write me now. T(»I DEIX. HoMemer City. NoGh Carolina.

Cartoons and Drawings 3a PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

No adr. aKtptad lar Itaa thaa 29«.

IMkWVI.NGH .M.U)E FXtR ALL I’l RBOSEB AT LOAV ( (kST—«an*.ie» frr stamp. BALDA CAHTOON SiaiVUii (MikoBh. Wl>«'onsln.

r.VTRIonO ni.VLK T.ILK—llm h the Star-Spangled Banner Series: Kaiser said we must go to Falmouth one day a wtek; with tl,.s material you can tell him to go to Halifax seven days a week; complete, $1.99: aampltw. lOe; printed from plai.a; with patter. CHALK TALK Siri'UirS. Lin.olr. .Ne>-ra.ska.

VAT DBMLLR PFRFriRMFRS, KtWIlC KARTDON OF YUlILsyXF n>R U KHY DISIT-AY-On IwUtol board, 8x12; send ih-ar pheto aiul .MIc; satIMactlon guaranteed; ataie holiliy; phiHo returned R.XNDALL * Lfc\n.S STI'DID. 21d .Mayer UHlie Bid*.. I’eoela. Illinois.

TRICK DR.VVMNGS FDR TOB 8TAGB—.»am|ila and Hat for Itw. B-VLD.k aiRTDDN SERVICE. Osh¬ kosh, Wiiconsin.

Exchange or Swap fa PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

No adv. actapled far lam thaa 28o.

C.ARXIVAL AXD SHOW POLKS, ATTEXYIONI- WIH eachange solid sold E7k Tooth Charm, or M<Ha« Tiaith Charm, tiw any old or broken jewalry you may have: will aend Uluatratloni and full panlculara. harry KUT-ZX-HR I-OMJIAX-Y. 44 Wayne St.. ITov- iileiice, K. I. Tlic houae of reliable mrrchaiidtae. rrovldence Lv the home <d the jewelry Industry In AuwrlcA

CHALLEX-GE HAX1>fTTF ACT. Mali Bag, Cab¬ inet. Magical Apparatus, Magic Boeka. Burtrsque Magic Act, Lecture Seta. Job Type. Want Toolmaker't Tdnl (heat and T(X);a, or what have yooT OEOBGE A RICE. K. D. 8. Auburn, New Y’oek.

HAVE Merry-Go-Round, Jumper, and Ferrla Wheel, stored in Ohio; will n htnge for Real Eolate « Farm Land. AdtJgeiw uiilll Maridi 25, WIL LITTU;. Daytona Bemh. Florida.

I TO TRADE—Good Harwood Chmet, tllvrr plated. ' gold trimnwd and gold boll, for good upright Alto; I must be a good born. Y.kN SMITU, 514 N. Topeka.

Wichita, Kansas.

WAXT TO SWAP—Magic Books and Chalk Talk MaleriaL M'hat offer! Send Hat. CHALK TALK SL'PPLIES, laitcolD, X'ebraakA

WILL TR.1DE 40 ALTIES LA.X'D for Tent Moving Picture Show. BOX 246. Aahley. Michigan.

For Sale—New Goods 3« PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Na adv. aocaptad far leas thaa 2Se.

ELK TTIirrH (Walru.-!). I FARCE NOVELTY CO., 405 Fldatgo SL, Seaitie, Wa-hlngton.

For Sale—Second-Hand Goods fa PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY,

rio adv. accapted lar Ims thaa 2Se.

100 SLOT BEAM PLATTORM SCALER, good ta new. <mly $23.09; alao 15 SIct t iwniiliialicn Grip and lifting Machliitw, all Iron, fo<id aa new. nnly $17 99 each. USTAL' LA.X'D CO.. Kaukauna. Wlaconatn.

3.899 OPERA CHAIRS—Ooaetwita of new and nted gnoda; six Aabeatos Bootba. Cloth Booth, three new Power’s Machines, used only eight tlires; Scenery from a theater, tncludtng Electric Fixtures and all equipment; .Aalieotoa Curtain with frame. Get my prtcea flrat and aare miWHy. J. P. REDI.NOTON. Se-renlon. Peiinaylrtnla.

7.009 FOLDING niAIRS, A-1 romlltlon: part <* alL S. Bl'KliEKT. 819 Guardian Bldg.. Clevriand. O.

■A BARGAIN—Long's Criapette outfit; complete: guaranteed gooil ooaidlrlfWi. CLARK TANNER, Wtn- chesler. Kentucky.

AIX M.4KER or I'SED PICTTRE MAi HINBa from $50 00 up. LEARS THEATRE SUPPLY CO., 420 Market, SL Loula. Mlmourl

SINGINO AND DANCING 80UBBETTE— Good dancer; avnrk all acta; good talker; do nov¬ elty pa|<er tearing act; change for week; play piano, read and fake; good dreawer; Join on wire: mcd. or lab. GEORGIA DE IVE Cum- nirrclal llotel, rtttahurgli, I*enn«ylvania.

wanted—Allractlrma and Cotneaolons for Midway Readi Park; open May 15; drawing populatiao olHiut 500.000 people: free gate; seven days a week; only (oucrtalout with big fla.'h wanted; could plaie Water !»fioa» or other atirartlon.a for one week, one month or season. What have you got! .Address FRED J. COL¬ LINS. 116 State St . Albany. New York.

WANTED—Special Atiraitlooe; 8heV>y Co. Fair. •Addrews 11. C. VanW.AY. SheRiyvllle, Indiana.

WILL nrK* SHOWS AN'D FE.ATURE FIIJJ ON Prrveiilage—Haute tvtts 308; good show town: send open time at oo*e. Addrcat OPER.A IIUI'SE, Woods- iMwo, Maoland.

Books and Formulas Is PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Na adv. aecsgtad tar lata tkaa 25t.

COAL BILLS RFJIUCED ONE-THIRD-Burn lews mal; get more beat Sworn otatemenl Furmuta and full insirurlhwia <d inteltlgent fir ng. tV. WILL F. LURTU.X', Uoukscller. Urauy.e. Ntw Jera.cy.

HOW TO DO A SHOOTIXQ ACT for 25 cents. IUhwtrtled book on fancy and trick rifle and pistol shfwwlng; gtrea every rntnctplw and mcthoil. akso practice exercitea PROF. WM. HILTON. 63 Borrum St., Brooklyn. New York.

AITO TRAIIER bpei laity built Simplex ehoet turn trailer, has 5ih and 6ih wheels; for Fued nr (Wher light rar. capacity one ton, u.sed five weeks; cost $15.8 09. will sell for less than half met. JESSE I. MALU.X'E. i84 K. FYdeval 81., Youngstown, Ohio.

B.ALLOONS. Paraihutm. Patent inflalors. Rorra. Pulleys and CXiInffs rg every rtyle and prl e: price Iwl- looiia this season and see if $6* *9 for balloons that will last ill .•eason Ls the chupest thing you ever saw. Advbrst KKF.ISHEK IIXHIBITING CO.. US Verujunt St., Indianapolia.

BARGAIN—600 Folding Chairs. Wurlltrrt Band Organ Nn. 125. motor atnl mwstc; 599 pairs tg Wttis- lou Rii'k Sktiee ami Repairs, tnoil as new; make mo •gfer foe wimie outfit nr any part you want. PHIL J. WEISS. WUkcs-Baire, rmnsylvaiiia.

BARt:AIN*S—One Vloitoi and Cose, on* Hotter Ac¬ cordion. two fine Banjos, in ropes: three Box Tlntsfre Caniero-s. one Canntwt arn! itne Hullel Button Camera. onr fine Knee Vint, Figure. Punch end Judy, set 7 Marhmettee, otte Living Merliwette .At't. uiletHlhl 4 ar- toon Act. one .Witup Ihilthlr .Art, Miiiietir Girl .A(S: buy. trade or eell: stamps fitr prhes. M^riTH.AL HKmi. Carroll, lowt.

BARGAINS IN RFBCII.T MACIILX-ES—IJke new; Mlltt O K Gum Ma.hlne». Bells, flirck Htnr*. 'rar- te«a. Centurys anti Dmeys: guaranteed. Kl'n2v'ET A

i SON'S CO . 2901 Indian Ave.. tTih ago

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PIJrr MACniXES—SlmplMt N«IB»-Plate M»fhln«8, WANTEI>—Mfdlrlne Pfopif. til klnito. quirk. Xalloinl Xmeliy i»ralf*. 8U)T .MACUIXE EX- GREL^T RENO A CO., Pabln House. Dea Molnea, la. CHANGE 1240 Tine Su. Philadelphia. PeniuylTanla. --- -- WANTED—Hanallan Mualrlans. Pltifira and Pan-

FLOT MACHINES OF ALL MAKES AND MUSIC- rers. also Spanish Dancers and Dancers for Uabarel; AL—Send full 1L«I of what you hiv«. KISTAU LAND niust be ladles at all times: I«ni season; open Learen- CO Kaukauna. Wlaeotialii. worth, Kan., In April. DOC HOLTKAMP, 20U A-W

Ma.n St.. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. SLOT M.ACHINES—Simplex Name-Plates. $22.50;

Rcwenneld Iron Wall Puinhers. $15.00: Fire Fly Blec- YOU.NG I-.ADY PALMIST WANTED—For camlral

SERVICES AND INSTRUCTION ^ .. a .. . I Hlrl. swell Levllatlto for side show?; all In Brsl- rnder this caption Dramatic Schools. Dancing condition: stamps for particulars. MYSTICAL

Schools, Voice Culture Schools. Magical, Vcntrllo- hEITU. Carroll, Iowa. i. Ism and Cartooning, Instruction or any ad of ...

trie Sho<ks. $:.0ii; Mills BelU. Flli.OO: Brownies, | show. BELLAZZl, 111 New St.. Newark, New Jersey. $10.50; llaiiKlng Baa. $37.50; Stereoscope Views fur Picture Maelilues, mixed lot. $2.00 per 100; Horse Itai'e Maclilne, 6 Inrrses. $10.00; Edl.?nn Windsor Moelel Battiry Phonographs, like new. $15.00; Quin¬ tet Card Pol:er JIaehine, 5 slots, 5 reels, $15.00; 51111s Owl. $14 00. J. McCUSKER. 210-12 N. 8Ui. PhilsdcIphU. Pemisylranla._ ACTS, PARODIES, PEWS. SKETCHES^Wrltten _,,, to order; free rsialog for stamp: let me write or SI LENTMD SPIDER GILL ILLL^ON. Dagma.^ produce your next aliractlon: professional references.

Decapitated ITliiccss. Shadow the CroBs. Flag and FLATICO, 1841 Euclid. Cleveland, Ohio.

Manuscripts, Sketches & Plays Is PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Ns adv. aceapted for Icta than 25o.

AND MUSIC ACTORS. 5IANACEJIS. PROFESSIONALS. AMA- With the increasing demand for Bal-

TFURS—Send stamp for catalogue: Plays. Vaudeville lads. Patriotic SongS, ComiC and Nov- an educaUonal nature in the ClaaslOed Columns STRONG SIAN ACT APPARATUS, Juggling Kettle nrnFA^i!'*’TVen^’^If rtt^ PLAY j^y gongs, now is the time to advertise, of The Billboard will be read by ntnge aspirants ! Bell. Projectile, Balancing Staff, also Shoulder Swing, ”t.nr.AU. iTcniont ineaire, .-sew lorg city._ Composer or publisher can reach BUREAU* Trcmonl Theatre, New York City.

or beginners who may want to take up some with two iwats. a novelty fliilsh art: all apparatua Aik*o . w i » .w ^ Xf nofninnu \7oft^A«ynis^ special study for entertainment or profit. nickel plated and massive In appearance, but not *iusiclan8, VaudeviUe, Burlesque, Min-

heavy: outfit co?t over $125.00; $25.00 buys all, or sell ntorologf Every comedian should have a gtrel, Lyceum and Concert people thru " ' ' — UAUKY w_ALLEK. 240 North Queen St., the Classified Columns of The bin.

I Lancaster, I’efiruylvaiilt. COMPWrTE GLASS JOINT. 4 h. p. Fooa Ga?o- *_ _ __

SOME 51AG1C BOOK BARGAINS—Purple stamp fercA^'Pennlylvi^l^ * ®EABS, Char- ^ DEVINE, Laurlum. Alichlgan.

rnWB05’ BOOTS. sUe 9H. used one week; coet $18.50, sell $8.00. BAJLEV STUDIOS. Trey, N. Y.

Ineil gag for 15e: sallwfactlon guaranteed. JOHNNIE i- -- RUSS. 807 Third Are.. Pecria, Illinois. For Infnr- board, niitlon send stamp. >

FIVE surefire Pitrtotlc Pirodles on latest populsr LADY PARTNER—About S5: muet sing, dance ami THFiTnirxi PFORIF rxv qxvF rtvTF fh.i, I "O"**: Me and My Gal. Iowa. Wl.ere Do We Go P‘Y Plsiw. niandoltn or gulur; f« uovrtty show. THEATRICAL PEOPLE CAN SA>E Hw\Lr on their I jry^ ji~ . po<qtlTe hit on any art: irt them auiall ElafUeru towna? AiUtreas. with partlc-

luggage bills: Fibre and Wsrdrobe^unks. e^al to 503 Gunnison, Bur- “‘V* , Photo. A. KEBUE, General Dedrery,

ELEtnilC TATTOO OT TT IT. coraplrte. w1 th Ink. I Pennsylvania. Designs ajid StencUs. Write D. N.\T10NS, Lake I Creek, Texas.

any made, at half price; rebuilt Wardrobe Trunks. equal to new; send for UsU HEDINGTON CO.. Scran- I

Bcbtol, I'eiuisylvaiila.

FOB SALE—Sketches. 5fonologues. Scrirls. Tab- . PART.NER WANTED FOP. CIRCUS, alviut IfsifLa PartKlitw* set material foe Toiir act: 10 Gaea. April 1: nuist not over ll»i Iba., to do awtnx-

TORTT-RB AXpiOR. Srlrtt Post, Handcuffa rth- 5^; stamp for reply. CHIEF DEERI-'OOT, St, Joiiiia- I*'* Udder act; alw take part trio of gymt a^iA. Inet, Magic. Books, etc. Lists for stamp. TRCDEIj. *111^ Vm York. *1*^ U lKa«ke«l solid for aeven nueiths; aciul Lhiat. &J4 B Mootly, Lowell. Massachusetts. __ _— whkh will l)r rrturiucl, also salary iicptctrd. \\> ■ ■ ■ ■. . .t .1 - RALF—Twentv.minute Plavlct Cilme cuslniuary exiwiiaei. THE LA PE.\Riw W.\I.

TB'ENTY 4-MINirrE BEClN.k HEXAPnO^^«t. 5,^?o?." » roj-^Ty b^£‘can -

FOR SALE—»0 Pairs Holler Skates; In serrt<^able I “,,7,Tcn'at*onTe'^ly V.0 on%*ach.**Tn’iis^™a woman In cast; pja.victa and Mkhll_n;---- . on.inum; a real bargain. K. II. THOAU8, n^2^^[-,n-ihe‘s ot nh.^MrMhf RISTAU LAND TO.* *'"l‘'>ea to oo'" "’T ‘f YOU.NG LADY PARTNER WA.vnnj for black an I

FIBER TRUNKS—Used, 28-liich. $5.00; 35-ln<h. $S.(tO; really for hard traveling; send money order. (.HAS. WILUAM8. 2720 Park, St. Louis, 5tls.sourl.

Terre. Missouri. nlckel-ln-lhe-slot phiaiograpb. RISTAU LAND TO.. Kaukauna. Wisconsin.

I LUN’ETTE. the Flying Lady: dandy carnival lllu- Vv-o.’ K*" *?u*****<oIi .Mt*t-® LABORATORIES, I jJq,, 3Q 5iechanlc St., Bradford, Penasylvacla. INC., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ■

gKeicnea written to oruer »e my Sfetiaiiy; ir you yoU.NG LADY PARTNER WA.VTTnj for black anl tan act; must know how to sing, talk and dance: act

^ SHAW, .irking. Write E. \V. CASTELLI, <are BUl- 39 West 6<th St., New Tork City. board, Cincinnati, Olila

T,..r,n ^ ^ ,, 4^ . WARDROBE TRUNTC—Good as new. dresser, hang- I i-fsi'RIPT fO ers, etc.: first $12.00 gets It CELIA GREGG. 856 °

Strert Cani^a Outfit, etc.; will sell cheap or trade May Are.. Detroit. SUchUaa I *"** ’ fis* Typewriter or something I <sn u«e. ^\hsi have

SnUPTS—Musical Comedy. $2.00: Prsmatlc, $3.00; YorXG 1 ^nv Im ^hnw; no rash rrqul

1 SCRIPT ( O., Room 1106, 538 So. DrarbotU SL, Oil- ;x>H,rg, New Jersey.

YOUNG L.tDY PAIAHST WANTED—For carnival show; no cash requiritL BELL.tZZl, 111 New SL,

you? HENRY KIESSUNG, 956 Erie Ave., WUUams- port, Pennsylvania.

FOR 8AI.E. BARGAIN-High Striker (Ansterburg make), uaed one month; eost $50, now $25, $5 casli, balance C. a D. TED GODFREY, Dixon, Illinois.

FOR R.MJ''.—$800.90 Wurlltwr Plano. $250.00. H. A. MAYB.\CH. 1594 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. N. Y.

. TARS. ANT) SKETCHFS WRITTEN TO ORDER WIRE WAIJtER 8 BAl^NCTNO LADD^—^and py author of "Done In Oil." "A Plca'ant Eve"; $2.5,

new, never used, $4.00. JOS. FEAGANS, Petersburg, wuh order. G. A. O BRIEN, 225 N. 6lh SL.

Personal

Steubenville. Ohla

Help Wanted Se PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

No adv. accepted for lee, than 2Se.

FOR SALE—Novelty Shooting Gallery. Including A GOOD MllNOTIST—Ana ao peveral mcks: tent. 1.700 prlzrs. etc.; value. $1.50 00. all for $100.00. elfo wages; state price J. J. FRANK. 7 W. F'ountaln, Grand Rapids. Sllch. wanted. GEORGE MCLES, Box 541. Hutchinson. ___ Kansa.?.

FOR SALE—Fifty-seven American Mutosc«n>es. with registers attached. C. W. I’.VUKEIt, Leavenworth, Kansas.

A GWD HITNOnST—And do peveral tricks: pri;m HEADS—White or transparent. $1.25 to **-75; «11 guaranteed. LOUIS KOHL5IANN. 4603

3e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. Ne adv. acceptad fee lest than 29e.

E.OtLE CRADDOCK—Play* and dresses any part well; director, ntib scripts. Working, thank you. Forty-second wer4i.

SHORTY, THB RtMTI SPIN'NTR, mho waa with , ...... I Candy Wooslcy's TCn-ln-One U»t *eas»«i, write FR.\NK

DRUM HEADS—White or transparent. $1.25 to I ADAMS, BartlesvUle, Oklthcma.

Miscellaneous for Sale Se PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Ne adv. accepted ter leee than 2Se.

S. Troy SL, Chicago; Illinois.

GUY BROTHERS- MINSTRELS WANT Musicians. le’rtnr Singers all kinds people quick. 142 State St.. Spring- u^;r,^®hX:^eS^lW to" 16 field. Mesfiichusetts. ,,

Printing Machinery & Supplies Se PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

N* adv. accepted far leu thee 2Se.

FOR SALE—Bdls, $20.00; Wafile Outfit, com¬ plete. $125.00. BARR BROS.. Kulpmont, Pa.

GREAT 5nLK CAN ESCAPE—Cin he filled with

FOB 8AIX—Dexter Folder; Dexter Feeder; taka _ row, 12 stationary horses; 16 arm mai bine, 2 rnachn; .. » _

FOR SALEr-Cash RcgLvter. National. 2 drawir, nu/w • a m 11.41 I * 46-leT Gavlolla Organ. 1 P ano Oran This ma- “IX—Mxtw Folder; Deatrt F^er; taka elwlrlc. 110 volt, 60 cycle, aliernaiing, uacd one year; . BROS. 5IINSTRELS will ^en middle rf j chine and organs are to excellent condition and are J***?* 43x60 Incha; fold* fOTr fo!^: right angle, i-oet 600.00, sell for $300.00; stamp for reply. GkXK. APrll for summer and winter season. W anted Musi- I located In one of the best raying am i»emcnt parka folds algnaturea of 8. 16. 24 and 32 paga. SCHULZ. Calumet. MlchUan. »• felt'**’”- Danier* and \audevHle Arts; \ersa- ,he Middle WoaL B. DOLLE, 103 Wat 84th SL.

tile Performers, who double band or drum corps, given I York City Ptve* with folda. THE BILLBOARD PUR preference: pirtsetl to hear from friends; applicants j *_;_ OO., 25-27 Os-era Place. ClnclnnatL Ohio. send rermenent address. DeRUE BROS., Pleasant- I o.t-c. pi.„. e™ -Wwoi.w tr.4.iu- —-- vine. N. J. Do not aettd telegrams to this addreu. | ^,.,,1, ‘J p'lX,,; SchOOlS SeFViCeS lUStniCtiOn

devices, slide*, compressed air plants, etc. EJ-.MS OGUUUIS, k9Cl VILCS, XUStl ULblUU AMUSEMENT TO., 2770 Deliwire Ave.. Kenmore. le PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

preference: plcaserl to hear from friends; appllcinls send rermenent address. DeRUE BROS., Pleasant- ville. N. J. Do not send telegrams to this addreu.

water'wheti worklni'If desired; top l«ked with a AMUSEMENT TO.. 2770 Deliwire Ave.. Kenmore.

lwrd'‘?^-cSi‘',r"ne'r M'riTe CU^S^ DWKra! ** 8‘ -

N* adv. accepted for In* th*a 2Sc.

Gener*!- Delivery. Tub*. Okl*. Account of selling, drafted.

reJiu?rs® lu^S”’''r"w^TAK*KFR“'w^»,IJlh’ ARRANGE YOUR OWN COMPOSITIONS—$50 0(1 G. W. PARKER. Leavenworth, wilcox Course In Arranging. $S.0O. complete, with ex

WANTED—A-1 Plano Player and Drummer with

ILLFPIOXS, K^rAPES. HAXDCITFS. CHINirSE I flT”* GLASS TL'BINO AND ROD-For •ourmir kIum OSTIMES. BAIU;aINS—laevltatjcn.v Modern C^b- uJ^ tv *rUv x«!$7 ^1?!?^ I blowing. A. E. DOEBJl GLASS CO., 711-721 Fulton

ample* and correi liens. REUBEN SCllOLZ, Majes tic Thialre, Sheboygan, WItiuntliL

C OSTUMES. B.*RG.^S-l.evliatlcns. Modern C^- p,rlle6. DOC HOLTKA5IP. 200 A-W 51*ln St.. Ok iwt. cross Illusion -Throne. Coffin Mystery. ll^nlcd Uhoma City. Oklahoma. Wiiuluw, etc. bend .Vann» for lists nf hundreds of i ItargaiiUi also in smaller Magic. DUNNlNGEii. $10 Ja;Ksciii Avt., Bronx. New York City.

»r<». Carolina. $i50. will sell for $2i5: will exchange for Shooting Gallery or Mills Quarterscope llcture Machines. Ad- iv.v-nrn o*...., . dress waters & DES.MO.ND, 829 Broad SL, Au- . ’.Ti.r gust*. Georgia.

GLASS TUBING AND ROD-For aouvenlr glam glass TO., 711-721 Fulton aULTIONT-XUS MAKE BIO MONEY-ffitpert

ht.. LTilrago. Il.inoi*. method; eav firms; trial le*.s<vi. $I AUtTION IN .... .. sn-ru-ni Digit. 3. 2519 East Waidilngton SI., In-

WXVTl-'T> Pixvrt PT XYPP atr.i.fit. In Ir... I HI MAN HAIR DUTCH COMED1.cn C\1G, 80c, diananoUs. WANTED FIANC) PL.C\EB, straights In acts; Iwg KUPPI5RT. 46 Cooper Sq., .New York. uianapous. season; state lowest; I pay all; no time to dicker; ■ • show opens 5Iarch 4th. TRIBLEY' DEVERE, Cam- inPNOTISM—l.e*m this wonderful ert: emnw

ehinie to clem up this summer: writ* or wire ^ n.*®' '"*■ pertlculers. F. C. REED, Springfield. CAilo.

Sherman Chilli- others;" hecoiie popular. Write PALTxW.V. 2219 W L bu Wlfif up 47lh SL. Chicago, Hllnola

and baa been In opiratlon; $60ti.00 takes all; here a

reader; no show. Joe Ilorgan. answer. W. H. BAS- DEN. Goldsboro, North Carolina.

INSTRUCTIONS IN HYPNOTISM. SuggesIlTe Therapeutics, Personal Magnetism. Clalrroyanre and

Tninrq aviv rnri-vn*rir«_ni. I Telepathy; Psychological -TTratmenl* nf nenmis dls- • *Vnrv..Ai HvP Pvder-s. weakness, stage fright and undesirable habits.

WANTED-Dramat^e and Musical Comedy PwpLe | SRil^^HilnolS." | fBOB F.J). STA^RKE,_32jl Rhode* Are., Chicago! Address M. J.

KNOCK -niE HEL5UT OFF' THE KAISER BALL r ’ _ G.C.MF;—Complete, with hood and crate to cirry same; [ • 4...rn:.T4 rv. .i . ». j i> ■ used six weeks: prlct. $25. 51YR0N ORTON, Vine- , '•u**'*' lanfl VaatiT l»rw»v « CCK 8 08(1 Boy SHOW. AddfCSB M. J* ling, .xew jerse>._ MEANEY, 39 Court St.. Boston. TUT * 1 T x

LUN-ETTE. Flying Lady Illusion; great carnival at- WANTED-Man and Wife one mi.rt nl.v T.l«m MUSlCal InStrUmeiltS tracuon. 39 Mechtmlc St.. Bradford. Pennsylvania. ,ork goil treatnSinL Strte lo5«? sgI^^^ , p^g"

MtmDRDROME, $200; Balloon and Parachute. $75; r05-,“pie.". ‘o"wah^‘.!'“"^ Nr"v.'"£l3.“"t.d®fJ”l.2['jr.n‘'2k^’ new Spidora (on stairway). $i5: new Half Woman II- - - ■ ■ —--- ■ LFABN HAWAIIAN STFTEL GUITAR, lliulele or

WANTFD—5Ied. Performers, all kinds, that can BARGAINS — $1,860.00 Wurlllaer Orchcetrlon, Tenor Banjo Plajring; rnioplete Inatmctors. 50c each: change for a week; Novelty Acts. Plano Players that 1300.00; just the thing for rink or plrtmr show; 3- easy, prngrrsslre and ciwrect melhoiU; Ukulelee. $4 50; ...» .4...1.I. ...... .4.*. ..I.., .... ... ..4 4.. Oi'tavs TTna-Fon. with motor arrnrrstor gSOn no- All. I froo rrlrlnniM <V|i|Vf'KF Sfalrstli- TSiralro Rida..

LUN"BTTE. Flying Lady Illusion; great carnival at¬ traction. 39 51echanlc St.. Bradford. Pennsylvania.

new Spidora (on stairway). $75: new Half Woman Il¬ lusion, $50; Optlgraph. $20: also 20 reels Film. HER- 5L\N STAIR. Manager Winter Gardens, Savannah. Ga.

Illinois. Phone. Doug. 4841.

LEAB.V MIND READI.NG—My eomplete ropy righted act. for two people, covtrs five different "ef ferta”; only $5: send stamp for particulars to PROF'. ZALANO, 406 East Marshall St., llhara. New 5’oek.

\i<sT-v-rsrn vi*if iinDcv ti'iir tiitl-u T I ‘'•b doutile stage; Mate what you can and will do; Una-Foo, with motor genemtoc, $200.00; Au- I free rataingue. QUl.NCKE. Majeatlc Theatre Bldg. I have wardrobe and ability; money sure. GREAT ‘u** Battery. $40. cost $90. H. D1CM.N80N, 48 I Lot Angelea. California.

It. PROF. GFUFY'I.N. Pegram. Tenncssie. RENO & CU., Sabin House, D(* Moines. Iowa.

^ Artd^w WANTED—T-fiung Lsdy to work In Illusion Show; Alton SL, s(,(e salary and all first letter. I pay all expensea;

I ittsb^rgb, I eniLssItanla. photo, which will be relumed: experience uniiec- r: ! 'Z es.sary. R. J. BENNFTTT. Vernon, Marlon Co., IIL

M.LGIC BOOKS. Magic Goods. PaJaquln, Sans Gene. Flying Laily. Ttpover Bo*. Scenery. -Papeetrles. Phonograph; must sell quick. 30 Mechanic St., Brad¬ ford. Pennsylvania.

MFXHANICAL ROAD GAIJXRY—Size 6x8; 5fo-_ ^. 3 (?uns: first $75.00 cash gets IL J. SCHKOa-Pl, waNTF:D AT O.NCE-Man for Character Heavy. TEK. 4248 Broadway. aevi-Iand, Ohio.

1154 5Ionroe SL. Chicago, Illinois. young ingenue who can alng. Souhrette with special- _ ,, ^ ^ 7. 7 . _ ty. Juvenile 51*n who can alng and handle a'age, male ..Y'® "AIJ9 $1,3(10 Rudolph Murlllaer Rand Organ,

NTX3RO BOY VENT. FIOUBFV-Woodcn head, Plano Player, or any one who ran double piano given I*®- «>»'’"■ "*"»• nearly new. usril oidy a few SECHFTH OF MIND KF5ADI.VG. 20c— Ylysllfy your mouth movement, head turns, newly dressed and preference. Give mall time to be forwarded. State *'•" $60 w«lh r» Music; ra.sh price, $800 (or frlmds: give exIiH lllons; go on the stage; m*k«money, painted: real bargain; $5.00; sent C. O. I). If ex- your salary, age. photo*, etc.; one-nlghttr; long. 0“'rk sale. 5VAYNX HALJt, Lenox, Iowa. I WILL F. IJIRTON. Boiikscller. Orange. New Jecaty pres* la guaranteed each way. E. DEVINE, Laurlum, sure season here, (^ould use another Agent. McfirL- “ ' ---—— ‘ •Michigan. LOCH A LFAVTS, care General Delivery. Bulyea, BOR SALE—Holton Baritone, high and low pilch,

' 8a.sk., Canada. a’ninst new. out one season, silver plated, perfect con-

WANnCD—Any and all acLs suitable for aide show. oAlx-—-o Lla^rinets^n all keys; 15 Blifb'r- F'rt-akg. Hawaiian Ikamers and Musicians. Oriental P'*'- ’*]?'* TTimtsmes, 6 Valve -Protn- Dancers. Address, with lowwt, HUUlURD-8 SHOWS. ‘ Meinjihone*. 3 Kaxoiihones. low plli-li: Vlartell. Arkansas. 10 high-grade Snare Drums; sell eaih aeparalely and | imjSNS AN^D SFN'HFTS Foil RPIDOItA ILLU-

Deeatur St., Atlanta. Georgia. —--—- I »LME. MF.NZELI-R BAIJXT 8CHOOI4-AM klnda

BEUSCHER B.kSS SAXOPHONE, low pitch, all- | of Dancing Ai ta originated for great artists, raudeelll* vee plated, gold bell. In rase, almost new. usid only or cabaret JIJfFl. MENZEI.I, 22 East 16th SL. New s'lort season, has few dents; cost $175. cash bargain, York. Telephone, 3334 Stuyvesant. $106. KEYSTONE MUSIC CO., Stewarittown, P*. . -—-

_ „ „ . „ * ■“ -- Mt-SiriANR— Amateur and professional should FOR SAIX—-0 Clarinets. In all keys; 15 Bb Cor- learn harmony and arrangtng; taught by mall. P-

O. BOX 1.486. New York City.

*'ay*" trial. Addreas JAMES SIS- | Riox fiOc: Half Lady, 50c: atiy isher same price; TEK. 4248 Broadway. aevi-Iand, Ohio. | ^ ,„n,p. u. EASTWOOD. 243 Front,

PnrLsninuth, (Hilo.

READ THERE BARGAINS—Great Tywllatlnn Act. $25.00; -The Trunk Mystery. $25.60; Kellar * Nest of WANTED—Illusion Builder. MYSTICAL HEI-TH. Boxes. $10.06: Glass of Water Through a Borrowed Carroll, Iowa. Hat, Including Table, $7.50; Japanese Wonder Screen, - __ *6 00; rtekel-plaleil Side Table. $6.06; Side Table. W-ANTED—Viollnlat. Saxigihone and Trap Drum- Bltrk Art Trp, $5.00; hundrffia <4 other bargains; yner, for traveling dance ortheatra; mib^t be flral-rlaaa: fend for our free list. 8ILVF1Y A BUGDUN. 237 E $15.00 per and all after jotnlng; must Join hy Msieh .Ninth St.. South Boston, kfassachusetti. JT for rehearsals; atrady Inh; others write. FTEN-EGAR

HARP OnCHESTBA, Mitchell. South Dakota.

VENTRHGQUISM TAUGHT BY TORKF'.SPO.ND- ENCE—Personally written letters of Injitruillnn; sat-

WANTED—Illusion Builder. MYSTICAL HEI-TH. I •'BHBFIRT B. WILLIAMS. Cameron. .MlasourL «rmll, Iowa. I ' ~—~— --

Partners Wanted for Acts

.* w "® '* •'"* lifacllon positively guaranteed. Address PKGFERStMl HF-HBF.RT B. WILLIAMS, Cameron. .MlasourL 1 RAMUFIL IJNGF5RMAN SCHOOL tlF VOCAL IL¬

LUSION. Sth and Kalrmounl Ave., PbllatMpbla.

SfTFXFXT—Rocky Past. 11x18. $10 06. used once; new Dya Droiir; cause, drafted performers; Street,

(NO INVESTMENT) I* PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

N« adv. aaeaptad far It** thaa 28*.

new Dya Drops; cauaa. draft^ performer*; Street. WANTED—A man who ran make opening and lee- LADT PARTNER—Age, 20 lo 30, with special *i<. I 40-KOOT 2nTH (TNTI’RY sm\M BW- T?*.:^®- 'JiT'li ?. i'®*’ ^*"<7. ture; also would Ilka lo hear from good Pit Show globe roBar nr fioaslly act, and ta«lit In raaric; open I aeenery criiiar, A-1 condRIon. cheap.

$16.59: Garden. 15x22. $20 00; Palace Arch, a dandy, Attraetlons; anythlna aiiHsl'Ie for pit ahow; will open here April 1; day small town*' amd wrtabl helahl I AilUSFLMFlNT Ctk. Aiideraon. Indiana. 1^. I35.M. worth $100.60. BAILEY STUDIOS, with C. M. NIaro Great White Way Showa FIlS and phoVo; ,l»7 all In fim Troy. New Tort WEHB’X, V taon. Georgia E J. GARO.NER. Lock Box 76. Bronton. Text*.

2d-Hand Show Prop, for Sale 2a PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Ne ad*, aeaaated far lata tkaa 28o._

40-KOOT 2nTH (TNTI’RY sm\M BW-INO. Park aeenery center. A-l cundlllon. cheap. JONEH

WEHB’X. V taon. Georgia. j B. J. GARO.NER. Lock Box 76. Bronton, Texa*.

SCORE BALL AIXXTB—6. In perfect condlUon. _ . . __ _

n?.4^f*?*whtoie‘^ Answcring Classified Ads, Please Mention The Billboard.

BAU.()0>H AND PAHArHUTEB—Good tondlllon. prices rIghL MIRS CAROIJNE AD.kMS. Salrm. Ohla

CARNIVAL AND CIRCUS WAGONS. Blue and Re¬ serve Sreta. Carhlde IJglits. BECGS WAGON (XX. Kauaaa City. MltaourL

march 9, 1918 T ti e Billboard 53

r VDEBMAN* FETIBIS WilVUU MOO r*»h: iIbo Fun ft Hilf Gime. nrw, |50 c»ih. ADAU MOORE,

r. Ml‘lill»n-_

' rUTTRICAL STAGE EFFIXTS—CliAich. Hlppl«i. ri™ ’WiirrfAlli. SpcmijhiA. 8<lnptlr<iD». Ooili More-

tMi'M inil Ornfftl Supplies; mts Ofly per rriit NtWTO.V, 305 Wtsl 15th 81., New Tort.

^VE BANNERS. $15.00; eUht lUna Co«t» ind rsiK 120 00. one Punch CaWnet. $0.00. JA8. slillorsHIRE. 141H We«t 5th 81.. ClDrtnnaU. O.

for SAIX—Mumitijr and Wax Figure Freaks, a n„e W. cheap; sump foe list. USHER, 228 N. fTmiont Are.. l«os Angelea. CalUonila.

for sale—1.500 high-gratle Opera Chain ra- nerni *eati and bacU. suUalde for mowing picture Iho« all In nnt-claia con.lltlon. THE AMERICAN Fixfl KE CO.. Deurrr, Colorado.

FOR SALE--One Mills Dewey, Pool Table, DoU !(*, k Shooting Gallery. Foot Ball Game, Doll Rack, 1<« Films, one Tratk JIachIne. 24 horses. 4 coaches, flTSOO' one trrerhead. Inside Drire. 32-R., $850.00. Il.tllKY 81IITH. GralA Ptnnsylranla.

FiiK SALE--14-fl. Portatle Wrestling and Boxing Ring. P>«L Ropes and Mat. cocnplete, good as new; ran be put up In ten minutes, taken doam In Ore min¬ utes' all painted blue; worth $125.00, Ant $35 takes It 'llare also swell Athletic Banner SO fee* wide by IT hUh. JACK ALEXANDER. 116 Penn Are., Scran¬ ton. Prntiaylranla.

ri>R .w.Vl-E—One 50x80 khaki, water procf Tent, has (Sie nwnd md and me square end: 500 Folding Chairs: thla outflt waa made for the Alkahest Chsu- tauqus. only usetl three times: bmght at sherlfT'a tale, and will eeul at the right price. C. A. PAYNE. JH.. Ouenaboro, Kentutqy.

FliK .*>A1R—A beautiful Auli>mailc Sboctlng Gal- l<wy. 8kl2 feet, arfth guns, electric equlpsoent in full .teiatim. Hoffman A Son make, a $T0O outfit: first $300 self It; a rare bargain and aacrlflre. CAPT. W D AMENT, Dtxm. llllnoU.

FOR SALT.—New Khekl Tent. lop. tlae 24x70; sac- rtflre fiT $150.00. NEAL, 1000 Main 8L, Ft. Worth. Texas

FIIK S.CLB—t.arfe Memr-Oo-Bound, also VarleCy .utrwe k'xwm ax 5 to 25c. BtfX lit. TVtns Rlrer, N. J.

FOR StlJC—26 lleischell Spillman Merry-Oo- Riwid Horses, two lewers’ Tute. two Charlals. ms tO-rt Hers, hell Si lllman striped Carousell Top. al«o ire Kaihlng Girl Ball Game: will sell cheap or trade. GIXI P. W.VHL, Vrnnlllm. OtUoi.

FOR SALE—22-ft. Banner Line, with Banners made << one piise cloth; two Banners 7x8 ft., me Banner ewer entrance 3x7 ft.; Banner Frame well painted; two 2i7 Pi' ket Fences fur Banner Line. Iron Stakes and Bisre Poles fur same; all ctwl $55, $20 gels IL FRANK .CHAMS. BsrtlfwTille, Oklahuma.

FOR SAIX—Working Submsrlne snd Tank. $35, ectntbte ehnw alme; 25r for photo and details. FlSllMl. 2.’S N. Fremunt Are., Los Angeles. Cat

1 have; the rt>LLi>wiNO snow goods for SALK Deal Striker. FlSOt'; Hindoo Fortune Tell- li.g Hra<L $3 00; Alandollette C'smers. M 00; loud lUi d Ortsn. like new, $35 00; Vtnl. Flgurew. Yligic Ou fli. $5.10; CaruueelK, large IVrtsble Grchesirtm. PIsnews, two Urge, rnsvlre Greek Sistuea, just the thing f<w ihestre or park entrance or ihow frmt; ptlint .Hr Rifle Shooting Gallery. WALfXR'S CC- KlosiTY SHOP. 241 North Queen 81.. Lancaster. Ps.

lARGFXT STOt'K of used Picture Machines and Setts In klld West. IXAR8 TJfEATER 8LTPLY CO . 420 Alarket. 81. Louis, UlisourL

PARKER rABROl-8EI.I,E. Cendermen Fenis IVh *1. TelD Tractor L'terty Motor. Biplane, small Utht Plant. Sutwnarine 8howi. Inraslnn of Belgium. Flea nrrus. Balloons and Pararbutet. Crlspette Ma- rhine. Marlmette Thealre. Trunk Norelty and Ilam- burgrr Stands, Bicycle snd 30-50 $1 00 MTieeU. Chuck l-tycuit and Charts for all stores, used Ban¬ ners snd new to order. Mummified and lire Pit Allrsc- tlons. (snilTsi and Coticestlon Goods of all kinds. 31axle. Illu«lms and Em ape Acta, Bridge and Box Rail Alleys, Tvjits for til |>urrntes, tewrral caatplcte Drimatlc Outfit^ '49 Outfit. Blue and Reterrea. Circus Wiguns. .\llli>ur.> L'ghis. Srerlsl m-enery In oil. dye or wiiet color si #12 50 per drop; anything In the Show Businesi. new or used, we hare It or can gel If, WrtU us your Wants and sell us your goods Largest dealers In used show prigterty In America. WESTERN SHOW PRnPfRTlES CO., 51S Delaware 8t.. Kansae City. Ml eouri.

RirroN'S OITFIT—Buy all or part; nc« sold yrt. *0X120. cumrlele: 20 sections Blurs. 300 I.esrreew. 13 Mantle l.ltlita. State, Stmery. Marquee, small TOiis, Plano, Rrserre Seats. Stsmlarda. Wool Bunt- mg. Flasa, Staffs. 50-gallm Gasoline Tank. Stake fillers, .airelges. Tlekrt Box and four 14-ft. Beacm Potes, Beds. Floora. two TolM Tents. Cook Tent. Ice B<>x. etc. This Is t big show, all ready for opening; $500 sets II. worth $1,000. RICTON S SHOW. Mlacel- lanraua

Sliotmxo OAUXRY—CewMist'ng 8 Guns. 1.55 Birds. 6 Rahhita, 4 Itueks. 8 Targets; $.50 taken out¬ fit FREEAIAN FllSTTRl. 118 Penn At*., Scranton. Pennsyltinla.

'CK A.ND TIGHT WIRE RIGGING. High Stnker Bass Drums, DewlPs Bowling Alley. Mmkey Rfce Track. Tmu. Sl.lewill. Itsip Boxes. Trunks, Torches. COL. F J. OWENS 215 Crllly Bldg. Chl- caga

8LIGIITI.Y mEIl M.AGIC—New list and ratalngue, Ific; send today LINDHORST MAGIC SHOP, DepC B. St. Ixmts, MlMMsirl.

./."■fJ-L red BANNER KHtsNT. 14x24. new; arrh M»in rj>trsnre. leather I'l'mera. for rautlf^Ilr. min'

or roiDe<1y: cvmx H«.00. |?5.00 take* II: a bar- sain, nme belter J. O. SlAilR. Gen. Dtl.. r.u- reka Springs, Arkansas.

I*ei*an make, 3 oriaffra. JfiOtkOa PHI l> L CIZEK. 1412 So. cyasrfnrd .Are., Chicago

Songs and Music la PIS WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

He a«y. accapted tar leas ttiaa 2Se.

*G$-NTS and SINpERS WANTTD-Tb aeB the le wla Mualral Museum. 45 different amga; single cop-

NATHAN UEWIS. 123 1.UI gg(h g, _

.«r* ®";*’*.*C.E TO FTLANtT.." right up to Ute min- . palritWIr war MWtg; “In the Ganim ti Ijwe'a

sircnwiin, beautiful ballad, the kind that nerer dim: 1'riTtS?.*.’!: Pftvara for cmlaa. WESSEiL

III ISULNI. oo., 25 .North Dearborn SI.. Odcago.

LEARN HAWAIIAN STkXL GCITAH. Ukulele or Tenor Banjo Playing: cumplete Inatructora. 50c each; easy, progresslre and correct methods: Ukuleles, $4 50; free caiaiogue. Ql'LNcKE, Majestic Tneatre Bldg.. Loe Angeles, CalUonila.

SI.NGEK8 LiiUKI.NG FOB A “LIV'E 5AnRB’' wlU find It In “Wlieii I ucle Sam Gets Ready," a song right up to the minute, full of "pep." A "lUt" eeery- wliere sung. Bend fiw ropy now and be one of them. O. W. LANE, Musk- Publisher, Gloucester, Maae.

THE SONG BEALTIFUU If 1 Only Knew. Boy of Mine; a song that speaks of mother lore as no other song erer has; Only a Dream, a poem that It a tcream: The Kaiser's Finish, rich and hot stuff. Send 25c to 8UCCE88 MUSIC CO.. Akrm, O., and get the beat ralue you errr reielred for your money.

WE >n-ST WTX Tins 5VAR—Stirs and Stripes. I Pledge My L:fe to Tlice. Is m erery Up. Sing It ererywhere. Words and music. lOc; Onheatrailm. 10c; Band. 25r. Simdal rate In jolt of 20 or more. No more prodewx tonal copies, but If you are a performer out of funds we will send yiwi a high-grade copy and you ran pay when this mii e« a winner of you. We bellere In Amrri a and .Americans shore all. THE CINCINNATI MUSIC PUB. Ct>.. Mall Order Addrewa. Box 58, Clnclnnill, ohia

Theaters for Sale 30 PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

No adv. aocegta# far leas thao 25e.

FOR SALE IN KANSA.S—Picture and Tauderlllo Theater aettlng 500: large stage fully equipped; will exchange for ranch. What hare you? Addrem THEA¬ TER OB'NER. Blllboord. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Theatrical Printing So PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

No o#v. accogta# far laso thao 2Se.

DATES—20c per set CURTISS. Kallda, Ohltk

24x3« INCHES OR IJUSfA-Cgtalog Sc; eotimateo free. HUTU) OF SH.ARPSBURO, In Iowa.

200 BOND LETTERHEADS—Printed. $1.00, post¬ paid; U. S. miy; tamplo W. KINNIER. Bos 20«. Brooklyn, New York.

Wanted To Buy (ANYTHING)

to PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. No adv. accapted for laaa than 25o.

ANTTHING PEBTAIM.NG 'H) OR USI3) IN THE KHOAA’ BUSINESS—Fair prlcew and satisfied custnmers maintain and build our hudness. If you hate anything to sell write us. WBSTLRN SHoAV PKoPEItTLEit (X)., 518 Delaware St.. KatL.aa City, .AILssuurl.

EARLE CRADDOtK W.ANTS Bllrk.niderfeT or' (Xwona TVpewrller, with case; Wardrobe Trunk. M.ws. j and Parti. Glre full deecrlptlou of what you hare ; and lowest cash price. Bsui 320. Pauls Valley, Okiik i

EIGHT OR TES ENT) AfBN FIRST PART MIX- STREl. COSTl'MES, also ten Full l/resa Suits; mast bo cheap for rash. BARRY HE.AN'EY, 2023 N. Alain St.. Uouatm. Texas.

KIXGERY ROTARY POPI’ER-Xot Popcorn Ma¬ chine, but tdaln Popper. FRANK LISLE, Kendall- rllle, IinLana.

MAGICIANS' SITPUFS. ll’uslms. lawiutlons. large and small; cash. MARTIN FLAVIAN. Pltla- burg. Peonsylranla.

MUTOSCOPF-S WANTED.—Wooden or Iron; write I full par'lrulara. MUNVE8. 63 BartleU St., Brooklyn, New York.

O.VE LONG CTUSPETTE AfACHINE In first-class cmdillm. with Com Popper attadied. B. E. HER- SEY, Petoekey, Michigan.

