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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
Roland Reed

Roland Reed comes to OBrien's opera
house next Thursday night, presenting his
great success, Lend Me Your Wife," one
of the greatest laughing hits the popular
comedian has ever had. The play Is of
French origin but it is admirably adapted
and the humor is not only spontaneous but
American. Mr.. Reed has a part exactly
suited to the quaint, dry, dron fun of which
he Is showing himself master, that of a
Maine sea captain, with pretty daughter
and a handsome nephew, who are in love
with each other. But Captain Tarbox ships
his nephew off to New York with an allow
ance and an order to marry somebody else.
Dick, the nephew, writes to his uncle that
he has married, not expecting the captain
ever to visit New York, but the unexpected
happens and Dick is compelled to borrow
the wife and baby of his friend, Tom Bunt-
ing, to avoid detection. Scarcely is the
arrangement concluded when Captain Tar
box and his daughter Hetty arrive at Bunt-
ing's house, believing 1t to be the nephew's.
Then the trobule begins. The burden of
the fun-making, as a matter of course, de-
wolves upon Mr.. Reed, the first and Sec
ond acts being productive of a perfect cy-
clone of laughter. The young star, by a
makeup that is singularly picturesque not
touching in any way upon the grotesque,
and a facial expression that in itself tells
part of the story, manages to extract
great deal of amusement for the audience
out of the odd entanglements with which
the play begins and the completing situa-
lions that he manages to make all the more
complex
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
He Was Game
m the philadelphia Inquirer.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The saunterer was riding in a Chestnut
and Walnut street trolley the other even
ing. and he witnessed scene that showed
how greatly the gambling instinct is culti-
waited in some people and how some men,
whose hair is no longer dark, dislike to be
thought old.
The car was crowded-the standing
room only" sign should have been put out.
A young fellow and more mature man
with gray hair were standing at the front
door. After while a woman occupying
a corner seat left the car. 1t was toss-pp
whether the young man or old man was
nearest the vacant seat The young man,
however, made way and motioned to the
older man to take the seat.
"No, no; you sit down." said me-
ooh, no; you are an old man. Take the
seat"
Nonsense" retorted the older man with
some feeling; "sit down. I guess l am as
able ito stand as you are"
III can't do it, sir. I would much prefer
you to have the seat"
''Tll match you for 1t, them"
Forthwith the old man produced coin
from his pocket. The young man did the
same, smilingly. The coins were Tipped.
The young man won and took the disputed
seat The old man opened his paper In a
satisfied manner, and just then some one
remarked aloud. dead game sport"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
wit of a Mountain Dancehouse

To the traveller in obscure corners of the
world a flash of wit, like streak of light
ming in the night, often discovers an Irish
man.
The biting wit that is banded across the
floor of mountain dancehouse Is enjoya-
ble There are few villains in each town.
land, who. attending all dances, sit in cor
ners all the night exercising the tongue in
preference ITO the toes.
Jamie Nor one of these fellows in
quires OF young man on the floor who
has remarkably sparse mustache, would
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

is by the same author Anthony Hope. As
was the case in his other play, Mr.. Hope
has made Rassendyll and the king para
mount and the parts are even more import
ant than in the "Zenda' play. Barring
their physical resemblance, which In rupert
of Hentzau" is less marked, by the way,
than in Zenda, the king and his double are
quite disslmilar. In portraying this difficult
dual role. Mr.. Hackett differentiates the
characters admirably. While as the king,
his voice, gait, and bearing are different
they are still enough alike to RassendylPs
to make it seem possible that the other
characters would mistake one man for the
other. The physical labor in playing this
dual role is no small item, for Mr.. Hackett
changes from the clothes of the king to
those of Ressendyll nearly a dozen times
during the performance. During the long
run Rupert of Hentzau" at the lyceum
theatre in New York so conservative
newspaper as the New York Sun stated,
that no other actor on the stage possesses
the ability to portray this double role so
well as Mr.. Hackett Rupert of Hentzau
with its star and the original company that
appeared during Its New York engag ements
at the lyceum and garden theatres has been
booked to appear at O'Brien's opera house
next Friday night.
The company numbers twenty-four people
and there will be many supernumeraries
during the engagement here Mr.. Hacketts
manager is Daniel Frohman-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
"The Winters Tale

