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The times., 1898-11-27
FRIENDS OF LAST WEEK.

The poor companies with which Shake
spearian and rural dramas have been
sent on the road in recent years are SO
well known that the names of many Of
them have become proverblal Even
James A. Hernes roster has of late
reached an ebb where the most expert in
things theatrical might read the list care
fully without finding a single familiar
name. But this description does not hold
good with the organization which present
ed Way Down East" last week at the
National Theater-an organization from
which one may not select individuals for
praise without doing an injustice to their
colleagues. Undoubtedly the best of the
people in the combination. however, was
Phoebe Davies. whose getting in the role
OF Anna Moore was superb in its depth,
originality. detail and fidelity 10 nature.
Miss Davies has been compared with
Mrs. Fiske dozen times during the
week. and, while this praise may seem
out of all reason TO those who have seen
the star mentioned. it is by no means
meaningless or fiorid.
Without beauty or even prepossessing
appearance to aid her, Miss Davies i'm
pressed her audiences as local assemblies
have rarely been impressed She made
her part the highest form Of the COM
bined real and ideal-the embodiment OF
all that it was probably intended TO be
a vivid sketch from nature. Forrest Rob-
inson, whose work as Angel Clare in
| Tess of the ID Urberviiles.'' will be re-
membered, proved a manly and sincere
David, while Odell Williams presented a
| character bit of unique merit in his
| Squire Amasa Bartlett Sara Stevens
| too. deserves the highest praise for the
| manner in which she impersonated his
| wife, and Louise Galloway sort of draw
| el!-charmed her auditors so that she
came dangerously near running the par
| of David by making them think him
| cad and an idiot for not falling in Iovt
| with her at first sight lie city man
| how unpleasantly that reminds one o
| stupid John Drew and tiresome "On,
Summers Day'-of Walter Hodges wa
| very bad, but, then. heavy roles are neve
played well, excepting when E. 5. vii
| lard has them, which he hasn't for
| long. long time. George Baclus exagger
ative but detailed: Felix Haney. exagger
ative but funny; Ella Hugh Wood, exag
Seratiye but interesting; Frank Bell, ex
aggerative but almost perfect otherwise
and ]. II. Bunny. exaggerative ~ut humor
Gus. formed the remainder of an organ
zation that for individual ability and vel
balanced ensemble work has rarely bee
equaled in this city The company de-
serves success. and will probably contir
| lie achieving it,
The times., 1898-11-27

Little May Boiey. who was seen last
week with 'The Fortune Teller is a
Washington girl and-her success in stage
work should inspire considerable pride
among localities. While her part with
Miss Nielsen's company is very small
one, she plays it with all the ability pos
sibie and has been the recipient OF a great
deal OF attention from those who have
admired her cleverness. Miss Boley was
at the Empire Theater last season and
1t was the grace with which she accom-
plished a difficult solo dance there that
first attracted the notice OF Manager Per-
ley. who Immediately engaged her for
THE Fortune Teller"
The times., 1898-11-27

1t is too bad that man of Herbert
Cawthorns talents should prostitute his
abilities to the making of fun without
any other merit behind it The role cf
Boris. in THE Fortune Teller" was 6one
and well done by Mr. Cawthorn. but il
was also full of horse-play that seemed
strangely out of place in such surround
ings and of coarse humor that smscSe ed
in an unusual degree of the variety stag.
The broken German dialect as a means
of procuring laughter is about worked
out too and altogether one cannot help
thinking that a performer OF the come
dams merit might have found his oppcr-
tunities along different lines than those
in which he seems to have sought tn N.
This is only suggestion but Mr.. Caw-
thorn might do well to think it over
The times., 1898-11-27

Charles Guyer is the best clown ever
seen here with Hanlon's "Superha-'' Not
only is he active but he is also able, while
the degree of intelligence he exhibits in
his role deserves the highest commando
ton The privilege of watching Mr.. Guy
ers facial expression in crdeals of more
than ordinary humor is alone worth the
price of admission"
The times., 1898-11-27