PALMIST TENT WA-VTED—State price. IlEU-AZ- ZL 111 New BL. Newark. New Jersey.

SLOT AIAC1I1NBS OF ALL AIAKES AND MUSIO- AL-Bend full Une of wkat you bare. RISTAU LAND CXI., kaukauna, AATsronsln.

TENT—About 20x70; glre full particulars. BOX 195, Waterloo, Iowa.

WANT TO BUT—Ehgllsh Walking Suits, nobby designs, also Prince Alberts, sixes 37 to 40; must be in first-class condllloD: want Double Wardrobe Trunk. GEORGE DICKEY. 625 E Court 8L, In- cUanapoUa. Indiana.

NO ADVANCE IN RATES For Classified Ads in Spring Special Number

The Spring Special number of The Billboard is issued at a time when the great outdoor amusement business is beginning to show signs of activity. The manager who wants to make purchases, secure at¬ tractions and keep posted on summer amusements looks forward to this special number as a mentor and adviser.

This gives our Classified Advertising friends an opportunity to make the best advertising buy of the year.

The circulation will be 50,000. .\ltho 10,000 larger olrmlatlon than the regular LsBue the Clas-^iHed Advertising rates will not l>e advanuctl for this s|KN‘lal ls.sue.

Classified Advertising in a special number of The Billboard works overtime for you. No matter what you want to advertise, Just so the goods are used, sold or needed in amusement enterprises. The Billboard will find the market for your commodities.

The forms for Classified Ads close earlier than for display space. Remember your copy must be here by Thursday midnight, March 14.

THE BILLBOARD PUB. CO..

25-27 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O.

OUR SPBCTAL $3.('0 COMBINATION INCLUDES 200 B<in<l I.«ttrrhr«ta (printnf In two colon). 200 En- Tclopn iiK) 100 Ukre)*: lent prepaid; card cane freo; aanii lea for purple ttamp. THE COIDNT PRESS, 752 L. 47lh 81., (.hkago.

I->TTERIDL\DS—100 for #1.00. CURTISS, KalUla. Ohio.

Typewriters for Sale $« PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY

Nt a#x. accepted far laaa thaa 25e.

BLirKENSPEBFFJtS—Uke new. $10.00. case In¬ cluded: Coronas, I'nderwocxts. etc ; bargains: shipped on appmsal; guaranteed. EDW.kRD LiZEJLLE, 515 North Clark, Chicago, Illinois.

Used Costumes for Sale 2e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Ha adx. accaptad tar lata thaa 2Se.

BIO I1.8RGA1N8—Riautiful. clean, un-to-dste. best 0# material. Cape*. Coats. Ercnlng Dres-ica. Norcity CMatumee, Soubrette Drew-es, etc . fiw chorus and prin¬ cipals. ■nils week's special bargain- Eight soubrelfe styla dreasra, silk snd relret. with silk M.swnen. gmsl IS nrsr. $5 00 e«rh: eight silk and chiffon Ercnlnx Drnisce. ankla length, equal to nrw, $5 00 each: will sell single uc In sets if six uc eight; other Uiwtiiipes from $1.00 up: tend $2 deswslt to curer expis-ss charges and I win ship roelumee C. O. D.. subject to examint- tlnn. Whsl do you neeilT Send for list. CLIFFORD U-NDPUn’, 1431 Broadway. New York.

PIJGirn.T U8n> Eeming CKwms. Stage, StreaC Oowna, Fur Seta, Hu<lson Seel, Muskrat Coeta. 8. B. BARNETT. 503 8. iRate St.. Chicago, nilnoit.

Wanted Partner (CAPITAL INVESTMENT)

So PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Ne ad*, accapted for laaa thaa 2Sa.

PAHT.Nt.'R W'ANTED—That will buy half Intenat In my 'Ihret-Abreast Hrrscbell-Sptllinan Jumgitng- Hiwae Carmissell. Reaam fiw selling htff Is; I want a man that itlll lake full charge of same Adilrrsa CAPT. UATLIP. Uafiilrid Apsrtment. Charteoum. Wrat Virginia.

W.VN'TED 'TO BUT—All kinds of second-hand flags. I bunting, etc., for Indoor decoration purposes; also I raddle wheels, rolldown tables, op anything new In I thU line. DOMINION NOVELTY. Quebec. P. Q. I

WANTED—Slum. Puaxles. Jokce. Norelllee. Books, etc., suitable mall order basinees; senil description and samplee. LLYLE B. REES. 4623 12tli -Arei. Brooklyn, Nrw York.

W.INTET—No. 5 K. W. Dynamo; must be good and cheap. R. R. PARKEX. Mllbum, Oklahoma.

W.VNTKD—Small Riding Derice. Penny Picture Ma¬ chine*. Una-Foo, Films. Penny Aiaibines. HARRY SAIl'rU. Grata, Pennsylranla.

W.ANTED TO BUT—Tint for Miwin* Pictures; also seeeeal 'Tents for Bowling Alleys. Skee-Ball and Shmw- Ing Gallery; must be In alisolutrly gooti condlilon; also want Tm-Plnnett, Skee-Ball Alleys and Shooting Gallery and any other game* suitable for training cantp.: good condition only. Addrras BOX 560. -Asbe- Ttlle, North CaroLna.

WANTED TO BUT—Penny-ln-Slot Marhlnee. H. A. AfATBACH. 1594 Delaware Are.. Buffalo. N. T.

W.8NTED TO BUT—.V 'Trained Rhesus Dodging Mmkey: must be well trained; state cheapest rash rrl-n EDWIN C PAUTKB, 1463 25Ul Su, De- troll. Allchl-an.

W.anted—A Ttn Pinnett Alley: must be In good condition and cheap NEU* NEJLJION. Seneca. IIL

W.ANTED—Roller Rink Ctmceeslon In good, lire rark: I bare fine equlpmenu ALBERT ASHTON. Afantoursrille. Pennsylranla.

W.ANTFT)—Good second-handed Ekeape, Strait- Jacket. ACIk Can snd Mali Bag. cheap; no Junk or rags wanted; no guess work: relea.se must be aure aryl quirk. BROOKSTON. I'JS West 13tb St., Kansas City. Mlasourt

WANTED TO Bf'T—Equipment and Lease of Pfe- tur* Theatre. RHF.A. 148 Walker, .Atlanta. Georgia.

WIIJ, pat cash for Ihjrfrails oT early theatrical crlfbrirlea. magicians, mtisiral families and freaks; send list; duplicate portraits for sale or exchange. JAMES W SHETTEL. 116 South Pine .St., York. Pa.

MOVING PICTURE DEPARTMENT

Calcium Lights 3e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Ns adv. accapted for lees thaa 25c.

P131FTTTO CALCIUAI UGHT—Only weighs 15 Iba., oontplete: most convenient for trarlelng and stationary exhibliions; .si'elal prices on Oxone. Ether and Umca. 1‘asllls and Hoblers Write for free panmhlet. CAP¬ ITAL AIKRUHANDISB CO.. 525 S. Dearborn SC.

Exchange or Swap 2p PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

No adv. acccgftd far less thaa 25e.

kTkR R.AL« UR WILL TRADE for Power's 6 or Alolbgrai’li Af. 1’. Alai-hliie, complete, with lenses, me Studio Canvra. rimkpletr. p</'t tartl sire, and ;iVsX 414. 8 plate ludilers, prinling frana-. drying rark. <tcv"l- mier trays, dark rnon» lamp, romplese In rvrry re«pni. with .write surplles. <*• will sell outright for $50.00: will ship .subieit to rxanniialinn U|sin depiielt uf $5.00 to cusee expr*^ charges. C. E GRB3CN. Gen¬ eral Delivery. Davenpi.rt. Iowa.

OI.D AIONET AIT SEUAI—To exchange for gm d Film. Camera or Stemgillcon. or what have you? Afalte offer. Over 3i)0 different coins, hills and tokens, many crer I.OOi) years old. over 200 dateil btf-re and during the llvll War. D. Al. HUBBAKD. tVntralla. Illinois.

W.ANT 'll) 'TR.ADE- Tivo-pln Edison, complefe. with rhisvtat. me reel film. lot it wiring and soi keta, fiw anything used on small wagon show. F. Af. DDDD, Willie Houd. Kansas.

WIl.tT CASH OR 'TTLADE OFF™ few fv»miigraph ProJeiliw. aluminum, portalile. used miy once, cowt $>175.00; Rewiiidrr and 8 reels Film. Uonslder goirls for mall order buslnews. Ibizzlm, Jokes, etc. LLYLE B. RE13. 4623 12th Ave.. Brooklyn. -New York.

WILL 'TILADE several large 6 and 7-reel Fealure.s. In fine ronditlm, wiUr posters, plwtus Jiid heralds, for 3-reeIm and singles. In good condttloiL IL AL 8AIIT1I. 1237 Vine St., Philadelphis. Pennsylranla.

Films for Sale—New 3e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

No adv. acceptad for lets than 2Se.

FIVE-RFEL AIOnoN PHTURE W.AR FILALS FOR S.ALE—Entire rights sold outright; big money¬ maker. I. LEVY. 53 Park Row. Room 406. New York.

Films for Sale—Second-Hand 2e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Na adv. accepted far test thaa 2Sc.

1, 2. 3 4. 5. 6-Rk:FL FF-Vn RES. flrsf-clasa condl- tlm. with paiiec. Write for list. M. R DICK. 801

I Pnxlurr F-xchange Bldg.. Alinneaixills. MlnnesiAa.

AAIERIC.A 18 RK.ADY. 4 reels, good condition, with 1. 3. fi-shms, $75.00; will send subiect to examina¬ tion; send $5.00 to guarantee charges. F FI.S'KEL 8TE1N. 201 Joseph Alack Bldg., Detroit. AUchlgan.

ATTENTION. RO.A DAIEN—Equipped Road Shows. Inrludlng machine, films, etc., at pricn to imet any pur.se; big attractions always m hand: lliapllns, Key- atone*. Western sensational subjects at prices from $2.00 per rrel and up. 'Tell us what ym want and let us quote you. N.A'noN.AL FILM BROKEJDA. 3122 Alain 8t.. Kansas City, Alissouri.

A FEW FILM LEFT—$1 25 per reH. In lots of reels: Gas Outfits. Picture Afachines. 2 »nd 3-reel Fea- turra. Lerure Slide*: buy, sell and trade; stamps fiw particulars. MYS'TIC.AL HEJTH. Carroll. Iowa.

I CO.ME BACK TO ERIN. 3 reels. $18.00; Alephlsto- phelia. 3 reels. $15.i>0; For Ireland's Sake. 3 reel.s. #18 00: these features are in flrst-rla.ss ronditlm. with

I 1. 3, 6-sheets; will ship subject to examinstloti If the j express rhargew are guaranteed. GORIMIN CO.. 92 I Griswold St , Detroit, Alirhigan.

I COAIPEU-ED sacrifice—300 heat ecmmenlal I fllin!i. ftaturca. film rabinets. e4c. They are going;

nuke me an offer quick. F. 8. JON'ES. 1639 Kings Road. Jacksmvtlle. Florida.

DRAFTED; LkTT FOR SALE CHF.AP-IO Reels. Motiograph Alachlne. Afirroroide Screen. Prealo Light Outfit. 1.50 hand msile Hickory Chairs, crateil. CHA.s. COONS. I nadilla. .New York.

EIGHT SINGLE REF.I.S, gnml ronditlm; first or drr for $1.5.Oo gets them; guarantee satisfaction. HAR RY UHF>TER 15.58 Alllwaukee Ave.. iKkago.

FILAIS. #1 reel up; write for list. NOBIS DOX- LON. Prospect St.. White Plains, New York.

FlI-MS. $1 REEL IT—.Sensational Featurep. etc.: stamp for U.<t. BOX 353. Tampa. Florida.

FOR SALE—Pathe H. C. Passion Play, three reels: Dante's Inferno, three reels; Birth of Our Saviour, one reel: with paper; cheap. C. J. AIURPHY. Day¬ tona Bcadi, Florida

FOR SALE-Twenty reels uf Film fiw $25.00 ; 50 reels fiw $2.uo. $,'t 00 snd $5.00, or will exchange for others. Il.ARKY SMITH. Grata. Pennsylrinla

FOR S.ALE—Four-reel Hungtesn War. condition heW. finest paper erer put out m war. two styles 9 and 3- sheels; make offer, best gets It; .subject to rewind ev- smlnatlon. ROOAI 11. 92 Griswold SL. Detroit. Mich.

FOR SAI-F.- Tbe Whirl of life. Vemm Castle. 6 full rr«)s. brand new film, plenty advertising matter and photos. DR.APKIN. 729 7th Ave.. .New Yiwk.

FOR SAT.Fe-Tbe Ultle Girl Next Oner. 6 full reels, first-class ronditlm. with i>osters and pbotce. BIG .5 FIUM CORP . 729 7fh .Ave.. New York.

FOR S.ALFc-The sensatimal 4-reel Feature. 'The Hindu Neire-ls." with rapvr. $'25 00 for quirk .sale; Wlson Ecenofnv 'Transformer. $25 nO; Gm Dutflt. ceeii- plfte except burner $15.00; Robins-Meytrs li h. p. $7.50. QUEEN ra.A'TTRE SfmVlCE. Birmingham. .Alabama

FOR S.ALE—Several hundreil good Reels, with pa¬ per. $2 00 to $.5 OO; no Junk: Song Slides, with music. 75c per set UKESri'LNT CITY FlINf irCUHANGE. New Orleans. Louisiana

In Answering Classified Ads, Please Mention The Billboard.! (Continued on page 54^

64 The Billboard MARCH 9, 1918

For at* a RARf5Al*C or 8ril1 trftilA for 1 FTHC^TRIO M. I*. 0tT*Frr^“6*h. P-* S*k« w.* 60”V. OR UJTMOt'NXEl^ ROj^nRd vJk All j-i »xt.j-,j1 S «■ S-Ml rooiHliM or Wmnnt <rf raual ralur or Elrrtrir IJght J’lint and Motlocriph, srirrrl; usrd, nmrril and Mutual rrlraara; ariid n»ia ImmrdlatrlT. BUriGSCJUG d.nCbM.llSlC&l COHlGuV for M pT Machine In «o<i.l Cf«dltlnn™a 5-rwl pro- “>!?•„: •V ’’"'" *350; would conalder trade. FDWARIfS. 119 Eaat 19th St., .New York City. ^ Llberly AdvarllniwtnU. 2$ wardl. .‘raa tl cliara. ductlon ot Elinor Oljn’a Three Weeks, with lots of BOX 6. Corbin, Kaiieas. paper, la, 3) and 6s, both mounted and unmounted; this flim Ifi It) good rnndilirn and nill ship subject to

WANT TO BUT one and two-reel Chapins. Key- A-1 tllMrailAN—With apertaltlfw: 'Inuble alto m FOR SALE—A Moslng Picture Outfit, .same as new: stone* and Weeterns; mutt be full reels and A-1 r<ai- | hand; wife, characrrs and general butlness; aober, --

rewind examlnatlnti upon deposit of tj.OO to corer ex- Monarch Machine. Gas Outfit. 6 reels of Film, with dltlon; no junk; aend Hat. pr<-w» rhargea: wUI tell outright for $.55.00. C. E. Posterg. Tickets, Handbills, Curtain. Slides, used but Are, Brooklyn. New York. GREEN. General DWirery, Darenpcrt. Jowa. I one time; coat $2.50, will sell for $150; this is a real

I bargain for some one. EA VEKNB DAVISON, St. FOR RALE—Chaplin In The Heart Thief, aliout I J<*ns. llllnola

1,400 feet of laughs, with paper: first $10.00 takes It.

BEACK, 84 'nir<M» I liable, ability; wardrotus MO.VTB I Tt'fJsEY. t I frs'TlIle. Kansas

A. M. ORAJECM, 24 Potter Bldg., Birmingham. AlA cycles, good as new; first $25.00 takes It ARCADE

FOR PAIJ:, films—Or will trade. Let me know 1 THEATER. Hanover, llllnola. what you have. WIIXIA.M SCHWARTZ. 112 North l,a Rallr St, Room 28. CTileago. Illinois.

_ . . .1 A-I IXrMlJH.CN—Jew. Irish, wop or snythna WANTEll TO HUY'—Five and tlx-reel Fl’aturea. In I ^how rhiwetl ri’astai for atl; burltsetue or musical -iwr

gissl condition; must have plriity of advrHIslng and SUNNY JOH.N.NY CEF.ME.NTS care Hlllbowr.i , the price must b.> right; no Junk. K D KII..M TO- Si-v York (My nuiooax.i.

FOR SALE—Fort Wayne Compensarc, 110 volts, 60 CHANGH. 311 Gluyd RUIg., Kanaaa tlty, Mlaaourt A-1 PRiMH Cl.NO lYrMBDIAN -or tabs : vrraatde

WANTED-Frature Film, also Cbwb,,. Indian and 5?-'* OtV^’ Slapstick Coanrdiea; no junk; mast lie good. Miat>py ‘ ■ t *-—E— -^^^-- . _

FOR SAUi—Edison klovlng Picture Machine, Exhl- I aubjects; no fancy prices; will pay cash or trade Bllsw A-1 I'RilDl't'I.NG t'OMUllAN—$'or muaU-al com bltlon ilodel. In good condition; 18 reels of Film, tlas Malting Outfit, In A-.\o. 1 contlllhai: will buy ery. lab.; real_ strlMw; salary your limit liAIUtY

FOR SALF^, 4. 5 and 6-reeI Features, with plenty I TjlV® .1'‘ advertising. In lirst-elaM coiidltloii. DRAPKIN, 729 ho"’-.for yout HARIJE E JAklEet llymouth, Wbwotisln 7th Ave., New York.

LTFE OF MOSES. 5 reels, good condition, 1. 3. 8- slieets. $150.0b; Are They Born or Ylade. 4 reels, good eondltion, 1. 3 6-*heel8. $50.00; will .ship with prlvl-

$65.00, ahlpped subjeit to examination, $15.60 in ad¬ vance to guarantee exprtga ehargea both ways. FE- UX WEHREE, Willlamsun. Georgia.

Ition, 1. 3 «-aheel8. $50.00; will .ship with prlvl- I of examination upon receipt of $5.00 to guarantee "J”.;

rliafges STRAND F’EATUHES, N^w Film Bldg., Detroit. Michigan.

aCEUrf FEATUBE SERVICB. Birmingham. Ala

FOB SALE. TO QUIT BUSIN'ESS—All kinds Mov-

MUST CLOSE OUT QLlCK-700 reels of Chaplins. Keystone and other slaspstlck Comedlea. also W'ewern. TH^-vrRl?^R(MiFHArr^EXC^\r^F - Senaallonal and Hlgh-Qass Features, at $2.00 per .“'-UANGE 112 AmirwY CIVmTT A m¥4^1AT reel and up. YYTlte for bargain list. THOMPSON *^®'**‘ ^ - <-hlcago, IlUnois. ArMT .^11^ IT iVX^Il FILM EXCHANGE Mergantown. Kentucky. ~ ^,c 'iZ-^-7 •J .T*. * * "I _ FOR QUICK SALE GOT THIS—Theatre closed. AFiVFRTl^F FMT^

MARION LEONARD IN LIGHT U.VSEEN', 6 reds; d^'t wint to store gooiU. Ma^ us an offer on the lO The Lure. 5 reels; Charley, the Gang Leader, 3-reel Chaplin: plenty of newly mounteel rajwr. BOX 195, ^‘"#1

AT LIBERTY

Waterloo, Iowa.

MB ROADMA.N. IDHIE IS YOUR CHANOE-Be- | $‘1UTURE COlU'ANV, Danville. Illinois, number, this Is not junk or worn emt stuff, hut all are in the very best of condition and every Inch there, with

6A. complete, and Rerttfler, like new; DLssoIving Lan- ^ tern, best made; Gold FTber Screen, large Eaetric NOT TO EXCEFD ^2£> WORDS Sign (Majestle), 1,000 Theatre Chairs. WESTERN tAVCEiU TT UIVUi}

... J eondltion and every Inch there, with ^ 1T'1/*81^G one exception (Three Weeks), but It Is not bad and Is I**A In very good running condition. JXery story Is a gocxl . v“ “®' Advertlseaonts ef aa acsaptabls natura will ba hi- one, with perfeel photography, nleely tinted and toned, 'lertcd without charge In tha Classltlad Columat. Opea by rrsponslhle makers. "All AJjoard for Reno." 1-reel p5.00; vlascope. $-0.00: 1914 YMlcgraph. with large j, ptraoi eaaneetad #r Idantifled with tha ahaw

NO FOR SALE. NO HELP WANTED ADS IN¬ SERTED FREE.

A 1 S-niAIGHT MAN'—Sing alther baritone or Imm In quarlettr; lead numt)ers DAY'E KMtAVN. 247 North Dlvlsiin St . Ituttalo. .New Y'ork.

AL WILLIAMS--Producer, comedian; Iwwt scripc-. ability ai.d s<-nrleiy; lop salary. 517 N. Clark st Chlcato, Illinois._

AIE Allot ND (XIYIFDIAN- For musical .■umeiy with spcslalUrs; out of draft. TOJI T. JO.NES. Gee Del.. iMrolt, Michigan.

AT LIBERTY'—.\-l alrajght man; slri>nf baritoo. lead numbers: produce; join tin wlrr. HARRY' It.lK BI HN^ G^rrsl Dellrery. RoancAe, Y'Irgtulv

.YT IJBUtTY—B. F. . S. i>. rumedlan; speclalue-: double piano J.\CK t'.UUtOLE. General Dellvirj. I’ittshurgh. Pennsyiranla.

CHAlUtTEK COMFJJIA.N A.ND PRODUClUl - F e tal>lolds. etc.; good stHslalilca and wardrobe: anj ■ thing that pays. CHIEF DEERTOOT, 8L tehns. rule. N<>w Y'ork.

UU.YR.Yt.TER tXSMkajlA.N—Some general lualiiew- lead or do iiumliers: rrp. or (alx WALTER MATZ. 2137 Haddon .We.. Chicane, Ullnofa.

CHORUS GIRL—To join carnival cc burkaouc. MISS KJJ.A lUMlKIIS. N'rw Kensington. Pnuikytvania.

FK'JIAIJ; IMlTatSONATOR—Small and graceful, beautiful make-up: daaaling costumes. A. IL .wEI

rnmed}-, $10.00; "The Orang-Outang," 1-reel comedy, lamp and lanm house. $55.00. These iMcblnes fuar- bualnaaa. It aaawtrt art ai aattsfactory tha firaf GUT. General Drlivery. Y'mingstown. Ohio. $10.00; "Who Was the Shamr.” 1-reel drama. $10.00; fl^-class c-ondltlon. all complete, ready p (Ima wa lavlta aa aiaiy Inaartleni as ara nteaaMry —pTJjT—Hi-iMj.-«ofI5—TUb tiuulcwl—emneds c "The Dream Seeker." 2-reel drama. $20.00; "Morn; •'1 *.®' '• Tbaaa caluaias ara far tha benaflt ef irbS ShT'k Vanna," 101 Bison, 3 reebi, $30 00; "Springtime of «<'•}: w* mcept your B^(R to fuU m psymenta. ,h, y.a.pleysd and wa da net waat yeu ta faal that csi eUenT D*T^”nnOLLY ^MUbi^l the Spirit," 3-reel drama. $30.00; "Cr>- of the Flr.d- •/ D. T^IIF^YTIIE St PPLY UOUsE 711 South KeOilo y,u are Impeslag aa ua by uilag tha otluieis mare co-N-NOLLY. lilUboerrt. the Spirit," 3-reeI drama. $^.00; "Cry of the Flr.d- D.THF^YTIIE SUPPLY UOUSB, 711 South KeOilo horn." S-reel drama. $30.00; "Jast ilm.” Broadway A’*-- Chicago, llllnots. Western, $30.00; Elllnor Glyn’a "Three Weeks." 5-reel drama, $.50 00. New paper free on "Three Weeks." FOR SALE—Brass Y'esUbule Framm for theatres; none on the others, hut easily pot. If you want either <h"e 41x44-lneh two-inch frame, two 46x84-toch three- ef the alvove separate, remit the price, or the flrs4 per- '"<* frames., with brass supports: sell all or part; BOB (hat aends ua $125 00 gets the whole lot and with fireproof Jlovlng PleXure Booth; 140 Steel Opera the understanding If not Just as represented your ronney Chairs: Motlonograph. A-1 picture machine; Bcrry- hack. SOUTHMt.V FILM KXCTIA.VGE, South Jack- Pl»n<>. hand or eleetrio operated. DELP'S, eonvlUe, Florida. initsburgh, Pennsylvania.

St. Ipuia, Mlasouri.

aim rmer wvwmibimjb wm wMwwwwn misw H.CWAII.C.N D.Y.NC$ai--$or clubs and cabaret; al« NO FREE •TANDINQ ADS ACCErTEO, COPY native musli tan: fine wantodw: been featured with

{iV5;.Ti’?ur'u^h"r\hn^;>f^auir^^ FUTURE TIME WANTED ADS. nr^pproof 31^c>vinK ncture Boom: 140 ste^i (*P«Pt iimb viMiiibv Mt#«. INKXrRRIErM Vn> YOI NG U.\.N-.MuAira1

Cntin. 3lrHion():?riiph. A-1 ndure Ywa WMRt h% r«a4y U Mm at owe* Writ* your ^ Taud«^!Uf*: r\f^vT danerr; bariuoe rolro. ad .11 ..MraU TEJOH^NT. 7 IUR..n St.. Younntowr.. Uhia

* day* 6 p.m.s for lasortloa lo tho followluf Imuo. MoNT \VAK)‘elaE»--C'wnnDan anti danc<T; ebanx^ ad oa soparato oheet ef paper. Fermo cIom Tnura- day, 6 p.m.s for lasortloa lo tho foMowlup Imuo. I MoNT \VAK)-XE»--C'wnnDan and di

sMaJ<H1NO THE KAISER'S ARMIES. 3-reel war. RraUILT MACmNES. ^Plrtf to run. dellvarsd thmugh tha seat ofllce if Initials art 5 aixea. 6 threes. 3 onea, $30.00; ProBpeetor’.s Warn- *?® ®" VP- “*•‘1 ‘fi* b« addmwd la cara t( gerMO Ing, Western, 4 onra. $5.00: Disappotnted Suitor, fi'*® rental departiwnt Juat opened. attracUra propo- gf ygd ggieg hex. eomedy, 4 ones, $5.00: Artful Kate, with JIarv Pick- Mtlon; suppllra Md ee^thtog for theatre and road __ eomedy, 4 ones, $5.00: Artful Kate, with Jlary Pick- auppllra ^d ee^thtog for theatre and road ford. 8 ones, $6.00; hashing Tomatoes. Policeman’s *•>»">• W’ESTT.RN SHOW PROPERTIES OO.. 618 Boott, apUt eomedle*: River of Fire, 3 reels, $10.00; Delaware 8L. Kanaaa City, MlatourL Bliss Gas Outfit, Including burner, good shape, $15.00; aent for examination upon both way express deposit BYRON P. Bl^Slf. Many, Igiuisiana.

SPBfTAL FBATITIBS, In one to aeren rtelt. for road men; write for IlsU. WEHTERN SHOW PROP- ERTlEC OO.. 518 Delaware SL. Kanaaa (Xty. Ma

SPECIAL TO ROADMEN—Chaplins. Keystones and other alapatlck Comedies, also W'estern and Sen¬ sational Features In one, two and three-reel features, with posters, at $2.00 per reel and up. Shipped suh- ject to examlnatlan. YY’tlte for Bargain List. THOMP¬ SON FILM EXCHANGE, Morgantown, Kentucky.

TAMING OF THE SHRF.YV. 3 reels; also Singles; bargains. C Y’II£S, Vinton, Iowa.

THE HOUSE OF BON'DAF,. 5 reels, with English and Polish titlea. 1, 3, 6-shre1s, $75.00; will send with privilege of examlnatlan upon receipt of $5.00 to guarantee charges. J. STRAUSS. 544 Tennyson Ave.. Delrfltt. Unchlgan.

WESTERNS AND INDIAN FEA'n'RES. 2 and 8- reelrrs: Keyatores. Mary Plckforda and a bunch of other good feaUireB; price cheap; write for my list

THE BILLBOARD PUB. CO 23 Ovsra Place. Clai

RECEIPTS OF CASH FOR CLASSIFIED ADS NO LONGER ACKNOWLEDGED

. -- - -- Y’ERSATIU: SINGING AND DA.M ING tYDIE I cara tr geraail. DlA.N—ttiange for wee*; acta. etc. HAiUtY WEST

LY'. 607 Bath St., BrlWul. Pennsylvania._ ®®" YOUNG STBAICHT MAN—For tab.; singer and ClRcIniiatl, OhUe daiiofr: put on numbrn and lead tbfm: will rcnaiclrr

musical cfmntiiy with carnlcal. IRVING GKt^LANlV 134 Third Arc.g (llntrvi. Iowa.

YOr.VG MAN—Age. 19; X ft.; comedian-, danm Nlngcr: mu!*lcal entnedy nr vauderlllc. V. I<INT3JA. General Orthfry Winnipeg, ('anada.

The Billboard has discontinued acknowledging the receipt of cash in pa.vment for Classified Advertisements. The Increased rate of postage plus the high cost of paper and time involY’ed to issue the cards compels us to abandon acknowledgment postcards. The appearance of the ad in The Billboard is evidence that the money was received, as no Classi¬ fied Ads are inserted without cash with copy.

THE BILLiBOARD PUB. CO.

Circus and Carnival At Liberty Advcriliemggtt. 25 werfit. free at ihirgc.

iKibcm St: Chi: Acrobats _' Bli«oo, Stmplrx. Y'erisenpr. Optigrtph and other , . .

vi-rrT uw. T — 1 V J J ... ... maJil-B for electric or calcium light on hand; 49 raela LIbarty Adwrtlaamaatt, 25 worda. Ira# af charga. WILL HEU- sereral hundred threo-reel .<Maisatloiul ^ Lecture Sat* of^avet Pawrinn Pim-^_ ~

featurtB, In llrU-rlaaB rendition, plenty of one, three wj, •„,! nther sublecta- f^loliim IJahi OiitfltA a« FL4»YD ( LARK—Acrobat; eralght or comrdy; too- and gix-aheetB on each subdect. mostly mounted. K-D ,o„j ^ ,( $10 00 to’ $15 00- Oxone Ether IJmes Black wire; revotrtog lach'rr; aiiiiouncrr; epeev

Instill Pa«R,7®i^n.^^^^^^ for «ag,rt.h^ c,any,hln,thmpay,. It 3. 1V«^ MlsNmn repair marhlnw or funilab new parts: we allow you MrrlnU.

M. P. Cameras 3e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

Na adv. aceapted for lesa than 25e.

for y:wr old machine, or pay you raab; get our bar¬ gain lifts and save money. .N.aTIO.NAL EQUIPMENT OO., 417 West Michigan Street, Duluth. Ylinnaaola.

Na adv. aceapted for leso than 25e. PICTURE MAtTUN’ES, $10.00 TT—SUreopUcons, __ Lights, Powte s 6As: llst.s, stamp. FRED L- SMITH, MOVING PKTT'RE UAMinu AX’D PRO.lEfTOR. Amsterdam. New York.

(XyMPI.ETB—YfaJee and exhibit your own moiles; asen standard film; $35.00. F. E RUSSELL. Bauvla. New Y'ork

PlfTl’RE MAClUNIJi BOUGHT, SOLD, EX- | way Thealer, Columlvla. South Uandlua.

A-1 BOSS CANA’ASiLAN—On one or two-car shows good aeat man; rvYercnce, G. W. Chrlaty Shows, tw • Ortiiuats GF.OUGE DAY. 1224 Barttoc W.. llarrlv hiirg. Pmneylvanla.

A-1 tULfHlED t .AR POHTF.K—WldvcB J> b »l h large or small ciprus; sober and rellahln IMIUIY I.KYY1S, rare Haltimute Dalo' Lunch. 12 K. Ylaiii St.. S| rliigfleld. Ohio._

AT UBI-RTV—For oomlna araaon as Iibs canvas man or train master. t'HAS, L RHODKS. Yuma. .Arlanna.

.AT IJIiraiTY'—For anything that pays: two novelty arts; band kalaiirtng act and Unman rings B RENZO. 32* Burt.m St . 8 W’ . Grand Rapids Mich

ClKt US PERFORMiat-Do two go<d fcta; want to hear from wagon or railroad abows. MILLLB. 13(>* W. Florida St.. Kprlngfield, Mlaaourt.

ELI OPiniATOHr—Have own helper: 17 years' expe¬ rience; out nf draft; slate all In flint lef.rr. FKJIKI.s WlHiEL .MACK. 211 JetTersor. Hotri. Detroit. .Mich

TOPERII-N(TT> AND RraJABLE CONt ESSION AGENT -Stale all In first letter. U. NOBTON. cars Hotel niata. Mllwatikee, Wlsconiln. _

EXPatlTOrini BiiSS t.ANVA.SM.AN ( arable of handling cete-nlght dramatic show: atie that can roewe: no chaser it I>nc*er; always on the job. J. F TAG NEY', General Delivery. Orrvllle, Ohln. _

FiHl A(T PL.AVl.VG liAHNlV.AUS (IR FAllUt- U- AGENT—ktusiral comrsly, uvinsirel, dramatic sioi'k; I dy balltinnisi: also can nvakc slide for life an,I do lien

strong hUler: lalginal ideals in promutlng Irtislneas; jaw. VIIU.INI.A U.ASTILLI). 115 N. Uamllton bl.. honeet to goodnesa hastier. GE-N'E DETTE Broed- I Malison, YAYsccw.sln. _

Agents and Managers At Llberly Advertltegitntt, 25 teardt, tree at ehprte.

UH.ANOED—I-ubln's, Parts, Repairing. CHAR. H. BENNETT, 240 North 13th St., Philadelphia.

FOR riRCUS OR VAUDFA'1I-LF.—Trained ot**:

2o PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

No adv. accepted for lets than 2Sc.

EXCHANGER—IJven up your baslncss. put In new--- ■■o.w, i euiiajivania __ worker; r.fermrea; gi>al drtwarv: wants tubjecla; we will rent you rotwiey-gettlng Film, with W’E HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF USED PICTURE CIRCUK AGESvT -General oonlractov; prea.i. 24- chance with alas» ntarilng out <d New khigUnd MI paper in any quantity, at 5(>c per reel per week. A-10. MAtTHIN'ES of all i-aken. from $50.00 up; aend for hour man; coast to coast experience; handle any at- LA.N MosHkAt. 122 Fountain 8t.. lYoridence. R I. care Billboard, Chicago.

AGENT OH IHMIKKKEI'ER --t’lrcas or larnlval; wheel hatiy tsiggy; walk tight wire: jump Ibnugti can contract and do prews work; salary acciaidary; hoops of fire and oUiera BERT AATLUS. IllWburg.

POWERS NO. 6 PimrilB SUGHIN'E. complete, SSJlu»'”^B,dla^aUHORrau Belmmil ILdel, Indian- TYxas^^- $70.00; Na 5. ccanplete. $40 00; Fort Wayne Conoens- ^ - -- GOOD GKlNDUl 41an make oprtUnga: not a liw ier. arc. $82.00; everythtog In llrst-daaa mechanical con- AGENT—YAlld cat. route, Iwr*; not afraid Ross ( R.AAATOIU), 30 .V 2d St.. Terre Haute. dlUnn: wUl ship for examination. YLARTIN FRFI)- ’he .^1; clone contra, tor; anything Indlatia._:____ TOIUK, 3.533 North Thirteenth St., ITillactelphto. Pa- DeUvery, Martua crimjkh AND SHOW WORKEIV-Can talk and

Second-hand Films for Rent power s no 6 pimnB sughin'e. complete, SS^us'lTmna^a. 2b per word, cash WITH COPY. "*nf>>rtr. _$40.00; Fort Wayne Comgiena- , .nw-ve m-h

YA’E HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF USED PICTURE CIRUUK AGENT -General conlractov; prw.i.

OUT lUt before ordertnc elsewhere. IaEABS THEATRK I trartjoo: eAltry your limit

2d-Hand M. P. Access, for Sale SUITLY CO.. 420 Market. SC Louis. Mlaeouri. Adrian. Michigan.

ROBERT K.ATU JAf'K SH,AIM>\A’-\A’ctld's only blind twg puncher, pum-hlng from laie to ten hags; strongest hally et>-

2c PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. Ne adv. gecepted tar leva than 25«.

EXPERIENCED MA.N’AGkat^PIcturrs or rvp.; taltiable for athIHIc show. .TJ2 LaJee W . \A’,mlstock. WILL SEI-L AT Y'OUH fAA'N PRICE—Power's 5, In trap drummer; .vcrlpta: piano; wife feature pianist; llllnrlA

perfect order, 2 Irnsee. 30 fL and 60 ft. 100 feet new apeclaltln; expert picture player; go anywhere MU- ~ MTV:-;'vT’>"\ffyF~Av77;i. with aoud raniU stage cable, rheosUt. screen, rewinds. J. R. RAYN’OK. SUTANR. 1219 N Illinois. Indianapolis. Indiana MAN A.VD mFr AA a^ p<*.ll^^vlto g^ r^i 4501 RavaYsworwl Ave. Chlegra TOiTEV.TTOt^k^h-HiNK MANaV.^- Av^.m

$150.00 TAKES (ooplete, pvxl as new, 110 volt, 60 wil cycle, alteviatlng .•uirent, motor drive Power's 6A Travel Morlng Picture Machine, with lyxgi Setter and 110 TVxat. Tolt. 60 cycle, aitemailng current fV>mismsarc. H. D. TOEATRE SUPPLY HOUSE, 711 8. Kedzie Are., Chicago, llllnots.

EXIvBHIRNUk.D HINK MANAGEIt--Wnuld like to I tlckel selier, scrrrla/y and Ireastirer. ADAM MtHMlK ...I . _ _ I connect with Urge rink; A-1 pralable men; alsn give I I incrr Mbhirsn ' 60 WIIJ. SAURIUrB EdLsnn Brhlhltlon Mechine end | exhlbttlone In trick and fancy akaUiig; aorvi racer T ‘ '

1*.^ DutflU IL G. HAMILTON WlchlU Falla, | j BkLNTOV. 51144 North .5lh St.. Wao. Texas.

BARG AI.VS IN THEATRE EQUIPME-NT. everything guaranteed; Exit IJghta, $1.00 each: Fire Pumps $2.25

Bands and Orchestras

MAN AND WniT-J- 'n> run concession with cafiiUsl roini»«ny: *oikI. rtllahlf pr<n’l« wocket^ T G llGX Hr», Nw jmry. __

M<Kn>U trtl W.MJGN HIIOWH -I do k wlrr art. jiiRglintf »i't, «<itu*rrt turn; Wlicrlrr Hroiher*. d'^h***

AXIOMATIC TirKET SELIJNG MAOflNK. two ryrio Onwir*«i^ar«'. 127.50; bddutiful O-llght. briM bankt. $100* oo«t 1180, like new. UiTLANI). Mont- Cellinf Shf^rer IJehtA. $8.00 earh; larte. 10-apare pelier* Vermont electric llghiad I^rocram Board. $10.00; electric li«ht4<i

each: Fire Hnee. $3 0(1 eaeh: Fort Wayne 110-voit. 6ft- At Liberty Advertlseieeati. 25 wardl. tree ef eherge. MU-VIN J 'niGMI'SON.' 109 Rt.Aea Ht.. Uurhsni cycle CVnnrensarc. $27.50; beautiful 6-llght. brass ____ _ .North I aroltna _____ CelUng Sh^revw Uahta, $5 OO each; lefie.^ lYH-R-PTWE FAMILY (IRt’irFrfiTBA-Man. wife M(»r(>lli»KUME“i>a>erlenr«l dirt track rider; wanli , .Ij . wv —*. w, . irk gv^ 1 V_* iilX; k rAivijt.i 4PW iirani iv/^—.nail, wiio ni el^-tiic llglued Board. S10.00; eleidrlc llimtixl anfj two daiifhtem; piano, tMIh. tr^animiw. inri dninM; pry^tton on inoinr nr ntUwIroim*: 1 I hoto Framn. $6 00: banajni In ail kipda <m IW'* wants p^wlflon in pirtnre theatfr. K H F’KSTIJ-TK'H rhine K I. KAtlUJBT. 782 K 1

BARGAIVS^—On account of making alterations In Ventilatlnr Blower Fana. w‘th nw^on: aleo all Wnda fmrfrVFTR.^. leakn. Vorth fuknta (Hilo our buildlnff and needing more room, we hare acme nf k^hao^f Kana: Acreena. $5 00 and flO.OO ea<h: one- —FnTirAaf'w—FivtoFI—57^fvW*“rryy~'iiVvn “ ‘ ~;i7.t.*vr«r;^TA~vwvi.-if~r.MTi:— excellent bargains In allghtly uae*! Mrwtng IMcture sheet P^y^rer Frames, from $100 up: alao all klnda of ^ lUVnRJA SOTIKTY HA!SI> - OllIF NTAlu l)AN( HI With c* kuSi™. ^mea wd other Theat«- Knppllea Write ofher alzt- Pn»»er Framca H. D. THEATRE HUPPliT burlee.iue. MIHH

• in allghtly uaevi Moving Hrture sheet P^y^rer Frames, from $1 00 up: alao all klnda nf JiMAMAM « vrjiiJA aiw irTTY ha:ni>- OllIKNTAL DANTHl I and oth« Theat«- Knppllea Write other eizf Pnetrr Framca H. D. THEATRE HUPPliT i "am. carnival nr burleeaue. WISH K bargalna E3iKER BROS.. 608 Ol- HOrKE. 711 Houth Kedzie Ave., CWcagn. IlItDoia Jj X ' Z J fiKAIIAM, | HART. New KenMngton. I fnnaylvi

. Mlaaourt. ' ' ---- 1.^0 Box Wi.jTeaakni. N»w^etyv._^HFIaT^AND TANY AH MAN Pla for sfirclal list of ive St, St. Lewils.

CUKHMAN LIGHT PT-ANT. eomplete. fine condi¬ tion; PortaMe Booth, rabla. Picture Machines. Fllma. Slide*. Gas Outfits; stamps for irices MY’STirAL KEITH. Carroll. Iowa.

Wanted To Buy 2e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY.

No adv. aeatgtad tar lasa thaa 28e.

ANT FILMS WITH THEDA BARA OR SHERIFF BIUA'OWmi AND STAGE HAND Marrird; age. EDISON UPPER AND LOWTHl Yf.YGAZIN'FJt, new \KIJ^ with paper. In good eondltion, ehaip. KIRK- $9; mn Ford; aalary expected. |Kft (8) p<r m'Sith

Take-Up. Rewind, all for 110 6«: Galclum Burnrr. LANiy tTI'DIO. 414 W. Federal, Toungstown. Oho. BIIJ.PO!m:n. 14 West I.3th St . Kaovas <5ty. Mo $.5 W): Gas Gauge. $2 60 ; 9x19 Oirtaln. $I 00: two pairs Coodensers. 1169: Slvirt .4ngl<- Ire>*. $3(81: —— '

all bargains and lii go^ eondltion HARRY (TIES- In Answering Classified Ads, Please Mention The Billboard. TER. 1558 Mllwauker Ave, Oilcago ® ’

MdtrrHlDRUME Rxjwrlenrwl dirt track rider; want* posftim on inoenr nr slbwlrome: I have my rwn ma rhiiir F I. WillERT. 782 E 1301h SL, nesrcUiid. (mio _ __

olUK.NTAL DAN('m W'lth .xwlumes; wjnllng b' Join carnival ir hurieeque MISS KATHERIN'E 1.4R HART. .Nrw Kensington. I'fniiaylvalile __

SF_\T AND CANY’AS MAN Play some cUrinef , hand; sober amt reliable: b<wt id riferrtuea. JAMES

Billposters (YUKILFH ?4vln,.2^^;^xsa._ ^ STHllNG Glut. Wishes poaltlnn In clrrtiB. ramlvj

At LIbarty Advardtaanali, 25 wards, traa at aharga. nr stage; lifting ir statbaiary a<1 with aerntials. RUSH M HOUN. 213 Shi-lliai Ave^ New llaven. C^nertlrsit

TATIVKI AHTIST With "swell outfit; first riafr worker; f,r ten In.i8te show or |)rtiny art'adr. Ad- dress SAIMtlt IJAVIH. 863 West t'liia St . Migm<*ln I'eniieylvanla. __ ‘'TA'mKlF.D MAN ANI> AHTTST-^wcH outfit'and flash; canilval and elrcus CJIA8. HAMILTON, Gan Dal., lamisville. Kentucky.

march 9, 1918 T ti e Billboard

tiIF I/rGRANDr.*—r»XKj dlTlng. muiagOT; tick-| BANI> DIRECTtm—Cnme*; B. *. (X: food ttj). • • hindl* (nyliilnf; wlfr, roucnalKia. danxr, of miwlr: exrntpl from draft. ORCAR 1. UfOO, 2203

th araiihrr and bookkrtrlut. looks. it‘.ulh. ab.UtT- K. 2»lh HI., Kansas diy. .Mliisoufl._

srd, (till ago, lllliiuts. BANJO ri..AVtJi Jari; mil j<>tn .'aaa band; n;u- Tlli.^ lb A bl.NULfc At.T—Wire •taiaiiig and Jog- alial art; rxitrrlni'«<l. all around trrform.r. Al.

11... aould nasa any timr on rlrcult taud<f|l.o U WALI^ACB. 4414 Grrvr Arr.. Ri. Louii. MUamirl. . .. i .ifiivT r!i-vi>s-Rsii\. Ml ji.hiia IRK —.: ~ “—:—^-:-.t:-

OrERATOR AM> ELFXTTIICIAN—Anjr projection; FOR VAniCTILLE ACT—Expert rifle shot; beat tan dellrer tbe goods no matter what you hare- steaily wardrobe ou an<t otT; carnlral. clri-u» or fairs; rellaiile liMltlnn; anywhere; 10 years' ezperiem-e. I4KO.NARD ms’.agrrs only. NkTN’AD.A EfXAltr.VT, J03 7ih .tve . CAKK. Ueiihaio. Keiitucly.

Ul't.RA'ltrU A.Ni) MA.NAGc.ii—Ten years' experl- Slerltng. Illinois.

HEJIKKAV l)R BI.ACKFACE CUMEUIAN-W slid true; knows the game; rumteitiloii no oitject; no draft; like to ronnert wtUi act; tan lead numbers. I.A>G.N good riferentta C. F. BAU^ARIJ, 608 Pine 8U, | ARIl KJtA.tU-Jt. 2411 W. 126lh St., New York City.

ii..*' wftuld nasa atiy time on c-irt-uii .11 tauutrii.e u vroca..Aec.. ms urrer .srr.. 01. ciuii. aiieaiNiri. tru-r; anow's loe game; rumteiiiioii no oiijeci; notirait; j l'ril O. laMtl.NT GI NUKRSO.S. Ht. Johns. Ore. cLARlNETlbT—koung man. age. i8.“^arerioo.ed; riferentta C. F. BAUeARU. 608 Pine 8U. WlitriY Cal'KAKlc-Wjlh two big anakea; A-1 low pin h; B. A O. Adtlress H. C IU.A10.N, General t hattanooga. 'Tftinta^_ jlJLMi BittniKS—1-amous slsik wire artist; any

arilrolir; also do Oriental tiamlng. 407 Itocr 8t, Dellrery. Omaha. .Nebraaka._ Ol'tatAToR—Mne years' experlent-e; tumpetem; thing, ererythliig no swinging wire; original cartoon , vilo. titilu_C .MtUdUY bAAOi'Hir.Nc. P1.A > nJC- Utatrta per handle any equlpmem; ha^ to^s; do own re- Ist; con>e<ly and war time pictures. 1663 Highland T.’r.lo. otilu_C MtUlUY bAAOi'Hir.Nc. P1.A I ciK- Utkr« per hand,a aiiy equipmeiu; nw mi toms; uo own re- ut; cotne-ly and war

~\viiUllrS IIK8T TA'TTOolvD PMH'LIi—Clark, tat- maneot powitlon for auromer; out to front on dame tailing. W. Y. CL LA*. 83346 First at.. La Salle. 111. | Are.. Porsmcsiih. Ohio. I,.,d St alp; Prliit-eaa Beairlte. famtsia tatlooed lady; work. IIAHRY WIKOkF. Boy 295. Mayatll.e, Ky, ,J,I1 banner; aee paid ad In tbli lasue. J. ClARK. loH.Nl'yri.ST—Kxempletl from draft; wlalies lt» alien. PflrVg and FaifS st.iioii .N. Monirtal. t anatia hut will trarel; alate aalary GFArKGE LLTTER. 181!. *****».« uaevs "Tol .NG MA.N—-Nut auojett to draft; thrae attt for Capital Are.. Omaha. Nebraska_ at Llbarly Advertlsemaati, 25 words, tree of charge Clrt-m; real performrt. OrK.NcTlbT-Utsej atsuui; flrsi elaas man; doujle shtHis that pay salarlet. Ptlir ORaiER. 13o S. ollt eiolln; cont ert. dame. B A O.; trarel or loraie.

