The Sentinel=record., 1915-03-17
MINSTREL OWNER
 REVIEWS RESORTS
FLORIDA TOWNS COMPLAINS BE. CAUSE OF COLD WEATHER AND
 LACK OF BIG PATRONAGE.
Jones is an Optimist and Claims Cruel War Will Soon End. But Finds Real Money in Sticks.

Hot Springs isn't the only resort where cold winds have been blowing lately, for down in Florida the chill has been most pronounced. How ever above the moaning of the winds can be heard the grooming of sundry business interests for the indictment weather and lack of the usual big patronage has put a decided "crimp' in the Florida season.
 The review of other resorts than Hot Springs was given by E. II. Jones of Warren Pa. Central avenue is well acquainted with Gr Jones, for his big diamond at night rivals the great white way and MT Jones is likewise on speaking terms with the real fellows along the city's main thoroughfare He manages 10 come here on an average of three times d season and his arrival yesterday re- corded the third visit His friends didn't expect him so soon The last time he was here he was worried about d winter circus he and his brother have an interest in. to say nothing of pondering oyer financial losses sustained m noble effort tO raise the standard of the drama through the medium of road show, which enterprise, by the way, accord ing 10 his statement yesterday. cost him before the curtain went up something like 5000 to equip. and after that in seven trying weeks, an additional $2.5O0 more.
 Jones says he is willing to believe that Sherman interpretation of war is eminently correct, and this added 10 the influence of the 'mories, he claims is simply awful
 i've hit the right idea now he told his friends, and that is the old- time negro minstrel, with real black embellishments in the way of per formers. Add to that delegation | compressed air ca.iope, which makes the welkiu ring, hands out all kinds of harmony. wise and otherwi C. aud put the entire collection under can vas. Cut out the big towns and hike for the sticks. turn the cailOpe loose and gather ill the real money Be- Heve me. boys. it's the big idea in theatrical high finance today. If you don't believe it. give my snow the once over when it gets spraddled out on the lot adjoining your temple Of justice on Hawthorne street, which event have slated for Friday. Take it from one who knows, that is the way 10 get the money in the show business at present writing. l have been through all the chairs and know my ritual and am competent to speak as one who has tried and suffered. '
 Speaking of Florida Mir Jones claims that Hot Springs has no kick coming
 "The ball teams down there have been able to do little or no training, and the men are not getting in condi- ton as fast as they should. The sea son has been away off, compared toI other seasons and there is general recognition of the fact that the resorts ! in Florida and all through the south have not prospered as in former years The war Aas had great deal to do with it. there is no denying that The show business generally l has also felt the effects of the Euro 1 pean conflict
 When Mir Jones attraction says farewell to Hot Springs it will head | straight for Glenwood
 That's new one on me he said. | "Why GlenWood2 However, l hear they have never had show over there that movies in capsule doses l is the best amusement diet they get twice a week ] think l am due 10 eulighten the natives ot that town as 10 the real art of oIdtime minstrelsy, l and, take it from me I'm going to sttck to the sticks until the crueII war is over.
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