Gertrude Quinlan is living contradic-
ton of me allegation that good singers
invariably make bad actors. Her terms
here with the Castle Square Opera Com
pany will be remembered by the majority
OF localities. and no one of them Will be
likely to question her ability as COM
edieune after having seen her work in
THE Red. White and B!Ee- Miss ouin-
ian herself IS quite emphatic in her opin-
ions on the subject. She says; THE re-
mark that an able worker in the operate
.ield cannot do well in the drama is ridic-
ulous on its face. One cannot be an
able operatic worker without knowing
how to act Even in cases where the per-
former has had no experience in stage
wor, she has 4 handicap over others who
have had no vocal pretensions. for only
men and women of Intelligence can sing.
and any man or woman OF Intelligence
can act Augustin DAILY was the first
to prove that people could be equally val
liable in either line. and his example oc-
The times., 1898-11-27

He has evidently concentrated his inter-
est and given all his stregnth to the
plays two serious people. Having thus
created his gen. he has proceeded to give
it setting that might seem to be larger
without hiding the stone and brighter
without overshadowing it. For this pur-
pose he has introduced parts and inc.-
dents that are connected with the main
theme only by the smallest thread and
yet are entirely subservient to it. Tie
expertness with which this has been done
almost approaches that shown in Ike
works of the French school. Mere de-
velopment of opportunities was all that
was necessary to the completion of the
effort. The manner in which this has
been accomplished will not have to be re-
lated to those who saw the drama and will
not interest those who did not.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

are almost always the first birds that the beaters flush up over the guns, while yet they are fields away. Long before the first covey, or even the first struggling "F'renchman" comes over. the ieldfares come. with noisy elamor of protestation overhead. Il sHsa
 How long does fright last in a wild crea- ture? The close observer will be surprised at it's brief duration. They are not sub ject to nerves like human beings. partridge after running Cor rather fiying) the gantlet of half a dozen guns-if we may be allowed a mixed metaphor-drops on the other side of a hedge and begins calmly to peck If nothing had happened. You would think rabbit after hearing a charge of shot whistling about its launches and just managing to escape from a yelping spaniel, would keep in- doors for week, but out it pops quite merrily as soon as the coast is clear. A fox pursued by hounds has been known to halt and kill a fowl in it's flight though we may assume that his enemies were not close to Reynard at the time.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
The Woman's Paper.

The Age-Herald is the woman's paper of the city, simply because it presents not simply local social news, but all other mat ters particularly interesting to women-be- cause it aims to be, in other words, an all- around woman's paper. In the amount. variety and interest of such matter The Age-Herald is far and away the woman's paper of the state, and it is sought for and read by women as such in almost every county. They have it before them all day long, instead of a late hour in the even- ing, when they may have an engagement or be fully employed in some other respect. They read and re-read whatever interests them, and they read, too, the advertise ments that go along with such informa- tion.
 In this way 1t happens that The Age Herald brings the best results to adver- tisers, as advertisers are fast coming to know Women do read advertisements. Some men do, but all women who receive newspaper regularly do read them. And as the women prefer The Age-Herald be- cause of the news and comments gathered and prepared especially for them, so it follows that The Age-Herald is the best up-to-date woman can keep abreast of top ics that especially interest her unless she reads The Age-Herald regularly; no ad- vertiser can therefore afford to stay out of Tho Aoe-uerald-oartainIv not one who desires to reach those who buy the major part of household supplies. and have much to say as to the remainder of purchases.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
IN THE GAY WORLD.