, , _ . MOORW AND CARLboN—In a norelty ring act. PErkS Sind Fsiirs Address 513 Norh .Mnhigan Are.. C2ilcagt>. Illinois.

ML'bIC.iL AltTlbT—Change; work tn acts; fako At Llbarly Advertlsemeati, 25 words, free of charge piano, organ una-foo; not subject to draft. GEO.

GUA8S BLOWER—With twrn ouiui; wishes place In m.. Hli hmond. Inil ena I smine- aober. JJOil.V HOGA.N. JIL. lOOi 'nin-.n

Colored Performers I COR.NETIST—txpcrlented trouper; alrong etmsmaii- .^ »a trmm .« .k.M. young; toitr: rrllible; ap-.fTtlate Rimtl treainunt and

At Llbarly Adyartlaeweata, 25 warda, tree af etiarga, ,1,0,1 j. M. liOL'fcMA.N. Nor.h Y'tr

A-l TL'BA PLAVKH—Doubling B. A O.; will Join Imllanm_ It once. Addreaa ARCHIE ALJAANDEJL 3tl7 W. DRl’MMKK—bight reader; cxptrletired In all lines; Cr sn SI . Princeton Kenlurky_ exempt from draft; rellalde. Addrews DRCM5IER,

young; aober. ’ JJOH.V HOGA.N. 'JR., 1002 'rinu.n IW. F . care Box 155. Ft Wayne, Ind. Are.. Bronx. Nrw York City.

"cOlilRED DANCER—Doing Bait Indian and ballot I Wnodlind Ate, Dm JInInes. Iowa.

W. SNOW. 46 Hnssard St.. Boston, Missathusetts.

NOkEt^TY ACTb—Man and wife; magic, equili¬ brium, rolling globe. Juggling, etc.; anything reliable. PkUU-'Oli.Mk-RS. I'l.'iS .Smihauer St.. Cincinnati. O.

OPEN HiU VAL DEVILLE OR GOOD TAB. SHOW —Blai'kface and eccentrl-: also good scs-oiid com.dy man; exempt Addr<.ss 3832 Rhodes Are., Potv-

Piano Players ohio_ DRl’MMKK.-bighl readtr; exp.rleticed In all lines; I ... THE 'niKEE IRWINS—Heail balaiiilnr Iraneac

exempt frnni draft; rellalile. Addrews DRCM5IER. I At Liberty Advartlsemcati, 25 wardi. fraa af charge, swinging perch; slack wire; swinging clubs; conlnrtlon.

kanu to join while show or ruicert orchew- KMPU>Y5U:NT WA.N'TED—Will asHti band tr- A-1 PIANIST—Male: desire* powiilnn in hotel, cafe. 1 J IRIMX. Sieelvllle, Mlssnurl.

\MIJ.IAM COliEilAN. 57 Saiiger bL, B<«tun. I cbealra; expeTleteed flute, piccolo; would join a t; aebusetiA _ _ _| apeclaltlea; awell Instruments and wardrobe. PRERT-

WICH. Court at. North Plymouth. 5faasarhu<elLs.

caliarct; prefer jazx orcbeMra. Address JAZZ, BiU- l«ard. Cincinnati. Ohla

TIGHT WIRE W.XLKER—Want to Join rccognlaed art: doing ererythliig on a wire; exempt from draft.

Dramatic Artists

CHAHAtTEHS. CHARACTER IJilADb. CHARAO- i H'lnola.

BP h 'Tree. Mla«<wiri __ li.\l’KKIE.NcED ACTOR—Anything but jutenlb

dlrict. hate ai-rlpti: double drunii; baritotie: tuba; reader; arrange; transpose; company closing; sixteen wife, excellent cook; honest. OTTO JOHNSON. Boa- years* exiierteine: roail or locate WYI. S'TF.ij.mav,

A-1 IT.i.NO PLAYER—Doparte; sa.ary. FlO and all: K. SMITH Bill’ioard, Clnrlnnatl. Ohio. i-wi.r-uii-vc'wrv Twe >d leDi-crxic-u ii i Strictly sfltHr and reliable: good dresser on and ffT. J. 'TRAINED C.CTS- Fir circus; taudetllle: wheel

TRAP DRl MJIEK—Full line <» a. CRAWTORD. JIL, 1121 Cherry bL. Kaiisaa Qly. baby buggy; walk tight wire; jump through hoops if At Liberty Adtertlteaiaata, 28 wards, free ef charge. | TODDIE D.kVIS*^'^'fh^8L “ O^' «"'< n’^ecs. BERT WllA,l.w. Pittsburg. Texas.

linnts. ' ’ ' EXPERlkiN'CTD PIANIST—Wants place in good YOL'.NG M.C.N—Age. 20; ntperltnceil In caliaret; “■ '■ ‘ rood appearanre; slng.ng and dan lug; baritone tot er

HARRY KILBY. 114 E Hannrer St.. 'Trenton. N. J.

FIRS’r-a.ASS PIA.NO PLAYER^Read at sight; YOC.NG 5IAN—Age. is; taudetllle; nut. coin, transpose; play any llnd of show; double small parts; straight: prefer nut at; farce comedy sketch: ac- tiest referenrew. MISS O.AKLEY', ixidge tjrass. Mont, lepl anything. JOHN fISBORN'E, Geiii-ral Delitery,

' bi-ato irino s

Tilt HEAVIEB—Competent dramatic dlreelor: expe- nRST-CLAS.s BCSI.NFSb COR-NTTIST-A. F. of 7“ a f.-Y rteii fd: sooer: nllahle. CARL BAYARD b'TEBRS. m. ; locate or troupe; all let’ers answered: Join at! ,

EXPraikiN'CTD PIANIST—Wants place in good plrture theater; good l.brary. D. D. BARTLEY. Mid-

HFNRT ■nrorMAN. Wahi'eton. N. D. FIRST-a.ASS PIA.NO PLAYER^Read at sight; • f.'oi. i.tuEvYiv,!, I.. ■. ... I transpose; pliy any llnd of show; double small parts; JIISUAL DIHrtTOR-Plano; fnl<r; re lable; sight rtferenr.w. MISS OAKLEY', lodge Grass Mont. sder; arrange; transpose; company closing; slxtceci I ___—. . _—-— -;-. „ ars' exiierience: road or loiate. YCTI STELLMAN. GOOD PIA.MST—Desire* to locate in am^l town

h»:h Mls«r>url Gl.NEHAL BISI.NE88 MAN A.ND WOMAN—Open

106 R SluINTry S» . Heert-k. P'nn*y!»anla. where there la chance t'» organise band and leech. HARRY BtTVER. Box 48. Y'enl e. Cat f mta.

8ICSICIANS—Flrat rtoltn and good, strong bail- I - ‘ . ...— ———--, ’ ,———~—7—“ I board ' Chicaro Itlinolv no: band and onhestra; urer draft aae: DrrfsT c'r- I LADY PIANIST—Eipertenied p iture player; desire*

YOl'NO M.LN—.\ge. 20: tabloid and jurinlle expei rleiice; raudevllle prrferred. BIIXY' JIORG.YN. Bill-

tor anything; appearance; experience: wardrobe; tone; band and oethestra; orer draft age; prefer eir- LADY PIANIST—Experienied p'lture player; desire* pleiii) itrilaltles: salary what worth BERT MEL- rus. AULT R CARLISLE JR., lock Box 01. La- Jocallon; onhestra preferred; must sta'c •Maty wd VII IE. Bllllioard. SI lrui|«. Mlwoii-I._ rrme. OflaJ'onia details, PIANIST. Route 2. Box 20 B m-O ld. \\ Ya.

Li.ADlNG MA.N—Dlnclor: cornet bi band: library; | PROFESSIO.N.LL COIJYRED ANT) INDIAN PIANO MAU3 PIA.VIST—Sight Reader; fake picture* or rtenipt; speelalile*; wife. Inrenues and jurentlea. AND DRL'JI 'TE.VM—Bel'a. marlmliaphonc*, tjrmpanl trarel; experienced, reliable, aolwr; rximpt from craft. J.f h GRIFUTH. Buihanan. T>nnrs«ee. Wire Paris, effeiti; ex|ertein-ed In al lines of show work. LI'TTLE w W B.YRKER. 405 N. George SI., Y'ork. Pa.

MAX AND WIFE-Maii, jurcnllea. hrarlrs. general JArK. 24"! Wa—l k Are Vewport Newy Y'lrg nla Imlncss: wife, eerimd bus nres. beartf*. rharartera: I SAXOPHO.NIST — Orchestra engagement dislred PIANTST—Male; also partner rloHDial; locate only; young; wardrobe: at-IIIty. TDW DICK L.\DD, Al- 1 wUh reliable picture theater; exempt; married; strict- good Ubrrary; A. F. of 51.; prefer South; pk-turet.

rs Dirslrr. Y'ork. Penasylrai la. I'KII-MAXENT STOCK AND IIEPER'nMRE 5IAN— K*. Marshall. Mlvmurl

ly sober and rellalde. SAXOPHONIST. Lock B x I'siice. cai.ar't nr aep-arate eiigaiementa. DIRECTOR, '2:<53.\ S. 16:h St., Ft. Louts, YlissourL

STAGE ASPIRANTS The following adrertiseir.ents are from Artisti

who frankly disclaim long expenenco. They xrill be fonnd willing,

obliging and reasonable.

ITAGE DIREC'TllH—YVlth flue line of plays; rer- saille actor; wife, ran play anythint rati; tpe-.-lal- tlea: all requlrcmenta WM. C. CARMAN, General 1) Hrery. Joplin. Mlssiwirt_

STEVENS k 5IOS85IAN-Fiature muskal art; rharacler cornelian; jurrnllc. rharatir woman: sin-■ ‘ lie and double speclelUea. 804 High 8t., St LouLv I T Ylt-ssirl__ ♦

THE KH'BERS—For coming teestsi; wife, gmeral T bue.iiees; rharsetert and heaxles; man. sirmg comet T In B AO.; ran lead band. EMIL KLl BER. Ells- ♦ wnfh Ktrras_ A

TtVO I'FEFl'L PEOPLE—TVnt. tar. wagon show ▼ experlriHe: tlikris, front door, iharacltrs, tiba; wife. ▼ rhar* lira, heaxlfw, resemd eeata: ellable and aoRr. I* IURHY GIJCK. Ntrth BalHm re. Ohio_' ^

Yv:.!.', feature pianist; klghl rradir; faker; three | A good rnetlalllf*: gent, trap drummer: bells, etc.; j ♦ pixy ptano; bits; scrtpia; go anywhere. Ifl'SlClAN'S. 12lt \ llPnolx, IndlanapolU. Indiana. A

W. Jl'LX Y'Ul'NG—A-1 general buslnres; ^terlal- * tilt; bails nr anything cast for; wanlrobe, ability, A exterleiiie: qub k itiuly YV J. YOl'NG. 171 Mar- * tin St . Milwaukee W1«'-nn»*n ,

HOARDING IS LEGALIZED

Ordinarily the man who hoards in war times acts in the interest of

Burlesque and Musical Comedy ^ At Liberty Advertliemtntt, 25 werdt, free af eharge

A 'TWO YOl.NG MEN—Both short; height. 4 ft~i: A weight, 90; would like to Join burlesque Address J. b S.YCKS. General Dellrery. Niagara Falls, New Y'ork.

A Y’OL'N'G 5LAN—Axe. 18; would like to Join muilcal comely ic TaudestlU : female Imrersrnaior or sing r. rOIDERT SFARLES. JR.. 1941 Tremont Art.. S. Mlnnea''o’s. M nneso's

- , ... w ' TT * ^ '..C A Y’OCNO 5I.AN—Age. 18: would like to Join wme the common enemy. National Food Director Herbert Hoover and the 4 musical comedy nr nud rpie; no experience: taien ed

Council of National Defense are zealously and strenuously ferreting out A ® Caihoun. Ft

those who are so despicable as to hide away food in large quantities and ♦ 1 toith—Age. I8; wi.sheB to join urge tab mj in thoroly peLlsh fashion. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo is working ^ months' expm en.e u stage carpenter, ben wn.

Just as hard to prevent fearful misers from hoarding gold coin now so North Main st.. winwnn-saiem. n c

necessary to sustain the extended credit of the country. t But both Hoover and McAdoo unite in upholding and even in en- ^

couraging a certain form of hoarding. It consists in buying and laying ♦ away Thrift Stamps and War-Savings Certificates. They want every ^, man, woman and child in the United States to take as much of the in- A

YOITH—Ago. 18; wishes to Join largo lab.; fix months' oxpor m.-o as stago carpenter. BEN Wn, TON. 714 North Main St.. Wlnatoo-Salem. N C

4 Y'Ol’NG M.AN—WIshco to join musical comrdy or A minstrrl; sings high harltono; good soft shoo tUnerr T .\. J.ArOBSKY', 44 Clark St.. Portland. Malno

A Dramatic Artists ^ At Liberty Advertla^ments. 25 werdi. free ef eharye.

^ULNG MAN—A<e. H; bttght. 5 ft.. 4; would like

Information Wanted ia Twoaly-fhra w*rdt. fra* sf oharf*- | ^

LLlNiiR HITE—I’liDr wrtto Dir st oocr; Impor- ' A lyit L C. Tl'CKER. 804 .V »th St . RlchmotiJ. 4

dividual limit—*1,000—as possible. It will mean the smooth operation ♦ ato.T'compfny or' “audrtiiTo irving 5i.\ of the war machine thru a constant sup^xly of money and it will teach ^|gram. iiss Parkway. Brooklyn, Now York

the American people the salutary lesson of thrift. They want all and ♦ sundry to get acquainted with the best investment ever put out, a four T per cent compound interest proposition, redeemable at any time the in-j A vestor wants his money. i

Hurry, therefore, and hoard! 4

Miscellaneous At Llborty AdrarthasMBta. 25 ararda. fra* *2 aharf*. _ _I THEJVI

IIII tIttJiM; i<t HIMIL Rot —Agi, 19; wants post- *’• tlno as rairt to star; murlo or prisluctlon; will Irarrl. ’"'•fe ^ ' J r.xRDNFR HILU Sumrtd R hool. Sumold, Omn. , Kcwlwky

THEJtTFR TROMBONE PIjkY'ER—Exporloncod in PIA.VIST—Malo; also ralllnpist; locate or trarrl; a'l llnra of tboatrr work; flf o-n yoars* rxprroncc: jrour limit, as 1 am not a symphony man n.-r kmg-

I Vaudeville Artists t At LIbarty Advartliemants. 25 wards, fraa af eharfa.

^ BOY—Age. 18; poslitcai In Tiuilcvlllr with act play- A Ing good time; play piano wall: good appaaranca; tamataur axparlcnca. WARNER G. WILLIAMS. 357

w F-o't Ft.. Y'oungs'own Ohio.

BOY—Aga. 18: no axparlanca, but wtlllnx: height, _ 6 ft.. 3: walsht. 165 EDWARD JONES. 825 Redgate

I Aca . Norfolk. Virginia _

TWO BOY'S—Age. IS; would like to Join some ra- abta faud'-illla act; no axparlanca. but willing L

wire or write. J. C. care AnUar Hotel. LoulsrlUa. I haired artist, but all around pianist. PIANIST, n. ANDERSON, llk's Ja kson St ] Green Bay. W1 2.853A S. Itth St.. St. Louts. MIssiwirL

IMiN IHINNFLIe-Noted Rtiik 5lan. detiraa to lo¬ cate on Psiinr Cnast. Address 320 West 5lh SL. 1^ Aiigtlis. rsllfnrnls._

EXI’ERT AY'IATOR—Straight or fancy flying; good me haoir: go iiiynhere; wrlla your own lanoa. UL'B t SINRytlG. Fllra'-rth. New J.rscy_

head animal KEEl'FJt-WIlh long exprrtenrr; 1<w‘-ex position In park or on mad; aoliar and rrllabla; rcfertncet. W H. SHEAK. 2i.08 ParrUh SL. PhUa- itilrbla. Pmnsyltan'a._

riKA-'ESFOR DODGE-PemiaMirator; pula the mors In stow miw'ng men hanillaa; writes adrerttsemants; e'tlln In an ai'T«tie*w P O BOX 243. Payton, O.

~ SECRETARY. TREASPRER-Exparlrncad with clr- cta and animal shows; dasiraa poslllnn; good tiekrt acllar and bnokkrapar. W H SHEAK. 2008 ParrLxb F' Phllailalphla. Pannaylranla.

W.ANTED Place with rauderllla or burlesque show. 'niAP DRrMMEB--Wuh road aiparlcn.x-; a.mo PIANTST -Sln» m^-aoi>rano; rrtlnad. girlish amalVir axpcrtanie; straight; alao bUckfma JOS. J.'

brlla: wants to )o4n good rep show or ona-nlghtir: arprarance; raprrteticad all masic; daririt permanent RONNER IIO W Itsvne Are Tounsvnwn OhloL small parti U necessary TED a TWl.N-ER. Pa»Ume eiigagemanl2 lea. hlng or performing. PROFESSION- T ^ Theater. 5IL Pkasanl. Iowa. AL H C.. 210 West 136th SL. New York City. YOl.NG 51AN-Age. 19: wishes smsil part with

' . ■ .........rn—___—rr" — -:-— show ct sny kind wha-e s'lllpy mcsi's idTsncimanL ® ‘ I I.ANIST--Msla: directw; comp^; locite only: j. U VERNON. G narst Dallrery. Bowt<wi. Ma-s,

cate; rrllsiila msnsgars only; exempt; scank- artist and s!so ba.4 orrbts'.ra; A. F. of M.: able to handle most —-r— ---- signs. lU) BLRRIDGE. care JUddiisoo Show, Peru. anythlnT. J 11 P . r,09 Morgan St., SL LouU 5Io YOl NO MAN—Would like to brisk In as ssstsfanl Indiana. —i-iTv-icw.—r.TZ.'.—:-:-:-7"^- •“ msgiclin or similar. ABBEY GROSS. 531 Wsr iniiiana.____ PIANIST—Plaoly of music; up In cuing pictures;

TRAP 1>KI'M.Y4KR—Batis and xylophone; union; sternly; rellshla; wants steady picture bouse; beat of rimlrrllle or pk-turt*; slate lalary. Address DRl'M- lefmiK-rs; sta'e hours, class, salary; go anywhere. 5IEJI, Dalcx lle. IiMllana _ P O BOX 4!4. Paducah. Kanucky. 5IEit. l>alcT-lle. Indiana.

TROMBO.NE—Expartane.xl In all lines of the buai- YVANTED—Position as planLsI; tan years' eaparTence nasa; Iroupad ten yean: minstrels, circuses and rauda- In raudar He and picture*. MVSICIAN. Rixim 700, rtlle. L n. CTkX. Antler Hotel. irwitsT-lla. Kentucky, ttrand t>-fr* Hcu«e BMg.. Atlanta. Gaew^a.

ORCHESTR-k LEADER—Double alto; D—.5-1 plan at and organist: dasirra poal-

YOl'NO M.AN—Would like to brisk In as as.«lstsnl to magician or similar. ABBEY GROSS. 531 War wick, Brooklyn. New York._

Y'Ol'N'G 5L\.N—Aga. 18; would Ilka to gat vtth troupe doing acrobatic work. LLOYD TH05IPSON. 2235 N Kaitrste Axe.. Chicago. I1<lno4s.

Y’Ol'N'G 5L5N—.Age. 19: willing to do mwt aiy- thing. J. W HARTYLAN. 523 West Taylor St., Shel- ’'jiTllle. Indiana.

2008 PaiTtsh •mall parts: wife, anything except character*: feature tlnn in thaetrr; steady, aoher and reliable' good M.AN—.Age. Is; wishes position In wire a- 1 wardrotw; spec altlas. lAWRFNCE BRYA.N. 720 rffaranit*; union maYi. PIANIST. 222 8. 5€tJt SL, "Tarlancad: good workir: 5 ft.. 7; weigh*. 110 H

-I Yfaxee Ft . Ksn«M Ctfy Ml siwrt PhPaileIrhIa. Pannsylranla. '‘•■'Y W.AIIAND. General Dal xary. Newark. N. J

Musicians At LflMrty AOvsrtlaaaaata. 28 wsrOa, fra* af tharta.

YTOUN LEAUMl—nqictirn eel all I nat: large II- brary: exemiw froi* draft. ORCHESTRA LEADE31. SlTlDfPrS care Frael foon, 275 Fr-mt St.. Itlnahamlon, N. Y. o

VIOIJ.NT FT-Leader; A F. of M.; axparlam eel; ‘■IWrty Ad«*rtlaaaiaab. 28 «r*r0t. fraa tf tharo*.

SINGER-Bantona, tenor; also play ccrxiax: age. ollNIST. 401 N. Tth Ft.. Arkansas C*ty. Kansas j 3,. nmrTlad: exempt from draft J. J. SOkfFJlS. 520

Y'lOIJN'IST—Ylalr; xr1«has to locale only; has or- | Wewt 14.5th St.. New York City, fare M-CeTan A I i>Ri-uxfcYi—5;—n—ITT-1-7T-1-■ 1 rhastra; aWe to iIo anything; dance, etc.; A. F. of M. i.nlng'.mld^.nV',;^;’;^' ri^^rriS* w.''.;.ld"con*:‘:i:? yiOUNTFT, Wji^M«th_St.,_8t lawtU^ Yllswurl.

A I BAND AND ORl HESTRA liADEII—Violin and cnrnal; main MI'SiriAN. 811 EmI 4th Ft., lO'InnaM Ohio

YOl'NO 5I.AN’—Good nWco for quartette, trio or alone; .soprano, harlioiie: 5 ft.. 8: xrelght. 150: little ex pertence. KFAN'ETH HI GHES. R. K. D. 6. A n Arbor, Michigan.

VAUDEVILLE NOTES

obr. E* Ml R Il'PIEN. WaOeka IHInols._ ^ ■ A-1 JAZZ OIUHE(«TRA-Wnuld like work for sum- UperaiOrS

'/ 51 B E. BLOCK. 1621 N. Ftale RL, Rockford. ** Liberty AOvsnlasmsata. 28 warOa, tri* of ebargs.

Vaiirlpirillo Arfista Hassan Ben .Abdlx. who performs hair raising V OrULlCVllJC AX blSbO feats of muscular strength, has recorered from

At LIbarty AdxwtIasatBta. 28 vtrdt. fra* of ebaros. >><8 broken ankle and is booked up with fine

A-1 FEATIRB SLACK WIRE AND C05UIDY JI'GGLI.NG ALT—Lady assistant; two acta: for rell-

A-1 iH'KRATIkR A.ND KlJ'.tTKBT.AN—Any pro- I aide managrrs of tent shows only. WIt.BER Ma - A t VIOI I.MFT—leailcr; long rxpertim-e: gtio.1 It- Jn'inr: any machine; can dcllxer the gomls In your I DOXAUk. 12 E. Main St., care Baltimore Dairy

Jeaiy; disible band: troupe or localr. VKHJNTST, t>onih: hare the experience. LEONARD CARR. Ben- | Lunch. Spnngflrtd, Ohio._ ^ M rUn HI Dailn TVtM__‘

A-I \1(M.I\|VT ririiretl; iMttrr; rooovrt. Ih<* ham. Krntiiel y.

A-1 OPERATOR—Any machine; married; sober; re- I some gortl a<-t; can do other acts also. M.ARIE LOR

spring and summer contracts extending to the Fourth of July.

The Mighty Cameron, handcuff and escape

___ artist, will soon sail for South America to fill

A-1 IRON JAW PkHlFORMER—Would like to Join I engagements In several of the countries on the

Jirr or danrr riwort prtfrrrixl; H'lrary.' VIOU.N'IFT. I Bable; prrfir Ir. or near HHnolt. R. YrEGGlTT, 507 | DAN. Hlppcslrome Theater. San EYsn Isco. Cal III Wes* Pi'm lies h r’wids R'lsh FI , Chi aro. I'tinHs AIJs AROfND NOVELTY' PER FORMER-Chan e

Southern hemUphere.

Bon A. Tlllson will open In -April on tbe P.

A 1 Y'BiLIN'IFT--Gi>pd IP rafy; str'olly aoher; very I A-1 OPERATOR—Can handle an” make msi'hine: I for two weers; work a*'ta: giwsl In sales snd always re- I B. O. with a now act. Kathleen Pickens, hr-l rrlrrinm: rxempl from draft- 12 vesrs' eirocrl- give gissl rrferrnce; rsn hsmile rvcilfler. J. ERNEST Ms'-V O wil I IS. Gon-rsl Delivery. Is Crosse. WIs To',,'r w'’.. IT'J «»«1K E.AHLY. cxMBin B-s 2S2 Hsly. Texas _ AT UBE^-AU around mod rooiedlsn: go any; -- '^''8'rr. Mohllr. Alabama MOTION PICTI HE OPERATOR—Exemn! from where; rcllal'le manaaccs oblv V. R 8I1ARVEX.

AT LIBF3n*T—All Afounct loeLl rnomllan: «t> •njr- MiinoN PICTl'RB orF.JI.%TOR—'Kifwt from I wher#; rrllaMe nmnaam oiily.

A l VloUlNl^ii^Klchrfftni* A T. ilraft; will rliv: hiinHe any rom’hlne: re- IVMvfry, Butte. Montana J'"!'!'!?’ •' wHh'daixe or- HaMe. ,*ARL U RIIlBEATx’. 1125* N. 6lh SL. SL ubERTY- Phllade'd-hla an.l towns In TlclnBy

Ft **AI.PII S AIJ.EN. SPO llulln Icwts. Atlssniirl palmist, maalo'an. ventriloquist: t»’Iy ho’ LIN -- V '-"8 ___i noMLNION M P OPERATOR-Twelve yeara^ ent- Gk3L.M.AN. DCPONT ft IINOERMAN. 705 N'.wth 51'

AID) FANOPIIoN'k —Dia-b'e tn-m'-one- A E << pertence on all mak<w of ill ilfof: Imatl.m preferred J. I. In .'raft B A At«»HH -Prospaii Ft . Flint. MIohItan OPFRADtR Have ma

ma hinra; go anjrwhwe: nnt Ft . I^Vurte’^la Pa P>'^e. Marlel . Bltl'-oanl. Cbl ago. Iltlnots. RUaCKEACE COAfEDIAN-Can*put cw^r 7he"~rtuP;

soprano, who Is now In concert, will be a fea

tnre with the act.

Thomas Dnsan and Bahette Raymond, with a freshly revised edition of their skit. They Auto Know Better, are going to play the Orpheiim

theaters again.

Hanger, the ITloslonist and hypnotist. ;»

liberty -Orchestra leader: vlollii and hart- kcf OPrR.AD>R Have machine and 12 reels; work In I foe tabs, and vaudeyllle: lead numbers and sing ba-« „e nkish.ims ih-st.rs

■t: state hmt aalary. LEYAIS KIGGINS. CbllB- In quartette: aober; relUbla J. C. F , BUlloaixl. Ihl patron.s of Oklahoma th.aters Jene; One library; A F lO M ; 'experten.id In all coHie. Iowa. nr,s^ •'■'e salary GEO R TOl'N'fl. Fets’-er*T. Ind. __

•-IBEHTV—Comellst; experienc ed; A. F of M.;

ii:ii'kier.'"30!;V GVa'V sLr’wIhrnd.^vr^^^^^ Answeiiiig Classified Ads, Please Mention The Billboard.

with his clever art.

The Song and Dance Revue, featnrlng Vlc I.eRoy and Mae Cahill, wdl close !n K.Ticas

City May 5.

56 Tlie Billboard MARCH », 1918

AND EVERYTHING THAT APPERl^S THERE®

UNUSUAL ACTIVITIES AT THE VITAGRAPH STUDIOS

Five Feature Companies Have Begun Work on New Productions—Western Plant Taxed by

Operations of Eight Companies—Further Studio Extensions Being Talked Of

mal. Following out tl»e new polk-y the name

Ceorge K. Spoor,•uixler^tbe billing, "Geo. K. Spoor Preaenta,” baa been aubatituted for the

Kxaana? inaignia, whetierer poiwlble, lii all pub¬ licity matter emanating from the tiroi.

NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

xtndto two aerial companlea, one headed by Wil¬ liam Duncan, the other by Hedda Nova and J. Frank Glendon; two big V, t'cmedy companies, with Lawrence Seroon aa the head of one and Montgomery and Hook topping the other, and two companies making O. Henry pictures. These eight companies, all of which are working dally,

are taking the plant almost to capacity, and it is not unlikely that further extensions of the studio may be announced shortly.

Elected by Mutual—Five New Finan¬ cier Members Added

Chicago, III., March 2.—The Mutual Film Cor¬ poration announces the election of a new Board of Directors, including five new financier niem- l)ers. representing and connected with several of the larger banking and Investment houses in

the Middle West. The new Mutual directors in¬ clude Charles Henry Bosworth. former president

of the People's Trust and Savings Bunk, and former chairman of the Board of Directors and Federal reserve agent of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; William Tabor .\bbott, lawyer and banker, vice-president of the Central Trust Company of Chicago, III.; Walter Field Mc- I.ellan, assistant Federal reserve agent and secretary of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chi¬

cago; Isaac Compton Elston, Jr., Investment broker, of 39 South La Salle street, largely in¬ terested In utility concerns, and Warren Gorrell,

VIRGINIA CENSOR BILL

Scene in The Spurs of Sybil, World picture, Brady made, with Alice Brady.

New York, March 3.— Albert B. Smith, presi¬ dent of the Vltngraph ('om|>any, gave out the information last week that five feature com¬ panies liad started work on new prodmtious, most of which probably will be listed on the May Kcliedule of Blue Ribbon releases. Two of the <-ompanies are at work in tlie company's

studio at Hollywood, and the other tliree are orodnrlng at the plant in Brooklyn.

Karle Williams and Grac e Darmimd, under the direetion of Tom Mills, are working in the West

on a drama, the title of which la Sealed Lips. Alice Joyce, wlio recently completed Tlie Song

of the Soul, started work under direction of Tom Terrlsa in The Business of Life, a screen version of the Robert W. t'liainbers Issik of the same name.

Harry Morey and Florence Itealion are engaged in the making of a feature to lie titled The Square I>eal, under direction of Paul Scardon.

Corinne Grifiitb, wlio liad lieen engageii fur two montha with Webater Campbell and Marc Mac-

Dermott in making New York, or Hanger With¬ in, the official picture which Is to sIkiw iiow Governor Whitman and Ms aides liave shielded New York from spies and plottera, started work in The Clutch of Circumatauces, uuder direction of John Robertson. .

Gladys Lesllle and Edward Earle, recently

featured in Vltagraph comedies, are working under direction of William P. 8. Earle in Ann Acushia, an Irish romance.

The fifth atarring team included in Mr. Smith's announcement of new activities is that of Neil Hliipman and Alfred Wtiitman. wlio are working at tlie Western studio under direction of William Wolbert. They nre at present en¬ gaged in making The Girl From Beyond, and. while doing so, are completing iilaus for starting on The Son of Kasan. which is to he made from the famous story of James Oliver Curwood.

Owing to tlie fact tliat so many companies are at work in the Vltagraph Western plant, the studio, wlilch covers many ai-res. now tiegins to he crowded. It has la-eraed large enough to ae- lommodate all of the producing companies which cared to use it, but the new stages and perma¬

nent sets wbirli have been erected recently, and others being built dally, the landscape begins

to resemble a congested section of some town rather tlian plains and mountains.

In addition to the Earle WIIliams-Grace Dar-

mond and the Nell Shlpman-Alfred Whitman companies there are at work in the Western

FOUR YEARS IN GERMANY

Knickerbocker Theater Showing An¬ nounced for March 10

New York, March 2.—Tlie Knickerbocker Thea¬ ter will, on Sunday, March 10. stage the aiitlior- iied film version of My Four Tears in Germany. The production, which will approximate ten reels in length, has had apectul music written for

it by Hugo Riesenfeld, who is responsible for the music at the Rialto and Kivoli theaters. A large orchestra will interpret the music.

My Four Years in Germany was adapted for

the Bcreen by Charles A. Logue, and was di¬ rected by William Nigh.

LIQUID FIRE EXPERIENCE

Of American Troops Shows in Univer¬ sal’s Current Events

New T<H-k, March 2.—The first experience of

the American troops in France with liquid fire is shown in official motion pictures received here

by the American Red Cross and released by

Cnlrersa! in Current Events, the first time

liqaid fire has been shown in motion pictures.

The pictures were taken in one of the Amer¬

ican troop training camps in France the first day

the French instractors inaugurated a course of'

liquid lire warfare for our boys over there.

JAPANESE-AMERICAN PLAY

To Be Produced by Company Organiz¬ ing in Seattle

Seattle, Wash., March 2.—A company of mov¬ ing picture actors ia being organized here to

present a screen version of a Japnnese-Amerlcan play, wbirh will be prwluced at tbe chief Seat¬ tle studios at Madison Park early In the spring.

The director of the organization claims to hare a

Japanese lead the equal of Sesane Hayakawa.

NO TRUTH IN RUMOR

Essanay Denies Report That Chicago Studio Will Be Closed

Chicago, March 2.—The Essanay management vigorously denies rumors, which hire been cir¬

culated lately, to tbe effect that the big Obi- cago studio on Argyle street will be clof-ed within a week.

"We bare decided to cut down the force con¬ siderably,'' one memlH-r of tbe executive man¬

agement explained, "but any reiiorts regarding closing tbe stndlo are absolutely unfounded.''

Victor Eubank scouted reports of this nature.

"Whenerer a [lerformcr Is discharged.'' the pub¬ licity director said, "be concludes that tbe world

is coming to an end and circulates reports about

closing tbe stndlo.'' Eubank went on to exidaln

that fir from entertaining any idea of closing

the studio George K. Spoor, executive held of the Essanay, contemplates the release of one of

tbe roost ambitious productions he baa ever handled.

Within the last year tbe Essanay management has gradually ent down on ttie studio's per¬

sonnel. The management candidly admits that

motion picture conditions arc now far from

iileal, and voocbcs for a continuation of tbe

cxmserratlon policy until conditlona revert to nor-

investment securities, 208 South La .Salle street. The new Board of Directors includes also

James M. Sheldon, long aswH-iated with film en¬ terprises. including tlie Handolpli Film Corpora¬

tion and the Empire All-Star Corporation, of which be ia presMent.

The other members of the Board are; John R. Freuler, president; Samuel S. Hutcliinaon, presi¬ dent of tlie American Film Company, Inc.; John K. Cuneo, P. H. Darls, George W. Hall, J,

W. Smith, banker of Fargo, N. I).; Dr. Wilbert Bliallenberger, F. .E. Kahn, of New York, and Crawford Livingston, of New York.

COLT’S PLANT FILMED

Universal Has Prepared Interesting Picture

New York, March 2.—Rome weeks ago a mo¬ tion picture was made by the Indnstrlal Depart¬ ment of the T’niversal Film Mfg. Co. of the Colt Patent Fire Arms Company's plant at Hartford, Coan. The film reproduces in minute detail the entire ordnance product of the Colt concern, hut

especially interesting is its ph-tiirixation of the construction of the machine gimx that are be¬ ing turned out in vast quantities to equip the t'nlted States military forces, botli at home and

abroad. The film discloset tlieir construction from start to finish, and Is In itself a most potent lesson in the way to win the war.

I.Ast week Harry I..evey, manager of the la-

dnatrial Department of the I'nirersal, submitted the film to Major Basoom Little, In charge of

I'rodectloa Section, Ordnance Dept., C. S. Army, at hia headquartors in New Haven, for Ills In¬ spection and approval. Word lias been re<-elvi-d from Major IJttle that he has Inspected tlie pic¬ ture for the Government and that It has his

unqualified approval. He was moat generous In bis commendation of the fnlrersal for the dis¬ patch with Which the film was filmed and de¬ veloped.

Drastic Measure Passes State Senate— But Faint Hope for Ita Final

Defeat

Richmond, Va., March 2.—^T%e drastic m<>

tion picture ceiisorsMp bill, drawn by the Rev. James Cannon, Methodist minister inil

leader of the prohibition party in Virginia, passed tbe State Senate Thursday by a unan imous vote. It now goes to the House of Hrli- gates fur concurrence. It Is generally predicteil

that the bouse wilt pass tbe bill. Adrocatex

of the measure are the olficers of rarloos social uplift organizatkms. Baptist and Methodist min isters.

Jake Wells and the Virginia Exhibitors' I-eague wageil a determined fight against the bill since it was Introduced. They sncceeilel

in getting ser.ral concessions before the bill

passed tbe Senate. The amendments secured by

Mr. Wells and his associates reduce the fee to be exacted from $2 for a certificate for each ostglnal film to $1 and from $1 fur duplicates to

.10 cents. The general effect of these amend¬

ments Is to redace the groea tax on tba motion

picture exhibitors of the State from (SO.OOO i year to $2.1,000, estimated.

Tbe exbibitom bear tbe total cost of main- taining the censorship. Tbe board wti) coaslat

of two members. In case of dlsagrceiiient be- tween the censors the superintendent of public Inxtructlon is to be csHihI Id to cast the de¬

ciding vote. Before the amendments were se- cureii by Mr. Weils the membership was three.

I Guvernor Davl* may veto the measure, many

I of tbe exhibitors think. .\nd there is another

flint hope—the bill may fail to get thro the house liectuse of the rush of other bnstne>a io the last week of tbe term. OiqioneDts of tbe

bill will mike a final effort to bold up its pas¬ sage in the lioase until tba day of adjuummeni,

March 7.

SIMRIL PROMOTED

New York. March 2.—R. M. Slmrli. for a nnm-

I'lr of years a salesman with Oaneral Film Com¬ pany, has Just been appointed manager of tlie company's .\tlanta office. He was at one time manager of the old General Jicksonville oin<-e. but lately has been traveling out. of the .\tlanta office, of which he now aasumes charge.

PRODUCERS AND EXHIBITORS

Officars Elected at Meeting Last Week

New York, March 2.—At a meeting held this

week the ufflcers of the Producers A Exhibitors,

.Mfillated, were elected by the eight Inde pendent producers, who plan to market their pictures from manufacturer to exhibitor direct. They are as follows! Wm. L. Sberrlli, presl dent; L. Ijiwrence Weber, vice-president; Jus.

A. Golden, secretary and treasurer; I, E. Cbad

wick, I>i«ter Park, I* laiwrenee Weber and i’. C. PettIJobn, execntlre committee. These of

fielals. with the exception of 0. C. PettIJohn. who is tbs general manager, are the producers who form the Prodneera A ExWbMors, ABllstcd.

The reroslnlng prodneera who have bare Jolne<l

tbe plan are Herbert Brenon, Harry Rapf, Shu liert, Ilammerstein and Inee.

The plan adopted by these independent pro

dneers Is to eliuitnate all exchanges by baring a committee of exhlbltoia arrange their own bookings in each State. It rontemplates the

release of one picture a week, with the promts, to cut til* exhlbltora' present rental prices to

less than one-half.

IRWIN IN FLORIDA

New York, March 4.—Walter W. Irwin, gen¬

eral manager of tha Vltagraph dlstrtbntlng or¬ ganization, left last week for a brief outing-

vacation in,Florida, and will return In about ten days. He win vltit tbe company's trenches

in tbe Suntb and on tbe Eastern seaboard oo bis return trip.

HUGH THOMPSON

Will Be Leading Men for Doris Kenyon

New York, March J,—Deris Kenyon's leadlux

man In Tbe Street of Seven Stars, tbe Mary

ItolMTts Rinehart story which will be the initial offering of De I.iixe Pletnfiui. Inc., will lie Ilngh

Thompson. Mr. Thompson signcil a contrart this

week to appear In Miss Kenyon's company. Mr. Thompson aiHM-ured for several years ns

a stock actor on tbe l•'gltlmate stage.

march 9, 1918 X e Billboard 57

AS THE EXHIBITOR SEES IT Undtr this caption wa propose to publieh the views and expressions of

opinion of exhibitors from all parts of the country. We confidently believe

that the personal and candid opinions of representative exhibitors as to the

prssont status of the motion picture industry, and especially suggestions for

the betterment of present conditions affecting them, will be read and appre*

ciated by exhibitors everywhere.

Will YOU do your part by sending us a brief right*to>the>point expression

of your views, together with a short summary of conditions as they obtain in

your locality? Your co>oparation in this connection will result to the mutual

advantage of all exhibitors reading this column.

Your letter will be published in the order in which it is received as space

in this department permits.

Addre^ all communications to MOVING PICTURE EDITOR, care Bill¬

board, Cincinnati, O.

Kxlilbitor* win act wl»**ly aixl w.-n t>y rr.

tat n< IV ri.otract f'«r any {Mirlirular i>ri>fram

III ilic exclusion of anuther. The rxbtbltur wlio Klira aiHh a imllcy farnr la rliling to Ola nila.

Takrn from aby angle It U the (irmlucer'a galo and llie cxhlblior’a loaa. The eiUlbllor who

tli-a blniarlf up with a long-term roolract for tb!» or that producer’a program llvra to regret

It, while bis competitor, studying the changing mmllll ins of the Industry (plus the predllec- runii of Ills patrons), prospers by using a varied

prograai.

Sinking stage and lobby d<-conit|i>os were

iisi-d at the Colonial Theater, Culiinibus, O., In ronnectlon with the showing of Charles Uay’s

latest picture. The Hired Man. To make the

story more rixld the management provided an appnpriate stage setting to frame It. A bam-

yani iH-eSe, exact in every detail, was dlecloaed

to view, and when the llglila were tamed on, Ju-t lefore tlie start of the Dim, live chickens and a n-gnlar rooster were seen Investing the ,tage. A real cow was then Inl across to

lielgbleo the realism. It Is Ideas like this one that aiipeal to yoar patrons. Try them out and

watch tbc Increase In the namber of your paid admisslow.

Manager Thomas D. Sorlero of the I’ark TiH-airr, Boston, sttrlhntes mneh of bis sne-

€-ets to the competent assistants in his employ, fie takes particular pride In William J. Ms honey, known to alt the exhibitors as Billy.

Mr. Mahoney Qrst start's] In the sh-vw hnsioess

In Pecember, 181X1. when he was employed at Keith's I’rovldence Theater, remaining there

f'T sixteco years. To the short time Mr. Ma- henry has been In Boston be has won a great 1 maD.T friends. The patrons know Billy and

It Is tu Billy they go when they have anything to say aiamt the show. In thia way the bouse

keeps In tonch with Jnat what the patrons like, and the shows are booked accordingly.

A "mnslcal storm” has struck Mtnenap<<lls motion plotiire exhibitors. It started when Man¬

ager Cliarlcs 0. Branham of the Strand en

gag'd Henry Santrey, baritone, to appear for siiiri'ii weeks. Santrey Is on his thltvl week new. Me was In vandevllle prevlons to hit

<iranil rontraet and is welt acquainted with the operatic stage. Bcginolng last week Man- ■irer Jnibis Jukoston of the Garrick presents

the fiinlanl Quartet, opera singers. Their en-

gsgenient Is for two weeks. Not to be nntdone James A. Keongh, manager of the I.yrlc. en¬

gaged an entire new orchestra of "Jaga” va ”elT. width has smn considerable fame In Min¬

neapolis cafes. The singers and players are

nil appearing as added attractloos In the three largi«t “lom” tbeatera.

Constrnctlon work was brgnn last week on the theater which Col. J. B. Lankersbim and '•-'"•lares will build In l»s Angeles for the

MII't Brothers, who already have several hiMisos In the downtown section of the city.

The enterprise will represent an Investment of •ii'"iit half a million <|o|iars, and will be llalshe<l

'•V September 1. Harry Leonhardt. formerly

with the Goldwyn Company and now "I'h the Millers, has eontrlbnted many Ideas '•o the theater's design. The b'inse will seat

'B' KKTISIM! MINTS FOR THF BC.SY KX

IIIIMTIMI The one-sheet poster plays a very '■ig part In drawing people to roiir theater. 'I' KxliP'lior. Next comes the six-abeel, which Is a vry nice display for the lobby. For

advertising 1 know ro hotter medium than a block'sl one-sheet, wlilch yon eon bare pnni.Ml very rtieap. On this Worked one aheet

' 'I ran display your week's entln- program for the small eosf of gs or more per .Mg). .\lao

' g'-sl Mg a,I In yonr l.x-al newspaper Is very

-'“‘■1 that Is, If yon give It a good, big dls-

1" iinl use plenty of cuts, Don't lie afraid

I" nse the name of the star and the title of

■'“ '"f'' In big type. That pUya a very big "t In the art of newspap'W adverttalng. De¬

termine to put thought and liggd work In your sil'-••tlalng matter. If you do yon will get ro- 'hits If ym don't you will fall. Next Bnd out

I's -mashing thing la you pletare. Oet huay

and t''ll the people why yon book'll thle picture.

8lt down tonight and wrrite your exchange about cuts on your next picture and get all the cuts

yon can on the stars. When they come ont of

yonr theater ask them bow they liked the pic¬ ture. If they And fault with It get busy and

And ont what la the matter with the picture.

If yon do tbie you will be the m>>ct popular

manager In your city. Alwaya try to give aome beneAta for the aebnoL That will get the

children talking about yonr theater. The main thing is getting the people talking abont what a g'sxl program you are rnnnlng. Now I have

talkcl with to many managers who say they don't need good music; they have good projec

tlon. You do need good music. If yon only

have a iliree-pieee orchestra, and they play go.x1, that Is n lot belter then having a pianist

pounding away and getting no music at all. Keep your alldee very clean. Dirty alidea mean

a poor operator, and a very careless one.— W. TBOCT.

Moving pictures of Connecticut at war, taken

thruout the State, with the co-operatloo of leading newipapere, were shown for the Ant

and only time at Parson's Theater, Hartford. The Alms will be sealed and placed In the Xtate

library and will not be shown again until 1968. an Interval of Afty years. 9o far as Is known

this la the Arat time In the history of the State that an attempt has been made to preserve

history by means of the camera.

At the Arst Sunday moving picture show to be given In Powldence, R. I., In many months

the photo drama. Creation, was shown. Two exhibitions wrere given. .Admission was free

and DO collection was taken. .A bill Is now be¬ fore the lieglslatnre to legalise Sunday movie

shows.

FInkelsteIn A Ruben. largest operators of

theaters In the Twin Cities, have added two more Minneapolis houses to their list, the

New Garden and the Calbonn. The Calhoun la

the largest stihiirhan theater In the city. The New Garden la a "loop” honae. FInkelsteIn A j

Knben now own ten theaters In Minneapolis and four In St. Paul. They operate every down-1

town picture bouse except the Strand, owned

by the Saxes of Mtlwackee.