Whether it suits her or not, every one in London at the present moment is dressing her hair with a broad effect. A curious coiffure was produced by one dame of fashion at the theater who placed dia- mond bow on the side of the hair above the ear, a trihe toward the front. Ribbons are tied around the neck with decollete costumes, even though the wearer has no need to cover wrinkles or poverty of flesh.
 If is the proper thing in Paris for the gentlemen of theater party 10 order dur ing the afternoon some prominent con- fectioner to send in to the box in the even- ing packages of frozen fruits-as they are called-to please the ladies' The small and dainty boxes contain gilt tongs, to pro- tect one's gloves.
 Jeweled muff-chains, costly as they are, seem to be patronized by everybody, rom the Princess of Wales, who wears very beautiful one of brillants, to more ordl- nary mortals, who are contented with cat's-eyes, gold and enamel. But there is something newer; the last thing is nar- row black leather strap, fastened twice with tiny diamond buckles. The black leather has a very satin-like effect and is rather newer than the black-watered mar row ribbon, which is also adorned With brilliant clasps and buckles; so, though they seem SlInple, they are peNioSuiS SOoeAs' .
 Prince Alexander and Princess Ena of Battenberg. children of Princess Beatrice the favorite daughter of Queen Victoria, now mature folk of Il and 10 years, have outgrown the stage when shouting repre- sents the height of bliss, but Lord Leo- bold and Prince Maurice are exactly what healthy boys of and should be-sturdy little "pickles." The former has passion for comic songs, of which he has choice and ever-increasing repertory, every addi- ton to which has to be 'performed before the oueen' not once, but many times day. Military accoutrements are likewise the delight of this young mans heart; moreover, he is postmaster In the art or extracting the maximum of sound from drums. trumpets and bagpipes. Both the boys regard the queen as their especial property. They will hammer at the door of her dressing room and shout, Hurry up. Grannie!" without fear of rebuke. and they indulge in slang even when addressing the greatest lady in the world.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

to pay wages to workingmen. The flour had to be ground and the building of the mill, and the plant, or machinery, meant more money invested. The millers had to be paid, eoopers had to be paid for mak- ing the barrels, and. of course. the wood of which the barrels were made had to be cut and sawed and shaped, and this meant the employment of more men. Then the flour had to be shipped over the railroad and handled again by cartment before it came into the house.
 The tea on the table came from China and the coffee from South America The codfish had to be brought from Maine Men had to be employed to catch the fish; other men and women were employed in drying, packing and boxing it, and it, too, had to make long railroad journey.
 The salt came from the Indian reserva- ton in the northwestern part of New York state. The spices in the cake came from the Spice islands in the Indian archipel- ago. The canned peaches came from Cali fornia, and they, too represented the em- ployment of capital and labor. The lit- tie dinner represented directly or indi- rectly, the employment of $500 100000 of capital and 5000 900 men.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

The largest watch in the world was made in London for MT. William Wilkins, the founder of a Baltimore firm, dealers in bristles and curled hair. It is now in the possession of his sons, who keep it as an heirloom.
 Mr. Wilkins gave the order for his huge watch in 1S66 but it was not finished until 1S69 It was attached to massive gold chain made in this country, which weigh ed no less than four pounds The cost of the watch was $3,125. The watch Is a re- peater and weighs only one ounce under two pounds. The hunting case is of 1S- karat gold and is seven-eighths of an inch thick. The dial-or white enamel-is four inches in diameter The case is elabo- on the front representing the Baltimore factory, and the engraving on the back MT. Wilkins holding his favorite old white horse to which he was much attached.
 MT. Wilkins was very wealthy man at the time of his death, and was entirely the maker of his own fortune. He start ed his business by collecting in a barrow the hair and bristles from the slaughter houses. and then wheeling them home to be sorted and prepared for the market. The business grew, and by and by MT. Wilkins abandoned the barrow and start ed a horse and cart. In all his prosperity MT. Wilkins never deserted his faithful equine friend, but cherished it tenderly in its old age and finally gave it burial in plot of land opposite his own house. which he actually bought for the purpose.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
The Cuban Struggle.