John Cli-mons, the well known organist and

vaudeville pianist, of the Garrick Theater,

Pbiladi'lplila. Is now musical director of the

Nlrdllnger-Belmunt photoplay theater In that city. When It comes to tickling the Ivorlea

John Is certelnly there.

The Victor Theater, Philadelphia, under the

maaagenient of the popular Jack Ooldenberg,

did Immense business with William Famnm In Les Miaerables In a two weeks' run.

Frank 1- Browne, a well-known exhibitor of Boeton, baa gone into the picture game for him

self, opening the I.lberty Tlienter In that city.

Browne, fur the past three years, has bad charge

of the Alisluo Theater. He told The Billboard

repr>-s<-ntative that It was three years of bard

work to put the -Allston up where It belonged,

and that In this new undertaking be expects to have the same exi>erleoce over again.

Two events In Cleveland motion plctnre circles

last week will aid the cause of America In the war. PitH-ecds of The Belgian performances at

the Strand will go to the relief of Belgian

women. In order to boost the sale of War- Savings Stamps thru the newsboys i>erformances

of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer were

gIv'-D for their beneAt at the Mall and Alham¬

bra.

The Flag Theater, Seattle, opened last week

at a ten-cent admission price to good business. The building has a seating capacity of abont

300. It la of brick construction, with an audi¬

torium, the full slxe of the building, on the

aecund Atmr.

Harry Morel, of late manager of the Saenger

Amusement Company's Bijou Dream Theater,

A’Icksburg, Miss., has been ppomotfl to the po¬ sition of manager of the Globe Theater, New

Orleans. He succeeded Nobel Hearne, who was

transferred to the Saenger Theater, Alexandria,

La.

Proof of the assertion that yon can't fool

them In the ‘'sticks” any longer la fornlsbed

In the bnlldlng of a 100.000 motion plctnre theater, seating abont l.OOO people, at Pitcher,

Ok. The small town folks know that the good things exist, and they want to see them.

A showman believes in giving the people what they want. One of the things they want these

days la an appropriate mnsle program in con¬ junction with screen plays. Exhibiton, who are

showmen, will give It to them.

The statement has been made by a Aim ex change In Seattle that two new movlDg picture

palaces are to be built on Pike street In that

city this year No real estate deals have been made In that section in which theater men have

Afured, according to the records, and no build¬

ing [termlts hare been Issued so far to any one known to be Interested In theatricals.

W. R. Hiller Is the new manager of the Lyric Tlieater, Minneapolis, succeeding .Albert

Smith, reslgnetl. Mr. Hiller was a former man¬ ager of the New Garrick Theater, Minneapolis.

The R. D. l>ewls Film Exchange of Oklahoma City will move Into the new Areproof building

to be erected for Aim exchanges on Hudson avenue in that city. The Metro Pictures Cor¬

poration will open an offlee in Oklahoma City March 1.

Eva Tangnay's The Wild Girl did tnrnaway

hnslness at the Crown Theater, Toledo, O. Eva's name on the signs will draw business to any

honae. Jimmie Elliott Is manager of the C^'wn. and, with Jimmie on the Job, It's a safe bet that Toledo folks knew the Tangnay pic-

tore xraa in town.

J. E. Cbldley celebrated bis Arst anniversary

as manager of the Casino Theater. lAiirel. Moat., on February 36. The press of the city spoke Id glowing terms of bis regime. And. by

the way, the celebration mentioned consisted

of giving Bfty per cent of the theater's receipts to The Boys In France Tobacco Fund. Verily, this man is a showman.

Edward Liidmann, proprietor of the Escorlal Theater, New Orleans, La , vrbo Is one of Uncle Sam's soldier boys (stationed at Camp Pike

Ark.), was home on a fnrlongh last week.

Shannon Katzenbacb, former treasurer of the

Grand and Hippodrome theaters, Terre Haiit'-.

Ind., has purchased the American Theater (pie tnres) In that city from a Chicago stock com pany.

The Acme Amusement Company’s moving ple¬

tare theater In Kennebtmk, Me., suffered a Are loss of l.’i.OOO February 23.

San Benjamin, late manager for Bloeblrd pictures in Oklahoma territory, has been sp-

|K>inted general manager of the Universal ex¬ change in Oklahoma City. Mr. Benjamin will

not only direct distribution of the Bluebird productions over the State, hut he will also

attend to the placing of Jewell features, Alice Uewell and Riitterlly cimedles and the full

program of the Universal, Including L Ko com¬

edies.

Fine A Kramer, a Meadvllle (Pa.) Arm. will

erect a motion plctnre theater In Cleveland. O.

The Arm rcently sold two theaters in Mead¬ vllle to .A. G. I'hlllips of that city.

A rather unique Innovation occurred In connec¬ tion with the recent engagement of Julius John¬ ston ss mansger of the New Garrick, one of the largest pl<-tiire theaters in Minneapolis.

Johnston, for the past two years, has been or¬

ganist of the theater and bis duties as manager are to be additional.

HOW TO BEAD A METER—First, carefully

note the unit In which the diala read. On all meters made by the General Electric Company the Agures above or below the dials Indicate

the value of one complete revolution of the

pointer: therefore one division Indicates 1-10 of the amount marked above or below. Bes'l

dials from right to left, setting down the Ag- urea as you read them off. Always read the Agures on each dial which baa been last paescl

or la Just covered by the p<vlnter on the mefr. Next, see If the meter Is direct reading or has no multiplying constant. Some meters are Dot

direct reading, hut rcinlre that the dial reading

be multiplied by the constant. In order to oh tain the true reading of yonr meter. If the

meter face bears the words, “Moltlpty by

"Multiply by 2,” etc., the actnal reading abunid

he divided by two or donhled In the aecond. To

get the true reading subtract from the present reading the reading of last month and multiply

the difference In kilowatt boors by the rate yon are paying. The moving plctnre arc nsea about 3.300 watts per hour, a 16-Incb fan motor iiaea about 100 watts per hour. The same arc lamp

on 220 volts uses 6.600 watts per hour or 6 6 10 kilowatts per hour on direct current. On aler-

natlng current 4..'>00 watts per hour on 110

volts would be nsed, or abont 9,000 watts |ier

hour on 200 volts. M'ders should be testeil uc-

caslooally, as they oftentimes get dirty, anil will then run quite a bit slower than they tbonid. The wire on yonr machine should !>e abont No. 5 for 60 amperes. I don't advise

anything but the electric arc for projcctlrg mo¬ tion plctnres. You can use as low as 30 am|>eres

D. C. and 4.1 amperes .A. C. and get feid re

suits.—WESLEY TROUT.

Owners of motion plctnre theaters In the Pr<n Ine of Manitoba, Can., may be compelled to clos*- their bonses for lack of fllms to exhibit, because of the drastic Judgment of the censor boanl.

Film exchange and theater managers claim the

board is unreasonable, and demand lenieney

and a one man board.

3 P. Totten, of the Star Theater, Everett Wash., booked Mutu.ol's The Planter for a tbre.- day engagement recently, and excited much ceun ment from bis palrons by Axing np his lobby t"

resemble a scene in tbe tropics, thus, as you might say, creating an atmosphere for the sbon

Ing of the film. At the same time be found the

local book stores willing to cooperate by ar¬ ranging special window displays advertising Her¬ man Whitaker's novel. The Planter.

OUR FRONTISPIECE

The portrait adorning tbe front cover of thi-

issue Is that of Catherine Calvert. She is now

appearing in Frank A. Keeney's screen pnxluc tlon of -A Romance of tbe Underworld, adapted

from the play by that name, written by the late

Paul -Armstrong Miss Calvert Is the widow

of Paul Armstrong, and Is one of the f.vinou" Calverts of Maryland. A Romance of the Un

derworld was written as a starring vehicle for

her when she was on tbe legitimate stage.

This war Is Important enongh for men to <lle

for. Isn't It Important enough to yon to save

as many lives as possible by purchasing War

Savings Stamps?

HONOR ROLL Of M. P. Exehanget and Diatributora Who Ara Abaorbing tha Fiftaan*

Cant Footaga Tax

If vnu ar» ahaorbing tbe fifteen-cent footi^ tax msteail of passing it on to tbe exhibitor nend >our name to THE BILLBOARD and it will be published earb week without charge.

Tbe following names of exchanges, State-rights companies and producers are now on our Roll of Honor:

MUTUAL FILM CORPORATION. THE TRIANGLE DISTRIBUTTINO CORPORATION. HOFFMAN-FOUR SQUARE. GENERAL FILM CO. OMAHA FILM EXCHANGE (SUte Rights). K-E-S-E. ART DRAMAS.

, STANDARD FILM CORPORATION. U. S. EXHIBITORS' BOOKING CORPORATION. JAXON FILM CORPORATION. WHOLESOME FILMS CORPORATION. GLOBE FEATURE FILM CORPORATION. MASTERPIECE FILM ATTRACTIO.NS. QUEEN FEATURE SERVICE KINQ-BEE FILMS CORPORATION.

TUE CAST

THE CAST;

Vifw showing the Interior of the Xew Grtnd Tluster tt Pittsburg. P».. which w».s opened February 22. Harry Davis, owner and manager.

linquish his grip until the fadeaway at the end. The camera work deserves unstinted praise, the interior settings being esper-ialiy pleasing, rich and appropriate. Corliss Giles portra.red the

unrelenting rallrosd president fonTlncingly, Pell Trenton assumed the right attitude as the thiev¬ ing Rurke, and our old friend, Norman Selby, vizuallxed the vindictive character of Detective

Carroll. A photoplay that will attract largely in any

class of bouses.—M. R.

WILD WOMEN

Five-reel Universal special feature. Story by Harry Carey and Jack Ford. Scenario by

George Hlvely.

THE CAST:

Cheyenne Harry .Harry Carey Pelon .Ed Jones Tiie Queen .Martha Mattoi The Princess .Molly Malone The Boss .E. Van Beaver “Slugger" Joe .Wilfred Taylor

Cheyenne Harry's long awaited Wild Women

is a distinct change from the usual type of picture, starring this iiard-riding cow i>uncher

actor. In the opening reel he is quite at home

la a familiar environment as the foreman of a

Western cattle ranch, who is the champion

steer thrower at a Rodeo meet. Then the scene chsnges to sea, the cowmen becoming steersmen

—more or less. Cheyenne Harry and his cowmen celebrate their

Rodeo successes by flirting with the Honolulu •dancers In a cabaret and drinking Honolulu

dreams. When they become helpless they are

shanghaied and they awake to seasickness and drudgery. Eventually they mutiny, and. when the ship Is burned, they are landed on the sands

of a Hawaiian Island, where a big ape drops

rocoanuts on Cheyenne Barry’s bead,/-and, in

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MARCH 9, 1918

six-reel floldwyn feature from Prank I.. Pa. k

ard's novel Director, William Worthington,

art director, Hugo Pallln; photographer, Gc!

W. mu. RelcasAl at the Strand Theater,

New York, week of February 24.

THE CAST: Mary Garland .Mae Ma-sS Judd Minot .E. K. Uncola Henry Bliss .George Fawcett Myrna Bllsa .Hedda Hopper Paul Brayton .Bradley Barker Father Anthony .j. Fiirev Simeon Garland .louls R, G'l«ei Dan .Chester Morris

The Beloved Traitor is a better story than

drama, but it is so superbly photographed and so

bnmauly presented that it makes a pleasing

program feature.

It is a wistful Mae Marsh who appears as the sculptor's beacon, drawing him back from <1t«

sipated folly to sanity. Most of the time sti.-

is on the screen she Is either weeping or st out to vv-eep and Mae Marsh is adorable vrhen she

weeps. The views of the ocean are Immensely api^eallng.

A young fisherman with a talent for sculptnr- spends bis evenings with bis sweetheart on the sands, and making mud dolls. When her uncle

Is caught in a etorm far beyond the rocks

he discovers her in an attempt to rescue the old man, and, inspired, be molds an ldeallze.1

likeness of her, which he calls the beacon, and which brings him fame and opportunity. In an atmosphere of art and sycophants bis simplicity

changes to vanity, and his work Is beginning to deteriorate when the little Usher girl comes to coax him back to a true value of life.

Subtitles were taken from Packard’! novel,

and while the picture hasn't a great amount of action it has always personal Interest and at mospbere. E. K. Lincoln, as Judd, the sculp

lor. Is a likable hero, and George Piawestt does bla usual distinguished work as the sculptor's patron. Strand aadiences liked the picture.— M. D.

THE REBOUND

Seventh two-reel drama In The Price of Folly Series. Released by Pathe.

TllH CAST: Violet Keller .Ruth Roland Barclay Seymour .Frank Ms.vo Payne WInthrop .Robyn Adair Corlnne Ixirimer .Lillian West Myrtle Gordon .Gloria Payton

In this epls<Nle of The Price of Folly Si rics

of two-reel dramas an ostensible patron of art persuades pretty girl art students to accept bis financial help that be may claim their grail- tude. When Violet Keller, who takes her art seriously, refuses bis money and his love, he rc luctantly asks her to marry him, although be a1 ready has a wife. On the eve of his exposure

the art vultnre kills the father of one of his victims, and then the accumulated vices of hi*

life demand their toll—the usual wages of sin.

The repugnant theme is developed with stern realism, typical of the series. Cbaracterlzath n- are good sod settings are lavish.—M. D.

THE HOUSE OF GLASS

Five-reel, starring Clara Kimball Young and her own company. Boenarioised from Max Ua|s cln's play of the same name. Directed by Emile Chautard. Photography by Jacques

r.izuel. Screen story by Chat. E. Whittaker.

exchange for a drink of whisky, leads tbs cowman to the lair of Wild Women.

The prettiest of the Wild \Vbmen wears a

modern hat and Georgette crei>e blonse ali.ni;

with her grass skirt, whlie the ngly old qiinn

pounces on theyenne as the white lover she li:i,| expected for years. After a strenuous tlm.. -i tlio Island Cheyenne awakes In the saloon wl

be had drunk his last tionoluin dreum.

The plot Is meager, but the picture Js full of lively action and laughs and novel Incliient

Particularly noteworthy is thn pliotograplir. which Is remarkably clear, and the story u

elaborately produced, with extremely gooil ..v- terlors. Tliere Isn't moch opportunity /or a-1

Ing. Wild Women being all action and fares.

The steer-thro wing <-ontest is an interesting In cldent and the rn-enes at sea and on the Island are amusing. Titles are sometimes obrlon,.

Wild Women should please as a novelty.—M It.

THE BELOVED TRaItoR

Martha Mattox as the spirit-bunting aunt, bis support is irreproachable.

Ulclmrd Bolton’s idea of lovemaking is to

send candy to his heautlfnl fiancee, then go out

On the rocks by the sea to dream of her while

s':e is being entertained by anybody at ail. Illcliard can't see why she shotild want him to swim and indulge in vulgar sports, hnt he makes a speidal effort to escape an adoring

Countess and swims to Joy Island, where Spike Hardy, his double, has his training camp. Spike

goes over to the mainland to get 'Dick's clothes, convinces Dick's aunt that he is a ghost, makes

indiscriminate lore to the Countess and the

fiancee arranges a duel with the Count and an unwelcome surprise for iiunhappy Richard.

The mix-np on the Island has much of the

zest and siieeil of a Hennett comedy. The Rough Ixiver la gooil entertainment for an hour’s mental relaxation. It is to laugh only. Regard for the niceties of detail characteristic of Bhiebird pisys is apparent thruout, with dear photography, beautiful exteriors and good direction. Farniim la a good hoX'OOIce attraction, and the picture should please If the supplementary program haa strength.—M. I>.

THE CAST:

Margaret Caae.Clara Kimball Young .lames Burke.Pelt Trettlon Harvey loike.Corliss Giles loiwyer McClellan.F.dword Kimball Director Atwood.James T. laiffey Mrs. Brandt.Josie Sadler Detective Carroll.Norman Selby

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HEIRESS FOR A DAY

Five-reel Triangle feature. Story by Henry •Albert Phillips; scenario by Robert F. Hill; director, Jack Dillon; photographer, Steve

Norton. For release March 3.

BETTER LIGHT

THE CAST:

Olive Thomas' pictures are usually designed

to exploit Olive Thomas, without much regard for planslbillty of story or dramatic strength. -Ls a background for the former Follies pla.ver

Heiress for a Pay serves its purpose well. Miss

Thomas has the role of a manleurlst In a Cali¬ fornia hotel. Her grandfather, owner of twenty million dollars, bequeaths her a tbousnnd dollars,

then adds to his will a mysterious emilell. .tt

first It Is anoounceff that she Is heiress to ail

the old man’s millions, then, when slie has been offered vast credit and accepteil It, she is paid

the thousand dollars as her share of the estate.

Helen Thurston .Olive Thomas Jack Standring .Joe King Spendthrift .Eugene Burr Old Hodges .Graliam Pette Mrs. Standring .Lillian Langib ii Grace Antrim .Mary Warren Mrs. Rockland .Anna Dodge

FILMS REVIEWED THE SHUTTLE

Five-reel. Released by Select Pictures Co. Adapted by Margaret Turnbull and Harvey Tliew from the novel hy Frances Hodgson Bur¬ nett. Directed by Itollin Sturgeon.

Bettina Vanderpoel.Constance Talmadge Hosulie Vanderimel.Edith Johnson Reuben Vanderpoel.E. B. Tilton Mrs. Vanderpoi’l.Helen Dunbar Sir Nigel Anstriitliers.George MeDaniel Ix>rd Mount Dunstun.Albert Roscoe Penzance .Thomas Perse Ughfred Anstrutlicrs.Edwin Peil O. Belden.Cassuu Ferguson

When Rosalie Vanderpoel censes to write home to her parents in America her younger sister, Bettina, crosses the o<-ean to find out the cause. She learns that the h.-utal h.ishund, Sir Nigel Anstruthers, has a<iuanderi'd his wife's estate, leaving her and her child to suffer in the di¬ lapidated old mansion, while he enjoys life on the continent. Betty uses her wealth to rebuild the home and restore her sister to healtli and aoclety. A nelghltoring estate—also imporerislu-d —owned by Isird Mount Dunstan, a decent sort of chap, attracts Betty, and she finds her happi¬ ness in nursing him hack to health and pros¬ perity. The evil brotlier-in-la w dies and the glory of Btornhum is restored as wedding bells ring fur Betty and I>ord Mount Dunstan.

It is only a pert American girl who dares cross

the big pond at a moment's notice and take tlio measure of a dissipated English lord, especially in Uis own domicile. But Betty Vanderpoel must have hud millions in her private bunk to so quickly remodel the antiquated castle of Sir Nigel Anstruthers—tlje liege lord of her elder bister. With the same rapidity she piirehases all the finery in Bond street to replenish said sister’s wardrobe—the wife of an English gentle¬ man with a title. The story of The 8huttle

might convince the skeptical If there had lieen a vltaitreason for its birth, but there was none. Its vertebrae is as wabbly as a spineless cactus. It recalls the little English girl, who out of curiosity cut open her toy teddy bear, and her exclamation of surprise; *' *E ain't got no bin sides."

Constance Talmadge has the piquant beauty best adapted *0 comedy roles. She ahould find a

more suitable Tthicln than this tame little fancy. Tlio handicapped, the mnnaged to <-onvey an im¬ pression of glrliak anthuslasm in contributing to the I'omfort at broken-down nobility. Edith

Johnsan gave a faithful renditon of the brow beaten woman who sacrificed heraelf for a title. Albert Roscoe was satisfactory as the lover, and the minor characters were well taken care of. The productloB wii far above the average, show¬

ing beautiful woodland and broadr stretches of English parks on the Anstrnther estate- The pbotograpliy was splendid, lighting effects great, and good taste displayed in the interior settings.

—M. R.

To make an impression on a yonng millionaire she dei'idcs to keep up the pose of heiress for

a day and falls Into the trap set for her by her ctousln, who fancied he knew the terms of the codicil.

Miss Thomas makes the manicurist an ex¬ tremely attractive and appealing young person, whose attempts to swindle are so naive they

never alienate sympathy. The supixirtlng cast is capable and the picture is well mounted. The

star's frocks are fetching.

Tile bttle ex-FolIies’ star b.is a countrywide

following. Her earlier releases have been rather

remarkaliiy successful, and Heiress for a Day siHiuld have a good box-oIBce value, because of

the fame of Its captivating little atar.—'M. D.

THE ROUGH LOVER

Five-reel Bluebird photoplay, featuring Franklyn Farnum. .

Iticliard Bolton .Fmnklyn Farnum “Spike'' Hardy .Franklyn Farnum Helen .Juanita Hansen 'I'lie t’oiintess .t'atlierine Henry llie fount .Fred Montague Itichnrd's Aunt .Martha Mattox

Tlic Rough Ixjver is a Jolly little farce, with Franklyn Farnum, the Bluebird square-jawed,

smiling athlete, in the dual role of a pepless

uiutliemutleian and a breezy prize fighter.

His work is as good ns usual, and, with Juanita Hansen as the candyloving fiancee, and

Detective Connolcy.William Waltman Nellie .Peggy Burke Edith .Doris Field

Margaret Case, stenographer. Is preparing for her wedding with James Burke, whose prenuptial

token of love is a So.lKSI diamond necklace, which he urges her to pack in their trunk. Her astonisliment is cut short by the arrival of de¬ tectives. who arrest Burke as a crook. Uncon¬ scious she is taken to prison as his aceompllce,

I'onvicted and senteneed to three years in the Iienitentiary. I-ater, while out on parole, starving and desi>ernte, she runs away to Chicago. .Meeting Harvey Blake, a wealthy railroad man, she finds a few years of marital happiness until her hus¬ band returns to New York. Here her nemesli.

Detective Carroll, discovers her Identity and ex¬ posure .seems imminent. Itiit her pardon Is secured

thru the intervention of the Governor, and the estranged couple are brought together.

The screen version of Max Murcin’a successful

stage play bida fair to achieve as tremendous a popularity as it found in the legitimate theater. A smashing big hit will be registercul by Clara

Kimball Young and this very hard to beat combi¬ nation of beautiful star popular playwright. The vividly human story of Margaret Case's life of sorrows finds a splendid exponent in the versatile young actress. The role demands unusual abil¬ ity, and in emotional roles Miss Young excels. At all times Is she mistress of the situation, and her speaking dark eyes are luminous with nn- slied tears. Her grace and beauty are merged into her complete grasp of the te<-hnique of her

art. The scenariolzed bit of fiction is a master¬ piece of craftsmansliip, and the intense Interest is maintained until the final climax. The pro¬ duction is sumptuously staged, every detail scrutinized by the trained eye of an expert. That sterling director, Emile Chautard, slams a man's size punch into the third reel and does not re-

NEW GRAND AT PITTSBURG

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THE WASP

fire-reel World plctnro, Bndy-mado. Story by Wllinrd Mack; directed by Lioael Belmore; piiutcgrapbed by licwls Oatland. BVir releaoe

March U.

THE CAST:

Grace Ciilrer.Kitty Gordon John Culver.Cbarlea Gerry Mrs. Cnlrer.Sedee Bnrbank ilarry Cortland.Rockliffe Fellowee .Mr. Cortland.William Callioun jai-kson Derereauz.Kdw-ard Itoaemond Kate Putnam.Victor Kennurd ..Lionel Belmore Harry's roommate at college.Edward Iluma Miller (Urace'i maid).Uuael Wueliburn

Kitty Gordon anbatltutea rim for ramp, in her new pirtnre with entire aatlafactlon to the spec¬ tator. The role of The Wasp la more etfectlTely

suited to her thsn that of the mother in Tht Divine Sacrifice, and ahe givea to tho character an element of stimnlating crispness. Elxcept that she la aa beantlfnlly gowned and as charm¬ ing to looh upon as always, Tha Wasp is entire¬ ly different from any of her other pictures.

Known ss The Wasp because of her stinging satire, Grace Culver, daughter of a munitiona king, decides to leave home when her father In¬

sists that she marry a man who kicks dogs and doesn't like children. With her maid and chauf¬ feur she drives all night to a town in New York State, then decides that borne is much pleas¬ anter. On the way back ahe passes her father’s

munitions factory, where Hun aplea are carry¬ ing out their plot to mine the factory after hav¬ ing engineered a strike. She la kidnaped by the Hunt, overbeara their plot to blow np the fac¬

tory at midnight, escapet, senda ber maid for the soldiers, rescues the ebauffenr and la bnrled alive in a tunnel.

De<-idcdly It la not a osoal type of Kitty Oor- doD picture, but she does It to well one almoet liopes she has given np vamping altogether.

The play la well roostrurted, and the action

is sustained at a good rate of speed. In the earlier scenee much of the story is told In the titlee, which are cleverly eatirlcal. There is

nothing of sentimentality In The Wasp, bnt there in mmsDce, which eoftens the heart and tongue

of the beirees. The Introduction of the aoldiers wira come to tlie rescue of the buried Wasp and lirr cliauffeur, and their rapture of the German spy and bis gang, has a timely appeal.

Mias Gordon has good support. UockUffe Fel* lowet. as the rbautfeur, plays with a happy sug¬

gestion of mystery that keeps Interest alive from the time he appears on the screen. Settings,

photography and atmosphere are correct. Eg- bibitors should find the fame of the star and of the author, who also wrote Tiger Boas and Blind Vontb, a box-office aaaet.—M. D.

THE SONG OF THE SOUL

rive-rceL Beleased tbm Bine Ribbon. Faster- lag Alice Joyce. Director, Tom Terrlaa. Sco- aario by Shannon Fife.

THE CAST:

Ann Fenton.Alice Joyco Fenton .Perry Standing Dr. Evans.Walter McGrall DcIkod .Bsmeyrd Siegel Butch .Barney Randall Ituth .Edith Reeves Billy .Stephen Carr

One might apply all the adjectives In the Eng-

llkb language and yet be unable to express the <'barm, the lure of the witching beauty of de¬ mure Alice Joyce. Nature has endowed ber with a winaome sm le that melts the sternest heart,

and In lier aceies depicting mother love ber face liecomes Illumined “with a light that was never seen on land or sea.** Here la a yoang star who has honeatly earned the electric light sign. No greater trlbnte could be paid ber than to say that she can make the most commonplace ma¬ terial take on a spiritual meaning, and no sceaario is so poor but that It is exalted by ber inborn

genius. Ann tenUm, with her train of mlafor-

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tunes, becomes a living personality, and we laugh and suffer with her. Tlie Song of tlic Soul gets over with a bung, so human is its appeal, ao convincingly is It presented. There

is nothing garish or theatric about this photo¬ play, only an exquisite senttmeot sympatbetirally expressed. For splendid cootinuity, construction and dramatic climaxes let us praise Director Tom Terriss. Taste and refinement are evi¬

denced In one of tlie best photoplays of the year. With a cast above the average, including realis¬ tic work by Percy Standing, Edith Reeves and

Walter McGrall Tlie Song of a Soul la a big drawing card for any house. The story U one of modem life, and shows bow Ann was In¬

veigled into a bigamous marriage with a gam¬ bler named Fenton; how the leaves him, taking

ber child, and bow later she la driven from the coontry town by the bigoted citixens, ber boy

taken forcibly from ber. ber life made miserable. While struggling In the city at uncongenial em¬ ployment she meets Dr. Bvone, who tnkea a keen Interest In ber welfare. She continues to labor for the return of ber boy, and later as the wife of the generous physician she reclaims ber own, and has the satisfaction of seeing Fenton pun¬ ished for his crooked work. Special mention should be made of the uuaffected performance given by little Stephen Carr, in the role of Billy. His nstiiral portrayal of the little chap so cruel¬ ly abused added much to the charm of this

gripping photoplay.—M. U.

NOBODY'S WIFE

Fire-reel Louise Lovely production. For rclenso

by Dniversnl March 11.

THB CAST;

Fnrk Darling of the Northwest Mounted Po¬ lice .Hart Huxie

Sheriff Carew of Nugget.Alfred Allen Dancing Pete. Alec yoiing*i sweetheart. .Betty Scliade Hop«> Ross, the girl in the story.. Louise l-ovely Tom Smyihe.A. G. Kenyon Betty Hmythe, his wife.Grace Molyan

A piquant myjtery story, laid fti the pictur¬

esque Northwest country, with I»nise Ixivcly doing her best work and a supporting cast of absolute merit, makes Nobody’s Wife a rarely

entertaining bit of screen Action.

When Danclug Pite, sweetheart of Alec Tuiing, who for six years bad been wanted by the Northwest Mounted Police for murder, ap-

pesra at the Wigwam saloon at Nugget, the po¬ lice delegnte Jack Darling to And Tonug by making love to his sweetheart. Jack goes to the wrong cabin and Ands a girl with whom be falls In love at sight. When he leans thera

is a baby be asaumea thera is a busbaad some¬

where. but he goes to the Wigwam saloon to get milk for the youngster nevertheless.

The story of his trapping of Alec Young Is

cleverly evolved, and the m.V8tery of who is Young is coincident with that of wlio is the

g'.rl. The action moves swiftly and la <-onstanlly tightened by Aashes of spontaneous humor.

Louise Lovely, as the demure, decided, lovable girl of the cabin, plays with verve and unaffected

charm, and Betty Schade is very pretty and competent as the vixenish Dancing Pete. Hart

Iloxie and Alfred Allen give clear-cut character atudlea.. Wide stretchea of picturesque North

country, superbly photographed, lend charm to

the picture. Audlencea will Uke Nobody’s Wife.—M. D.

Seal the German propagandist’s month with

War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps.

Five-reel Bluebird photoplay. Adapted from The Green Seal by Charles Edmunud Walk; pro¬ duced by Stoart Paton. Raleased March 4.

THE CAST:

Brice Ferris.Ashton Desrholt Lois Fox.Carmel Myers Ming .Frank Tokanaga Lao Wing.Frank Des<-hoa Strang .Harry Carter Struber ...Alfred Allen Sally .Betty Schade

The stuff of which aerlala are made—melo¬

drama. thrillii, nll-of-a-sudden roman<'e, swiftness, myatery and situations of oh. such intensity— Alls this Ave-reel Bluebird picture in super¬ abundance. With the Arst Aasb on the screen the action begins, and keeps up without allowing

the spectator time to catch his breath.

A rich young man. reading in the library of his villa, ratchet a glimpse thru a window of the

terrlAed fare of a girl, lighted up by a sudden d.vsh of 'lightning. Hastily securing a revolver he plunges into the night and a downponr of rain and drivei away a gang of men who are pursuing the girl.

Later he Ands a Japanese secretary stealing a ' ring bearing a green seal from the girl’s Anger. The Jap gets into ber room and again tries to steal the ring; a man who comes In search of

her is raptured by a band of Celestials and tortured to sign a paper that would bring the girl to their lair; the rich young man permits himself to be taken to the place, but manages to

Inform the police, under the eyes of his guard. There follows a fascinating combat. It isn't until the middle of the last reel that the mya¬ tery of the teal is explained.

Carmal Myera ia delightful aa The Girl in the

Dark, but the real honora of the picture belong

to Ashton Dearholt. whose stunts are daring and spectacular, and whose work is always polished and artistic. The Oriental settings are sumptuous, and in the end there are some un¬ usual Thibetan scenes.

The Girl In the Dark keeps interest alert every moment. This is Ashton Deurholt's Arst Blue¬ bird picture, and movie fans will be keen‘to see hia next Aim. The most bored audience will b<>

waked up and entertained by The Girl in the Dark. Direction, photography, settings, cast and

me«‘banical details are typical of Bluebird fea¬ tures.—M. D.

EVE’S DAUGHTER

Five-reel. Released thru Paramount. Starring Billie Burke: directed by James Kirkwood; scenario by Margaret Turnbull.

THE CAST:

Irene Simpson-Batea.lllllle Burke John Norton.I^umas Melghan Courtenay l'rc|uhart.Lionel Atwlll Martin SimpMUi Ilatea.William Klley Hatch

Tlie commercial value of Billie Burke's name Is what will catch the crowd to witness Adolph Ziikor's presentation. Eve's Daughter.

The story la conreutlonal and riiut along smoothly without anytliing aerioua liappcuing. .\

vapid theme, but well handled, with an uninter¬ rupted continuity, excellent photography and lighting effects. Billie Burke’a demure smile atones for much that the sceuarlo lacks, and.

given greater opportunities, the trained actress would have been able to meet them. Credit la due the producers for the correct settings and minute attention to detail An electric storm, showing vivid flashes of llghtniDg thru curtained windows, was especially good, and the spacious office of ao expensive hotel was true in its ar¬ rangement.

This trite little offering concerns a rebellloun daughter who takes the legacy left by a peouri- ous father and seeks enjoyment in the city. The love of an honest man she rejects, preferring

freedom and aa independent life. Extravagant living soon exhausts her bank account, and. In order to assist a desperate woman friend, she tiorrows from Courtenay I'niiihart, the scion of an English bouse, who can not marry while bis brother, the heir, lives. Imbibing too much wine at a private dinner party Irene is unable to re¬ sist the pleading of Cniiihart, and accompanies him on a suddenly Important trip to Boston. But John Norton, ber true friend, always suspicious of tbe Britisber. follows nod saves the wilful Irene’s almost blasted reputation. Realiiing tbe falsity of ber position the headstrong little beauty gladly accepts tbe honor of becoming Mrs. John

Norton. Miss Burke wore some fetching gowns and was

bewitching enough to bewilder any poor mortal.

But it is too bad that the should attempt any thing but cooing, girlish types, in wbicb she

excels. Thomas Melghan played John Norton in a consistent manner, Uonel Atwill looked tbe uppish chap, and William Riley Hatch gave a strung chararterixatlon of the domineering

father.—M. R.

SHIRLEY MASON TO TOUR

Will Appear at First*Run Presentations

New York. March 2.—Arrangements are In

tbe making for personal appearances by Shirley Mason at important Arst-nins In the Greater New York district when the new Japanese fea¬ ture, tentatively railed Aliens, is released by Perfection Pictures.

Last fall Miss Mason’s tour of tbe B. 9. Moss houses, where tbe latter-osmcd releases were showing, delighted many thousands of ber ad¬ mirers.

Keep in tonrh with our I-etter Department.

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THE GIRL IN THE DARK

March 9,1918

BROKER WHO HANDLED FILM STOCK IS FINED $1,000

WILL ASK POSTPONEMENT rOiIldren down town shopping, they le«To

their children in the picture thiwtem until they iire ready to return home. These children twelve

the best of attention, and not only enjoy the

oiitertainnient, hut receive Instruction as well. ‘■Tile niovlii!; picture business has grown to

such an extent that there are ninety Hrst-class theaters showing pictures in llaltimore at pres-

ent.” said L. A. IleHofT, secretary of thw K\- liihiturs* Leaitiie. "More than INHl.'ajt* persons

visit these theaters In It.sltiniore each Satiinlay

and more than I'J.'i.taiO visit the theaters on other days In the wev-k. This niinilier Includi's

IM.iKiO children on Saturdays and on each

week day. It Is exi>ected that the bill will

come up before the l.eKlslature in alsvut one

week, and when It does the moving picture ex¬

hibitors will be ready to flsht It."

Of Appeal Argument in Caae of Sche nectady Exhibitor—Sunday Shows

in State Rest on Final Decision

Albany. X. Y., March "—In all rntsihlllt.i

the apiM'al of Victor Heritstrom. of Schencct.id.v. from a conviction of the Sunday law In

ins a moving ph-tiire theater on that day. up the Court of Appeals’ eulendar for argumi-ni

.Mvanhiy, will be jssitivoned. Ciistavns .\. Itoircrs

a Xew York lawyer, was in Alhaiiy yestenliy

anil tiled with the court a substitution of hii:i

self for Kohn & 1-cvy, of Schenectaily. He stale,|

tliat he would ask for a iiostisiuemciit of the

case In order that he might have time to pre

paro for the presentation of the cosv'. Itoger- liaa la-en retalnevl by hlg moving picture In

terests of Xew York City who are luttwestvsl Ip

the outcome. The Onal de< ishm will deteriiiiin

whether or not moving picture shows can U given In New York Slate on Sundays,

Giles P. Cory, Fiscal Agent for The Birth of a Race Photoplay Corporation, Pleads

Guilty to Violation of Illinois Blue Sky Law

Chlrago, March 4.—Gllea P. Cory, fiscal agent of The HIrth of a Kace Photoplay Corporation, today pleaded guilty to the charge of violating the Blue Sky law of Illinois. Cory asked for a

minimum fine of $100, hut the Court assessed a

fine of $1,000.

The case of 1\ \V. Sherwood, broker, arrested

with Cory on the charge of milmg shares in

The Birth of a Itace Photoplay Corimration, was continued until March 0. It is said that Ninile, Potter & Owen, counsel for Sherwood and other

brokers whoee names have not been revealed, in

tend to make his a test ease by carrying It to the Supreme Court if necessary. Moaiilliue the seven thousand stmkholders in the Birth of a

Ilaee Photoplay Corporation are apparently

hoping that soiiietUing will turn up which will bring tbeni assurance of even the slightest hojie that they will get their money back. Many of

them have been so well sold that they still rea¬ son In the terms of the stock«eUing literature

sent out, even as late as the first of the past week, boosting this in such glowing terms as would drive all doubt from the mind of even a doubting Thomas. Here Is a sample. It is

taken from the latest bulletin iiuhllsbed by Giles P. Cory, the fiscal agent of The Birth of a Itaee Photoplay Corporation. It was signed by Edwin Ij. Barker, president. It was addressed "To

the Stockholders of The Birth of a Itace Photo¬ play CoriN^ratlon.”

"tVe arc ph-ased to rejsirt that with the ex¬

ception of a few lapses, duo to the war draft, all the stock has ... sold and that collections

ar® fast being elosed.

"The Birth of a Kace Is a far greater pihoto- play than any of us thought it was at the be¬ ginning. AVe arc more ami more vs»nvinced that

the investment will prove to be the best of its kind ever made. If we thought otherwise

We would frankly say so, for the euecess of this pliutoplay means ]ii'uelically everything In the

• world to us. The aetual making of the film is

well on its way to vonipletiou. The big si>ec- taouiar siaMies, as well as nian.v of the smaller Beenes, are fluisheil. We have seen jirlnts of

these scenes and nothing finer has ever been

shown. This big human world interest photo¬ play will never wear out. Everyone engaged In

the Work honestly believes this. Some may think we have l«-eu a liltle slow, but what has

Beemed to be slowness has resulted in a greater

picture, which sliunld pay larger dividends for more years. We wish you could go to Tampa,

I'la., and there see the aetual work of making

The Birth of a Itace, It would enthuse yon as it does all of us. However, the photoplay will now soon be finished, then will come the ex-

hibitivn in the big theaters and all that we hare ■Iri-ained and talked and worked for.

Sincerely yours,

• Birnii or a kali; niitruriav coiti*.,

"Edwin L. Barker, President."

"We a.-’e more and more convinced that this invi«tnieul will prove to lie the beat of Its kind ever made." This is the same assuring soul vvlio in the issue Ju-t preceding the one from whidi We have copivsl Mr Barker's letter to the slockliolders said; "We are spending im>aey —a great deal of it—liiit are siM-udiiig it wisely, getting one hundrtsi rents' v.-ilne for every dol lar fcjieiit—getting results that will earn divi¬ dends.'

This fiiiaiieiiil evj.ert. assuring the public that this is the Ih-sI invesini*-iit of its kind ever made, omits to mention that he sold his own stuck bo fore .laiiuary 1. BUS. ns 1,. li.inieralh. secretary

.of the Bankers' Seeiirily A Trust Co., told a reisrrter of I'lie I'liieago Herald;

"We arc u iioiipaity incoi|s>rated under the laws of llliiiios," said Mr. Ih-meratli, We ap plhs; for oiir charter last .Vovendier and g->t it atsiiit tin- nild'lle of .laiiiiiiry. We b.id a eon

tract with Edwin I.. Barkei. president of The Blrtli of a ItiM-e. to sell .'l.issi sliarev of st<M-k for him iMTsoiially. We sold it all befor- January 1 at $lri and $l-’..-si a sliare, so did not Come under the hiue s|jj- law."

Wtio arc or what is ihp Bankers' Secnrlly A Trnst Co.? Tlie Clil-ag.- H raM printed tlie followitig in Us issue of l•■cllrua• y Bi;

"It developed fl;at tlie Bankers' Ser-urity A Trn«t (ompany Is olIlee-fHl entirely b.v former employees of Giles I*. (Ory A Co.

"It was this group i»f former Cer3* salesm**ii who Issued the circular ineliiding the names of iiroDiiiieot indorsers of the i liin to make a pie lure couiilernetm-g rais- iirejiidice, as among the 'officers and dir-etors ainl otl»-r (ironiiticnt |M-r sons IntorcBteil ’

"The pn-sideiif Is E. E. Siler, ttie vice-presi¬ dent W. P .Sc.Tinoiir and I.. Demcratli Is aec- retary and treasurer”

If this Is hoiK-stIv Barker's opinion and he thinks tliis sip-li a great iiivestmeiit why wa» he letting loose of all of this atis-k? Why diilii't Jic Isdd onto it a liltle longer, for Hie fiscal agents were «b<.>ving the prh-e skyward? They had Ju.st run it up to $J0 a share and were ad vising all their stockholders that they would

HAWORTH PICTURES CORP,

Opens Los Angeles Offices

Bankers' Security A Trust t'o.? Mr. Barker now denies that "1-s M.” wa* authorized to sign bis name. We Blsmld be glad to see tfe facts develoiievl on this question of autburity.

The salesmen who have been busy selling this stock have been so enthused that they are worse than a man who falls from a bunted Zeppelin which has been bit while soaring a thousand fi-et in the air. One of them came into The Billboard offlev* only the other day and took Is¬ sue with tlie writer for questioning the state- ineiils of Barker and Cory ami all their pro¬ moters when they isvmpared the real earning isover of Tlie Birth of a Race with that of The Birth of a .Nation. When we askisl him to face a few facts he was full of pep, but out of tea son. so he retin d. The Birth of a Nation cost $T.’>.dis> to produce. The Birth of a Race Is a iiiilliuii-dullar coriwiration and, of coarse, anyone i-an see that it is easier to make say 3,000 is-r cent on a million dollars than it Is to earn even 2.000 per cent on $75,000. .\ blind

Lob AngelcB, Cal., March 2.—Offices of the newly organized Haworth I’lctiircs Corporallvin, which was formed to film the coming pnaluctions

of the Japanese actor, Bes.sue Huyakuwa. were opem-d this week In the 11. W. Heilman Ruiid- ding, this city. A. R. C. IK-lirman, of San Fran¬ cisco, and other Coast capitalists are said to lie

backing the Ilayukuwa independent venture.

THE STERLING SYSTEM

New Y'ork, March 2.—11. R. Elx-nsteln, man ager of sales for the Hlerling Pictures Corpora thin, of which .Arthur F. Beck is president, has left foi* a ten weeks’ trip, covering all exchangi- ceiiters, during w!>lch time he expects to place

with first class exchange men Ihriioiit the coun¬ try tbe prodiU'tlonH handled by the Hterling I’l. turcB CoriMiratlon.

The Hterling Hystem combines a certain ar rangcraent between the manufaeturer and Sler ling I’Irtures Coiporation, and the Indepemlent exchange. It does not neeessarily mean tlie sale of feature rights. Neither does It mean the di reet pererntage arrangement that some feature-,

have been releaad under. It la not tbe Intention of the Sterling Pirtiir<-s

Corporation to eonfine tbelr operations to tlie distribution of features only under the Sterling System. They will likewise handle other fe.; tiires on the basis of an outright territory sale At tlie present time they have found a ver.v big demand for releiiaes under the Star Serh-s Plan. In addition to the .Alma Hanlon s<-rie«

and the Jean Sothern serlea, eonaistlng of six prcKlurtioDs each, they have added to their li»’

a Star Serlea of three featun-s, each starring Anna Q. Nilsson, ami a aeries of four feature productions, each starring Catherine Calvert,

They have likewise taken over the George Lnane

Till ker production, I Believe, and ats|Uired from

the France Films, Im-., The Natural Law, featur-

Marguerite Courtut.

NEW YORK PRESS

Backs Public Defender Movement

Simultaneous with the provluctlon and release of Harry Raver's picture. The Public Hefender.

The New York World began a serlea of IhiWlc Defender articles, encoaragtng legislation for

GRAUMAN'S THEATER

Defendant in Suit FiUd by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder

Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 2S.—Following the

playing of the song. Joan of Are. at one per

formance at tlraunian'a Theater in this city, a auit for $.1,001) was filed against tlie theater owners, the New York and Pacific Coast Amuse

ment Company, by the Waterson. Berlin A Su.Tder Company of New York, thru Attorney Philip Cohen, who also represents the .Amer.can Sov-lety of ComiMisers, .Autliors and Piibllsliers I’lainlllTa allege infringement of r.iyyricht.

Other iiiits will also b« filed, uia-ordiug to Colien. wlio maintains that copyrighted music is

played at every performance. He U also filing suit against tlie Ocean Inn Cafe, of Venice, for Infringement of copyright In using the song, lla wallan Butterfly wltliuiit paym nt of lirenac fee.

It is said that tlie Initial suit against tbe Grau- man Theater Is inslltiilod as a teat case in

Bouthrrn Callfomla,

A three-day xxoductioD of Universal 4 K. W., 110 volt generating seta fur the U. H. army. This is ths same type uf plant which la used by traveling aboww for operating lights, motors and moving picture machinte.

man, if be couldn’t see that could at least feel it with his stick, ivoch Is a stock salesman’s logie.

the creation of sneh an office in each city and

State in the Union where The Public 'Defender does not now hold aneb an office.

The articles are WTltten by prominent Judges,

lawyers and laymen, and are circulated thru a s.mdlcate of newspapers, of which The World ia

the bead. It Is easy to be seen that this sort of legitimate backing w-lll add greatly to tbe

sncce.siful exploitation of Mr. Raver's priwhic-

tion, aside from tbe drawing |)Ower of Frank

Keenan. Robert Edeson and .Alma Hanlon, its stars.

The New York World publishes a two-column story, with |>ortralti of the writers, in each

Issue carrying the Public Defender apiieal.

GATHERING OF THE CLANS

Maryland Exhibitors Meet—Will Proposed Legislation Affect!

Children’s Admissions FLYNN FLAHERTY’S GUEST

('hli'ago, Feb. 28.—W'llliam J. Flynn, former chief of the U. 8. 8ei ret Service, was the guest

of honor of F. J. Flaherty, local manager of the Foursi|iiare Exchange, at a dinner at tlu

lUlnolt .Athletic Uluh Monday night. Tlie object of tlie dluner-galbeiing was !•>

acquaint press representatives with tbe patrl ollc tenor of FIjnn's servh-<- in preparing He

story of The Eagle’s E.ve. Tliose present Includevi Wm J. Flynn. Mr. and

Mrs. F. J. Flaherty. F. E. Zlmller, H. A. WItic J R. Murray. Mr. ami Mrs. F. W. M-yuigg. H O. Law-head and L. M. .AIhriglit. Especial In tereat was i-elltered In the presence of G. Witte, an American resident of ('anuda. who has

Joined the American Aviation Corps.

Baltimore, March 2.—.A special meeting of

the Exhibitors’ League of Maryland was held

Tuesday afternoon In the New Tlieater for tbe

puristse of arranging a plan of action to fight

the hill recently introvluced in the State Legis

lature, which. If passed, will prohlldt children under twelve years of age attending moving

p.i furc enterta.niiienta unless aci-ompaninl by

tlii-lr parents or legal guardians.

The meeting was .-itteiided by nearly every

moving picture exlilldtor iu Baltimore.