There is no occasion for a scare over Gu ban affairs. The administration has not enough courage to do anything effective. It is controlled by the holders of stocks and bonds, and nothing will be done to even temporarily depreclate such securities.
 And even if a mob in Havana should by it's attacks upon Consul General Fitzhugh Lee, precipitate a crisis and compel action on the part of this government, no particu- lar harm would come from 1t. No Spanish country; and recent reports from Spanish sources show that there are only 5300O sol- diers in Cuba fit for active duty. The rest have been sent home, or are in hospitals or are under guard. The present force of the rcyalists is none too large to hold at bay tie Cuban patriot army of 3000O men. There are no soldiers in Cuba or In Spain for an aggressive movement against this country.
 Cuban independence Is practically as- sured. and if the administration would act up to the platform it was elected on, or up to it's campaign pledges, the result would be speedily reached, and the suffering and distress in the island ended at once. Bank rupt Spain cannot conquer the island, and her intelligent people know that the fight is really lost. A movement on the part of this country, or a striking victory on the part of the Cubans would settle 1t.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
In0cuIati0n as a Preventive.

The vaccine virus used by the United States Hospital Marine Service in Birmng- ham and elsewhere is supplied by the New York city health department; and the New York Evening Post is evidently inclined to be proud of the fact. The department does not sell the material for commercial purposes, to use the words of the Post, but solely in order that the proceeds may be devoted to more scientific research.
 In the manufacture of vaccine virus the basic principle is that one who had had and recovered from the disease was less liable to assault from the germs of the disease that one who had not been at- tackled. The recovered patient is immune, because some change has been rendered in the cells of the patient, protecting them from future assault, at least for a time. The nature of the change is unknown; but the practical point is that this immunity can be transmitted. The action of vaccine virus is based on this fact of transmittal
 But natures aid has to be invoked, and
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
ON THE STAGE.

All sorts of rumors about Clement Scott are current in London since the excite ment which arose over his article attack ing the women of the stage. It was an- nounced that he had gone abroad till the storm blew over but it is now said he is in hiding at his London house, afraid to venture out again it is rumored he is los- ing his mind and it is also said his posi- tion as critic is entirely gone.
 It is said William Terriss, the English actor who was assassinated, left a fortune of $125 ,000 to be divided between his chill dren. His wife received nothing, but as she has a private fortune, she will not suffer.
 Between the acts at the Paris theaters men pass around with baskets containing fans and various eatables, such as maca- rooms, stuck by the dozen on sheets of paper, oranges and caramels. Newsboys also are allowed to enter and call their wares. There is another curious custom
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

natures healthy processes put to work the processes are, or what the products are. the scientist does not know. He only knows that the product taken from the living animal and transmitted to man en- ables the human cells to resist the dis ease. The calves are kept, adds the Post. in an airy apartment that from high ceil- ing to paved floor Is spotlessly clean. They receive as much care as the finest race horse in the land. They must be in perfect physical condition, clean, healthy and sleek, in order to produce perfect vaccine virus. The treatment of the calf is not unlike an ordinary vaccination, with the difference that the animal does not suf- fer all the unpleasant sensations of the human patient. The animals body, after careful washing. is scratched, the virus rubbed in, and, having become effective, is. taken from the calf and mixed with glycer- inc. From beginning to end the greatest possible care Is taken to avoid eontamina- tion of any kind, and all known tests are applied to the virus to insure success and satisfaction in its use. These facts are supplied by the trustworthy Evening Post, and The Age-Herald places them before the people of state afflicted with the dis ease that the virus is intended to prevent, and does prevent in high percentage of given cases
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
Cookinq School in South Alabama.