The moving picture exhibitors claim that If I'I- Ii 11 Ir-. <iiiu-s a law It will mean a loss of

several thousand dollars a week to them, and Ih-y are goiiiii to u^e every means In their

l«>wer to defeat It. Frank A. Hornig, preshlont of tile league, presided at the meeting, ami I.. A. lielloff. nianager of Uie New nieater,

acted as secretary. The following committer

was appoiiiti-il to visit .Annapolis and fight tlie pivsage of the loll: 'riioiii.is Goldls-rg, chairman;

J Louis Rome and Frank Ilurkee. It Is claimed hy the moving picture exhllHtors

that more than 2*1.'SS) children attend moving picture eiitertnlniiieiits In Baltimore each and every Saturday, and that on week days the

average attendance Is more than lO.tkiO dally. Miin.v of the iiioviiig picture theaters give special .Saturday morning matinees for rhildren, when

educitioiial features are shown. Tbe exhibitors

also claim that the majority of moving picture theaters In Baltimore provide special attendants

for ckiUreu, and that, when tbe mothers of

MARTIN JOHNSON RETURNS

After a year spent in the islands of the South Seas Martin Johnson, accompanied hy Ids wife, returned to the I’aclflo (oast last week with 50,000 feet of motion picture film, depleting native life among the cannibal trlts-s. Tin- tour included trips to the Solomon Islands, the New Hebrides group, and many other of the elglity- elght groups of Islands scattered thru Hie Houth Hens. Juhiisuii declares that his pictures will tie released this spring.

When one of fliese skip-slop cars pis* jcii

up and leave you to stiinil aui^eiis*. walk up I"

the new slop, ride lo town an I buy a 'riivifi

Stamp. SEATTLE HOUSE IN NEW HANDS

Seattle. Wash., March 2.—The Greatest Then ters ('or|H>ration yesterday sw-ured a |ens»- of

the Strand Theater here. It will lu- reopeneil under the new management next Thiirsilay at

20 ceota admission. The same quality pictures

os exhibited nt the LlU-rly and Uollseiim theaters will be thosvn. John Von Ilerlierg ha* Is-en placed In cliarge of Hie house, which was form¬

erly known as the Alaskan and Hie finest on Jlecond avenue devoted to movies. A Wurlltser- Hope Jones orchestrion will lie added to the

musical equipment.

POR CAI P Mislns I'll lure Maihlue. I' vi rvn 4 Bisah. tAirlau

I'iiio. Tlikrt Box, el. A M r lllUDI-KY. (- l.a-it :M hi . ir IwnaJ IM.1 X. ('tiicliiiiall. Dtdo.

FILMS FOR SALE. RENT OR EXCHANGE hif varlt ly athl \\> < an ^avr r '

mntiry >iiir film a«'rflc*r. Si> Junk. No |>at'^ War Tai rl»arcr>«|. ui a trial ahlp|*^t trynhiTT. I (lUtflta f«c Alnglnf. (landtur talkltig t)l«4ijrp« for pale. f«ir l*ii!tf«| an«l War- tM-r autijH-ta pal^ iir ridiaiigt* Wltm-l 1

WYANDOTTE FILM SUPPLY CO., 2749^1 N. HAfli 8t. COLUMBUS* U

march 9, 1918 X ti e Billboard 61

SUBTITLES By EJAY

cUllrtwn from entering a jilcture theater if under It nould follow out LI* plan of campaii.'n. He 15 years of age and not acroiniianitHl by a parent ^•Id It wa* not original with blm, but liu<l l>eeii

or guardian. Tbii berauke tbe prevent regula¬

tions present some couipliratlon*.

adopted suceesafully by tlie Y. .M. C. A. in their rerent drive for yt.ddO.Ot*! ami by tlie Jewivli So<-lety in .N’ew York recently for

Doug; Fairbank*, Mary PIckford and Mar- Letters and circulars are to be sent to everj guerite Clark are a few of tbe movie celebrities connected in any way with outdiwir kIiow

M .ns Itarkfeather, the Indian film star, la April 7 n siMikane. Wash., arranging for settings for ductlon.

a urnnlsT of picture* that are to tw produced L. this season. The Washington .Motion Pic- ,|,g g,,

Mary Garden is starred la tbe pro

J. L. Luraln, traveling representative for tbe Standard Film Comiiany, has been sue-

business in the Last, and owners ami managers of carnivals are to lie asked to appoint a com¬ mittee with their shows to get meinb*>rs.

DCDrkDTcrt also arranged to have a series of Kridny ksMANtaCO KbKUKItU night smokers in tiie club rooms and charge n

- nominal fee for admission to same. Irt Exhibitors* Trsds Rsvisw AH outdo«ir aiiowmen will be asked to i-on-

_ tribute to the lllppotlrome beneBt by bu.ving New York, March 4. — Itumors have been cur- tickets. Even If they can not be present they

who will help boost tbe next Liberty Ia>an.

lure t'oriHiratIon’s studio* at Mlnneliaha Park c^eded in that capacity by E. L. liammersleln ' ' , _fk. nietnrea 'seucu lu leai rai V.. k. iisuilurrsieiu. _ iriouie lo lue tiippotiromo oeneni ny nu.ving nlil Im' used In producing tne picture*. ^ former Cairo (III.) branch manager for Palbe. March 4 —Humors have been cur- tickets. Even If they can not be present they

K:.,r.nce Ku1h-.v. vl.dlnlste. ba. Joined the T^e Messenger re^t the past week of premeditated changes yo"rk"‘“‘^ Ikihcll Him force* and will co star with Pauline ,1,, klug Bee program for March 15 and about to take place on Tlie Exhibitors’ Trade *_ liecker in all fortlicomlng release* of this com- ^|,rii respeclltely. ee.i wi.ii.. tn«ne rnmnrs i«ev * e>seesi->e>> ^iisir^ e>^^i^e-iv ..anv Mis* Kubey completed a tour of the Pan- . ’ ' .-I i> . .knrt lime aan William Farnum, th» Fox star, has gone Circuit a short time ago. . • »

Captain Allen Watt, former director at th# production*.

I mw-rsal studio* In Callfomia. now statlooetl picture J. .Stuart Blackton’ at Camp l-ewl*. was granted a thirty-day fur- metropolis?

h.iigh last week. HI* wife 1* 111 at tbe Holly- Daniel Fn.hman I* still In tbe motion

«iM>d home of the Watts. game, all rumors to the contrary notwl

The .4rlcraft-Paramonnl’s new film exchange jng.

in H.-iittle Is fast nearing completion. The build- Elsie Ferguson began work on A Doll'

William Farnum. th» Fox star, has gone confirmation. It I* certain that the rumbles West. During a year siient in tbe East be which are beard Indicate an approaching storm.

Heview, and. while many of these rumor* lack ACTORS’ FUND ANNUAL BENEFIT confirmation. It I* certain that the rumbles EARNS $10,000 FOR THE FUND

ade three productions. Merrit Crawford, vice-president and manager, (Continued from pags 3)

Can y.Hi picture J. .Stuart Blackton’* recep- hs. ijevered bis connection with the puhitcatlon. rhlt\hVs llW o^rr^m*.7ic\uTL«^^^^ in on bis next trip to the metropolis? and Lwsley Mason, who has been managing e<ll- (K-come universal it did provide something gen- tlon on bis next trip to the metropolis? and Lwsley Mason, who has been managing e<ll- (K-come universal it did provide something gen- Danlel Fnihman I* still In tbe motion pictnre tor, will succeed blm. Reports have it that a ulnely refreshing In the way of novelty and

game, all rumors to the contrary notwltbsland three-cornered fight Is going on among the com- effect.

."O'* -~«'i-- •»i W-* o Z' Elsie Ferguson began work on A Doll’s House tlie manner In which the pulillcatinn should be pUuse which followed her recital was seisind

in* Is located on TUInl avenue, across the street last week. It’s an adaptation of one of Ibsen’s run has brought about Internal strife, wlilch in- only to the ovation which gre«-ted her entrance,

foiiii tbe block now designated Film Row (some plays, and was nied by Mansfield and Mrs. fliienced the stepping out of Mr. Crawford and .",*“‘1*“^'^,'’ “11*.'’'’ 1*1* apiK>arance as I,eo

.,f ,be exhibitor, have been overheard In calling Fiske. which Is expected to have other results. Lee ‘^0*^ of "he .ll^t bh it Kobhers’ Row), rathe will soon have a new Tpj Metro offlecs are rather amail for W. E. .\. ()ch«. president. Is said to have disagreed h.iine la the same section of tbe city. With Atkinson these days. It’s a boy vitally with some of The Review’s method*. It I Mme. Alma Gluck saiig In Old Virglnny In her the exception of the General Film Exchange, I Sidney Atxd, of the Seiznick forces. Is at last 1* further stated that w>me of the officers of the I cbariuiog way. Lditli Day and .Mian H.

nad a few purely local exchanget. lII tbe film jg g place where a letter will reach blm. After company made overtures to another picture pub- I coiftr"but*ed *Tlckle Toe, a blt'*fls>i^ GoIni^^Cp. **' lompanlet will soon be quartered In the vicinity) three months of travel be Is back In New York, llcatlon with a view to selling out The Review. ' ... » -»•- —

of Times ftqiiare. I Herbert Brenon baa sailed tor England. The It la said that the price asked was frtft.nno, and

'WAHSAVlNOSSIAJ^rf ^aauKDBY’mm 4

UNITED STATED GOVERNMENT

U. S. Government

War“Savings Stamps WHAT THEY ARE AND WHY

of Times ftqiiare. Herbert Brenon baa sailed ft>r England. The It la said that the price asked was frtft.nno, an<1

More than l.ram names. Including represents fans will mist hit production*. Fictures of the people approached, believing this amount ex

t.ve men In all walks of life, were signed to a the caliber of Tbe Lone Wolf and Empty erssive, brought tbe negotiations to a quick halt

i«<tlil>io addressed to the City Commisalon of_

Hirmingham, Ala., asking the commission to -saaaaaasattaataaaaaaattaaaa vole for the o|H-ratlon of picture tbows on ♦ < Similar or call a refrrendnm clectiun on tbe ^ ^

truant Gib. n mited Ktate. Sign., Corpa, t S, GOVenUneilt d\?.ned"\: War-Savmgs Stamps : He will pers.inally eversee the pruduclVm of 1 VOIRSATINOSSDUiFT ^ ^ moving plcturet being made by tbe Government ♦ iiaamn «v iwumj

under the direction of Captain O. O. ElUa, who ♦ UNTTO STjSe5 WHAT THEY ARE AND WHY ;

1. St present located at Ft. 8.11. Ok. GOVERNMENT YOU SHOULD BUY THEM Several Induatrlal picture* have been com- ♦

pleteil liy Uothacker camera crews. The sub- ♦

l anis* silk "MaunfS^t'^r^^ and* the t What Is the War-Saving8 Plan 7 A. It la a plan by which you .• ant of Z WeTtern ^ Compiny. I f^n lend small saving to your Government at a rate of Interest averag-

I Ing 4 per cent, compounded quarterly. If they could have foreseen the screen con- I

vojuence* of tbe Civil War, says wid. It la J Q. How may this be done? A. By purchasing War-Savings 1 keiy that th# authorities woutd have called It 4 Stamps and Thrift Stamps.

(T. Likewise these Central American revoiu- ♦ q ^ War-Savings Stamp? A. It Is a stamp for which

' "®' 4 the Government will pay you $3 on January 1, 1923. President Rowland, of Metnwbas donated Her 4 _ . ...... ....

Hoy. in which F.iBe Shannon aiui Nile* Welch 4 Q- "hat does it Cost. A. Between $4.1. and $4.23 during 1918, .-■starred, for ■ showing -at Camp Cpton, ♦ depending upon the month in which purchased. isphank. L. L, March 12. t Q. What Is a Thrift Stamp? A. It Is a stamp costing 25 cents,

Mrs. Francis X. Bushman ba* changed her 4 *0 *>6 applied in payment for a War-Savings Stamp. It does not earn mind (her privilege a* a woman) and filed an interest. The purpose of its l-ssue is to enable people to accumulate in nminded bill of complaint against the well- small sums the amount necessary to pay for a War-Savings Stamp, vmwn motion picture actor. She now aevki ,, Q. Where can I buy them? A. At postofnees, banks and other an alisoliiie divorce, alleging nnfaltbfulni***. <i authorized agencies.

Jack O’Orady, muaicai director of the Or- Q. Why should I buy them? A. Every dollar loaned to the Govern- iiiieiiin Theater, Terre Haute, ind., bat been ,, ment helps to save the lives of our men at the front and to win the war. '•ailed to tbe colors. 4

Ijst Wevlnesdsy Niles Welch signed a con- ^************************

tra.-t to be coafarred with Mabel Jullenoe I

contributed Tickle Toe. a bit from Going Cp. One of the big feature* of the afterniNin was

the ap[iearance of Ijiurette Taylor, in The Woman Intervenes, written by J. Hartley Man ner*. She was eupi>orted by Pedro I)e Cnriloba. Edmund Breese nud J. M. Kerrigan. It was a charming conievly acted in a most cliiiruiing way. Vernon Stile* offered The Song of the lied Heart

. I and Song of tlie Sword, aecooipanleil by Miss Fay I I Foster, the comiMiser. Uncle 'Dim’s Ssloim, R.

II. Burnside’s oildit.v, which was presented at the recent I anilis’ Gambol, won a great deal of laughter. Mr. Biirn>ide was supported lo bis effort b.v Frank Donne, Herbert Corthell. Hal Fonle and Freilerick Santley.

Miss Tessa Kosta sang With Tenilor Hands and Nora Bayes and Irving Fisher a|i|ieired in a delightful offering.

Moonshine was a fine effort by tbe .Amateur . m* ... t Conieily Club. It wn* a pantomime reflex of a

WHAT THEY ARE AND WHY t day to tlie Ilfe of a young man about town. In m, ... T **>* Strong. Theodore E. Stein YOU SHOULD BUY THE M t ’**y- Hcnry Ul.-ipp smith and Harry Bennett.

4 .A novel special feature on a lavish scale af 4 forded tlie closing hit of the program. It was ♦ entlth'd Over tlie Se.i. Boys, and was given by

vavings Plan? A. It Is a plan by which you 4 the member* of tlie Cohan Revne. Going Cp, our Government at a rate of interest averag- ▼ T'lo i.ove Mill and Fi.j-n.. and a large 'ivl'M- I oiioetAelv ♦ s.iHors fnira tbe Brooklyn Navy xird. 1 quarterly. i This formed a patriotic finale for an afternoon’s

B done”* A. Bv nurchaslne War-Ravines T entertainment which will never be forgotten by e aone. a. ny purcnasing «ar-baving8 t ,1,^ many ^ho had the g.*)d fortune to see it.

Q. What is the War-Savings Plan? A. It Is a plan by which you 4

can lend small savings to your Government at a rate of interest averag- ▼ ing 4 per cent, compounded quarterly. i

Q. How may this be done? A. By purchasing War-Savings T Stamps and Thrift Stamps. I

Q. What is a War-Savings Stamp? A. It is a stamp for which T the Government will pay you $3 on January 1, 1923. I

Q. What does it cost? A. Between $4.12 and $4.23 during 1918, I depending upon the month in which purchased. 4

Q. What is a Thrift Stamp? A. It is a stamp costing 25 cents, J to be applied in payment for a War-Savings Stamp. It does not earn X Interest. The purpose of its issue is to enable people to accumulate in 4 small sums the amount necessary’ to pay for a War-Savings Stamp. ♦

Q. Where can I buy them? A. At postofnees, banks and other i authorized agencies. ^

Q. Why should I buy them ? A. Every dollar loaned to the Govern- ^ ment helps to save the lives of our men at the front and to win the war. 4

'*c"tt. The production, which will base th« octween. n.iv 11 s a

"Hr Ilrclalmcd. will be made by tbe Harry »•'*“ something

Pockets are few and far between. But It’s a SHOWMEN VOTE FOR HIPPO- safe bet that he’ll coma back with something DROME BENEFIT TO BE

'Irllae V\»>«tcr Productions, Inc., under the I

The Titian Feature Photoplay Company. 8po

'■ lire illrrrtUin of Mr. Wehsler hlmtelf. Rich- Edwin Carewe will direct Bert Lytell'a Metro nrd r. ('srr'tll 1* the author of tbe story, pnaluctlon*.

TIh. hr earned several fortune* Vernon Castle Travel* Vsle bat aigned a three-year con

I ft lull a small estate. direct for World. Barbara Caatieton l*.i' to the tem|K>rary withdrawal of the Net- Moniagne Ixive wltl be under bis wing,

t 0 uk-It. Whore 3^>o, the other Nestor pro- . ^ » .». o .• l .n. b.vve been advaoced a week. The Annette Kellermann a Queen of the 8’

... .mill April call, for a relea.e March < 11 iH ,n,| on The Titian Feature Photoplay Company.

vn..ih.- . .1 *1 ■ ■ ■ hane Wash., ha* leased the Castle Hill add Another plot Idea recently dltcoTerctl I* In , , .. . .._.

, ...... of 70 acre* In that city, with the option of ■'i'i* -r of becoming as famous as the bad man- . . '•r. SI hFr.rer.irnie<l girl nuisance Meaning (he ' ** ”* ••me. mmsi-e of ihF German a|.y system. Pictures Alhe Brady’s next pictnre will be

’ Mil. type .Sfo getting qnlie common. But Pl'-’intimi Feud. Tbe director and suppo

""■a u is eas.v to forgive the producer*. The «’•"* have not yet been selecteil. l•'|•lllre* may lu-lp convince *..me of these block- World’s n.-w Boston exchange was opened

■ 111' that the menace really exist*. Thurelay. Carlyle Blacknrll. oent on to t ? 'le Hone- of Hate. I’atlie serial, with .An- Mie rereinonle*. was the center of ailrat

■ 'll 10 MoreiM.. will le relen*eil Man-li 10 ln«le;id f*"r s<’ri-en star* sorely do g.> in f..r n'sll ' 'lurch 3 n, oievl.uislT snnoiinc-d. "'list? Tiie latest la Clara Kimball Y<m

HELD APRIL 21

(Continued from page 3)

BIG CAMPAIGN TO BRING ABOUT CO-OPERATION IN FILM BUYING

(Continued from page 3) '

tention of leaving New York March 6 on a na¬ tionwide tour, in the course of which he tvHl or¬ ganize the distributing branches of the novel ctv operative agency. Three days later President Oi-h* will liegin hi* visits to all the more Im¬ portant cities, wliere be will address exhibitors In public meeling* now being specially arrangcl.

Alrenilv a c«in*lderaiile number of the more Influential managers of picture circuits in the East have declared their adherence to the plan, and Messrs. Och* an-l Scelye are confident that plctup' men In all sections will see the advan¬ tage* of the system and will hasten to get to¬ gether with them. Il.vrry Crandall, of Wash¬ ington. and Frank .A, Keeney of the Greater New York have already voiced their warm ap¬ proval of the movement, ami have enlisted In it to the number of all their theaters. The pub llshed appeal of the organization sa.vs In part;

•’Get together and rid the Industry of stag gering expenses and ruinous extravagances. Tlie

* *■ ' time has c«'mc for plain word*. Unless this plan Society of American Magicians, which has a concerted 0|ieratlons be adopted the bu«lness

Travel* Vale bat signed a three-year contract niemliership of over (JiiO, many of whom are of niothin picture exhibition faces the direct to direct for World. Barbara Castleton and prominent New York business men, interested and blackest disaster In the history of cm Mnniseiie I.nre will be under his wing Tl'« benefit will he for tbe Show- merelal amusement. War caused 25 iier cent of Montague Ixire will be under his wing. I.eague (New York Branch) and the So- the pictnre theater* of England and of F>ancc

Annette Kellermann’a Queen of the R-’a Is c cly of .American Magicians' .American The- to close. Yonr houses must cut down expenses, almost ready ami will be relea*.*.! April 21 atrlcal Hospital Fund, and will, undonbteilly. eliminate mid.llenien, biiv co-operatively ami

’ prove to be one of the biggest affair* ever yet carefully, or many of tliera will g'» Into the

chasing same.

aai.i attempted by an outdoor showmen's organiza- bands of the redver. Di> m>t bo foole'I by addition tigg. words and namco. Cooperation can not proceed of pur- There was a' spirited discussion regarding this the prolui-ers or distributors—that ha*

benefit at the regular meeting of the league In been tried, and failml. The only true and their handsome new elnb mom* on Sixth avenue economical cooperation Is among yourselves-^

Thur*.Ia.v. Carlyle Blackwell, •cut on to a**l»t j ,, ^i* replies to the varwiu* i.h|e< tors, the exhibitor for- e* of the United State* am It In the cereinonle*. was the center of ailractton. I a rising vote was taken which wa may )>•■ (Miss.hle to allirn In an organization lilen

f*..r s.-r,-en star* sorely do In f..r n-alLm- In f .'or of the event talking place. Houdinl I'"’”’ ""'L'’;' '.'11 ' 7b'b'*7r what' Tlir late.t Is Clsra KImbsII Y.uing’s ’‘•••'d ‘"ere was no poesllde chance of a tmient. LxlMhltors are to be grsde.1 Into five what, -nic lal.st Is riara Kimball Aouug a IlipisKlronie w .* the greatest classes, acis.rdlng to first and seend run*, etc..

Iiie n*T»e of ■■..nie iMsiple; ! ! ! a little II

s|. (.lien I'mx ha* gone to Santa Barbara. Cal.. Ca«ln.i. I Join tlie Williaui Ku**<-ll t’iHii|wny. He will len’t d-mc «|ory writer for Mr. Hiuutell. Harry

■'KW n.OT KUGGKRTinN —Young John Mil- Ichetll. • ■nalre. fi*itlia|| star. arrl»i-* In Gotham, and. hearthreal

'Ring In witli gay erowd, sow* excessive hy a mile iinount of wlhl oals (and they cost a*ime these Ellzshel

Imi). winding U|I by being dUiwned hy slgue.1. Ir '•'d MIk n.ilre. Gie* West—. You know tbe MurgsrI

■ V Primitive '‘'Id* l..,h,tie, the Kreni’h Cinni'illenne, who Colin C

projcram, id<1 it pronilM*'* ^Niirtlilntc new nn.l AeDMtlonal in the wuy of illiiAlon^ nn«l muffte

ito in hiivlc? r«4 irelr for Itj* n«i‘ni

Ellzslwlh Jordan succeeel. M.rg.ret Msyo. re J^^tr ^-cUslon? Tve^y^nr’pre^enV pl-rgcd j;-* ';t*\nT',f'Yh-mbr*’*’!; Fo-m' m.'m slgueil. in the m-en.rlo department of Gol.Hryn. himjelf to work hard for the sueces. of the parMc.Ma dr in Gmat Britain. -in..-

Afurgarlta Ilsi-iter ha# commeneed work on The affair. The chairman. Harry R. Raver, seemed Primitive Woman. partlcnlsrly p1ease<| #1 the outcome of the

over snd parttcul the war starti-i.

to be l^rtlcnlarly ples.^1 st the outcome of the , , „.. in.,|rM,„| hnving an.' discussion, and the affair Is now *n a-s.ircd en.ihl.il many thonssnda of n-t.a l m-r l aNtlv. itio Kr*n«'h ('•Mni'tflennr, who r»»lln i* pr4»»liiclnc Tbe H4»oii!er Ho- * huve ennhlini innnT th*>ti'Min4!» of

a.v* lend* III the Je*ter Comclle*, ha* organ- ninni-e. Tom Saolchl. Colleen Moore, Harry Me- Dther Important hiisine** taken care of ws* " ' • .1 a I n neh kiiliting clnh. Mm are ellgllde. Coy. Fi-aiik llaye*. Udnanl Jobson and Thomas to Isiinch an extensive memt>erslil’> eaiiip-algn. ’ '

'•et in Hue. iMiys; don’t push.

'■•■.Mwvn’s The Spleihll.l Sinner will he Jeffensm ronijirl* Ins outline)! in a brilll.int spi-ecli by Tolii:is .A.

Keppler, who suggested tliat till* New A'ork see he)n« some on a heat- Tomnlo (Canada, motion picture men •» h.^g'n'^h „ he.-.m'e t'.e n-st'womh-rful I le,* Monday, hot t«o id** t -ward a War Stamp

It was at first aclHMluhsI for I *«-i-kliig an anicniluM nt to the law prohibiting | outdoor showmen’s organization In .America If j brings th*' war to a near r ••ml.

ca» ontflt wa» (HbposihI of at pohllc aiietlou ou the State Fair (iroiinds at Shrevei>ort. 1-a., Tuesday. February 'Jtt. Tin- day was a Iwau- tfful one, and it was estlmatetl tbat between 250 and 300 |ieo|de were in attendauee. All of the projieriy brought fair prlees.

One hundred and sixty horses and ininles were sold. I’harles Sparks, manager of the S|iarks Circus. |pald $S,500 for tliree iterforming elephants, nod also bought one carload of draft horses. Andrew Downle, nian.iger of the Wal¬ ter L. Main Fashion I'late Shows, iKiiigUt one carload of draft horses and some auimals: Kroeat Haag, manager of the Mighty Haag Circus, twelve head of ring stock, fimr cages, harness and some. animals, Includmg a two- yp-arotld lion for a hyena for $150, an ocelot for $12 and a badger for $7.50; Zack Miller, of the 101 Itancb, one carload of fine horsp's; Frank A. llobt>lns, one group of per¬ forming lions and iiro|>s for $2,475, aud some draft horses for the I'arker Shows; M. I.,. Clark, some harness and a bunch of animals, im-lud- ing an untrained lion fur $100 and a double faumiied-backed camel for $300; Charles Martin, two aleeiiiug cars and some tents and animals, Im lulling a i iiinel. for $;<.'>0; Mrs. Dave I.ach- man, one sleeping car, one lion and one lilack bear, the latter for M5; W. H. (Bill) lllce, some iHiraes, harness and wagons for the Worth¬ am Shows; .1. I>. Newman and Ben Austin, some horses, ponies, harness, cages and animals for the (Sentry Bros.’ Shows; Frisco Shows, a sea cow for M50; Hippodrome Shows, a baby camel for $2(15; Horne's Wild Animal Show, a sacred

MARCH ft, 1918

SHEESLEY CLOSES 200 AND HIPP.

By the time this is read the Sheesley Zoo and nippiKlrome at Norfolk. Va., will have elssed its doors after three months of phenomenal lyes, phenomenal is tlie word) business. From the day the doors were first opened to the pub¬ lic business kept Iniprorlng until times witb- out niimlier ndmission lind to be refused.

Tlie past week tlie Wooilmen of tlie World MardI Hr-'s again tnxisi tlie i-apacity of the building from 11 a.ni. to It p.m. every day. Katlier long days, but tin-re was something do¬ ing every nilnice of tlie day—five trained wild animal acpi. five sets of eirens and Tandeville and four of the strangest freaks of nature. Jack riiillips and elephant. Queen Vletoria: Chas. Si-hwnrti and six-lion act. Henry Fnikendorf sad Consul, tlie Man Ape; Harry Cooper and eight bears. Mile. I-olo. mixi-d group of leopnids. pumas and Jaguars; .\erial O’Brian. flying tmp<‘ie: Mile. Dubolse, contortionist: The Simp¬ sons, impalement and jien-h acts; Uoliert and Bertha Moore, jnvenile skaters; Galtno. the elec- trii-al wisard; Jean Libbera, donble-hodled man; Prince Randlon. armless and legless man; Cleve GUI, Texas giantess, and Carrie Holt, fat girl. Tills hill, augmented by drills and contests by the Woodmen and concerts by the 32d Regiment Band of forty pieces, was the magnet which drew the thousands.

George W. Rollins has be<-n out the past two weeks buying new riiilroad e<iulproent. wagons and cages. When the Sheesley train pulls into town the natives will know that a show Is in town, and an agent will not be ashamed to have bis committee down to meet it.—El) C. DART.

mm rX'ljLT PATENTED.

THE POPUUR AND PROFITABLE AU-YEAR GAME A Big Money Maker for All Places of Amuscmeot. For Bowling Alieva, Pool Rooms, Cafes, Summer Re86rt« and Trolley Parks. Also the Soldiera’ Crcatcft Pastime and Amusement. Now So Popular at Many CaDtonmeotS.

WBITB for IUJ tcntA’TEO CV.TAliOOUBk

THE ul. D. ESTE COMPANY Alt* Maaufactursrs ud OMrlbatsrs at Mean Ml MM.

1S30 S«nsom Street. PHIL-ADCL-PHIA. RA. COST, 19.00

PROFIT, 112.00 AMT Shows, Concessions, Lady Dancers 0 and Piano Player

I'or Cabaret; will furnish top and banners for Pit Show, long, pleasant season through the Northwest. TliX.XS ,-\.MVSF,.MK.\T CO,, ItlHilaiul, Tesa**, .tlarcTi t to A; Howe, 11 to 16; .\toka, Okla., IH to 23. A

AUCHY BACK HOME

CHilS. $. ROCCO EXPOSITION SHOWS

FAIR PRICES REALIZED AT SALE OF CIRCUS PROPERTY

J. Augustus Jones Disposes of Most of Parapher¬ nalia of Cole Bros.' Circus—Chas. Sparks Pays

$8,500 for Three Performing Elephants— Many Showmen Attend Sale

With the exception of the steel cars and wmie I cow for $.’>.'5 and “Tex," the elephant that went with Frank .\dams' two-car ontfit, which J. .\uguatns Junes loiight laet fall, the pachy¬ derm bringing gl.-VM). The ele|ihant banl^ wag-ma to and from the lot, carried ikiIcb, iiiilleil stakes, etc., while with the .4dams BIkiw.

Cheerful Gardner worked the eleiihaots previ¬ ous to the sale, eliciting much apidausc.

Other circus aud curuival men iiresent at the sale besides those meutloneil above in¬ cluded Con T. Kennedy, C. A. Wortham. Mr. Heed of Reed's Carnival Company, Henry (jehm, George Byrne, Jr.; Mr. Lowe and George Rol- liua.

.\ltho J. .Augustus Jones’ future plans have not been announced by him It Is said he will organize two or three two-car circuses for the comiug season.

RILEY VISITS BROADWAY

New York. March 2.—Matthew J. Riley, gen¬ eral representative of the Keystone Exposition Shows, was In the city this morning. He re- [sirts that the progress being made In booking both “stands” and attractions is fully up to his fondest expectations and that all «ill lie In readiness ns planned when the gong is sonnd^ for the otienlng. Ills partner, Samuel Mechanic, is in I’biladelphia, and has, according to Riley, all the details of the managerial end of the or¬ ganization well in hand.

Tlie advent of the new Keystone Fxttosltlon Shows in the Eastern field is already l>elng talkeil of as str-mg op;M>sition to thi>se that have heretofore claimed the right to dominate in tbat territory.

It will be remembered that Riley pilotol a very goM organization last season Into many of the choice stands In Eastern States.

8. W. BRUNDAGE SHOWS

Anstin, Tex.. March 1.—The Briindnge Shows are practically In shape for tlie opening, wbb-h win oi-cnr here March t). Tills year's band will be an all-American orgiinization, under the di¬ rectorship of Merle Evans, wlio wits n former I bandmnster here for two seasons. Fred Hlgler nnd Billy Lute, who will have the management of the Alhletle Sliow. Iiave arrived from Mont¬ gomery, Ain., and are getting ready for the opening. Treasurer Jyen Croiw-li spent a few days in Ran Antonio Inst week on business for tlie company. General Agent M. T. Clark at tended tlie Rliowmen’s la-ague meeting in Clil- ago, and at tlie close left at once for winter quarters. After a day's visit here he again hit ^ tlie trull nortliward. Georre Lucas, manager of tlie Wliip. has arrived from sway down in Ar¬ kansas. lao* Hartford and Boh Clark are giv¬ ing the Whip a new coat of paint and a general overhauling. Willis Glllory, manager of tlie mei'hanlcal show. It, arrived from his liom* at Wilhiirton, Ok., Inst Riinday nnd at one* got busy on some Improvements.

Harry Freeman and wife, Madame Frlmlnl, and Count Zaino. two of last year’s attrartlons In Billy Bozzi-ll’a Pit Rliow, will again he with the allows tills season. Frank Railsback and wife, who have retiri-d from the rood and are are non he-ated at Obcriln, Kan., write that with the lomlng of the tented season tli^ emo liardly resist the call. Mrs. Frcdla Wilson,

Will furnish complete Athletic Outfit to real showman, f’ookhoiise open. WANT good Carnival Musicians for band; ten strong. Address CHAS. I-KWlt^. T. D. Bills, J. Ollvores, ('lifford Brooks, A1 Raines, write. Ves Crowley, answer. Wct*k >larcli 11, lingo, Okla.

lio «!ifr<*rpd ft relfipiK* ftnil wim ilnnccrouiily lit for filniOAt ft we«*k. \n r«*rov«>rlnK. Oimliert

a few clAyR with {r\etn\n In New Hranofelft, Tei.—KI) F. FRIST.

ELKS HAVE CIRCUS

Big Sum Realized for War Fund

New York, March 2.—A real cirens. with I SIIIM-Ieqiieetrlan acta, acrobatics, e<|Ulllhrlst I stunts, novelties and side-shows, was u'len last night III tlie club rooms of tlie .New York laxlge of Elks. .No. 1. Everything bnl the elephants ' was there, and the elephants were waiting, but were too heavy to climb the stair* or to ride I on the elevator*. It w-a* a Joyous cln-iis, never- fheless. and It ri-allzed a hig snm for the war fund of the Elks. Ttie affair was promoted by Harry I»x Pearl, memlier of the ElVs of Jack- son. Mich., and well known rs T.du In the Polly of the Clrcns plctnre. tV, H. Middleton was equestrian diri-cfor, snd iiinch of the stl*'- cess of tlia affair was due to lit* clever work.

I The aoDonm-er was Tea Cootier. lu- tiidi-d In the program were the following acts; rrvfesavr

Barron, with hi* tmniie of world’s smallest ismles; Rinklnir Mute .Maude, assisted hy Ike Hose’s mtitgels. Tsylor Triplets. In tlie manly art of self-defense, one of tlie cork na features •if tho llariuiiii A Bailey Klmw. Snow Hake the world greatest equine coutortiiinlst. Tills horse liy the way, takes tier own different positions without coBchlni Educated and presented by Prof. II. K. s*|owe. La Pearl's <*ln-qs Frolh- Introdnclng Baker and Itevoe, Geo. Rnmmart and Harry I,a Pe.-irL oilier riown niiiiihers Included Meaara. Cleniena and Jerome. Miss Ie*Ttrn. In a eleven minlllhrlst act; J.-ick Morrissey, the .Viistrallan whip i-rat-ker: Arthur Hill and wtfr In a novelty bicycle act. Powers’ elephants had been engaged, tint <s-iildu’t be elwsted t” the lodge rootii flisir.

All of the side-shows were In charge of Cap! Perry and Nervo. Among the faimsis freaks were Madams- Amy. the fat woman; lloslsm the akeletoD giant dud.*; Geiilleuian Joe. the elsstl- skln man; Mrs. Iiogers. the midget iiioflier, and lier children; Harry Moore, carnival stores, snd conntlesa oilier freaks and ainiisenicnts.

No trouble U) hoy,* rbeap, ennventant, t real tuvMtmeilt—WAR SAVINUh STAMI’S.

BUSINESS

ujyoRLpg; Philadelphia, March 4. —Henry B. Anchy,

president of the Philadelphia Tolsiirgan Com¬ pany, returiieil Inst week from a flying trip to Chicago, Cincinnati (where he was a guest of Tlie Billhoaril staff). Detroit and Cleveland. He waa royally entertained hy the Rliownien'a I-eaxue at Chle.-igo. and Ksik an active part In many of Its affairs. Mr. Auchy reports the ont- look for the coming season very promising.

New Board and llPplece Manicure (let, $9.00. Eaih dral makes $12 00 profit; incoma, $30.0a Pays five $1.00 rrwarda and 100 cigars in sddtUoo to Manlcurt. Set. Board U 350-hole, 1 to 10 cCDts.

Ret consult of IS piece*, FtenA Ivory Fittings, In lirautiful Plufhllnrd Genuine Leather Boll Case, Silk I’lualilined Flaps.

THE MOST ATTRACTIVE MONEY-MAKING 8ALES-

BOARD PROPOSITION EVER USED.

SEND FOR TRIAL DEAL AT ONCE. Attractive PrepetKIca fer Jebbert aafi Oaeratert.

UPfiUlT CO, ■’"•kSiiSS&tiSi. r*

8 CANDY CONCESSIONAIRES

IRELAND’S CHOCOLATES

WILL BE JUST RIGHT THIS YEAR IN CUALITY-AND PRICE

FOR CANDY RACE TRACKS, CANDY WHEELS, THEATRES. HC. I am manutailuring all me- Caiiily (not a ji>ts>er). am nuklnj tho bmt fur Uie UaicewAwalre

Buatneea of supplying ehowt will ketp me off the ru*d hi future. Plai-e yuui otdvts wlib uiia ih«i knows what you want tnd need.

NOTE THESE PRICES: All Camllra put up In Flaehy Pka«-lal IVnet.

I Peundt .20o 12 Ouacea .22e Quarter Peundt . 7e Halt Pouadt . l5|Ao 2. 3 tad 3 Peundt. 2So fi Ounces .Ij.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CREAM CHOCOLATE BARS, 70e FOR 24g I.a<h 111 a Siparaie Carivn.

WRAPPED CHOCOLATES-EACH PIECE IN WAXED PAPER .VII I'htorlal Tup Ihixr* aisl Rome Fla«h.

5 Ounce*. Packed la Hatf-Paund Beaea ..12c 20 Ouaeet. Packed la Tw*-P«uad Beset....40e 10 Ouacat,. Packed la Oac-Peund Beset_2te 30 Ouncet. Packed la Thr**-P*UBd B*xet...l0e

50 OuBcet. PKktd la Flve-Ptuad B*xtt 11.00

SERIES PADDLES FOR RACE TRACKS 12a, $3.00 p*r 1,000; ir.-, $4 00 ; 20*. $5.00; 2«t. $S.S0; »)*, $0.00. IW rarda. $1.25 oar 1.000.

NOTICE—The conditiiei rf the sugar market and the extrvmWy hwa prlcva qumed. i-omcieta me to enact rash with order. <v <>nr-ililrd cash trd balance (1 (k D. A tttmUng <3rp<*ll will avuld above teQUiremiiita. Uiftrwue It. G. Dun MrrvanUle Agency.

ON HAND FOR QUICK SALE—J.ih lot 10.000 Peetleoe OicswlatMi. rtaind Is-xiw. 10 oa to not. wrapped. 19c Bex.

CANDY DEALS —All Hi9h*Gracle Chocolates SPECIAL DEAL NO. 0—$00-Hel0h 300-H0LE B—72 Prealuau.

20 Twenty-Five Ceat Beaea. 48 Beast Cream Ctwealale Bar*. 20 Fifty Cent Boxes. 10 Tweaty-Fhie Cast Beaea.

8 Dollar Bean. 18 Fifty Ceat Bextt. I Faacy Larfe Bex. S Dollar Bexca.

Laet Punch, Laroa, Fancy $7.03 Bax. I Three Dellar Bex.

AGENT’S PRICE, $12.00 AGENT’ PRICE. oS.SO DEAL I50-H:,LE B—38 Premiums

24 Beaea Urwam CkorelaU Bart. I'weaty-Fhr: Coat BexN. 5 Fifty Ceat Basel. 2 Oellr- Bext

AGENT’S PHICE, $2.96 Abewe It but a few > uur Deala Write f- ■ Bortd U

CURTIS iRELAND 24 S. MAIN STREET, ST. LOUIS. MO.

FOR SALE—Complrie Candy Ctrncwwlooa IVipa and Rare Trarka; h > ft now wUh idtoM I will srll Ihiwe at a Imriam. Will rouirol no tonoratlooe inrvetf this traaiai. Write fc. paftW ular<.

BIGGEST DEALS EVER DFFERED

MARCH 9, 1918 Tile Billboard

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64 X ti e Billboard MARCH 9, 1918

ENORMOUS PROFITS TRANSFERRING MONOGRAMS&AUTD LIGHT DIMMERS kHVBOrv TAN OO IT HC‘t MF# '0 f vrit» AUTO owNf » ti

SAMPLE FREE

I’rilln-** L<* Mkll |iri>tial)ljr |h- b: Shown thin rntnlnit fct'uAin.

Tluy have Hu- ata-- > <( the griiuiiir rialimini Ulniiuaion. to be the b:»Kivt aellrra Her put ••ul mi tie market. Donley’s l>eet auallly. Une <ul, dniiital HhiTe alone

Start I'liis anti Siuili, aMtoriid styles Per grtes . % 4.00 Same a.< abore in (ittneless bar lling- IVr gr pair^ 11.00 Push Kar Rings IVt grtes pairs . 9.50 ^ Jftk IT—lUsi value evt-r .4tefttl: .\ihi leet, high pla- ^

Una tO|>, TilTany set. with 'a aiitl ta-tarat Ittal K quality white tUt i rllllaiils Pit grt«.< . . .10.50 H

Xot 18—bsira fine, add lest, iilaiii it eiigraveO Bd- H rher set. with best <iuahly i ut l rllliaiih> Per m>^., 11.50 fS

’Phat iM.jr wvD.ler, Hilly IV.g la aure Shoniu eoine fast trorli ahead of Slim VeaPa Show, p. i, saeola was a uiop up, anti he's got aouie tin- . hlriH.

Siignt lirove. Miss. bear All: I Uis is a sweet loriklnf; burg, and if I don't

get atuok liefore I get out of here 1 miss my guess.

Well, I got me one new show—Henry lloggen- htiiier came ou with his ^irb Klea Circus. Now I have to get me n band iind an agent, and then 1 will etep alone s-iiue. They’ve got ftie iii'lroads ti\eil_ the he Is getting out of the river and the wagnii roads are getting gcxsl— so there are three ways to move, and you can’t slop me.

Now my agent doc-s not have to be the best It the wcnM, iiinl don’t have to be all ’’badged"

lip 1 don't eaie if he doesn’t belong to any kind of an orgiiriizatton ou earth, nut even a iHiIltlcal jiiirty. 1 don't care wbetber he’s a uKver or not. Hut IT be Is a mixer 1 also ex- III et him to be a fixer. It's ncithing to me whether he Is handsome or hcmiel.v whether he has big show exis-rience, or whether he c’an h\- two towns a cl.-i.v and Is the chenpest agent in the world. But 1 w-oiild like for him not to drink to exc-i-ss and be able to make a rea¬ sonable acuoiiut of expense money, step out ahead of aiiylliiiig from a six ti» a sIxtcTn-enr show-, keep the show bcsiki-d up from two to three weeks ahead in fairly gocsl or better than gcsicl towns (reasonable Jiinipsi in territory where the pc-ople have some money and the show an even break to get It The towns neees sarlly nec-d not be fixcsl on such close csiiilraetlng that it gives Hie sIk.w the reputiiti«n leu-ally of w-anting It all for nothing, but the c-ontraets must be fixed so tlieie will be no c-ti.Tiiglng of Icieations. shakedowns or rumbles for Hie man ager to scpiare. Kvi-rything luiiet go along so that the nflleials will tell tlic- msnugc-r his agent Is a gentleman lie is. .knd be is mure than Hist—he Is an AH EVP.

Well, If I ean’t get one like that I will go out and do the work myself.

■yours nicstesHy, CHI.. IIOOZ.V NtTT.

lliere Is a possibility that the Smith Nall, cllaii Shows will go out after all, as Smith n led go to Kranic*.

Why shouldn't

lutlolKT^.

WIIIW* lervin**, tti<» t^mceKslonliit. ha^t ]i!h fur fli^ tlr>t tliiit* fu flftffo >fa in n‘Ntkti|( up at llut ArkaiiKaa. ^ t^General Cohen

Smashes Prices on Camp Handkerchiefs*^

When It conies to lllusious j It to l-'n-ddle Ih-Mar. Hid you at Hie Slieesley Zoo, Norfolk,

Hr. Harry McS'ullough. Hie uldtlme talker, - still with the Kssanay Pilot Cumpnny, wurklug in pti-lliTes In Chicago. Iks- say* If he gie « ..in this seaMin It will be with a big cme.

ijr Itrlves In cm ttie coemy’s strongholcl C^ptum 52 rtmp wcrlcers. e sse k w-bo .surrendered tcj the famiKU hero of the Maauma .krmy. a.lnu -

•yi’c'l- buiuoed and trimmed cm iiab> '!«■» S' t lrl»h Iui1cf5- We iTfer fer quirk a. ti.vi sii.l inim ■

4 Sainples Atiorttd Military View*. diale delivery S.hoo diia<’n Military Camp Handken In.-fs Jap- (Sead One Dollar.) aticae pure tllk, hematllihrcl. and THE S1Z>I IS im HY 14'i

rN'CITBEt. (This la no phony 10-lnrh sire I imr lli.e has an asoTinuiit ig 8 aurai'ive colirtnas <ai i;.o herder with military rlewa printed In tlic ccT.ter. lllie rut Illustrated Rcmmil-er Mr. Karisasll. Camp r.reeclngs and ITie World'a War. In Sirvlre ll'ls TI'B PRICK IS 12 00 PFlt DHZKN IN . luiZl \ l.nrs. and $2 25 per Dozen f.-ir any n'lanUtv less HIT .4N’ OITFIT HP SAilPIJ-TS. tXINSI.s-nNT. HP 4 IH-TSIHN’S 117 tl BRINGS A SAMPLE ASSORTMENT OF GENERAL COHEN'S CAMP HAND¬ KERCHIEFS. ^:31 DIO DOWN. IgtHSKN CP B.- a husinvas man Start frr ywirvelf Invest $1 hean. Get In cm the rream 8cmd C.meral CiTiin yrsir order w-Rh.ajt deSay Cash must a iimipaiiy ag c-rder*. No C. H D. slilpnvrtit withcsit one-thir.l dit'O.-.il TELF-GKAMS Ml’ST BE PREJWID.

Sliorly I.ewls, off the S|iurk« Rroi making Hilnga hum around ’I'olislci. all doing our bit.

A. J. Bjth Is enliltig tirand Kapida hls linn, fur tills winter, working Barkout’a KnesMin. Tall light and getting Hie mone).

Wliiit'a tbia about funning auollier show- Grirti!

GUSTAVE W. COHEN & BROTHER Mike Goldaniilli and Phil 1 evy are sure' Ing Hie time of tlieir young lltc-s in Cltn-y. E like Mike will give tip that Plltsliurg trip of

744 Broadway. NEW YORK CITY. Eatabllahed 21 Yeart Under Santa 0wnarthl9.

Griftless weeks will Is- towns tills year.

CAMP WORKERS Mike Dorn baa b< eu dls.s.vete.l at In>t. Hyde eangiit him reading gas nii-ti-rs at .1 Mike says lie’s tliru with carnivals, even a bouso Wouldn't bring him back. TWO BIG MONEY GETTERS

Trench Lishters gigSiini Best Lighter rn the Msrlol Patented. II'hI_

$21.00 GROSS. ‘-ra) -fgr

Ehtra Wklc*. $3.60 Grati. Extra Sparliers. thriv to a Parkage. 75c Dezea Packaiex.

Allied Service Bars Grade A, Extra Fine Finish, $24.11 Gross Grade B, Hard Enamel, Z1.N Gross i, 2 aad 3 stam.

Sample Assortment of Iheso Three Winners, 75c, prepaid. One-lhiril ca-Ji wllh crehr. balance 43. U. D.

TVrile for complete Prlio List c/ Military Souvenirs and Xcweltirs.

ANN STREET BADGE & NOVELTY CO. 21-23 Ann StrMt. NEW YORK CITY.

J.irk Mc-Cornilek Is In i a iH-iic-'.l for Wells Pargo. The Great T'nIted Is one of the enravans to

hit the desert trails early. At Pensiirola a big business was done, and rhe boya claim the war will not Interfere with business.

Bobby Honswclls wanta to know- If he will you on Hie cireat Hotchkiss Shows again M.-3SOD, George MatHiews.

Sheiks—'Tnoiiid b.- passing w ise to band out a service flag Hits ~e-.eo>i Tins is by no uw-ans a new suggestion, but it bears repeating.