.'C,ayton," says the Record, lis ahead of many towns" It has cooking school. So it Is. The art of cooking food for home keeper should understand, no matter how many servants she may have at command. The art, too, as taught in Clayton and elsewhere, aims to render the preparation tomary expenditure of physical toll. The excellent lady in Clayton who has opened q cooking school at her home teaches young ladies, middle-aged ladies and elderly ladies school girls on Saturdays; and she especial ly teaches all how to cook pastry cake and breads properly. The great American pie refuses. it is observed, to be ignored, even in scientific and skillful cookery.
 The Record is wholly correct when it says that the successful administration of any household involves knowledge of the culinary art, and it advises the ladies of Clayton to take advantage of their present opportunity.
 Many intelligent young woman could find remunerative and satisfactory employ ment by first becoming proficient in the art and then by opening schools in the several towns of the state. There is not a town of one thousand people in this state that would not be benefited by course of lessons in cooking. And, indeed, if Clay toms excellent teacher desires to extend the sphere of her usefulness, she has on ample field in her own state.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

entirely Parislan. When the curtain goes down on the last act the audience does not make a dive for the door. but waits a couple of minutes. Then the leading actor comes before the curtain, bows to the boxes and the orchestra and says, solemnly, Ladies and gentlemen, the play which we have just had the honor of act ing was written by NJ. K"
 There was a charming notice in an Ohio paper recently to this effect: Quite a number of our play-going people went to East Liverpool last night to see White Sides They were pleased with the play and report crowded house." This Is rather hard on the young actor-Walker Whitesides-who was playing at the house in question in Shakespearean drama.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
Steel Is kinQ.

Cast iron, and therefore pig iron, has been once more discredited, and this time the blow was a crushing one. The tests building that collapsed in 1896 in New York show that the factor of safety, presumed to be five times the actual strain, was in that case only twice that strain. The old factor of 5 to 1 is to be maintained, and this amounts to a prohibition of cast iron columns in New York buildings, for cast iron columns made to meet such factor of safety would be more expensive than steel columns. Recent tests of cast iron brackets show that their strength has east iron is now but slightly cheaper than steel, and under the new regulations that will be adopted cast iron will be driven out of building plans in New York city at least.
 The fact is, steel is steadily gaining fa- vor in every direction, at the expense of cast iron. The steel rail is laid in every country Steel ships are driving all oth- CTS off the seas, and even the inland waters. All bridges are built of it nowa- days, and in tunnels steel is opposing even masonry As we have seen, 1t is banish- ing cast iron from the tall buildings. The steel freight car is becoming common sight, and the barges that find their way now built of steel. It is the metal of the machine and implement makers, and all most every article requiring strength even barrels, are made of it. This is the steel age Steel is king, and pig iron has been dethroned.
 Birmingham will do well to note these changes. The pig that its furnaces turn out should be basic pig. No change what ever is needed in the furnaces-nothing but the purchase of a few hundred moulds But this town does need, and must have, if it is to be continuously and highly pros porous, greater steel-making capacity. A steel output of 1000 tons day is none too much. Whether the amount needed comes so much matter. It does concern every in dividual in this district, however, that its industries be put upon steel basis, and that the pig iron production of the district become accessory only.
 There are good people in Pennsylvania and elsewhere who would prefer to have this district kept in the pig iron groove, but their wishes in this respect should. be turned down. The uses of pig iron are becoming more circumscribed each year, and if this district does not soon take steps to make steel the object of its best energies, it will soon lack wide market and firm demand for its product. To be up-to-date and in the swim, steel mills must be built, and basic pig must become as common as plain pig is now.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
COST OF DINNER.

Recently gentleman who is fond of arithmetic made up his mind that he would find out how much a dinner really cost. This gentleman asked how much a simple dinner that he was eating cost, and he was told 75 cents.
 He contradicted this and then made out the following statement about the cost of that dinner: The pepper, he said, came from 10000 miles away. It grew on lit- tie bush about eight feet high, which must have had growth of at least five years. The pepper was picked green; it had to be dried in the sun, and this meant employ ing women. It took one ship and 1000 miles of railroad to bring the pepper to the United States. The flour of which the bread was made came from DakotaI some one owned the land, and that meant the investing of capital, and then he had also