John While, after spen.ling five years as tnin niastcT of Hie Clifton K-lley Shows, says lie i- still with it and fur it. Some stea.ly train master.

Ixiille King was In seversl times last week. It’s the same I.oiile—cigar ani ail. He hopjied a rattler for Savannah the other evening. There he joins Morris Miller.

4'liarloy Edwanlt, of c-oAkhuttaev fame. Is wti>- leriug in Toledo.

The snow and csdd brought Tl. C. Schreck. of Pittsburg, to Cinelunati Hie other week. By the looks of things Harry Is enjoying life, and i>o« sesses a nice salaried rsuitract to exhibit in vaudeville the romliig season. He lias made go-l during the past with sidrltaallsiu. featu"e s« cai>ea and hypnotism. .\nd is>w- lie's csiuiliu Into Hie field with a new- one. whlcli will make them sit up and take tic.lli-e. We all w i*!i liin. a continuation of the wouderfiil sucm-sss he ev pcrlenced during the past.

The Van Diver System will W a grand dl- play of oldtlniers this year. I,<stk Hieui ovcm Eclcllo Owens and wife, Gcsirge Howard and wife. Jai-k .Lclelphin and wife, John and M >.v Pointer, Old I-ady (Biitcli) Gladstone. Jack Hall. Joe Kerry, Herliert Brown Iciu’t be bothered). J. Pat Kingman (of Macon. Ga., sah). Thing, are ls>ginnlng to look natural around the w-itiler

s, ami Van

c. W. Jolinstmi, w-lio siic-iv»vsfully piloted The Midnight Prolic-K on the Browu Greatc-r Shows last season, bus also allied himself with the Great Aiuerican. Hls attraction w-iil be named .Vi.ierlc.i. Very iliMiropriale.

SWAGGER STICKS Jesse Malone will cross the sandy deserts this season with Hie ILws Nanler hthcicvs, and, until April 1, w-ill bcc locates! with t>ad.r. Baby Vic¬ toria and all. in Cleveland, where the mulligans will be stewed.

The 5>outh has made a hit with Gov. J A. Mac-y. He says; "When the weallicT is bad tlie lusiple won't i-ome out. and when the weather is good Hie farmer gets busy, and in the suiiiil tow-n there Is no one to do business with. But ri.gardless of any and all tilings there will al wa.vs bc> c-iiTiilval managers and, also, perhaps, a few managers of the New Men .\niusenient Expo sitloD. jes' Eiistein, INs- Walden, Shadow Ba¬ ker. Pop Hardin, Gov. Yearn and a few others of the old school help to make this little show a cNinsistent money-maker. Yes, I'm knocking on -wood.”

Uciarteri of the Hulien Cherry Slio' will have the flisblrst system of Iiis carcsT th;. year.

Captain and Mrs. W. 1). .\ment hare Just opened their prtie slicsvHng gallery In Dlxi-n. HI., and are doing remarkably fine business. It'* the first gallery that baa played Dixon In eevc-n yeant.

PRICES FROM 512.00 PER GROSS TO $42.00 PER DOZEN

CONTINENTAL WHIP CO., - • WESTFIELD Cliff Swan, who. In addition to being band master of tbe Clifton Kelley Sliows the past sea¬ son, acted at different times as bookkeeper, treasurer and assistant manager. Is spending the »-inter at Bristol, Tenn. If he doe* not go to

Cliff Young, be of checkroom fame, wilt be one of the first carnival Nija to fly Into B.-rlln. Cliff la at busy as a bee tbe«4 daya gelling aeroa jn abB|ie for across the nopil. He says he may open a circuit of Aroertran checkrooms In the German city a/ter the war.

George Raundera, of tbe Panama-Pacific Shows, dropped Into Clncy. lie s|ieaka well of SUt-ik Velaire and hia cartTan.

ARMY & NAVY LEATHER GOODS

We HA\T: on Hand f-.r immediate .lelivery. Blllfoiil-, .'amiio'l wlili I'istgida .4 all braiahes .4 llie Serrli e. Suede MONKY BELTS (Khaki and O. D ). Congon Kit* (klllcl ami I nfilled) Hat and fhln Straps, I>ealh<T Handkrr- • li'tf 4 axes, nilcw Tops. «-lr. .\lmj a full line of S<snenlr la-ath.T GissLs for llie Ilesort Traiie VFItY I.<IW I’I1I(:L34 in L.MIGB QCAN'Tl’nEJL Saumiiw and I'rl - I i-f aii'mliled fnv of iliarge.

NORTH AMERICAN LEATHER GOODS CO. 532 Broadway. NEW YORK CITY.

ll V u Use to see llie money roll In. write us to daj- for our Special Hffer to Coticeasion Men You will l» InteroBled AMEBICAN CONTBCnOVAHY SYNDICATE, 357 West 36lh St.. New York Oty

WE ARE MANUFACTURERS OF

ELGIN and WALTHAM WATCHES, $3.35 N<w York. Standard and New Era.$1.75 Cnlunvlila, 6 Size, A Perfeilion, 16 SUe 1.95 21 Jewel Swiss.$2.00 to 2.25 <3. W. 1.75

SIk Hat Cords. $24.00 per Grets.

CottoR Hat Cords, $9.50 per Grots.

OfRkere’ Hat Cords. $3.25 per Dezea.

Silkollne. $12.50 par Greee, H. J. LEVINE A BRO., Mfrs.,

167 Maditen Aveaae, NEkk YORK CITY.

ALL COMPLETE NICKEL OR GOLD PLATE CASES

80 cents Kxtra F'ltted Jn new 5x20 fJold Killed Kusi'. These are rebuilt Watches; every one guaranteed In lirat-clas.s running order. A.s pood as

Write for dealers’ Price Idst on other Watches.

MONON SALES CO., Incorporated, ■140 S. Dcarbsirn St.. - - C'llIC.'VGf).

I-King season; best train equipment. Ix>ad on xvaKons. Heason opens near Clncy last weelt in April. State what you can and will do. Must be able to keep up Alachine and ride in fast company.

8ANGE8 AMU8EMENT CO., INC., P. O. Box 165, Atlanta. Ga. T'se Al TOM.XTK’ TARtHTTS on jw.ur Clgaretle

GalIrry Saimdc Targi-t. $:<.li(i. nrti(ln»4r<l and man- ufii lured by the AI’TOMA'nC FISUJ'OND CX>., 120 Miihlgan St., Tol«dl>, OtUix IF YOU SEE IT IN THE BILLBOARD. TELL THEM SO.

march 9, 1918 T ti e Billboard 65

LAST CALL -METROPOLITAN SHOWS

WILL OPEN ON THE STREETS AT MACON, GEORGIA, MARCH 18

LAST CALL

TAM place <«>•• rralljr »U*h rl*i« (Ipmlnt Hh<nr. Alan Good nallorm rw OrlDd Hhow. WILL FURNISH tViil nr ItaiTiirm for any rral PU Aluar^lon. IMI mujf. hart- own Baiuicr. Alao hare o*)m-

liif f'W wwrral Irdtlmatr Obiwnrlona WANT ( ■■I.rr'l Mmlilanr. f*pr«ially Owiirt and Barllnn*. ami IVrfonnrta l*r»fiwt»Ke gltm thoae diwbUns

IliiM Knr a rrally ailrwtirrlj framrd Colnrnl MinUrrI Rhow. All Plantation Rtuw pco^la Diuat m<-n h.rr Manh II All t< laM jcwra Plant. Pmiit.- arilr

have bought two PnriaMn Uftii naiita from EJI Brldgn l>> WANT raiial.lo. lotaT FlartrldAn to opawata and laAr rarr of aanirt Muw undarWand aaaollnr niBinra._

CAM PLACE Jaxz Ban<l tw Orifiratra for CaliaraL ITafar thoao rat ah It entv^ajntnB or <Viinc tiinut. WANT lane BaMue or Bnz Car. Must b« In xood undltlon and i>iiie riilit for raah. FOB SALE—Armiiafp A Guinn Clnllng Ware, wl'h Ktiflie aiul (irgiUL In rod i-imdttloiL Ala> Pi.riA:.4.

Silo Mtaordrofor, with Tip and Twin Indian M'WnrryrU-. Wtite or win C. E. BARFIELD, Maaagar Mefroaolltan Shtwt, Box S23, Macea, GeartiA

All thoae who are iblinilnf from Jai kaunrllle ran cnniinunii aia with F. W WAIISWURTH. of the "Prlnir'-t Olca" Hhow, at 1211 Wliithropp Are., Ja> lunnrille, Fla. lie bAi arranjtd f<e Bagcago Car and will bilnt a cfunMiiatlon

GREAT

Cosmopolitan Shows WANTED, to complete llne-up of Shows, one Ballyhoo and one Platform Show. Will offer special Inducement to first-class Pit Show. Plant, i'pople, address JOE H. MORGAN. Boxers and Wrestlers for Athletic Show, address A. CORTLAND. WANT Chorus Girls, Dancers and Sis¬ ter Team for the Big Western Cabaret. CAN PLACE following Con¬ cessions: Photo Gallery, Fish Pond. Spot. Doll W'heel. Palmist. Hoopla, etc. Will only carry one Concession of a kind, except ball games. WANT American Musicians, Workingmen, Electrician and one more Promoter. Bob Crv*’"'®*’- wire or write. Open Union City, Tenn.. April Ist. Address all mall, H. SNYDER, GsnM Manager, Box 106, Union City, Ttnn.

WANTED ACCOUNT OF DISAPPOINTMENT

Eight or ten-piece band, one more show.

Will furnish outfit. Colored performers

and musicians for minstrel show, manager

and ladies for cabaret, talkers and work¬

ingmen, contracting agent. Few more

concessions open. :: :: :: :: :: :: No greater opportunity ever existed than is contained in this advertisement.

1 WANT A PARTNER that will invest twenty thousand dollars. A man of ex¬ perience and ability. The greatest amusement oppor¬ tunity in New York City. This is a high-class oppor¬ tunity that will bear every investigation.

Further particulars, address

Care of MR. ADVERTISER. Qriad Cntral PaUet, Naw York CHy.

-ADDRESS—

WASHBURN-WEAVER UNITED SHOWS 1 Florence Hotel, Birmingham, Alabama

Tlie Smith Greater Shows SEASON OPENS MARCH 23.

We have the following: The Hurdlers, Tango Swrings, Whip, Ferris Wheel, Trained Wild Animals, Arcadia, the Great Consul, American Entertainers; Mike, the Monkey Boy. We want man to handle Ten-in-One, Crazy House, Snake Show and other paid attractions. First-class Bally or Grind Show, Musicians for Colored Band. Concessions still open: Vase Wheel, Jewelry Rolldown and Hoopla, Babv Rack, Palmistry, Countrv Store Wheel, Keg Joint. Wire THE SMITH GREATER SHOWS, Sumter, S. C.; Paddle Wheel and other Concession Agents write GEO. E. JOHNSON.

Dorman-Krause Shows Open Season March 23 at Fayetteville, N. G.

WILL PLACE Monkey Speedway. Underground Chinatown, Athletic or any other good Show. WANT Diving Girls for Water Show. CAN PLACE Bears. Dogs. High Striker. String Game, Ruby Glass, Iridescent Glass. Photo Gallery. Country’ Store, Gum Wheel, Flower Stand or any other legitimate Concession, except the following, which are sold: Dolls, Candy, V’ases, Fish Pond, Cook House, Soft Drinks, Kegs, Ball Games and Fruit. CAN PLACE Workingmen in all departments, experienced Men for Trip to Moon. Blackie Charlie Smith. Fat Newman, Howard is figuring on you. Come on. Show train leaves Wilson. N. C.. March 16th. after that Fayetteville. N. C. Address GEO. F. DORMAN, Manager.

WANTED FOR THE 1918 SEASON LONG SE>\SON*S WORK—GOOD TREIATMCNT

Classic Dancers, Spanish and Refined Oriental Dancers. Japanese Act, Russian Troupe, Hawaiian Trouges, Magician, Good Comedy Juggler, Troupe of 5 or 6 Singhalese. Sword Fighters, Gun Spinners, Flageolet Players; in fact, can use People In all branches of Carnival Amusements. Write at once; send photo (which will be returned); state salary and full particulars In first let-

have good wardrobe. Tickets advanced to right parties. Show will open San Antonio. Tex., middle of April. Address

BABA DELQARIAN, Grand Pacific Motel, Chicago, III.

1 THE ROYAL NECK STRETCHER III I I The funniest mechanical game on earth— 1 1 AND—the most popular money-getting game in America. 1

11 P xWl d ; 1 aw ; i at I aw iWJJItaii M SlajlWil irj 31 rj m 1 No Park, Carnival or Resort complete without these games. 1 1 Writ* for full Information. 1 1 PENN NOVELTY CO., • 908 Buttonwood St.. Philadelphia, Pa. |

li -.. '

Wanted - MERRY-GO-ROUND - Wanted GREAT CLIFTON-KELLEY

SHOWS ^ANT for coming season American Musicians, Plantation People. Girls an(! 1 ome^llans for MuslcaLComedy Show, Cabaret Performers and Workingmen lace any legitimate Concession. Address

. L. C. KELLEY, Mgr., Box 439, Memphis, Tenn.

CON T. KENNEDY SHOWS WANTED

A Real Press Agent and Two More Crackerjack Promoters. Jack Gregory, wire.

CON T. KENNEDY, Gunter Hotel, San Antonio, Texas.

WANTED PEOPLE FOR OVERLAND SHOW ^amlly doing big Wire Act; preference given to those doing two or more Act ami doubling In Concert. Also MUSICIANS for Band. ETV'ERETT JAMES, write

following: MORT SMITH. EDDIE VAN CAMP. JOHN WASHBURN milt HINKLE. OBBIB ST. CLAIR. WANTED TO BUY—Eight-l*ony Drill must be good-aixed Ponies; January Mule, also Bucking and Throwing Mule large Monkeys, several good Leaping Greyhounds. Full particulars and lowes price in first letter. J. W. GENTRY, Bloomington, Indiana.

WANTED FOR WM. PINK’S CADARET SHOW 1 Dancers, Talker, Piano Player. Trap Drummer and Comet Player. Will place Jazz

Orchestra. Shorty Summers, wire at once. People with me last season, wire or write. Open March 15. .Xddress Gen. Del., Columbus, Ga.

" ** automatic fishpond t»ti lM« tha. $30a00 .a tha wark It ia DM frttlnc what It ahisiltl. It will «t that In on. dajr ufticr faroratl. coi- dlllontx It wnrka rtrry w««k and ftts dcubl. when oth.r game, are cloanL A»k fur foldrr.

1 IP N AUTOMATIC FISHPOND CO., \ IM MkhlfMi StraaC ^ TOLEDO. 0Ht«

march 9, 1918

BE A PATRIOT KITE »ADS" tin BIG NOISE tor PUBLICITY

USE CONYNE’S AERIAL "ADS" to Imijcu the next

LIBERTY BOND SALE In yuur lot alHir.

A BIG BANNER, 12x18 FEET.

OBITUARY ALEX FINN, Sole Owner J. C. BANKS, Gen'l Manager

HAKEK—J. Bnkpr, prpuldpnt of tlip n«kiT & lAM’kwoutl Mfg. I'u., Kiiiioar I'lty, M»., inikpr* of pliow ipnis, tiled In K.m-tas flty, February after a brief illiieas. Mr. Baker w.-u* nell kmiwn It) oiililtKtr ebon men and nan beld ill liucb p>leeiu by tbeui.

BUEKKEU—Kilouartl Brekk'T, foriiierly preaa apeiit ft>r Ureaiiilanil, rouey l'>lan<l, N. Y,, ani^ I lie BonUh k atiiiiial aliun, dieil at Waitbingtnn, D. February :i0. lu later year* be liuti been eonueeted wltu rarioiia nt wepajK-rs.

BI'IIKE—J. Frank Burke, well-known atoek actor, died In Ian, Angelea, fal.. February 25, at tbe age of 50 years. lie was a furortte Willi Seattle (Wasb.) Ktia-k palpins, baring played a long engagement Ihi-re at llm old Seat¬ tle Theater anti alixi one with tbe Baker PIa.Tera In It'lO and I'.lll.

CLATIIAM—Harry John Clapbani, aged 77. who twenty years ago was pniuilnent In luiiuse- inent elreies as manager of tbe Tboteher, Wil- Sen, Barlow & Priiurtee minstrels, anti who was partner of l.ew Dta-kstailer. tlltsl Felirnary 19 at btinie »f bis siejNlangbler, Mrs. tiintrge Brownell, nemingvllle, N. Y. Heeeased was tbe SOD of Jttliu auti Snrali Foster I'Upham. He was bttrn In Ktigland, but batl spent tbe greater part of his life in tbe rniiisl States. He mar¬ ried tbe daughter of a Fleniingvtlle man anti alw.tys luitl ealled Fleiningville, N. Y., bis borne. His wife died alniiit a year ago. Be¬ sides his stetslnugbter dts-easetl leaies two sons, ('apt. Jtibn CInpliain, statlonrsl at Fort Sill, Ok., and Charles Clapbani of New York City, and one daughter. Mrs. Arthur F Saxton, ali«> of New York. Interuieut In Fleiulogville, N. Y'.

DAVIS—Edward Fowler Davis tiled in lb - City Tubereulusis Sanitarium, Kalamazoo, Mich., February 25. He was bt>ru In Kalamazoo 62 years ago, and bad been iilenlifltsl with tbe

Have everything ready for a grand and glorious seaspn. Touring New England in 14 Pierce-Arrow Trucks and Trailers. The money spots of New England and all signed np. Featuring a chautauqua with a company of veterans from France. All people who liked my treat¬ ment last season write or wire. Now ready to book Shows and Conces.sions, except Athletic Show, Monkey Speedway, Silodrome, Merry-Go-Round. Want Free Act, 12-piece Band. Will book Ferris Wheel or buy same for cash. John Victor, Tom Rudloph, write. Address all mail to

ALEX FINN, Room No. 404 Carney Bldg., Boston, Mass. OPEN APRIL 19, 1918.

Have (2) two Peerless 5-ton trucks for sale in perfect condition.

BUY ALL THE

LIBERTY BONDS YOU CAN

THEN THINK OF THE

TUSCANIA AND BUY MORE

YOU KNOW IT WOULD BE A PULLER A BUSINESS PULLER

Don't dtdajr. tVrlic at •«,<> fiw full Infurma’I (I HAYT: NM AtlENTit)

S1L.AS «f. CONYNE 38OS McLean A'%fe— Ctilcapo Siiwi»«ftterirtit.i8nniiii«liaiNliMi

Lighes lur BiQfM, BclimH, churches, teotf .thowmea.ctc. Perk aad street lights, BBd Lttilc UtkOder Head LMterat. I JitlB Wonder patented gmsotinelightssreWRIBflTtRTNA^ BUIB rwTRicfn.cHKAPtii than rhouTtnda in uee e>crrwhere W*n4»r> JBQH Phi Bspeniehte mU etrndr-Wr* wkHe* tghu h^r ek cry purpose. Wewsnticll g (Leinhuiurs whera «re we ont repre«^BBw

tented. Writ0 /or LUtU Wonder OaUil*»gu€ and UTTLt WONDUl HrO. CO» |52 B.4lh tu,Terre Heete, Ini

Openins April 20th, Dayton, Ohio IVAHTFn first-cuss shows and rides of all kinds, will nHRBbU PLAQE lEOITIMATE CONCEUIONS. WANT ALSO HIGH-CLASS FREE ACT, EIGHT-PIECE BAND. AUO UNA-FON PUYER. The Show will move, railroad or no railroad. I have a complete route contracted to move by trucks if nccos.sary. All the alxive and others with mein past years write, wire or telephone Main 4r,3-W, Xenia, Ohio. wM. W. MAU, 120 Little SI., Xenia, 0.

P. S.—We do not require the advice or irssistance of any knife jinnic workers in routinf? and IxKiking the Show’, as our many years of e.xpcricnce guarantee the proper auspices. NO, we will not play Reading or Ixjveland.

CAN THE KAISER PIN Prk*. W.M firm.

HELMET THE KAISER PIN Anott er tig nrllrr Prke, $3 C3

Creel.

CHOKING THE KAISER P'N Price. $«.04 Grou.

Send roc II OU foe eanx > a- r- mrnt ft In lh'-« il.ric I'n (■ftpaid. Lane i(i>k reals' tu 1>C(X«U with C. ft. D <e...

GEO. POTTER, L. PROVIDENCE. R. I.

BAKER BROS.' STADIUM SHOWS nrm at Toes by. Ala.. -M rll 1. W.VNT Ikacn. \Vr».ilirs. Htl I'aiiidar. louu'rnirnt .ki-t. Man dittig MagU- tTul Itjiiih. Plain, i'eiiplv. .wnaU Baud. Ttuwr dtiui lira In laud pnfernd. W'.k.N'T TO BOOK t'i'S le t' CtNhcvlim. ia>n rxicM OmA Iloteec. BifrcfliB. ■'« >'1iib Ihaul. ll»v-La. Etrerythlng new and than tt tarry 5 l'a>' .xbuwi, 10 (lavretbd.. Ba't.n an.l Hirh Dive (te Free Attractlona AddriM J. F II.Uvl'K. Maiiaftr Bat-er Broa* SraiHum Shoen. T-.ciiry, Aia

nave aUajts Irtatnl help rlilil. If yr>u wan: t.i wUh The beet plant on the roed write M' A s Wfll.

. O. Bril 105, Atlanta. Cwrata Week March 4th, Osceola; Week March 11th, Blytheville, Ark. Ferris Wheel and Swing, one more Show that doesn’t conflict. All legiti¬ mate Concessions open. Wire what you have. Captain Curley Quinn, Jack Bell, Ned Davis, wire. C’an use useful people in all lines. Circus SDtl Tout Show

FRED J. BATES, Billboard. ChicaRO, WANTED WANTED WANTED

EXPERIENCED MERRY-GO-ROUND MEN OPEN FOR ALL ENBAOEMENTS AND NEVER FAILS TO HCLO THE CHOWDS will h- Hi Flltbia, Dyiiainll, Il eniw ainl Haiiaaili i<a1 i’ar»b'i- leira PLStm i; B.UJjOON CO.. :il W. t '1.1 : tIuiK le. iDallaiia

Til take (bariie >t a nea Allan IlertHbell ( airuuiti-ll Gixnl aalary and a llfeltiue jnli. llia-k Hiaiuoii. Bingo, FirrL. VMii-i-l .Maik, tirili- Want man that uiidt-ra'.aniU Fimm Engine. Sbuag anil Ciau rrsnai. naiiieiL .Ld- driiui as ter rnulv. Ukuluna. Mia'., nirk Marb 4; Tupelo. Mia., urrk Manh 11; Uiiuikvllte. .Mta<.. uiek .Manh 18. MOSS BROTHERS' GREATER SHOWS.

VyANTED LADY DROME RIDERS

Mu«t l>« abir to Mp to amf t>Uh Mkti Ur I ii\ l>4Cttiifiit gnti hAN.\Mr<o, 1* )* v e\M«iita. <;«i rgU

(Hie ri the bt-it Wagmi Phtmn (vi the road. Wagutis gll In A*1 luadltkiit. Bind \Vag< n. Tit kH Wogim, Ward- roi»e WogcRi, JUggige Waguii. .'^take and Cham Wagfiti, Conk Wagon. Dm* cani'd luThig Wagon. Pola Wagon. GiUg VVagi^e two Miniature Cagea, seTeral light Wigo*u» Baggage Bamei^ and INaig llameM. t«o Big 74x110; Krats. lights and Vuli-a. ETerythlng readjr to hit the ruad Will sell a.^ a whole or half iitii-rcri (u g reUabie partj. Bargatu for qul'-k aaJt\ Have otner liuttneaa Addrei^a

FRANK Aa McCLURCa East Paintlaa, OhlOe BILLPOSTERS WANTED

W.VXTVIt Ttiree AA BIIl|H»tir< Ptr n> TL'mb ilrivlng Kurd «ar. pnfirriit Piea'v 17.5 no P'r imatth Wrile'or wire JOHN R FI care liMa I’laUliig Niiylie. Da.enpuit. Lwa

WANTED, QUICK I.Arge Buildlnfc, 80x120; built for a Carousel, but may also be used for Dancing, Itoller Skating, with room for Hestaurant In connection. Address

A. T. WOOLLEY, 174 Broadway, Long Branch, N. J. t 111118X5' IlirittOKOMI.

MaPb 7; 1 yfnr.l 8; ba U K.8iaio«ii. 12. or IT 11. JtiNl

Ociirt. Baa*. Barllm'. MlnWfi. IU«hi>ii. Tex . nlio, t; Harlliun.i, 11; Ili4 R| ring. Arkaii.*a*.

Wanted Manager and Operator ferr{?wheei?^^ (leo. Bennett, write. WASHBURN-WEAVER SHOWS, Florence liotcl, Birmingham, Ala.

la/AMTPn'^'"^t-class carnival, r r I bVgr aland, fir i «ir!

July, under 'nutaa* Fir* Urpanmnd. Tteaua . Va .\ n r.now, mirf.

and rarulval pt-oiil*, baring been connerled elib varlou* l•'Utrll orgHnizatlnn* for tin- |’n'•l teen yeara. Her funeral wa* largely atli nded b.r (rtitiloor Hbowfolk. WANTED-A 60-FOOT ROUND TOP

with 1 or 2 forty-foot Middle Pieces, with Stakes, Jacks, Seats and General Kciuipxnent, etc. Apply at once JACK ALLEN, cara Counihan & Bhannon, Strand Theatre Building, New York City, N. Y.

ROLLINS IN CINCINNATI

Irx-al theater*. A Hat of her friend* wmild read Ilka a dlrertory of the l.amb*' Flub and tbe ro*t<T of a Hotel Owner*’ Awmelatlon. While III tbe employee* rif the Kernan Hotel ami the Maryland and Auditorium theater* kefd ber ImhI- room a n-rltaWe bower of flower.,

BHEPPRRD—Mr*. B. C. Hbepperd, a palmUt, died at Tarkannritle, Fla., February 19, at tbe age of 50 yetM. Bbe wsa well known te elrcon

rieorge W. Bollln* waa In Clnelnnatl Mond iv nnd gave The Bllllioard n rail. He wa* on In* way to Norfolk, Va.. after attending the I'"!'' Bro*.' t’lreii* anie ut Hlirereierrt, La., and *1"!' idng over In I’eru. Ind., where he iKnigbt I"" Int ear*, lire rage* and three baggage wragei..

frxMn Jerry Mnglvan and Bert Bowera for tbe Greater Hlieeeley Hliuwa,

To complete SO-pieve Bend, knr pNaJi. Wa fwrnlaii limfa. Write or wire Irnmnllaioly, prepaid. CNAB. CHAPEL, Baadwaater, Bax 471, Hally, Michigan.

MARCH 9, 1918 T li e Billboard 67

WANTED FOR AMERICUS, GA., FASHION WEEK ('oiiunencing Monday, March 11th, Shows. Nothing t(Kj big. Will furnish complete outfit, panel front, khaki top to responsible showmen for (’,;inlen of Allah. Show opt'n owing to disappointment by an unreliable showman. C'oncessions open. No joints, ('ai)aret dancers, useful (Mlnival iHxiple in all liiu'S, plant, ix-rfonncrs; those doubling brass yireferred. Musicians address JNO. EWKLL. .\mericus’ Fashion We('k :i(!vertis«*d for miles. Location one block from Main Street. ROBERTS’ UNITED SHOWS, .\lbany, Ga., this week; Ain(‘ricus, Ga., ne.xt week.

T. M. A. NEWS r. WoNiwunl. api-rvtarr of Salt L-ake

- I" Ihm-ii imiiuiIiik alHiiit 0|()pq, wbrr« V "ill' win** ("enly randldiilMi li* <*nter onr •I'lk' lie 1« dwlri’u* nf barlnr tboDi Join >,'« K'Uie l<»lRv at Salt laike, but If Oxden can

(lll■lllM•l^ ea clear to catber a few more t «.iiild b<- a credit to Bm. WtaHlwunl t<> or-

tbcm a» a Imlae. Bro. J. IV W.N»l«nrd 1. ilie Bi'iuity tirund I’reablcnt for Ibe Slate of

r I a It. (»ur old friend. Cbarlca W. Schweltier. 1*

.till ira»elliuc for tbe Vltugraidi Film ('oniiianj. with bcad'i'iartcra at t'levciaod. () Since be lull left Keith'* at eiefelnnd he ha* made won ili-rful progrewi In the niorlng idctnre buxine**. We are Informed that Clmrlle I* taklnit on we gilt (Ince he lia* bad till* outdoor Job.

Bro. M. J. riillen, known Ihruout tbe Kaat ,1* '-Mike Cullen," Is iM-gluDiuc to la-ronie bliu- .elf *g* n. Mike ba* lieen siifferlng with a v.oere eaxe of oervouenes*. eauslug blni to be eonOtieil to b!« home for the i>a»t four weeka. S'lnxblne and good wealb<-r will bring him among 11* again.

Fred Ulhm, *ecretary-trea*or<'r of .St. I'anl l.ialge, states that C. J. Benhani is thinking of Ix-eoniing an aviator, and will try and make a night to old Clncy some of these warm day*. Jii*l to see Seme of bit old aeijnainlaneea.

Bro. Sam Frankenstein, past president of Chieigo Lodge. Installed the ofljeer* of No. 4. T. M. A., at Ibe last lu*-ellng Bro. Harry C. I.ie Is very enlbiMlasllC over the ivwult* of bl» campaign to locrease the membership In fid rag 1. Bro, U-e is secretary of .No. 4 ami know* hew to bustle to make anything be goes after a succi'x*

Bro. Ike Marks, of .lian Francisco Lsslge. sent In a woDdrrfui report of Ihi-lr doings out West last we<-k to Tbe UilllMiard. Wby don't mme ■ if Tou oilier secretaries get tinsy and let the w rid koew wbat la g-dng en In yeiir bsIgeT

We presume that onr "It'd War II"**.” Mo*e I‘rkrrlng. ia out of tbe tUn>'s of setatira. from which he baa aoffer>-d sev.-rely ibis winter. Springtime will cure this malaily. Bro. rick«T- Dg. and make you fi-el like yourself in days

g ine by. Jaiiio* J. Quigley received a letter from Mr*.

I!.<H-rt r. Newman, of T.imnlo, In which she inentl'iDs that her youngest son «a* severely wonndi’d Id one of the trenebe* "Over There." and wa* also “gas*e<l.’* lie 1* improving very .1..wB, tbo It will he a long time before be will l>e able to Ih* alMKIt.

jerxey f ty I>*lge gave lit annual heneflt I>erf.Tmance at Keith's Theater, wliieb Dette<l a bande nie tiim for Hm* «lek and death benefll fund. The theater for this iierforniance wa* •.•Id wilt before the dale s,-t for thi* h<-ocflt The ent re pr'Mlucll"n wa* a minstrel affair rliiefly romimsed of tlie wives, daughter* and sweetheart* of the notnlwrs of Jersey Lwlge. Tlie .yiiiphonv orchestra, tinder the dlre<ik'n of Prof. Kdward M. O'Keefe. *< orej an Immense hit. Joe Mnrphy scored a big bit wUh bl* trio of Irish mebwtles. ttiBcve M.- of ,\II Thirse Eo •Iriir ng Young ('barm*. He irt of My Heart atnl M-llicr Marbree. James W. Waylelt's rerub r- Ing of Tbe Widow of n Herman "Threw Him Bwn provi-d eoncInsiTely that Jarae* kn.'Ws liow to (ir've tbe humor of a comic song home. • inice Point. Minnie TUsleinann. Fisk Koch, Marie li* gie. I.anra Ka|>|i. May Connell. Mar- g.iret s iiion. Sam Butler anil Binoche Ver nitl>ca Were all go»>d in ibeir resi>ective con- trp.iii;,.n« ('ollum It-sTty scoreil in When the lb'll Id the l.lghlhouse lllngs (has* W'lo). ah'l so illd Sam belnsfeln In Tie- SpanlanI That I■|■g'■te«l My I Ife. %frs. Jane Street's rendering ■•' Bluebird was delightful. Walt*-r ('. Smith | a* Intrrloeuior. He al*o stngi-d the show. In b'lli capiicitles he •■vid>'iieed bl* well known 'l*alitle« a* a mln«tr»-l Impresario. Ttie “soe- ■■nd parf ron«|*ted of vaudeville furnl*be.| hr Pn- Miller Sister* In f:in*y dance*. Nevvport Tri.. I Farley, (..von* an<l N'ngcntt In In.irn otental and vocal s.'b-ctlon*. Sister MIMrial Ib'l M..nte In riiaracter «ong* and liupersnna t "Ds. A* a si>eclal tn-nt Signor Sjlvatoie f iH'lto, pianist to the fami>us temir. Knrlro • arusu, gave a eouple of piano solos, whieb .ir-ii.e,t the enihnslnsin of tbe andlru<-e. The ni.-nils'v* of the ehorn* w.-ro a* follow-: Wom¬ en--Kiigenb- I.. Kenneily, Mary Smith, Beatrice Ml \iilty. |.i<iilse Nlersiedf. Henrietta \. Smith, 'lirl. .klilbiich. Margnn-t Malionoy, Kihet B-' ert, Madeline (traefc, \|;ic Kvan FUaiiHclb "■|'nn..r. Ellsaheth Farlle, Jean Mllbr. Or I'no.- Murphy. Oeorglani Hleterte Margaret Mve ti.iilsck. .Xinanda SliuBcv. nisabeth Diiffe Mini Oraefe. Helen Kellv. Kdna Point. Kditb '•rnillven M.-n -J..hn W It. bl. F. XX* Cor- ^ .Siininel King. A. 1.. Keegan. XX'a'.ter O. ''■ilsh M, .\ Moran. Sain S. Sark*. Jnlin I.

"’ff.v J. A, Boffa. E.lgor Kbrenfel* James iniehiinty. Charles B.aiglns* WITPain O'tJor- ninn. Harry Altwrt. Frank San.l.e, • Uot Pne '••nlll, Harry Smith. t:.-..g.' Steller, Harold j.''brin*, Ben Andersim. .tolin Brown, Edwanl I el Orine, Charles Knotde. The entertainment "mtiilttce romprtsed XVlUlani Radigan. chair-

CALL--CALL--CALL BARNUM & BAILEY

GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH People CD^geti for the seaixon of 1918 xvill repor^at M.\DISON SQUARE

Ct.URDEN, NEW YORK CITY, for rehearsals at 9:00 o’clock A. M. of the day diraiKnatod for their deparlincut.s:

man; Jnnics F. McCabe, secretary, George W I Point, treasiiri'r; Frank Reynolds, Samuel ('a-

seP. Jiiliii F. Craig, Walter C. Smith, Joseph W. Farley, Sam S, Sachs, Homer Waldon, Kd¬ ward Kbrenfel*. XV'alter G. Walsh, Frank Gatrly. Charles I<at>|i. James R. Stirling, Hera I..aeb man. Boy Puccarelll.—EX) HOLLENKAMP. Grand .Secretary-Tnasurer.

Muskiaai, - |AoRday, Mardi ISili Aerial Parformcn, Wilti Rttsiat*- Msnday, Match Itth AH Otbef ParfonMn, TbiiriHay, Match list

Tichet SaHen an4 DooriMn, Thursday, Match titl Ffeaks t Sida Show Perferaier:. Saturday, March Nd All Othtf: Net Mentiened Will Bs Nolii'ied by Mail

SHOWMEN’S LEAGUE

Holdi Enthusiastic Meeting — 1917 Booster Prizes Awarded

OPENING PERFORMANCE MONDAY AFTERNOON. MARCH 25TH Masieians answer this call bv mail to KARL KING. No. 349 Columbus .\venue.

Canton, Ohio. AU others to BARNUM & BAILEY, BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

FOR SALE A Troupe of Four Trained Lions All two and three-year-olds. The four do a nice Posing Act, and one does a Wallace Turn; the Lioness does a swell Horseback Riding Act, Jumping thru hoops of fire, and many other stunts, lasting/about seven minutes. $1,500.00 takes them, including horse and all props. The Lions are worth that if they didn't do anything. Also one big. fine Male Elephant, well trained and guar¬ anteed to be gentle. Address HONEST BILL, Quenemo, Kansas'.

WEST BROS.’ WAGON SHOW WANTS PERKORMERS doing two or more acts for big show and concert. Rink Wright. Flying Huffs, write. BILLIXQ AGENT, who is clo."»e contractor. Sam Fraser, write. EIGHT-PIECE BAND. Ed Vincent, write. Producing Clown doing ground or ladder act. Four 6 or 8-Pony Drill and Troupe Dogs. Pony PoyA FREAKS, Second Sight, Punch and Magic for Side Show. Mart Good¬ man, write. WORKING MEN AND BOSSES, all departments. Murray Tries, write. PRIVILEGES, Slum. W'hlte Stones. Ball Games, Juice and anything legitimate for sale. WILL BUY 30 or 40 Middle for 60-ft. R. T. Side Show Banners. Small Top, 20 up to 30 by 40, 50 or 60. Rehearsals April 20. Address

WEST BROS., S29 Second St., Barberton, Ohio.

Oilfago, March 2.—There was an enthusiastic meeting »if the Showmen's I.eague of America last evening, wlileh lasted well onto mblnight. Many of tbe sliowinen are still In or near Chi¬ cago. am] everyone within hailing distance wa* on hami for Ibe regular t'rlday session. The. record , f apiilii'Htions (iresentcil at each meet¬ ing still bobls ui>, and eleven new members Mere ix-eeiited at this meeting. They were K irl I.. S' hnelder, .1. I>, Newman, P-sle Fisk, John Kl roy, Charles Spark*. XX'illlani J. Lester, James Walsh. T. W. Balleiiger, Kdward C. furner. Walter S, Donaldson and Charles

clock. Plan* are now being outlined for booster

prizeH for 101.'* for those seevirlng the largest nnmls-r t>f ueeepteil ap|>lleatlons

The winners of tbe 1017 prizes are; LIf* memtiersbip, p>l(I card. Col. F. J. Owens; ten. year pabl np memliershlp. Baba Delgarlan; flee- year paid-up nieniliership, M. 8. Boskins; two- year paid-up memliersbip. J. J. McNulty.

MAJOR LILLIE (PAWNEE BILL)

Honored by the State of Oklahoma

WANTED FOR THE LARGEST and BEST 20-IN-1 SIDE SHOW

Freaks and Curious People, Performances of all kinds. Want four good Canvasmrn. Talkers and Ijecturers, Lady Pianist to nlay Electric Una-Fon. W.ANT TO BUY ^h1 second-hand Una-Fon; must be cneap for cash and in good condition. Glass Blower wanted; have my own fires. Will open about middle of March.

FRED A. MUNTZER, 'JO-in-l Side Show, care Gen. Del., McAlester, Okla.

The Theatrical Mechinieal AssociatioH of the United Stites and Canada

''«iiiA WlliTK MKN, who arn SI Tmm tf tmr and ii ; Ma'al HUI Nb HFALTU iimI .f nggiI MoR '*4* to join till* raiiM nf fh# T M A w .bmioroi.trrw t<» oM nwmltn \

' >ltk lirneAt a Drath Urnrflt and !h«* htw .1* • <pfnp<ri^l idiyaii Uit, whpihrr ot h<«tn« tr on

• rntiL I fllglhU to nk« nib<Tikhin art tiuwr tmiptHyrd In the theatrluAl prnfrtatun

. . Wiw further Infttrmatlon tp- 7i riJ®?* MOLLtWKAilW. Qrand tocy-TfiM., Btx 'H. Clnclniiatl, Ohio.

Wanted, for L. J. Heth’s Ten-in-One Circus Side Show Freaks and Curiosities of all kinds, or anything suitable for a real Pit Show with a real Carnival. This is an 18-car Show, with best of accommodations and treatment. Address ARTIE SHIELDS, Mgr. Heth’s Circus Side-Show, 2622 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo.

Wanted 4 More OrieaUI or Spanish Dancers of good appearance, Turkish Musicians, Gun Spinners. Sword Fighters and Magicians; in fact, anything suitable and high-class for a Garden of Allah. State all in first letter. Show opens March 25th at Norfolk. Va. Address JAMES DOUGHERTY, care Sheesley Shows, 2ioo & Hippodrome, Norfolk, Va.

Tbs Sl.itr pf Oklahoma ha* bssfowrd a high bnoor n|>i>D .Major G<>r<l->n W. Llllir (Pawner BH!), Govrrn'ir B. I- XVlIIlam* having placed him on bis official staff with a commission a* Colonel.

A plan 1* on foot now, backed by the Boards of Trade of Tulsa ami Oklahoma City to raise a hattaiion of Indian cavalry, kaown as Indian Scout*, who a-e to be rais*‘d and evjnippcd by the Stale of Oklahoma and presenlevl fo tbe C. S. Govcrumeiit. Furthermore, to stimulate iitcre-t iiii'l enthusiasm, it I* ihtendevl to march llicm over'and from Oklahoma City to XTaah- Ington. ami wlu'h mustered inbi service to march overland to H'lboken amt embark for the front. Thi* would be a most efficient unit for servlci'. a* the ability of the Indian as a flgliter uud for endurance Is a matter of his¬ tory. \ more fitting fleure for tbe command of

such a battalion than Colonel Lillie could not be found. He si>eak* wveral Indian languages flnenlly. I* an adept sign talker. Is' tboroly ac¬ quainted among the varloti* trite**, know* the Ihdiah character le-tier than any one. and *iDce tbe death of Colonel C'sly (Buffalo Bill) Is the most r'.’mantic historical Western figure living.

C. J. BAKER DIES

C. J. Baker, president of the Baker ic I»ck- wn<N) Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City, Mo., died In that city Saturday afternoon. February 23. after a two day*' nines*. He was 77 years old. and w.-i* q ilte active until three days previous to his dtmise. Mr. Baker wa* held In high esteem thriiout the country, ami his loss will be very deeply felt by ev,-ry one who has ever come in contact with him personally.

R. M. HARVEY RECOVERING

WANTED-~SUN BROS.’ SHOW Advance Car Manager, Local Contractor, Billposters. Bannermen. Car Cook. I’aate Maker. Address PETE SUN, General Agent, to Macon, Ge^ or 4149 Langlend Ave^ Cincinnati, O. Billposters engaged, answer call; report Macon, Ga.. March 25th.

Wanted for Miller Bros. ’ Wild West I Carnival Co. Twv>.Ahm«t MfTry-Go-Ki'Vind. Plant. PevTle John L Sullivan, Presrh Fromaii. vvrlle or wlrw Vandefllle or Musical Comrvly Pccclev XVIII fvimisb tents fi<r «amr in Itbera! bast*. MusUlaus lav all bistrumriila. to make ten-utfw liand. Munlclana aii'lrraa T. D. BILLS. Band Matter. Alt others.

JOHN N. MILLER. Maaifsr. Lestvilln, Lsalilaaa.

WANTED-M. L CLARK & SON’S SHOWS MtislclanB. rerformers. First Cornet, lead band; Tuba, Clarinet; Performers that do two tricks in Big Show. Tho.'^e doing Concert turns given preference. Double Trapeze, txx'o ladies or man and xvlfe. Wire artist, talking and singing Clowns; oth».»r Performers write. M. L. CL.XKK & SOX, Alexandria. I.A.

R. M. narvey, preshlent of the National Out- d<s>r Sliowmen'* .Xssn.. who underwent an opera¬ tion for api>eni1icitis at the Sacred Heart Hos¬ pital, Ft. Madison. Ia.. re<-ently. is re<overtni. but will protMibly be in the institution two more week*. His physician states that his was mure serious than tbe average rase of ap|>endiritis.

BILL FLOTO TO HAVE SHOW

Tl>ey all come hark! This time It's William F. (lilll) Flofo. last year press representative of tbe Con T. Kenneily Shows. "Bill." at the close of last season, secured a fl.'^e pusltion on Tbe Kansas City Pivst, being placed In charge of the Antomol'ile Department. At that time he al>out dc* tded to give up the road, but now that sjirlng is lomlng on he's b -ginolog to get the fever. So he is coming out with a show ot his own. not in tbe immediate future, but aNnit the middle of the summer. Mr. Floto Is of the opinion that a small sIk>w, say about five cars to start with, cinild be organizeil about July and play county fairs and come "horae" with a nil* piece of money after a tour of three or four infftlis. Of course, he will remain with The Post until snch time at the show ts ready to move, or It is time to get out and make con¬ tracts. SiHinId Hie venture prove simcessful more will be beard of tlie Floto caravan next year.

WANTED TO HEAR FROM UP-TO-DATE CAROUSEL AND FERWIS WHEEL XX'e will laitik these rble* i*i a rrasonabtr per cent for entire aeason Oi>enliig date Mao li 31 ncur M Isuli. .XU iiiuve* mail* by auto (rinks till fair ilaies. CAN I'dK i'raay Uoiue and a feu it*an C'cmessi si*. We hat* llie apois to make ihe mi'oev tml will site yisi a siiuare deal.

MARTIN A BROWN AMUSEMENT CO., 7S0 Wacbtvl Av*.. St. Lsuli C«unty. MliMurl.

DICK WAYNE WAVNl, ROX^ llltn*l« Awsu*. East Bt L*ult. IH<r*Ii.

Want* to hear from Ram lUdwtnc, Cabaret Profile and all peupir that were with me on ratt<ars>*i't 8how ih* past two years. WANT A I Faking lUaiio Player ILsArd with Itsih Shows, playing beat territory fur Cabont. DICK

W. H. McFARLAND’S PLANS

New Ykxrk, >Iarch 1,—W. H. McFarTi^inl hnrk to hlw old love thi» !«ea**on. 11^* take* Arthur noftuian*i« place a« manager with the Jobo U*>l>lni9»»ii rircns. Mr. Hoffman ha* retired frixn the circus husiuo* and ha* wttU'd io \Va*lilni:fon. I> C.

LIPAULT’S WORLD WAR GAME

The T.lpault Company. PhtladelpMa. N having nim-li siici-esH with its XX'orld War Oiiine. a salcsN'ard game. Attractively get ten up. with 'ban.lsooitt prlzea, it ia Indeed a great busineaa getter.

Free, prompt and far-famed, the Mail Forwarding Service of The Billboard stands alone as a safe and sure medium through which professional people may have their mail addressed. Thousands of performers and showfolk now receive their mail through this highly efficient department. '

Mail is sometimes lost and mix-ups result because performers do not write plainly, do not give oorrect address or forget to give an address at all when writing for advertised mail. Help The Billboard handle your mail by com¬ plying with the following:

Write for mail when it is FIRST advertised. The following is the key to the letter list:

Cincinnati.(No Stars) New York.One Star (•) Chicago .Two Stars (**) St. Louis.Three Stars (***) San Francisco .(S)

If your name appears in the letter list with stars before it write to the office holding the mail, which you will know by the method outlined above. Keep the Mail Forwarding Department supplied with your route and mail will La forwarded without the necessity af advertising it. Postage is required only for packages—letter service is abso¬ lutely free.

Mail Is held but thirty days, and oan not be recovered after it goes to the Dssd Letter Office.

Mail advertised in this issue was un¬ called for up to last Sunday noon. All requests for mail must be signed by the party to whom mail is addressed.

Parcel! in Cincinnati Office AND AMOUNTS DUE I

•••Havi-i. r.mir- .Stwl Dp Biirryos. tlelni

Ji’s>i<- .M:ty •Do Brlcn, Tonne ••DeTostra. ulna Do 1 ai-y, I'eiii •De Marcl. Mr«.

Dertlia •Deve.e, I>l\ie Do Vere, I'.abe DeVete. I.illian A. •DeVere. Dillte K. De Vore, Irene Dean. Uoso Deeker, ItobliSe D. Deem, Mrs. Gladys •••Deleon. Jessie ••Di'lniar. IMIiel •••Delvy. Myrtle DernlK-rger. Mrs. .\I Deslion. Stella •*I>'ar, .\nlta. Monkeys Dill. Helen Dixie. I’rltioess Dixon. Mrs. .loe W. Dtxon. Mr?«fNellle Dorld. Dorothy Dislson. Mrs. Charles •Dohert.r. .\nna Dolon. Horenoe •Donahue. Mrs.

norenee Doiiftan. Mrs. Park Douglas. Maxine Dralne. Esther •Drain. Ethel •Diieker. Ethel •Diinean. Mrs, Rose ••Dupont. Ciitle Elllneton, Clara Elliott. Tommie Elliot. Sallje Ellis. Mrs. P. ••Ellis. Ollie Elllston. Florence •Enritflit. Mae Ernilleh. Mrs. Geo. Eskew. Mrs. Dolly Esi>e.V. Dot ••Evelyne, Princess •••Faean. Rahe Rose Farsha. Mrs. Nena Farsha. Mrs. Ray A. Farwell. I.uolllo

Henderson. Trlxlo •Hendry. Gwendcdyn Ilelie.r. Feme •Henr.v. Nora (S)Heiadeen, Estelle Herman. Helen •••Hester. Hazel •Heyer. Grace ••Hiitcins, Dlixe •Hoatf, Evelyn ••Hodglnl, Mrs. .\. Hogan. Mrs. Isdtie •••Hogan, Mrs.

latttle R. Holland. Mrs. 'llieliiia •HollUter. Mrs. Rcii

Bogart Holmes, Mrs. Marie ilultziiian, .Mrs. F, W. Horn, Mrs. J. F. Hosnier. Helen Howard, Mrs. C. L. Howard. Mrs.

Margaret Hunt, Mrs. Ruth (Silndlta, Princess IiioliiiA la Belle •Jackson. Flora A. •Jackson. Mrs. P. W. •Jackson. Billie •Jacohsi’n. .Anna Janes. Helen James, Pauline ••James. Helen Jameson, Geraldine ••Jamison. Muriel •••Jamieson. Alice Jarvis, Mabel Jaury, Ella Jennings. Mrs. N. B. •••Je'ome. Mrs. Lefa Joe. May Johnson, .Adair Johnson. Mrs. .Alma Jones. Mrs. Idella Jonea. Mrs. .Ada Jones, Mrs. Bill Jorgenson. Mrs. Oscar •Kay. Ernie Keller. Mrs, Margaret Kelley. Mrs. W. O. Kell.y. Mrs. J. R. Kelly, Mrs. Della •••Kelly, Kate

Ixtttie. Madam ls>u. P.aliy l.oiil>et, FTorcnce 1 iiiMs. .Mrs. |.cla l.unette, .Anna ••l.unctte. Malzie l.yle, Francis •l.yncli. liertnidc •••l.yons. Mrs. Gen. McCartliy, Nellie McCarthy, Helen McDaniels, Mrs,

Swnnnle ••McDermott, Hazel ••.Mi-Farland. Ethel McGrath, Eileen McIntyre, Edith •McMlllen, Mrs. Edgar •McNally. Mrs. John McRaie. Gerlrmle MacTamman.y. Ruth .MacArthur, Mrs. Peter Mackinnon, IJllian Mack, Bonnie •Mack, Marion Mandeyille, Bertha Mann, Lenore •Mannard, Gertrude ••Manning. Harriet Manus, Mrs. R. Marootian. Mrs. K. Nfarsh. Mrs. Ella Marshall, Erma •••Marshall, Erma •Martin, Buleah •Martin, Irene •Martin, Ruth Martin, A'allle B. Martin, Muriel Mason, Altle ••Mason. Mrs. E. H. Masoner. Cleo * Mathews. Grace- Matthews. Nela Matthews. Sadie J. Maxwell, Jack May. Ethel Mayioe. Ruby ••Melrose, Marjorie •••Melrose, Grace Meroner. Fannie ••Merrlfleld. Ella Mersel, Mrs. Jessie Meyers, Babe

••Pacheco, Rosalie Page, Georgia ••Page, Gcorgt.i •Palmer. Bess •••Palmer, l.llliaii ••I’alsoii, Rliea •Parker, Miss C. Parker. K.itlierlne H. Parrott, l.illlaii Parsons, Peggy •Paula, Mile. •••pay lie, .Mario Pearl. .Marie •Perry, Kern Phesay. Francis •Phillips, Aileue Phillips. Mrs. Phillips, H. Brownie •Pediz, C. •••Pomeray. Mrs. I.. Powell, Catherine Powell, Ora ••Price. Dolly Pyne, .Alberta Randall. .Miss Raymond. Margaret Reed, Jackie Reed. Mrs. P. F. Reeve. Emily Rene, .Anna Rene, Irene Reno. Mra. Ix>ttlo Reynolds. Mrs. George Reynobls. Trixie Rirhanis, Miss Rinaldo, Maude RInglIng. Mrs. Grace •••Rrmds. Billy Robbie, Estelle Robins, Mrs. Mario Rocca. 'Mrs. Anna Rose, Mildred Rose. ATna Rosell, P. W, •Rosiiia, Helen •Roasiter, Gail ••Rossman, Mrs.

Herman Ruhl, Mrs. J. C. Rossell, Margarette R.vland. Mrs. Ted ••Sallda. Mile. Sanderson, Beosle

Babe

Adair, Ray, 2c Biedy, H. A., Ic Daley, Dr. H. R. Engel, Arthur. Ic Flnhrer & Fluhrer, 12c Freemans, The, 2c Glover Bros.. 3c Green, George E.. 10c Haddah, 8am’l J., 3c Harris, L. R., 3c •Hoffman, Cheater

B., 3c •••Hurd, Roy. 14c Jones, Jas. A., 2e •Kelly, James, 2c Kimmel, W. P., Ic l.yle. Jack, Ic

Mc.Mlllan. E., 2c Miller, F. A., 2c Millicaii, \Vm., Ic Minimis, M., 6c Moore, Jack. Ic Morette Sisters, 7c Owen. S. A. B.. 4c Parker. Bid. Ic •Pllmmer. Walter, 2c •Powers. D. J., 2c •Reeves. C. H.. Ic •Reid, Robert H., 2c Rosen, Maurice, Ic Schmidt. Henry, Ic •Wagetaff, Wm. M..

Whltsell, J. S., Ic *'

LADIES' LIST.

Adair. Jackie Adair, Billie Adams. Mrs. Luella Adams, .Marion ••Adams. Mrs. Philip Alexander, Mlsa Allen, Hazel Allen, Mrs. J. Dow ••Allen. Edna (S) Anderson. Lucille Andrews, Mrs. Ed Annette Arlington, Babe •••Arlington, Babe Arnold, Beatrice ••Arnold, Hazel Ashmore. Pearl Askley, Marlon Astor, Mae Atwo^, Mrs. E. Baer. Nettle Bailey, Mias C. Baird, Flo ••Bambrllge, Jewell Barbau. Miss B. •••Barlow. Florence Barnes, Ethel ••Barnes, Ethel Barnett, Jewell Barr, Mrs. Lottie A. Barrett, Anna May Barringer, Sue ••Bartley, Ceclle ••Bartman, Ada Bates. Killy Bates, Kitty Baum, Mrs. Mildred Baya. Mra. Carl Beach, Pearl L. Bear. Chief Minnie •Beasley. June Beech, Ethel Bell. Crystal Belmont, Mae •••Bennette. R. B. Berlin, Cleo Berliner, Vera Bernard. Bessie Bid well. Sylvia •••Bingham. Mildred Blreh. Mrs. Ha! Blackwell. Faye •Blair. Virginia Blanford. Anna Blangy, Marie Bower. Etta Bradford. lillian ••Bradley, Mrs. A. T. Brand, Thelma Britt, Mrs. Lottie Brown. Kittle Brown. Mrs. Sam ••Brown. Mrs. B. O. Brown, Vera •••Brown, Mra. Vera

Bryant, Mna. Violet •••Bueker. Marie Burger, Martha •Burt. Vera Burton, Mrs. Grace Bush. Tessle Bush, Viola Bynum, Margaret Cadamy. Maraveuc Cairo, Madam Cale, Vera i'alhoun. Mrs. Baby

Victoria ••Callioun, Mrs. R. A. ••Capiere. Ruth Carlisle. Marlon •Carnes. Eater E. Caroll, Mrs. N. Carnes. Emma ••Carr. Mrs. Oliver

O. B. ••Carrlslma •Castle, June Castillo. Aggie •Centennl, Mrs. Jean¬

ette Chambers, Mrs. Madge ••Chambers, Edith Chase. Mrs. Inez Chester, Mrs. Dottle Chester, Mrs. Lillian Choee. Mrs. Eva Clark, Mrs. Rose Clark, Catherine Clayburn. Dolly Clayton. May Clements, .trllne Coffman. Hazel •Cole. Mrs. Billy •Coley. Mrs. Hattie Collins. Dorothy ••Collins, Mrs. pani Colvin. Mrs. Lillie »t. Condy. Mrs. c. II. Connellr. l.enore Conrad Sisters Cooper. Mrs. Henry Corbett, Mrs. Rose tSlComellus, Mrs.

May C. ••Cornwall. Alloa Cralne. Evelyn •••Chusburg, Mrs.

Nettie •Dale, Frankie Dale, .\dela!de Tvsle Katbervn ••Dalton. Evelyn •••Itanlols, Jessie Davee, Franoea ••Davenport. Mrs.

R. L. ••Davey. Mn. W. H. Darla, Elsie Davis, Mrs. Olga

That's what did It. Quick action, thorough nndcrstandlnj; and Intelligent and discriminating handling of mall resulted In practically nine-tenths of the professional entertainers of America making their address in care of The Billboard- Serxice Is rapidly attracting the others.

WE .\RE NOW FORWARDING AN .AVERAGE OF OVER 1,000 LETTERS A DAY EACH DAY THEY ARE RECEn’ED.

Many of our clients are not put to the necessity of writing for their mall more than once or twice a season.

We do not have to advertise 5% of the letters that pass through our offices.

IN WRITING FOR MAIL 'rH.\T IS ADVERTISED, FSE A POST-

.\L C.\RD. A self-addressed and stamped envelope Is not necessary. I Give your route far enough ahead to permit your mall to reach yon. Write names of towns, dates and signature plainly.

MAIL IS HELD BUT ONE MONTH and thereafter Is sent to the Dead Letter office. It Is adxisable to write for mall when your name FIRST appears In the list, .\ddres8

X your postal to “Mall Forwarding Service,” The Billboard.

: READ THE EXPLANATION AT HEAD OF THIS LIST

Field. Mrs. R. F. Field. Franoex ••Flelde. Nettie Fisher. Mrs. Neva Flamme, Gussle Flannery, Katherine ••Fleming, GulJle Flynn, Frit* ••Forrest. Emma Fought, Mr*. Cora France*. Beverly ••France*. Erma Frank. Ulllan •••Freeman, Margar»'t Frltzgeralil, Mra. Enla Fulton. Mr*. Harry B. •••Furr, Maxine Garrett. I»rean Gay. Lnella Gibbon*. Lottie Gilbert. Misa M. •••Given*. Si; I ••Glaze, Nina Glover, Mina

Golden. Pennle ••Goldstein Florence Gofslman. Edith Gos-ietr. Ruby Graham, Mrs. E. T. Graves. Mrs. Bertie Gray. Doris Gra.f. Hehln ••Gray, Maude Green. Mrs. Marlon Griffith. Mr* C. F. Grimes, Bethella Guild. Vivian ••Halanl. I auna ••Hate. Mm. Marshall Hall. Mr*. Janette Hardee, Mrs. Dollv

P. R. •••Harmon, Mr*..Vlc-

"torla Harren, Ana Harrl*on, Bensie Hartzler. Ora ••Harvey. Edna Ilawfhoren Be**le Hare*. Ml*s •Haye*. Mildred •Hay*. Dorothy Belma, Pearl

•Kemp, I.eater •Kenii>etef. Georgia ••Kepple. Vina Kettering. Mary Ke.vaer, Dottle Kieriian Mrs Zoo •King. Ethel King. Frances King. Mra. Kenneth Klnaell. Mr*. J, M. Kinasland. Grace Kirby. Mildred Klein. Louiae Koehler, Eleanor

••LaRado. Viola •I.a Breik, Ida ••LaDott. Clover I-a Monte. Billie I.a Pattello, Eva ••Laplace, Ruth La Pearl. Margaret I.a Point. Mrs. Ruth I.e Roy. Mr*. Gladys ••I eTon. P.sha I,a Vane. Marie •I.a Vlere. Cleo l.anKe. Esther ••laton. C'larlotto I..aarent. Geraldine (Silavarde. Ulllan •••Lawson. Mr*.

Buth Happy l.awther, Dorothy l.e Roy. Babe I eanord. Mr*. Sam I>ar,v. Anne G. l.ee. Virginia •I>*e. .Ml** M. ••l*-e, Virginia fSlLs-epsT. F’ay •I eman, Ann ••I e«lle. Kalteen •••Levy. Mr*. Sam I Ida. M-fdam •••Lightner, Leatha I Indor. Mr*. Amandna Union. Mra. E. W. •••LIRIve-e Fry T/imax. Roberta Id)rd. Panllne I,ord. Mra. Myrtle ••Lorenz. Pauline Lorlng, Vera

Meyers, Mr*. Viola •Mlelet, .Mr*. S. C. ••Mile*. Josephine Miller. Cora Miller. Cbas. Miller, Mae Milllan Mr*. Max •M'll*. Mrs. Steve Miner, Babe Milstead. Dolly (SlMoIehln. MIsaea

P. & V. •Monroe, Mr*. E. ••Montana. Belle Montgomery, Mra.

Bertha

Moore, Edna Morrill, Elizabeth Morris, Josephine Morrla. Ml** Omtno Morris*, Grae* Morrow. Jessie Morse, Mm. Marjorie Mother Goose Musiral

Comedy Monry. Lucerne •••Murdock.

Katbyrens Mnrette, Stella •Muriel, Madam X'nnihy. Alma Murray, Ella Murray, Jennie

•Murray, Betty ••Murray, Mr*. A. D. ••Myer*. Mrs. S. W. Nawahive, Mr*. S. K. •Sealonla. Mr*. Tbul* Neeae, Susie Nelson. Mr*. I M. Newman, Mr*. Dave NI-*'oI«. Pat*T ••Nlcbola, Mr*.

Wm. I. •Nlchol-en. Vfr*. L. E. Nixon, Madam.

Juanita •Vobletfe, V'enza Norrl*. Babette f*«hf.rne. Katherine •0«man, Henrietta Owen*. Adelaide Oweni, Mrs. Emma

••Tn»!<, Neta •Taylor. Margaret ••Tayli r. Ml»s Tlioiiias, .Vutia 'I liomas, Bealricp Thoiu|i„on, BalH> ••• I'liomiison. Helene •••nilar, Mr*.

Clureiiee Tims, n*-*le 'l•Hld. Kllllil •••Townsend. Filtia Trainer. Wave •••Trcs'iiian. .Mr*. T' ii. Trix, Helen Trixie Trlxy, Mia* Iroyiiian. Gertrmie Turner. Mr*. Virginia Vandroska. I.siella •••Vane, Veva Vaughn, Mildred Vernelo, Delight Vernon, Kay ••Vernon, Mm. Reek¬

ie** Vlverotte. Jack •Vos'gele. .\lma Vontella. Madge Walge. Mr*. France* Walker, Claire Walker. Ulllan Wall. Mr*. Virginia Wallace. Betty Wallace, Mr*. Emma Walters. Margaret Wallace. Mr*. Blanche •Walsh. Marie (S)Walter*, Margaret

MARCH 9, 1918

Ward, (Teo ••Ward. Florence Warren. Mr*. Ella Watson, Be>slo Wale. II, .Mrs. Fay •••Wayn.'. U.aie;. •••Weaver, Ball.' Welde_ Jackie West. I»..r..thy Wcelcolt. .Mrs. G, •Western. I.tll.aii Mesi.-y Klh. I ••Wklle. Mrs.

Do. Wes!, y While. Ollie White, Billie 'VhIte. Daisy M hile, Ulllan B White Eagle, Mr-.

Minn e W hltefiird. Caiiiin.

Wilkie, Elizabeth Willard. Mahel M'illiaui*, Mr*, j. r Wllllauis, Margar. i ••Wllllains. .Stella •Williams. Del ••Williams, Made.' IVilllaniiHin, Marlv Wilson, Mrs. .Vnni F Wlulfnsl. Bab.- Wissl. Mr*. Marie Worden. Madam Anna ••• Wrltlenhaiise, tr.-ne Yaryati. Mr*. Ijrkle York. Florence H. Young. Bllllo Zeiito. .Mr*. Myrtle Eermalnn. CecTlIa

GENTLEMEN'S LIST.

Sandivay. Edna Sawyer. Mr*. Ruth Style*. Madelina Scheffle. F.'-rrestlne Schnman. Kate Schwartz. Mr*. H. Seabert. Ulllan Seam. Mr*. E. J. Sear*. Mr*. J. A.

Seirson. Mr*. Annie B. •••See. Mr*. Florence •••Segall. Grace Selsor. G. Idle May Sheafer, Mr*. II. W. Sheldon. Nell Shepard. June Day Sherrman. Grace J. Sherwood. P*l»y ••Shipman. Peggy Sliver*. Billie Simon. Mr*. Sophie Simon. Opal Simons. Helen •Slmpaon. Mr*. Marlon Slfco, Mr*. Alice Sletner. nillle Sloan, Mr*. Harry Smith. Mr*. J. M. C, Smith, Mr*. Kitty

Reed Smith. Lnclle Smith. Mabel Smith, Ulllan Smith. RnhhIn •Smith. lottle ••Snend, Mr*. Johnnie •Snow. Grace Snyder, Tennie •S<d*nil Mr*. Soma

••Sponalller. Ruth Stanhope. Cleo Stanley. Mtnnlo Star. I onn •••Steel. Irene Stewart, Ml«*< Brnce •••Stigman. Irene •ttrrxte. Mr*. Riihy ••Htront, Mr*. Earl ••S«ii*rt. Ermine •••Stneber. Anltt Summer*. Mr*. Ethel Sw«n Petty Swtntmcb, Mn. Corn

Aasen, John Abl>ate, Ernest Dell •••.Abram*. N. II. •••-Aeton, Joe ADAMS. BAE K.

(Draft Order) Adam*. OtIt L. •Adelplihi, Jack ••Adler, Frank .Adulpli. H. ••Adolt. Max ••.Ah Chung. Jnme* ••AltH-rtl. Cha*. ••Albright. Bob Alderman, Abe Aldrich. Roy •Aldrich, Leonard Alfler, Emanlel Aiken, Eugene •Alexander. Mr. Allen. W. P. Allln. C. C. Allen. A. G. .Alien. C. K. Windy Allen, Geo. H. Allen. J. C. Allen. Walter Allton. C. H. Alorenzo. Cha*. •Altliig. Harry C. •Alvlda*. The Atzeda •••.Ament. Capt.

W. D. Amero. I^eo Aralck, Jack Anderann. Harry .Andpr*on. Neal -Andreuctd. Mauro Andernon, Candy Andcar, Earl Andregg. Jack Angel. Elmer •Angelint. Alfonim Applegate J. R. •Argo ft Virginia Armand. Prof. H. Arm**, E. D. ••Armento. Paul Arnold. Cha*. G. Arratlo. Romon •.Arfhof. Geo. Arthur, r. W. A»*y. Edw. •••A**y. Edw. A«hley, Fred .Aaknziima, Prince Allan. Pete Astor. Guy Attehnry, Geo W.

Atwater. Ralph Atwood. D. M. Avery. Drew •Babcock. O. B. ••Backenstoe. 1 ew Bliley. Allan W. Baker. Shadow Baker. Carl Bake*. Henry K. Baker. Hon Verne BaMuc, Dnvld Baldwin. Geo A. Baldwin. Eddie Baldwin. Harold Bale*. FToyd ••Ball. Lnul* C. B*ll*ntyne. C. G. Barnett. I. J. •••Barnett. Joe Birr. Cheater Barrett. J. C. Barry. S. Barton. Joe B**«*ge, Berl •BattI*. Wm Sterling Beach, Guv L. •••Beam. Billy Beaver. E. J. Behaiit. Earl Becker. Dr. Ileber Becker*. P J. Beckwith. Bennie ••Boden. Art Beene, Ed Bally Begg*. Geo. A. Bell C A. Chick Belle. Joe •••Bellniont T,ewl* •••Benltex, C*r1 Bennett ft Mclntlre Bennett. Edw. C. Bennett Geo B Bennington. Bill? Benrgeolp*. II M Iteniwin. Dr. It IV Benaon, Otl* II. Bergy, N Berman, M. Bernard, Kenneth Lee

••Bernard. Kenneth

T>04'

•••Bornard. Jot* Nickel wrrjr. Herbert Bertalone. Luigi Pertinl. Bert Benina, The Great Bestry. Harry Be*linger. Lirry Bicalae. H. p. •••Bldwell. Win Bimbo*. The Hindi. Prof •BJOINBEHO.

MARTIN (Quaitionntire)

••BLACK. CLAUDE (Draft Order)

Black, nil*. K. •Black, Jno. S. Blair, Jen*e •••Blanchard. H. A Blank- nahlp. Virgil •••Bla*ser. Frank Bledsoe. Jack BlondIn. I.eo Boden. Art Bodlne. C. W. Bolden, Robert J. Bolt. Tom A. •Bolster, Dxvh] Bonhomme. J. M. Booth, E. M. Booth. If. M. •••Pootb, A. S. •Bootva. Garry Z. Bom. I.eeter Bmwell. Nathan Boudreaux, Ernest Boughton, Billy Bourk. J. J. Bownell. Harry E. Boyle. Jno. W. ••Bracken. Cr-it Bradbury. Wm. Braden. Edw. R. ••Bradley. A. C. Brady. Cha*. S. V. •Brady. Paul Brannon. Edw. Wm Brant. H. M Bray. Charles Brayfleld. Henry Brennan. Eddie Brewer, Cha*. E. Brewer. Fred Bright. Henry (SlBrlghf. Harry •Brill Edwin BBISKEV. TOM M

(Quettionnelrel Brl«on«. The Broadley, J. C. Broadwell, IV M

.Broadewick. Gen. ••Brook* r. .A ••BROWN. ROLLIN'

(Draft Order) Brown. Arthur F Brown, E<1 C. Brown. O. E-l •••Brown. C. E ••Brown, R. G. ••Brown. C. I. Bruce. Ernie Bniano. Prank •••Bryant, M, •Bryce. Jack Buchanan, .Albert C. Buchanan Monkrv

Spce<lw:'y Buck S. T. Buckingham, J. A. Buckley, Prof. R. F •Bullock. On** Bunninger. Iln*«cll F Burdick. Charle* Burger. Dr. BURGESS. ALBERT

EDW (Draft Older)

Burke Curl BURNS CHAS. W

(Qaettionnaire) Brun«. Fred M. Bum*. Sam P. (HIBurrow*. E. T Bnraon .Artbnr Burl. A1 Bush. Alliert Bushway J, H Bii*rle*, Walter RurzeMa. A Bvbee. M. F Cade. RoN-rt Cartlao. M. Caine A Gdum Calen, Bob

MARCH 9, 1918 X ti e Billboard 69

Culliouii, Kli’hinl A. (.S)C<ilwell, BUIlc ( tlUu. J. I*»nl r.IlUoit. Wni I'. t I’rof.. K. >•

Bob ( tlvrrf, Harry CDiplall, Jack I 1‘. I .

r.nicr, H«l« P. l iDiilian. ’njoina* ( (■«r. Jack rjrlcl*>n, Krn<*at •••( arltii. « lyJe

(■;irm'.w>n. <'rli' ( arr. Kar! ( arr. Hi-o. (SH'arr, Walter Carrier. J'J'n T. Carriiraii Ja-*. J"«eph , 'I I. n tlNilil Carroll. Col* • ••(arry. J. Waltar ••Casey. Andrea w. Casl..iiv a. V. M. Castle, W. Scott I astir. John It. ( astrllano. J«r Casllra. C. I.. •••Cat<>«. Houston I aranall. K- Caranach. I- C. ^ t avaiiaiicli. H. Chayy. Sainurl •••Chanihrra. Tea Chautplon. Jack k

•Jraca Ch.ipnian. I*oc Cli.ai>ninn K!>rrt Chapni.in. Wtu. Cha'c. laniia Chatflcld. lloht. T. ••Chrfalo. Mrliolaa Cherry k Malone Cherry. D. A. •••Chilley. •Cliristlan. Hinc iHnif Clirlatopher. Chria Christy. Wayne tJ. nark, A. S. I lark. C. S. Clark. Fr«l S. Cl.irk. Jos. Clark. I’.nnyahsi Clark. Fred B. Clark, Wni. K. F. Clark ft Clark ••Clark. I’cn Cleo K I.eroy r ItToril Bare B. Clifton. Blly Clliircn. I’ro Jo# •Clothier. Stanley Coats. Loll Colmrn. S. W. Coliiim J. 'tttrhell I orhiirn Harry Cohl. Jos. Col'. Wit. Cole, nyile C. Cole, J. .krthnr Collins Teens Slim CoUlna. H D. Colrin. Bonnld E. ISICumas Sammy Coae. lonie •Compton, Ct# CoBlsn. A1 •••Connell, C B. Cornelly. Han •••Connolly. S F (onrid. Hoc C. H, Cocrml, A W. Cooean. Val Cnt.k Frank •••Cooksey. I,eIloy Cooper. A Hen •Cooper, l^w Co'+i'n. Snmtiel W. ••Corne'la Pete •••Corey. Fatima Corria, Jo# Coty Fre<l ••Conehlln. A. O. •••Conner. R. R. Coort. W. p. Coo an. M W. Coe, trthnr Co*. Bert •••Coy. E. Correlto Jo# Cral*. nillle Craly. H L. C-al*. kVm ••Crane, Cyellnf *Cnne, Lawrene* Crater, R. D. t raoforit. Jack Crtmmlna Jo# •Crinimlns. Joe < rippen. C.ny I>. Crlpi's. Alfred O, Cronk. I.pnnon ft ^ Hendrlcka Cross, Fred Crone. E'lwln I mm. Tom Crttmp. tier). Culeton. RlrhaYd Cullen, Itoyre * nlllyan ft Iloekerald Ciilrer, Vem Curry, Harry CurtI*, Denny ' 'try, tlordon •C'lt Ren J'ally, Jaek ''•ley, J.«eph P. Dtlley. Ted Dalroy, Rob# ••Dalton. Jaek A. t'enlela. Capf. Ueo 'S'Dantllle, n. B. Darby. Furene Darinn. Cyril Darnold ft Klnater Dans#. Mr. Datenport. Richard E. •'stennort Ciili* DAVIS Bllt _ J’Queationnalrel DAJ^S, FREDERICK

IDraft Order) "ntls. p. If 't't*. ClMa. ’■”l•. Sam

’’■"la. Tom Dstla, Pd ''arls. Jeaal« D't'e. Z. U

•••Darla, Z. I# Day, Edgar DeFlorua, LeRoo Ut'Ford, Edwin DrLoaa, D. B. •DePeron. Robert DeVoil#, Louia J. Dean, Al Dearth. Jean Ileatiirk, Cbaa. Delapalne, N. Deleran, E<1 Dem|>ne), Col. Frank Demlterger, .\1 •••Dorer. tloo. ISiDU'kerman, Joe DIckwtn llarroy •••Dllliard. tbo. T.. •Dtllingliam. W. W. Dillon. Johnny DIeon. F. H. Dolio. John Iloneat Donalds. C. A. Dore, Juhniiy Doreniua, Harry Dore.y. FM'lt# Dorsell. F'red E. Dougherty. Kill ••Iloiighty. Jack Douglas, Foeior W. Douglas. Dad Dover. Geo. •••Dover. George ••Doyle. Frank Drake. K. Vi. •Dreytard. K. A. Dudley. J. I,. IMgger D<h’ Dullu. 0. V. Duueweg, I). E. Dumont, Prank •••Dunn. <}. W. Dunn. Howard •Dunsuiore, John •Dutch Ferris Wheel DiiVal, Herltert •••DuTall. Dr. Pete DuVaul. Blackey Dyer. W. A. Eagan. Kid •Eagel. Henry Red •Eagle ( am. Co. Eagle Feather. Chief Karl. Montana ••Earle. Chas. If. ••Earls. Bert Early. Joe Erkert, Jt'linny Eddy. Plilllip Edmundn. Geo. Edaoii Robt. It. ••Eilwanla. Two Ecner. F. W. Etsenber*. .Al Ktitott. C. F. Fills. Frank ••Ellis, Lonla •••Ellison, Jaek •Elphle Wm. ••Elton. Jno. •••Emnhiier. .A. J. Embree. Geo. Emgnrd. Des#l# Emo—Turtle Boy Fn<’l<vitt O. Enorh-Man Ftah Enstine. Manual Erlekscn. O. Geo. ••Krlrkson. O. Geo. Estes O, A. E#t'-s. J. W. ••Eyans. Bill •••Evaas. Hnchle Eeerette. Prof. Fahey Mr. •••Pal?. Mn'rie ••Fait. Mnrrle Falls. .Arrble Fanshawe. .Arthur L. Fanner. BMl ••Farrar. O. Ed •Fay. Bobby Fny. Geo. If. •Feather, Chief Red Fee. I^tula Feenhtirg. Charley Fetitman. Harry •Felter Walter •Felfer. Chat. W. Feneber. E. Fergnson, Happy Jack Ferrell. Rllly Ferro. Mack Fetter. John •••Flefleld. A. Finch. T. S. Flnerty. John •Pelding Roroalne •••Fields. I■'rank K. Fink. Ix>uia Finnegan. K. L. Finney. C. C. •First. Louia Flahor. Dog ft Pony

Sboy Fisher, W. R. •Fl#<-her, Bod ••Fisher. BUM# Fisk. Harry Pltipafrlck. J. n. Flack, John •••Flannaaan. Vi. R. Florer. Nat# Floyd. J'm Fogel. K. F. Folecar Wm. Ford. liarry Ford. Tht>s. P, Ford' Polite •Ford. Zollle Fornerla. Philip Forstall. Theo. Fortner Albert ••Fo#a, I.ewla Footer. W O. Foster. Kid •••Foster. 1. W. IVwlee, Otto ••FOX. CLYDE r.

t Draft Order) Foe. Ted Pi'». McAllister

ft Co •••Fowler. A W •••Fraprla Fd Franoner. Wm W. Frather Enos ••Frailer. Geo, C. Frailer Jacob Wm. •Frederick. O S. Frederlcka, Qua

Free. J. Martin Freeborn. Roy Freeborn, Harry Freeman. Bruee F. Freeman. Harry J. •••Freeman, Eugeno

Frlfke, Vvro. Friedman. (Tiaa. Friedman, II. Friti. Alfred Fueutea, Joae A. Fuhrman. Ray Flllllngin. Ren Gallagher. Everett OALVIir. WILLIE

FRANCIS (Queatioanair#)

Gambrell. Kid Ganard, Larry Garcia, Joae Oartlner. LaVae •••Gardner. Geo. B. Gamer. Eak Garner, Prnlt Garralne, C. B. Garrett. Sara J. Garrett, John II. Garrison. John Gaatneau. Cbas. A. Gay. C. B. Gaylont. Killy Gehrliig. Jno. E. ••Geer. Hal Gelas Geo. Co.

OEORQE. NICHOLAS K.

(QneatloniuUra) Georgia Minstrels Ghering. D»>ck Gerow. Geo. A. Gettman, E. Gettman. O. Ghosh, P. C. Gibson. A. W. ••Olhaon Brothers

•Gllliert. E. C. •Glllettas. The C.llleite. Cal. Gilpin. Hypnotist iHlGlaaer, Jack Glasscock. Otto Glasaford. Robt. •••Gloref. C. C.

Gloves. RBI ••Glynn. Nick Oloff. Mae Glover. C. C. Oohle. Sam Goff. Noah Goggina. Edw. ••Golden. Ml'e

•Geldman. Cbaa. Goldstein Rroa. Gome*. .Aipbonzo Gontray. J. K. ••Oonialea. Joae

•Good. Karl Goodie!f. Howard Goodner. A. R. iSlGordrtrh. W. F. iSiOordon. Dick ••Gorman. Thomas •Gra«,. Jerry •••Graff. Stull A. Graham. Vic •Graham. James Grant. Jolin U. OraaecUwe. C. W. Graves, OIroi'er Gray. Jaa. H. Gray, Jack ft Marie Grayidll. Maurice

•Orayliound. C. Green. Rillle Curley Green. C. V, ••Green, flay M. Greenloh. Harry Slim •••Gregory. W. Oresaeff. George Griff Rrotbers ••Griffin. Fred I. Grlmshnw. Prof. Griaaon. Bob Grouget. Prank Grotte. E. Gu‘ky. Frank OUTVIE.

ALBERT Z. (Draft Ordsr)

•Gnyea. Jonnic •Gwyne. C. Coates Hackett. Red Haddad. Bam J. Hagen. Walter •••Haggerty. Joe Haight. Clarence Haines. Harry II. Hallhroi, J. F. Hall. Harry Hall. J. E. HaU. W. F. Hall. E. C. Haltdorff. A. O. tSIHaliiman. Bamnal Hamhieton. E. (Ted) names. W H. HAMILTON. CLYDE

W (Qnaationnalra)

Hamilton. Frankie Hamilton. W. H. •Hammett. W. N. Hanger, Jack Hansen. .Artbnr •Hanrey, Ionia A. Hardey, Balloon

Jumper Hardin. L. H Harding. Cbaa. ••Hardman H B, Harmon. K. O, •Harper, Geo. Harrell. O. H. Harris, Bob Harria. Frinkl# HarHs H. V. Harrison. Naylor Ha»t HatTT M. •••Hart. Herrr M. ••Harte. Hal Hseflee, Earl ••Hartley. Claud n«'tee11 Glen ••Hs’-rel. Geo. W nseT#T. Arthur R. ••Harrey. 0. E. ••Harrey, Ons Hastings Doc fBIHanrer. E. L. Havens. John Hawes. Oeo. T.

Hawkins, Boy liawatna. Lew •••lUwkIns. Paul Ilatan, D. C. Hay. J. W. Hayea. Albert llayea. J. H. Hajea, Harry C, llayea, U. B. Hays, Anther V’. HAYNIE.

LAWRENCE (Queationnsira)

Haywood, C. C. Ilaziard. Prof. K. H.

Hearn. I->ank Heath. H. II. Iledwig ft Lillian •••Helffer, John A. Helrr. W. T. Heilman, Bam •••lleiideriMiii. Ce'dl -A. Ilendrick, Howard llcodricka. W. B. Heanry. Ralph IlerluTt. Jos. C. IIel>ert. I>eit

•Herlierta, liarry J. •Herrick, ITederlck Herman, .Mike llerrmau, .Arthur Hen lit. Wm.

Hickey, John HIcka, Al Hicks ft Seymour lIlgglnbotbaDi, Cbas. •••Hilbert. Cbaa. Illllman. Sam Ilinman. Capt. Sidney Hinson. R. H.

Hinton. Geo. W. ••Hock. Edw. A. •••Hoey. Frank Hoffman. Karl Hoffman, .Arthur •Hoffman. M. B. Hoffman, Jerome Hoffman, navid A. Hogan, A. H. Holden. Tom Holland * DockreR Hollnnd. Harry Red •Holland. Milton Holntes. Billie Holwick. Wm. B. Homer. Maurice ••Hope, Frank Hopkins. Ijiss Smile !lc-k'-« n»r Show HOPSON. JNO. H.

(Queatioannire) Hort'wn. C. B. Houghton. Joseph llotiaton, J. Sam ••Howard. Herman Howey. Clyde Hot. Jimmy tSIHndson. Ren Hudspeth. C. E. •••Hl'g'ies T D. hunt. FRED C.

(Qaeationnaire) Hnnter. Paul lluntlngtoD. F. C. Hurti. Harry R. Ingram, W. A. Ireland, Whltey Jack. Willie Jackson. Bewail B. Jackson Will Jackson. E. Jackson ft Jackson Jackson. Walter P. Jackson. Thomas Jacobs. Henry James. Jim ••Jamison. Earl •Jan«en Jervis. Wm B. Jason. Fred P. Jtaon. F. P. •Jenn ft DnVall

Jentos. Ray ••Jenkins, Doc ••Jewett, Roy John. Clarence •••fobn ft Jennet JOHNSON.

L* WHENCE (Draft Ordar)

Johnson, Bonnding Johnson. Tom Kerr Johnson. Sllrera ••Johnson. Pave C. Johaaon. C. A. Johnson. C. N. Johnson. Jas. W. Johnson. Jay W. •••.Tonhston. Whltey •Joleaoo. Herbert J. Jones. .Ales F. Jones. Bear Jones. Prank E. Jones. Wm. O. Jones, Billy. Sboera Jonette. Engene Jorgensen. Oscar Joaaenberger. Phil Jou-ney. R J. Kada. Oeo. O. Kafka Trio Kalama John S. •••KalJI. Heroda KalotkIn. Cha# Kanerva. .Aiignst •••Kampefer. C. H. •••Kane. J. W. •Kaplan. B'-nnle ••Kane, Bobby Kaplan. B. Karlo. King Kata J. •Keating. Jeff Veece I>ui'a ••Keene King C. •Kettaro. Mr. Keller, D. C. •••Kel'er. Jimmie Kellr r. C. tSIKellT. C. KcHt. Robert A. Kempner. Kenneth K. •Kepuer E Bert KerVIs. Harry

•KERNS, JOHN DEKVTS

(Queattonaatra) Norman E.

KTTrerrLT.. LEE J. fOneationualr#!

••Ketchom. Ben

KZTCHUM, BEN (Qurationnaire)

Keyes, Chester A. •••Keyes. D. 0, KIdwell. Joa. D. •Klley. Geo. F. Kilgore. David King, n.eude E. JviDs. Leo. H. King. Jack W. •Kin#'. Pet# King. Harrison ••Kingston, It. G. Kinko KInnegar, Cbaa. Klrkutan. Joseph KIrnan, Tommy Klrtley, M. U •Kline, Golden

Riblmo Hbowa Kllogan, Joe Knapp. Bob Knight. A. II. Knorr. Reggie Kogniau ('oncesaitm Co. Kol.der. George Kobliimn, E. I... Kohmiorer, Geo. J. Kopenbafer. Charles •••Kruse. Mat Kraiitz, George Kress. Chas. Krlder. W m. KroU. L. II. Krotl. Raz •Krug. Jo#

Kruale, Albert •••Keyes. D. O.

Kyes. H. 'Keys. O. G.

1hi Barie. Bak laBarr, Glen (S)IaCro#a, Jack Iji Dare. Capt. C. Ihl Dew. H. A. I4I FopI. Chaa. La France. Ray laMar, Ed IjiMar. Jack La Mont A Seymour •laMont Bros. •••laMont. C. L. laPearle. M.

la Belle. Capt. 11. I.a Porra. Frank ••laRne. Arthur I.a Sille, Victor Laberta, Otlg ••Lamer J. S. I amar. If P. lamar. Frank lane, John T. •••lane Jaas LANGLEY.

RAYMOND A. (Draft Ordar)

lara. Alfreda lap w, Bert •larlvlna. M. la rue. Bobby Lash. Ed C. laaup a. Jnlea landerdale. Back

Landrnm. Ehl Lanrenze. Bert larlne. John V. Lawea. C. D. Lawrence. John ••lawreni-e E. E. Lawrence. Sam la Marb. Mr. la Noir, Jack la Vine. Mr. Leader. lawrenc# M. Leahy. Cbaa. iBnek) Leaaopl. Bill laantlana. Francis •laarltt ft Lockwood tSiI.edet, Frank Lee, Jaa. P. Lee Bros.' Vnlted •

Shosrs Lehmann. Jo# Leh'nan. Mr. laihlanc, Nick Lelch, Speck I.elchter. Mitchell latghton. Bert Leighton. Frank •Leighton. Harry ••I.enolr. Jack •Lentinl. Francesco I.eo, Doc laonard. Geo. P. •••laonard, O. C. •Leonell. Leon T. •Lester. Tim lavaaeur. Geo. Leresto. Joe larlteh. Ppif. I* Lewis, Chas. A. Lewis. Pat lawls. Gene Meben. Frank Lllletaa. The •LIndemann. David Lindley, At LIndmar, C. W. I.Indsley. C. C. •Llndwood. Ernest Llonat Cecil J. LIVINOTON. JOZ

(Qusstionnalra) Little. Bert •Lloyd, Curly •Loeb. Sam Lohae. Ralph lAwnhardy. Joe Lomlnac Herbert laock. Sid lanr. H. C. •lipng. Al Lord. Wompu# Cat lAtrette. Clown looting. Te*. lawt*. Carl D. Towe. Garland Lowry's Dogs T.ncss, T-dah Zd T.nck. Bin T.nc'a Chss W. laickctt. Manrlce ••Idicketf. M. C. I uens. Irish Ed Taindon. Edwspl Luther, the Great, ft

Co Iiitt. BMII# T .Tie. Jack Lynch, Humphry T.ynch. J. M.

Lynch. Edw., ft Co. Lynch, John (S)Lynch. Irish Jack :S)l.ynu, E. •••McAnns. F. T. McCann. F. P. .McClanuhaii, C. S. ■AfcClean. R. E. McConnell, james

(Quastionnwire) •McCormick, Guy McCreary, Dawson Mefroakev. Earnest McDonald, max v.

(Draft Order) McDonald. II. K. McDonald. .Arthur M. .McGlvens. W. C. .McGuire, Tom McHenry. Itay Mrlnbwii, Walter ••McKay, Grant McKeevar. Elibu ••McKenzie, Bay D. iSlMcKen/le. K. B. McKlaso<k. George ••Mcljiughlln. Boh .Mcl.ean, T. J, •McLean, Milton McI e<el. .Vribur Mctjiierne. Austin McTran. Mr. ••McWilliam ft Bald¬

win MacFarlaml, II. .A. Mark, Sam Mack. I.eo ••Mack. Billy •Mack. M. C, ••Mackay. Beal Madiean, Gean Madison, Wm. Madison. Alonzo ••Malioner, Daniel MAIvbOUR JULIUS

(Draft Order) Males. Jack •••Males, Jaa. G. •••Males. James C, Man ft Pearson Manning, Tom Manzi. Pete Mapes. Roy Maranella, John N. March, Jerry Marie. Bert Markel, NIckolag Marks. Jos. M. •Marks. Joe Markwell. J. H. •Marrow. James Marsh, Jack Marahall. Frank Atarelisll, Rosroe Martrll. M. A. Martin. Eildl# •Margin, E. Martin. Smittle Martin. Bradley MARTINA. LEO

(Qaeationnaire) Mason. Perry G. Massey. Al J. Mathews. M. L. Maxwell. C. M. Mazetta. Jack Mayo. Bert Meaelium. Homer Mead. Mr. ft Mrs.

E. C. •Meath. John Mederlat (S)Megg. D. J. Meltyer. Dare ••Melvolle. A. Meredith. Thomas Me'rill Ravle Metz. Harry Meyer William R. Meyers. Cbaa. Meyers. Jack Meyers. Sam •••Meyers 8a m ••Michaels. Karl •••Mlklusky. J. J. •••Mllhln Edwin Mllburn. Thnrman ••Millard ft Harper Miller. Jack Miller, Mr. *

Mrs. L. R. •Miller ft Draper Miller. W. A. Miller. Bob Miller. Frank Miller. W. r>. •••Miller. Dr. Harry

I. Millet. Harrr HILTS. JEAN FRANK

(Queationnaire) Mills. E. r. Mills. E'1 •Mills. Robt. J. •••Mills. Steve MILOFE. MISHA

(Qaeationnaire) Miltair MImmack. George H. ••Mlscaltr J. C MITCHELL. WIL-

LIAM (Questionnaire)

Mitchell ft Ilardena Mitchell, I-e#lle MIzuno. N. Moersch. Jas. Mofflns. Russel Molone. Bob Monfort. John Monical. Dan

(Questionnaire) iSlMontagne. Jack •Montpwe. Geo. •Motvre ft Sterling Moore. Thos. M. Moore. Harry .A. Moore. W. A. Moore. W. Matt Moreland. B. Morfoof. Chas. E. Morgan Hrnnotlst Morgan. C. Mat ISlIm) ••Moreer. Oeo. T. Moee's Milton Morris. Roy Morrtsh. C. W. •Morris. Ed Morse. Wm. .A. Morse. Harry ••Morse. Harry C.

Mnllena, John Muller. John U. Muiidy, E. L. ••Murphy, Jack Murray. A. B. Murray, T.iouias ••■Murray, J. A. ••Murray. Geo. Murray, Ed B. •••.Murry, A. B. My Motuer's Rosary Myers. A. U. ••-Myers. Jake Nadreau, Gean Nalon. John R. Nash, liarry Nawahlne, S. K. •Neary, Tommy Nebraska Rill Neffskf. Jack NELSON. JOHN I.

(Questionnaire) Nelson Trio XeDon, Earle Nelson. Prlni-o Nelson. C. S. Nel.son. I. M. Nevada Newman, Frank .Newton, Harry Nigh. C. 11. Niles, Dewayman Niner, C'lwin NIasen, Albert Mvarlet ft Smith Nixon. It. B. •••Noble. 0. C. Noble ft Brook Noerach, Joa. Nolan ft Nolan

Norton. George T. Nngent, Jim Nye, Thos. P. ••Nyle, Doe De O'Brien, Major O'Dare Jimmie O'Grady. M. J. O'Mah, Jack

•O'Mara, Kas.siml •O'Neil. Chas. O'Rear. John B. O'Ronrke, John J. O'Snlllvan. J. D. Oakes. H. A. Oakley, Harry Obett. Sam Odom. r. D. Ogden, P. A. Oliver. J. U Ollveto. Tony ••Omaha Showmen •Omare. Henry E. Oppenheimer, S. Lonla Orr. Jim A. Osborne, Ig Roy Osborne, Chas. ••Osf.n Teildv ••OSTENHAUgEH.

THEO. P. (Draft Order)

Owens, Harry •••Page, Harry K.. Jr. Paige, Sidney •Painter. Alfred Pal. Albert Pall. Boble Pally. P. A, Palmer, W. P. Palmer. A. B.

Palmer. Thos. Pangbonme. William Panieri. Prof. C. Park. Messrs. Parker, Robert W. Parker, J. C. Parker. Major James Parker. W. R. Ptrr.r, Wm. B. •Pasha. All Bros. PATERSON, GEORGE

COLLINS (Qnastionnalrs)

Patterson, J. W. Panllan. Paul Panllne. Dr. Joseph Peakman. Georg# Pearce, H. Arthur Pelton. H. •••Pelton. H. Pence. Thomas J. Pence. Thomas A. Pendleton. Walter Pepiiers. Bill Perry, George .A. Perry. G. II. Persell. T. E. ••Peters, Turk Petteraon. J. W. Petterson I.. Pettigrew. John ••Pfarr. Wm. Pfnbl, Walter ••PHILLIP. ALFRED

0. (Qaeationnaire)

••Phlllipp. Alfred O. •••Phillips. J. Philips. Frank Philips, 1 outs Philips. 0 A..

Dramatle Co. Phillips D#n PICELLI GERARDO

(Questionnaire)

PIckell. r. W. •••Pllbeam. F. (SlPlagmann. Boh Plarnos, Lloyd •Pllmmer, Walter Plowden. Foster •••Pochatoko. G«>o. •Polka. David Pollard. W. D. Pollesi'n. Henry Pollock. Ralph Porter. Butte worth ft

Porter Potts ft Tempi#

Potts. Joe Potts. Walter L. Ponn'lers. Billie Powell Ed P ••Powell TV'hert .A. Powers. David J. Powers, Capt. Dane Prentz, Henry Prettyman. C. R. Prii'e, Capt. E. .A. •Price ft Carr

(Continued

Pritchard. James M. ••Prison. Rhea Pullen, Prof. C. U. Purl. Billy Pyor. F. K., Jr. Quarles, Itenebix Rabble. Bdly Rabltt. Jack Rafferty. Alex. •Rafferty. Pat Raglan, Spot Raines, Al O. •••Raliicj. Geo. •••Ranilsh, Harry Ramsey. Joe Ranby, Cbarh's Randall, Frank •Raphael, Davo Rapier, John Ratbburn. Harold Ratliff. G. P. RAUBINGER. PETE

(Questionnaire) Ray. Eddie Ray. II. U. Kar, Ned Ra.v. Bert Ray, Henry Raymond, Prauk Raymouil, Charlee Rayiiamd. Billy Rea, John T. Rea. R. A. Red Fox. Chief Wm. Reece. J. A. Reed, Cleveland Reeil. J. R. Kee<l. Milton Reed, Edward Reeder, Groyer Relrhbaeb, Ben ••Ucls. George Reklaw, Jack Remseys, The Renllex M. P. Co. ••Renfrow. Prank ••Reno. Jess ICeppel. Robert W. •Responsible Reynolds. Ia>a •RJieln. Perry •••Rhodes, Walter ••Rhoiles. Jack E. R holies. W. A. Rhoiles. C. li. Rice. Charles P. Rice. F. M. Rich. Prank Richards, J. I# Richsnis. Boas ••Richardson. P. H. Richter, Verne E. RIeehe, .A. B. •Riley, Matt J. Riley. Fred L. Riley, John H. RInaldo, Dr. R. M. Rippel, Charles RIPPf. Iiouls B. Rische, Calvin C. Risebrook. Albert

Robert Roache. Bryan Robbins, Nfilton .A. Roberti. Col. A. Roberts, Walter

Shorty Roberts. P. S. Roberta ft Co. Roberts ft Rodin Robertson, Frank •••Roberts. FIoiU 11 Robinson. Hugh Robinson. Stark Robinson. S. P. Robinson. Howard ••Rockwell. E. C. Rodgers. George Kwlgers, E. Roebnok. Harry Prill Rogers. E. J. •••Rogers, Frank Rogers. Oscar Rolande, Geo. ••Bollo. Dare Devil Rose, Dane Rose, Bob Rose Jo# ROSE. FRANK

(Questionnaire) RosS. Walter Rossiiioyn. Holly •Roth. Chas. N. •••Rothe. G. E. •••Rothe.V. Eddie •••Rope, Prank C. Rothrock. Chas. A. Rnudeau. Oliver !.« ••Rouge. .Albert ••Rowe. H. S. •Rowland, Richard Rowley. Ray F. Rozalrx, Juan

Rnzell, Prank A. •Riibus, John •••Rudolph, Tom Russel. Jack Russell. S. B. Russell ft Foe Russo. Joe Ryin. E. A. (S)Ryan. Wllllim Safon.vre. Lnra ••Saint Suttles Band ••Saltpeter, Harry Salsee. Roy Sampson Players •••Sangford. Young

s-m Sanostade. Dlebnck Santuccl •••Sasser. W. Sassman. I.i'on Saul!# Nick Saw.yer, Parrv I* Sawyer. Joel L. •Sayles. Charlie Scarfs to, Gensrlno Schaffer. Edwin •Scheops Com Circus ••Schilling. Wm. Schlever. XT. E'lnnind Schmtdr. Henry •Schroeder Theo •Schiiman. Maurice Schno'.*# Ja k Schwaf I. •••S.-oegs, G.ell Scott. J. M.

on page 70)

MARCH 9. 1918

WANTED^=GREAT UNITED SHOWS=WANTED WHAT WE HAVE LOOK THIS ROUTE OVER WHAT WE WANT

Jumping-Horse Carousall, Big Eli Ferris Mobile. Ala., March 4 to 16 (two weeks), auspices Moose; location on the SHOWS Can use two more Show.s i)f Wheel, Jubilee Minstrels, The West, Model streets, starting at the Post Office, right In the heart of town. *^'^*CONCESSIONoffer?

City, Fairley’s Filipino Midgets, Colorado lu-ssemer, Ala., March is to 23, auspices Firemen’s Pension Fund; on the legitimate Concession^ ^no*'** St ^*'"1 01,ue

Charley’s Circus Side-Show, McDade’s Ten- streets. Wheels open, except Kewpies and Can'dv in-One, Garden of Allah, Monkey Speedway, Kinningham, Ala., March 25 to 30, auspices Birmingham Fire Dept.; on the CAN USE six young Ladies for Cabaret- Smiley Hopkins’ Reptile Show, Spldora, Hlre«>ts. starting at 2nd Are. and 18th 8t. Forty weeks to follow under the best of prefer those who can sing. CAN USE Fre;ik,' Tf-rp’s Dog and Pony Show. auspices, including twelve weeks of Day and Night Fairs. of all kinds for McDade’s Ten-ln-One.

_ ADDRESS ALL MAIL AS PER ROUTE (PREPAY ALL TELEGRAMS) J. D. VAUGHN, MANAGER.

LETTER LIST (Continued from page 69) C. E. PEARSON SHOWS

Scot f. Bert •Scot:, c. n. Scott. Prof. Wni. Scott tieo. T. •••SCR0GG8. GAIL

(Questionnaire) Scullou, Billy Seams. David W. SearleS, Jack Seiitcr, .Skip Shafer, Fred I.. Shaiiiioii. Mark B. Shapiro, Henry E. •••Shargel. Herman .Sharlaii. Walter &

Essie •••Sh.arkie, Tom Sliaw, E. I« Shaw. J. C. •••Sliaw, Jack Sliaw. Walter M. I.S)!?lie)dun, Jack Shelton, Worthy, A. Shelton Shimiango, Geo. •Shiph y, Elmore Shiiipy. W. W. •••Shorkey, Young

Tom Shorty, Wm. Shrlver, Eugene •Sililey, Walter K. Silva. Frank SImpMjil. P. S. Sica. Marcillo Siemoniets, Harry •Simmont, A. Simpson, Floyd ••SINCLAIR,

ALFRED H. (Questionnaire)

••Singer, Dave •••Sistl. Tony Sklkns, B. Skinner, W. SkK-um, Geo. H. SMARTWOOD,

WM. B. (Qnestionnaire)

•••Smith, Uapple Smith, .krieona Smith, Harry Siiiitli. Milford Smith, Mike Smith, 0. K. Smith. Amos Smith, Capt. D. H. Smith. Fraier Smith, Lester A. Smith, A. J. Smith. Harry J.

Smith. Psildy J. •Smith. Oliver Smitii, J H. ^ot Smith, Cbas. Ed., A

Oo. Smlthc.r, H, E. Snedeke- H. Ray Su.vfler A Vaughn Solaiinr. Chas. Sohlner, W. E. Solomon. Bernard Soma, Leslie South. FYank King Southerland. Roy Sovem. W hi tie sparks, Brent Speed.v, William >'Tie»vard,T, Paul Spivius, Lea Spralding, Prentice spa.vd, Dan M. •Siluires. H. St. Claire, Frank K. St. I.eons. The ••Stafford P. W. Stagle. James B. Stnike-. Hen Stanley, Frank Stanley, Arthur ••Stanley, Frank Stanton. L. A. •Stein, Albert ••Steinberg, Joseph ••Stephens. Charley Stephens, Frank Sterling Dramatic Co. Sterling. Ix)ren •Sterling. Richard Stevens. Will L. .stereng, S. D. Stevens. W. H. Stevenson, Paul Stewart. Robert stiab, John Stinnett. Perry •••Stock. Fred ••Stock. Fred stokes, Ben C. Storm. Frank L. Story. A1 G. Story. Fred Stratton. A1 Sfreetii. W. S. Streeper, Owen Rex Strode, W. A.. Jr. Sfrutie. Pete Sullivans, Musical •••Sullivan, James A. Sullivan. Justice Snthem. Bert (StSutton. Curtis Sringsll Swan. Clifton Swcrgeirr. Omer Swift, Herbert Swift. Chas. Swine, J. E.

Szilauleky, Simon Taller. E. W. •••Tanner. H. J. Tassell, Barney Tatum, John Taylor, Chas. A. Taylor, Tom •••Taylor. B. A. Taylor, Billie Teddy, Count Teese, Jessie •••Temiile, Lawrence Terrels, Singing Thacker. G. W', •••Tliarp, R. C. Thlrsk. Robert Thoniis. Bert Tliomas, J. B. Thomas. Prof. Thomas. Theo. Thomas. Math. Thomas, Walter Hale lboui|>son, Ed Tompson, Jeff ••Thompson, Ray •••Thompson, Chas. C. •Thotupeon, Mr. •••Thompson, Chas. 0. ••TlHimpson. Herb Tliorpe. R. C. Thurston. W. E. TIblietts. George •••Tice, Capt. R. E. Tlebout. Henry •••Tlllett. Garland Tipton. Geo. TomIIson. Jack Tomiwon. Milton Tompson. Oscar ••Torder, Jack l8)Towne. Chas. Travelutte, Herbert 1. Treadwell, Jack •Trimmer. Frank Triplett Sindbam Co. Trtty. F. J. •••Ttimber. W. R. Tunner, Bud Turck. Jos. Turner. Teil Twentieth Century

Shows Tyler. Tobias rien. Capt. Jack Jonea T'nger. Morris ••Valentine. M. Van Asnian. Roy Van Blargan. I. C. •••Van De Sandt.

Alfred •Van Ments. Len Van Orsdell. C. M., Jr. Van. Joe L. Vance. B. C. Vanderbilt. Garry Vanis Johnny •Varnell. Chick V -. '• W I’ism

Vedder. John Norton Vela re. Elmer C. Vela re Bros. •••Velare. Jack Vendic. H. M. Vernon E. F. •••Veth. J. •Victor. Peter Vincent. E.srl Vitale. Pnsunaele •Vono. James Vontelio & Nina ••Vontello 4 Nina Wade. FVank •••Wadley. Ardcll Wagner, Kalb Wagner, Billie •Waldman, Edw. Wales. C. D. Walker. John Walker Wm. 0. Walker, K. J. Walker. Geo. Julian Walker, Rocky

Mountain H. Walker, Dan Wallace. Billy E. •••Wallace, Dare

Devil Wallenberg Sam Wallett. Wlllle Walsh. Pat Wsmaber. Wm. ••Ward. Edw Ward. Chester .Mien Ward, James E. Ware. Chas. D. Waters. Prof. Fred E. ••Watkins, Goode Watson, sn.vude ■Watson. E. Watson, niff Watfon. Boots Wattles. Hal Watts. .4rcellls Wayman Francis R. Weaver, r. A. Webb Rotie-f ••Wetibe- Ned Weber, Fred Wel-ter Musical

Weddlngton Txiu's •••Weeks, Geo. W. Weinstein. Harry • sWeiss M A. IVeisa. John C. ••weist. n. C.

I Welch. Ease •••cisii. Henry

I Welshman, Geo. B.

APRIL 14th

CONCESSIONAIRES

APRIL 14th

SHOWMEN CONCESSIONAIRES

APRIL 14th DAYTON, OHIO APRIL I4th -1018-

SEVEN BIG DAYS AND NIGHTS '

And three weeks to follow, all under strong aasplces. In the best locatlona tn the city. Da.Tlon Is a great mu- ' nllion center, and all plants are working ilay and night. Tills show wlU play no tanks, tint all manufacturing | renters. Itoute turnlrlied to Interested parlies. SHOWS WANTED—EH Ferris Wheel (Mr? Rollins, write). Monkey Speedway. Chinatowu, SUodnane. also

good Ten-In-One. Will ruriiish lomplele ouiflt for any new or novel Show. WANT Manager for Muslral Comedy, with or without people. Will furnish oomplete outflt fiw same. WANT Coloretl Performers and Musldina (mu.<t be all-round, A-1 Plant, people) fur 1’earvm‘a big Way Down

S'Uith Show. WANT Ten-I’lece Band, also two flrst-clats Free Acta WANT three Bagpipers. Roy Cliipman, write. CONCESSIONS, all kinds, excepting Dolls, Pillows and Glass. WANT Workingmen for ail deiiariments. FAIR SECRETARIES—Tilts sliow is a permanent crganixalion, barked by monqr and Iralntt. We tolerate no

immoral sliows or graft. Have few Fair dates open In South only. Follouing people write; Geo. Fairly,'Dblit 4 Hilderlirant, Ed Hanlierndmirr, Men McF>r?ton. ITInceas (Rga

C. E. I'EARSOX, Owner; D.AVE KEID. Gen. Mgr. Winter (juartert, Uor. Fifth and Allen .Address all mall to MR. DAVE REID, Gsaeral Maaagcr. ORIee, 1732 East Fifth St., Daytsa, Okie.

GREAT WORTHAM SHOW WANTS

High-class Diving Girls, Seal Trainer, Man and Lady to work Lion and Bear Acts, Silodrome Riders. Ro}’^ Meechani and Crazv John, address SPEEDY ^VALLACE. All others,

FRED BECKMAN, Kent, Wash.

WANTED Fat People and Skeletons

Jolly Trixie, write.

CON T. KENNEDY SHOWS, Gunter Hotel, Sin Antonio, Texas

CONCESSIONS WANTED, ALL KINDS, FOR SAINT SUTTLES INDOOR CARNIVAL

Auspices St. Luke Colored Masonic Lod|e, it Gary, Ind., Week Befinninf March 11 to II Must act quick. Write or wire HARRY FINK, Gen. Del., Gary, Ind.

ED. J. SMITH WANTS Trap Drummer for Cabaret Show. Can also place a few dancers. Address ED. J. SMITH, Miami, Okla.

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN All Shew Property cif the C. It LFXKJKTTE 8I14IW. ronvUtliig of large 8li»w 1\iil?. Cuncpwlon Tenia and Frames. Rpidura 8huw, imuplrle: Funs Gasoline Engine, It h. p.; Mutry-Gu-liouiid Organ. Styie I4ii, paper player. Iirand nwr; Cniumliia Planii, Banners of all kind. Ball Rack Bajikslups, Phutu Gallery ’Tint, brand new; Wheels. HoU-Down Tables. GatKiline Lights and Turcbea. Portable Monkey t age, alrel wire; Evati? I'uol liani.-, ^ brand new, never been unparked; mnumius uther things; everything In ltrst-,la.s lundltliHi F'-r irlie, utiie

C. R. LEGGETTE, Cleveland. MluMtIppt.

Chas. S. Rocco’s Exposition Sliows Monkey Speedway. Sllnrlriune. Platform Plimv. Cum esrlnns of all kinds cxiept Canily Race Tra k epen. l.adlm fur Cabaret 81imr. I'altoiivllle, Tex., week March 4: Hugo. Okla, week Msrdi II.

HARRY A. RDSE. Agent. (Vsu know what that meaaa far Dklahama.)

WANTED FIRST-CLASS CARNIVAL MANAGER I Fer ID <r H-isr ( artiivsl (Onipaiiy; tarty who ha? liail exi erliiiee; must be ?niier and rd alile. WANTED Tl» I llfV—Whip. .Merry-Go-Itouiul. ( .\N I’L.VCE flr-t-dan? Ferrl? Wlieil. W.WT Suierlnleiideiil wtiu can dirisi I Isjililing fri4it.v and handle lot. W.t.NT gwKl Sln-w?. t aiiaret ami ( unresslt-iie I'l.itc llisi-e t<> let .\ildre.a

CARNIVAL MANAGER. Bax 7e6, Bhrevegart, Lsultlana.

West & Heath Wliafdes 4 Mitchell Wberder, Ben Wheeler, Elmer Wheeler, Fred WHELAN, JOHN P.

(Questiontiaire) Wlilte. Frank White, El White, Harry White, Stanley W. While. P. W. •••Widitaker. Frank WICKS. CARL E.

(Questionnaire) tvideiior Ifn-<«eli M’tggin? Wllllaiii V7ILBER.

WALTER N. (Questionnaire)

WDliiir A- Harrington WllroX, Harry Wlleux Ira E. Wilde. F. Clarence

Wildt. Leslie H. Wine, Geo. Wilkerson, Thad V. Wlngert. H. W. •Willard. Chas. D. Winston, n. W. Williams, Barney •••WIthgow. A. W. Williams, E. H. WIttman. Charles Williams, Foster Wlfzlalx-n. E. Williams, H. A. •Wolf, W. H. Williams. Kent Wolfle, Joe Williams. Speck ••Wollard. Vannle Wllliauis. C. H. Wdltx. Earle Williams, Kph. Prof. tVoniark, Mjira D. ••Williams. Pete WcNwi, Gcirge ••Wllll.ims. Emmett Wood W. F.

Lee Worst, Capt. r. •••William*, Wn<Hl, J. P.

I/, wrence •••WivMworfh G, F. Williams. Clarence C. ••Wool-ldg". It. A (MlWilllson Bert Worden. Geo. Wllvon. Jlin •••Wright, J. TV. Wil"<ai, .Monzo tVrlglit. Bob Wilson, L. Wriglif. Fred Wilson C. 1., Wright, Jack ••WILTS. HABOID 0. Wright, Earl

(Draft Order) ••Wright. A T.

Wiivlun. Jnek Wylie i Blackburn Ybanetx. Tony •••Yeiieil, Everit Young, George J. Young. Tot Young. Walter Yeager. Hurry •Yourbough, Burk F ilno, CoUDt •••Z.nrdn. Frank ••Zaaanll. Geo. Zell, Herman Zeno? ZelKi*. L. ••Zentenn. Anthony Zento Coniedy Co. Zerm, Cliarle? •••Zlninier, Bar •••Zlniiey, Mike ••Zlrn Prlnee ZWINOLE. PATIL

(Questionnaire)

PERFORMERS ARE STUMBLING BLOCK

(Continued from page 16)

held the favorable attention of mnaic lover?. One of New York’! lending publlshera did not he?i tate to use part of the title while the song wt? still enjoying popularity, conducting a mammoth

advertising campaign. This venture proved wi proflttble that the 8rm encouraged its writer? tn rontinue the praetlee. A peculiar condition re

aulted. The wrilera took the principal words of popiiplar titles and worked them Into new one?. Then the advertising copy writers of the big eoa-

eem widely displayed the imitation title., urging dealers to order them- by abbreviations—the ak brevlatlons consisting of the centrsi word? in the original com|H>Kltlnns, w-lik-h the pilfering writer?

retained. When the poblishers offended against served notice on the Influential pilferer the prac¬ tice of urging orders via abbreviation? was die

eontinned, because the guilty Arm realised that the abused publishers would win on every count h) a court of cqui y

Performers no. oa'y look askance at "ringers '

but go farther In tlielr disapproval of nnethleal methoda. Moat singers have good mrmoiie? ami are quirk to frown upon songs with title? that

have boi-n used In the past. Respectful Interpo- latlona In songs, which do not seek to take credit for the interpolated portions, are fre<|uent ly received with favor—but performers do not tolerate o|ien theft.

When all points are considered the performer Is the big factor in this matter. If an imitation is not popujarlxed the endeavors to foster Imita

tiona upon the public thru not overrarefal salev do not make much headway, aa a rule, for the Imitating praetlee has been indulged in ao long that moat piir< Iwmts minutely scrutinize prof fered composltltins at the dealer's counter be fore pnrehailng.

Many people labor under the delusion thni the copyright law offers protection against song pil¬ fering. At a matter of (art. It proves far more

efficacious In punishing unintentional hiterpola tlons than In bringing song thieves to the bar of juatloe. This Is because the deliberate pilferer takes pains to keep within the legal limits, while a composer aeting In good faith may lDDoeeail.T

hit upon strains that have been used before. Id a full tense a copyright merely establishes prior tty—and It it ofttimea hard to prove that even the most flagrant Imitation has been deliberate ly '‘rnrpentered” by retaining strong points of a romposilloD well on tlie road to popularity.

After all, the performer la the real court of

Justice, for his venliet d rectl.v InCueiH-es the sxl • of a song. If he refuses to eountenam-e ’‘ring ers,” succ.-tsfiii sales campaigns on such niim bers are far less likely. Since sales are all that the iinm-rupuloiis publisher desires. strl>'t In¬ tegrity on the part of performers reduces the opportunitlea for successful sung theft, rerform ers must not forget that they owe It to them ■elves to discourage this praetlee. For, with ■ong writing rondueied on a batli of atriet origi nallty, the atandard of material is raised la di

! root proportion. And it naturally Is to the In terest of singers to keep this standard at the high-water mark. When you ara offered a "ring

’ er" tell the |iubli?lier Just what you think of it , —and him.—CAHI’KR NATHAN.

WAR BENEFIT OF S. W. W. R. PROVES A DISTINCT SUCCESS

(F-ontlnoed from pago 4)

Il.iyiies Hint, sold popular music, after singing tile song? In true i1enion?trati<in faslilon. Soldier Is'y iiiiniliers with liejrt Ihrolis pre.lonilnate'l '.In, f.illouiicg stiigerH bnik |):irt; Vl>t<ir sml I.oiil? Klelilis, Glenn Stoahlnnl. Frame? Stnsrt. I'oren-w Kenno and Marts Bailey.

(If tile liiindreds of features to.' numeroii? to toentlon. tho«e of pMrticulMr Interest Inclii'leil: June Cowl’s F’lower B<K>tli, with l•eaIltlful Mr?. E. L. Itelfeld assisting; Big Boy s haml.oinely vli-lon? bulldog, donated by Detective Will I’I'.lciton and rnlfled off by Mrs. Ix,u H'«i?e mann, and Annsl>elle Whltfonl Buebnn'? 8^ W. W. It. Workshop. Besutlful girls IdenllflcI with shows now running In the I.sh>|> ""hi <2iain.s for everything, from dolls to sutn kits.

Of liiferrst to the oilldiwir sliow wiwld ws? Harry MeKay’s sweet apple elder booth. «'qulpi"''l with an apple-ertislilng machine and hniHlreil? cf bushels of necessary apples. McKay's car¬ nival exjierlence calm. In Imndy In serving the tblrsly throngs.

Tliet success of the affair was dlrecllv at tribniablo to the enterprise of .Mr", E. I J’'' > -.tl. vio e-necived |l'e lii'C-I plans, and Mr?. Morf H. HInger. bend of the Eiiterl.ilnniciit 1'"'" mil tees.

Ben E. N'U-rts. principal comedian with K 'g A- .Mklii*<in's Ith. J.ihnnv, Gh. |•onl|la'lV. lo""' Ing Hie Month on the one nigliters. ha-- eeciwl ills classlflcallon eani, wWeh pliices hlli i i t'his" 1 A. Norris tried to enlist to-fore the'? “ctue Mcrvleo Art iMs-aine law. hut was rejeeled u nceoiint of b<-lng under weight.

MARCH 9, 191S T ti e Billboard 71

^FINAL CALL FOR

THE BROWN AND DYER SHOWS FORMERLY BROWN’S GREATER SHOWS

All people entia&ed for the Brown Greater Shows are hereby requested to report at Charleston, S. C., not later than Thursday, March 7th, as we open a 7 days’ engagement In the Heart of the City Saturday, March 9th, instead of Brunswick, Ga., as previously announced. Charleston is today the biggest booming city in the entire South. 10,000 Jackies there and thousands of visitors daily. Can place for the opening and balance of season: A few more legitim.»te Concessions and one more Feature Show. Can place capable Floor Manager, Musicians and Workers for Cabaret. Joe Morgan, write. Want (;eek for Doc. Moore’s Snake Show, Plant. Performers and Musicians for Dave Noxon’s Plant. Show. Can use useful Carnival People at all times. CHARLiSrON, 1 C., the first one in over two years, MARCH Mi to 16th. Play FLORENCE, S. C., week March ISth; COLUMBIA, S. C., to follow. .Address all communications to ALEX BROWN, Ariylo HotoL Charltslon, S. C^ swlil March Slh. THE BROWN and DYER SHOWS._

BROADWAY AND BYWAYS (Continued (rum page S)

Show on Karth wlion It makes Its 1918 .ru'ouK iletiiit at that biatoriral, coloxaal and .i<|i'i|i>ate amphitheater.

haiilel Krohnian, thru lili presa representative, Arlliiir J. Levy, wlsliea to thank all lor the iourteales extended the Actura’ Fuuil recent lieliellr.

Iten K. -Xteell. ot publicity tame. Is still tell- Ins them all Just what Is what and golnu to be at the Winter Garden.

Arthur James Is dolnft his fnll share In get- tlug over (luMlelty or the likable kind for the Metro !*i< lures Corporation.

Shlney Itlley. the muslenl director, closed with CaiiarT' Cottage In San Francisco, lie arrlvcl In the’ city Thursday. Slgnetl up at once to go to the Orpbeum Theater. Montreal, where tnn- slral iKtnedy stock ts soon to be the character vf ruterlslnnicnt to t>e pnwculcd at that house at an early date.

Itnudnay anil thi-«e who make their living tItereoD are going to give a vote or thanks and three cheers to themselvea when the Subway la ■ooipleted and the sidewalks again take on the appearance or being saTe tbloga to put one's fmit u|>on.

(Tirls X. Smith, haziness manager, and Ed sard K. Smith, general director of the Smith Greater Sliows. tarried long enough on their re¬ cent visit to Rroadway to bay things de«lred for their organization and to see a few of the reigning theatrical successes.

Willard 1). Cokey Is doing the space as. >igniuents for the publicity department of the Henry W. Savage production of Toot Tis>t. that Is due at the George M. Cohan Theater March 11.

(iwners of cabarets, bold man.sgers and all that employ Ice skaters as entertainment fea tnrea were thrown Into a hubbub yesterday by action of the State Ice .Administrator, w1h>. on areonnt of the scarcity of ammonia (ntilch Is ektrnslrely use<l In the iiinking of mnnllionst. ordered the closing of all rinks and the kind of enterlalnment placea that ose arlldcial Ice. .News

(loats the breeze bslay that this order may be 1 rerokeil. Tlie ownerw of sneh places are itp In arms and will pnt up a ntivmg flghi. It it sold, to protect their lnre«tnienta In sorb enterprises This may be the beginning of the eml of the k'e skating cabaret that bas held forth (or many seisoDS In tlie metroiw>lls and environs.

There la no regular recognized hotel In the dty that Is the pennaaent home for all “sliow- tolk." to when In the rity make y<sir beadijuar- ters It the New York branch of the Sisiwmen's league of America, 817 Sixth avenue. The tVs.iem Colon tetegrai>h oflire is right down stairs. It Is In the heart of the city. Sism a pnbltc steoograttber will be there at your s<'rv- b'e. What more do you re<)nlrel Tlte club psitns ire right wlthlt a few blocks of the the¬ atrical district and Tlie Billboard offlee.

The eb-ctric newjyiaiier In the sky now flashes aewt about CiRI Chiu Chow and Tarzan of the A|>es. Take a look at it when passing; you cannot help s<'eltig it.

Cirrus ballyhoos In the loliblei of theaters playing featnre (lima are soon to pass. Many have tried it and without the atartUng effect desired.

Gecirge W. Peek, of the American Biirle«<in<‘ Circuit, has many frlmda in both the In aud t'tttdoor show business.

C. It. McIntyre, former circus general agent, is freiineotly seen on the big tborofare.

This is gn«sl news for tiHNie who are motor¬ izing thi'lr shona for the outdoor eeaaun: It tisdt an army motor train stjfeen days to make the trip (iviiu Buffalo to New Yasrk. But It must be rememben-d that It was In the dead of winter. *

linrire Vinton was seen on Broadway recently Jn«t after arriving from the I'nlted States Clr- ' iis ror|M»rntlon.

If yon want t<» hear the oldtime songs and tnnes g<> to .Moek'a Dn»t any night ami you will hear tlie orrlieetra dole ont After the Ball, Wlien We Were Sweet SiMeen. Swet R.siy G Grady. On the Bowery, Annie R.mney, On tbo Banks of the Wnlmsh ami others too nitineroiis to herein eiinm)-rate. It Is Indi e<l a treat If yon like tile old songs best ef all.

lew Hunting ami M.dlie Ilnntlng were se«'n on Broadway some days ago .All remember the lour lluntliigH In A X’ght In a F.ell.h House.

George n. Gruady, of Grand C. ntral P.alace. rinavs res|iond* wlll'nglr to rails f<w lielping out on entrrtaiimienis and lieneflts. Me recently lent Ills liand in imtHi'g over a big doings for the sobiiers of ramp Cpton that was given at Hie lexington Theater.

Hal Coffman, Hie cartoonist for the llearst paiiers. pruuilsca to pnt over ninny things In the fmnrs that will Interest all shuwfulk — in ami o'l•.|.slrs alike.

*" .^pgar, badlos man In the New York en.lsted men's sax-lal elnb at t'le ramp gronn<ls n Spartanburg, wiia In th-- city last week. He

inti-nds to Install the Inrgr-st swimming pool In the I tilted States at the rsmti h.v the dswn of suiniiter. They now have dam-e hall, restanmnf and otlier things Installed In one of the largest "soldier halls" in the eountry. .Apgsr ealli>d at Tlie BllllHiard office anil tobi how the •tiowmeu soldiers srrambird for c<ip1es of The l•tllls■nrll.

Henry Mey,Tlioff li-aTew Miuiday for a wck'-* lour In the Interest of his rapbllv growing IsHiklng business. i . s

"e learn of the Corral Club up In Harlem — hut We are tobl that md a man of the WIM West world is a memis-r.

Major Gordon W. LlUy (Pawnee Bill) is e*- (•ected lu (he dty einm from bis home In Pawuo**.

WM. A. HODGSON’S GREATER SHOWS -WANTS-

THE FOLLOWING CONCESSIONS: Ball Games, Blankets, Dolls, Bears, Huckley-Buck, Duck Pond, Striker,

Cook House, Country Store, or any other legitimate Concession, excepting Keivples, Knife Hack, Ham and Bacon, Candy, Juice and Hamburger, which are sold exclusive. WANT Announcer for Ten-in-One, Mgr. for Parker Three- Abreast Swing (Billy Kidd and George Core, please write), also Workingmen for same; Mgr. and Workingmen for Eli Wheel, A-1 Electrician, Gas Engine Man, Ticket Sellers, Two (2) Piano I’layers, Ladies for Dance Hall, Ladies for Chorus, and Ten-l’iece Italian Band (Prof. Bindl, please write), also A-1 Trap Drummer, I am carrying Three (3) Rides and Seven (7) Shows Show opens on the streets April 15th at North Platte, Nebraska, then Into the Northwest. All those with me last season write, and I will find a place for you.

Address WM. A. HODGSON, P. O. Box 594, North Platte, Nebraska. Mary Plckford Burns, write Mae.

WILD WEST HORSES FOR SALE

I have 30 head of well-broken Wild West Horses for sale—twenty of them are beautiful spots. These are the best average bunch of broken stock I ever owned. They are fat and slick—ready to go to work. Also three matched spotted Menage Horses. Anyone can work them. G. W. LILLIE, “Pawnee Bill,” Paw¬ nee, Okla.

WANT-HEINZ BROS’. SHOWS-WANT Monkey speedway, whip, dog and show, silodrome. Furnish outfits to any other show that is moral. WANT glass blower with outfit, freaks for our pit show. W-'LNT to buy spidora, devil fiA and monkey and baby. CON¬ CESSIONS; .'Ml wheels open, shooting galleiy, candy race track and all others. This ad account of draft Show opens .\pril 20th and plays copper country in Michiran. Address ED. L. HEINZ, 1613 Broadway, Hannibal, Mo. Mu¬ sicians all instruments address JOE C.\LIGUR1, 635 S. ^Iorgan St., Chicago, Ill.

Wanted for Coley & Lewis Shows One Good Platform Show, except Snake; Plantation People that can put on good Show; legitimate Concessions of all kinds. 10 dollars CAN USE Ladies for CabareL also Help in all departments. Would like to hear from small Colored Band. Address COLEY & LEWIS SHOWS. Elloree, S. C., this week.

G.overnor Macy Attractions W.\\T Palmtat, noop-lt. Ball Gamr^. Wliffla all orm v.xcvrt Candy. Pnventafp Stnrvs work, hut no ox- rlualtr on aame. CAN Spidora, Suako, Jlldavt or ollur grind allows. Ilave Ttnl f< r i’laiilatinn. VaoiltrillF or uthnwabow; rraaonablc per rent. Danrrra aiul Muah tana tor Cabaret, rome on. Tea. we were out all winter and will he out alt auiumrr. I'uluu. S. C.. Marih 4-9. Capt. Uliinuii, 1 wirv-U you Whtt’a wrong ?

BALLY-HOO BAND (Six Members). Will join reliable Vaudeville or Musical Comedy Show with Carnival. Will Bally-hoo and put on four numbers.

G.H. JONESy 2645 Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (L. Powell, with L. J. Heth last season, write.)

UNITED AMUSEMENT CO. WANTS Throe ntore good Shoava and Candezmaa Farrla Wheel Ootkeaelong. Only one of a Mnd etrried. What have yiaiT Cook Hnuoe and all Whrela open. Get buty. Book Bom. Stww oiiens Oil City. I’x. May 4, In htarl tint town, riay Wrwirm rrnn.ylvanta and Wrat Virginia. Free aiitrage to all that ..hip now. Kelp for I’ar- k«T CMrouaarlle. • or fl-ptere Band. J. V. MORASCA, Maaaear, • Sgriag StraaL OH City, PeaiwIvanlS.

FRANK D. COREY’S UTTLE GIANT SHOWS WANT Kir-t riawv Motor or Fllndrmne: will twirrhaae half Intrreat In .tame. Alto a few timre Irgititnate mnreaabwit. WA.NT experlwued Mrn for Uuukey Speedway, an Operator for LU FrrzU IN'hveL gwd Grindt-r for IVn-lti-Oiie Show, Canvat Man to take rharie of J0xl0«-ft. top and rare fir sn'.all aninialt. \V.\\T tun Mi.n to tuprrtj - tiiul loading rara mid handling stuff on lot Also two good Free Atls. and good Advance .4gvi>L Show opens last week Jn April playing Northweat territory. Addrrxe

F. D. COREY, Maaegcr, care J. J. Baniet, Heary. Hllaala.

For Lease at Revere Beach, Mass. I-Arge.st Lot of Land in the Amusement Section, 200 feet on Ocean Front or State BouIevuriL C. L. RIOGWAY, 935 Old South Bldg., Boston.

CAN PLACE ELI FERRIS WHEEL Grinders, Colored Performers for Plantation Show. Manpins and Manplns. are you coming'.’ Can nl.uo place Candy Race Track and Devil’s Bowling Alley. Show opens March 16th. C. M. NIGRO, General Delivery, Columbus, Ga.

niH rionper Days, Wild West spectacle. Is to one of the features playing; under auspices, fairs and parks tlds season.

The success of Tony Sarjc^’ Marionettes at the NtflTWorth Theater lias started talk that may cul¬ minate in the buildinir of a playhouse devoted stt’ictly to entertainment features tleslgnetl for •'kiddies.** This will n4^ doubt become a real¬ ity ere the dawn of the fall theatrical season. Such a play shop w’ould no deubt b*‘ a paying inve-^tnient in a city the size of good old New York.

NEW ORDER ON PARCEL POST WILL BENEFIT M. P. INDUSTRY

iContiniitHl trom page 3)

mit the giving of a receipt tor group ahipmenta of fllma BO a. to have an otn- lal rword of all ahlp- nients. At the present time the only way a receipt can be awiired la by Insuring the film at a coat of III cents, and each shipment must have a separate receipt. This recommendatiou will be niaile to the ilepartnient in due i-onrse. and It Is con¬ fidently e\|iected that it will be granted, as by ao doing the handling of film shipments will be expedited and a great amount of time saveil In the lssuan<e of receipts for insuring parcels as required under the present regiilationa. The exchanges further ismfend that the large In- cre.ase in the ynlume of film shlpmentss by parcel po«t will tuauj tiuiea offset the Iom (u inaur- ance and that the Government will be benefiteil by a largely increased revenne derlred thru thia source.

DIFFICULT PROBLEM PUT UP TO CHICAGO AGENTS ICoatlnned from page 6)

ant surprise to the agenta. who anticipated no ditllculty in getting a year’s extension on their leases. None of them feel In a position to sign a five years’ lease, and yet they all wrant to re¬ main until the W. V. M. A. moves ont.

The owners of the building believe that pressure will he brought to bear, which will re¬ sult in signing up to- five years by the agents, who’ll take their chances on subletting. The sub¬ letting proposition looks anything bnt good to everybody connected with tha W. V. M. A. There yon have the cmi of a most Involved situation!

The agents have declared that they will foil the sidieme pf the building msnagement by crowding into the office of the few agents who hsve leases running thru another year. The Ixillding management figures that this would be a very uucomfortahle arrangement. But that’s the way the matter stands.

So. Mr. or Mrs. or MUa Performer, if you go to see your agent about May 1. you may find him occupying deskroom in an overcrowded office, or you may not find him at all.

ADDITIONAL ROUTES _ (Seceived Too Late for Classification)

Bostwh'k-Pavis Shows: Henderson. Tex.. 4-9. Central States Shows: Jefferson. Ga,. 4 9. Christy Hippodrome Shows: (COKUECTIOXI

Bishop. Tex., 7; I.yford 8; San Benito 9; Harlingen 11: Robstotvn 12.

Elcho. Marie A Harry Ft. Wayne. Ind.. Indef. Faulkner's Shows: I’nlon Springs, .\Ia.. 4-9. Gate City Girls, loiwrenee Russell, mgr.: iHlp-

IHslrome) Greenville, S. C.. 4 9; (Bijou) Spar¬ tanburg. S. ('., 11-18.

Great I'nlted Shows: Mobile. Ala., 4-9; Selma n 16.

Kilgore's Beaus A Belles: (Bohemian) Pittstoo, Pa.. 4-9.

Mau*s Greater Shows Now Booking

Shows, Rides and tttncessioiis. tav-'i Dty'ori. O., .Vfril 20. Write, wire or telejh'We Main 46:t W .\d- dress WM. W. MAC. 120 Little St.. Xenls. Otila

Littlejohn's I'nltisl Shows; Arlington. Ga.. 4-9. Moss Bros.' Shows: ICORKKCTIUXJ Ukoluna.

.Miss., 4 9. Nntt Comedy Players: loike Charles. I,a., 4 9. Oh. Johnny. Oh: iKioora, Pa.. 6; Bellefonte 7;

Lewistowu 8. Hay A Stone; I Palace) Oklahoma City, indef. Khea, Teslye, Show: Canova. S. D.. 4 9. Robinson's. John. Jlllltary Elephants: (Colnm-

bitl liHveniMirt, lu., 4-9; (Brandels) Omaha. Neb.. 19 18.

Ruse, Jack. A Kaymood Walker: (Orpheum) Al¬ toona. Pa., 11-18.

Worden’s I'nlted Shows, George Worden, mgr.: Helena, .\Ia., 4 9.

Worthsm Bri«.' Shows: Mesa, Ariz., 4-9.

FOR SALE—KNIFE RACK KNIVES 15 gross Tin Knives; Uiree-f<wtrth.s never been on a rack and In original s<aletl parksaes: some sllfhtly ruste<L but gtssl; points not broKe:!. First f25 jO lakes theiu. Send meniy to exi rc«s mrany snd will deliver gtwvls to them. RXYMONfk MITV HIXI.. ilsn- sxev Conrfort II tel. Pe wia. LliunG.

PIT SHOW CURIOSITIES IVlth or without I'jimer. .tninul or Human. Indian Muntnles. Mermaids. Devil Chihl. Stanwse T.tlns. TwoHeatl Giants, and IiS.s nf .'ih. rs. Pr'i-e list frie .NEIJHkN Sl'PI’LY not SE. 514 H 4th SC. S. B a- tun, Massa> huseri.s.

la aasaiariaf aa ad begla yaue lettar "I saw yeur ad In Tha Blllbssrd,’’

THE BILLBOARD march 9, 1918

ATTENTION, CONCESSIONAIRES!! Pack your old kit bag and be one of the first to take your (Pick) of location and (Shovel)

the pay dirt unceasingly for a season of six months. A |yA"|rUPB I# I been discovered by the Cornell Amusement C>)mpanv at

I nCilm VmLwPil/ ■ LAKEMONT PARK, Petersburg, Virginia, adjoining Camp Lee, with fifty thousand soldiers to amuse and entertain, and five adjoining cities, com])rising a population of over 300,000 to draw from. No other outdoor amusement anywhere near this vicinity. POSITIVELY THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY of the season,from April 15 to October 15. Wanted—Concessions of all kinds. Wheels open. Can also use good Shows of all descriptions that are meritorious and have ability to draw. Will give all Shows and Concessions exclusive. This is a sure money getter. Also want Novelty Riding Devices, except Merry-Go-Round and Ferris Wheel. Numerous Free Attractions and Free Gate. Write, wire or call CORNELL AMUSEMENT COMPANY, 1562 Broadway, New York

HA.RRY WILLARD, General Manager ol Conceaalona

WANTED-FREAKS, CURIOS AND NOVEL SIDE SHOW ENTERTAINERS

fan use for season; A real Midget, male or female; Fat Men and Women, Tattooed Man or Lady, Sword Swallower, one-man Band, Pinheaded People, or any act suitable for high-class Pit Show, both for United States and foreign countries. Can also use good sober Workingmen, Talkers and Ticket Sellers. Must be American citizens and exempt from Military duties. Address

M. GOWDY, Continental Hotel, San Franeteco, Cal.

LARGE TENT ONE END ROUND AND ONE END. SQUARE

.''ize, 50x80, with 12-ft. side wall; detachable top being ma'de in sections to lace together, made from -lA-oz. army ktiaki, water and mildew proof, com- I>lete with poles and stakes. Also 300 ft. 8-ft. side wall, made from 8-ob.

army khaki with neceasary guy rope. Used three times and would cost to¬ day $2,000.00. Wire or write offer. Also 1,000 Folding Chairs. Make separate offer on tent and 8-foot side wails and on 1,000 chairs.

.1. FD GUEN'THEK, Owensboro. Kentucky.

ZARRA’S MONARCH SHOWS , We have arranged to move by auto trucks if railroads are unable to handle us. ^

-WANT—.. Shows of merit; also concessions. All wheels open. Can place a whip. W'ill fumiBh Complete outfits and panel fronts for money-getting^ shows. - Experienced men for H.-S. tbreesabreast carousel and No. 5 Big Eli Ferris Wheel. Boss canvasmanj elec¬ trician and lot superintendent. Write, wire or phone JOSEPH Z.\RRA, Manager, Suite 304-305, 142 Market St., Newark, N. J. Phone Mulheny 2818. * * • ;

P, S.—George Thom|)son, write. '

Brown’s International Shows WANTS FOR SEASON 1918

Shows of all kinds—Wild West, Musical Tab., Animal Show, Circus Stadium and Platform Shows. All Concessions open. POSITIVELY NO’ GRAFT. WANT A-No. 1 Gasoline Engine Man to handle Swing, Ferrie Whe^l Operator. CAN USE Workingmen in ail branches. WANT Bandmen; will consider Con¬ tract Band. WANT Car Cook and Porter. WILL BUY Combination Pullman Car. This Show is going North this season and will open in Zinc Belt in Okla¬ homa. Will furnish outfit for Shows of merit. - Address BROWN’S INTER¬ NATIONAL SHOWS, Kiowa, Okla. ‘ *

WANTED FOR

Kaplan’s Greater Shows Colored Performers, those that double Brass preferred. CAN PLACE one more real Show that doesn’t conflict. Good opening for Fish Pond. Knife Rack. Hoop-La, Palmistry. WANT a good Second Man for my three-abreast Her- schell & Spillman Merry-Go-Round, Workingmen In all lines. We |>ositlvely open In Knoxville, Tenn., on the streets, Saturday, March 23. We do not mis¬ represent. Address all communications to MR. SAM KAPLAN, Box 551, Knox- viHe, Tsnn.

NOTICE, INDEPENDENT SHOWMEN AND CONCESSIONERS— WORLD’S FAIR SHOWS

Will Open Their 1918 Season April 15 Just Opposite the Court House In the Heart of Kansas City, Mo.

t'nder food. «lrnng amplrrc. CoiMYwIno and ShovBifn, tbi* la jrour rbanca to rrap a barvtat, •< «r oern ’• larf any at the Anmarim^i Parka ep«i her* In Ibe city. The rtty will be hllleil like a rimi*. WK C A.N PL-KO; fur this date and tialanue staaon. Trip to klara, Craiy lluuar, M>xiko Speedway. Wldp, Dog iii.l ir WUd West Pbow. Silo or MoCordmiuA or any other moncy-grtllng Niou. Nnthliig tou large. CAN I'L.tfS: all klnda of iXauesaloda for this dale, as there »UI t>e no exciuelye aold. PtwtUnly nn graft. OA.V ri..trK fttet-rUas Italian Band at 12 plem. Remmiber, we own <air railroad multiiDrat, pew (7.0W (^rnuwl ti 'l BU Ferria Wheel. Will pay raab for four or Ore Panel Froiitt. Aildme

C. G. GODSON. Maaager, 7221 Eaat IMh St., Kaaaaa CNy. Mlaaturt. P.'e.—J. O. McCart ran uae good.Agenla for Conreasiotis. Write.

WANTED FOR

ED. A. EVANS GREATER SHOWS TWENTY-CAR SHOW

SHOWS, CONCESSIONS and iwople in all lines. Silodromc riders for the licst equipped silo on the road. OPEN APRIL 15TH. Silodronie riders address EHX’ LAM.\R, Geheral Deliverj-, Madison, Ill. All others, ED. A. EV.\NS, Mineral Sprmgs Hotel, Alton, Ills.

WANTED—ATTRACTIONS FOR BIG A-No.l PIT SHOW

Fat People, Midgets, Skeletons, anything that can make good; Oriental Dancers, Gla?.s lowers with or without outfit. This Show will be with the Tom W. Allen Shows. Open April 8th. Best of accommodations. Mabel Carl, Pete Cunningham wanted. Canvas and Workingmen, write. Have for sale. Complete Pit Show Outfit. Address

‘ JOHN FRANCIS, Room 12, Syndicate Block, Decatur, III.

umuoHN's UNITED SHOWS WANT Lee Bros.’United Shows Legitimate Concessions of all kinds, no exclusives except Novelties,and Candy Wheel. WANT TO BOOK Ten-in-One and any merltoWous i Attraction that does not conflict with Plantation, Trip to Mars, One-Ring- Circus. WANT TO HEAR FROM Circus Acts.of all kinds. WANT Bandmaster for fourteen-piece Colored Band. CAN PLACE one more Colored Cornet, Trombone and Melo- phone Musicians. WANT one more Comedian for end. Wm. Earl and Geo. Clasco. wire. WANT Ferris Wheel after April first. Address TH08. P. LIT¬ TLEJOHN, Mgr., Arlington, Ga., Week March 4; Dawson, Ga., March 11. Chas. Holton, write.

SEASON 1918—BIGGER, GREATER AND GRANDER THAN EVER 15 of our own special built Railrond Cars. 16 weeks already booked and contracted 10 Big, New Shows of otir own, 3 Big Rides. Will lxK>k and furnish tops and fronts to couple more good, big meritorious Shows. Mechanical Shows especially. W* will only carry 20 Concostions this year, so write In at onoe. First coma, first .contracted. Addreas.all mail to LEE SCHAEFER, Mgr., Orwigsburg, Pa.

KEYSTONE EXPOSITION SHOWS Catering to the Masses and the Classes. Book with this one. and you will make no mistake. Our methods of doing business will stand the closest investigation. WANTED—Workingmen who are capable of handling the following Riding Devices; Whip, Mangels Merry-Go- Round, EH Ferris Wheel and Tango Swings. Lot Superintendent and Trainman, twojiigh-class ^omoters. Will brok any Shows of Me^it.

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KEYSXOIVE: E^CPOSIXIOISJ shows, RILEY&: mechanic, owners and Managers.