The Louis ames-Kathryn Kidder and
Charles B. Hanford Combination is the
event announced for tomorrow night at
0'Brien's opera house.
sThe Winters Tale" which was Shake
speares last and greatest work will be pre-
scented for the first time in this city. The
play is not a familiar stage piece. The de-
mands of great cast and elaborate stage
settings has been the chief objection to its
presentation by managers who either were
not inclined or could not afford to take
the risk Cf it's revival. Mary Anderson was
the last to present 1t in this country and
the present production of Wagenhals and
kempers follows her version closely
The motive of the play, as Coleridge has
pointed out, is genuine jealousy of DISPOSE
ton. Shakespeare has displayed jealousy
in his plays in its action upon four different
minds. In Ford, in "The Merry Wives of
Windsor it is ridiculous; in Leontes in
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

To say that James A. Herne's beautiful
play, "Shore Acres" realizes all the praise
worthy things that have been published is,
perhaps, the best preface to a commentary
upon this work. When an audience is
moved alternately to laughter and to tears,
and both simultaneously, without offending
good taste or In the slightest exaggerating
the canons of dramatic art, wheE 1t pull
safes with human emotions unaffectedly ex-
pressed, when 1t creates an absolute at
mosphere which makes even the habitual
and hardened theatre-goer forget that he Is
witnessing a play, then must that play be
classified as great.
Assuredy does Mr.. Herne's work merit
this classification. 1t seems impossible to
Imagine a clearer, more interesting, more
impressive, and at the same time more
picturesque fashion of telling in stage form
the story he has elected to set forth. Not
that Mr.. Herne aims at the picturesque. On
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
Chat auooga

Chattanooga, the war play, will have its
first presentation in this city at o'Brien's
opera house next Thursday. In the first
place, Lincoln j. Carter, its author and pro-
Queer, is departing from a field In which he
has acquired his fortune.
Chattanooga is in evry sense a drama of
the war, with only a brief preface, suf-
ficiently long, however, for drunken man
to be saddled with the crime of murder
which has been committed by his cousin,
and who, with this as a starter, blossoms
out into a full fedged william before the cur
tain is rung on the last act.
Upon the breaking out Of the war both
cousins enlist in the federal army, Leon
Cornell, the innocent cousin, becoming a
lieutenant and John a major. The latter
uses his rank to further his vllianies, both
in intimidating the woman to whom Leon
is engaged and in prosecuting the former,
to whom he has taken an instructive dislike,
although he is ignorant of his real identity.
The scene In the arbor In the early morn
ing as the fugitives rush in through the
tangle of vines, and the soldiers chatter
by in wild pursuit, is destined to become eff
fective. The final scene is credtable to the
ingenuity of Mr.. Carter. A smoking locomo-
tive is the central feature of the stage,
while motion picture fills the background
and gives the impression of vivid action to
the flying landscape.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
Mountain and seashore

As the heated term approaches one BEL
gins to look over the advantages of the
various resorts and make arrangements
for the summer outing. In this connection
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, which
connects with the Louisville and MASKS
Vile and queen and Crescent railways, of
fsrs to those contemplating d sumpiet
Vacation a greater variety OF resorts than
any other line. Both the inouptsin ana
sea shore resorts of the Virginias and the
New England coast are reached by the
famous F.. F. v. limited of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway. The trains Of this COM
pany, vestibulsd throughout. lighted by
electricity, with observation and dining
cars, are unsurpassed In modern equipb
ment For full information Of resortSl
rates. ETC.. apply Louisville and Nashville
office. Morris avenue, or Queen and Cres-
cent ticket Office, or address C. B. Ryan,
A. @. P. A., Cincinnati, o.
6-T-sun-wed-tf.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

1.-THE Winters Tale, is, as 1t were, pure
and simple, acting on a Maynard and uni
form character. In Othello, noble but i'm
pulsive nature is goaded by the basest arts
into Jealous rage, the more easily that
Othello is always conscious of not being to
the manner born, in the society and posi-
ton he is placed in; he fancies. therefore,
that others must know better than himself.
But In Leontes, jealousy is part of his dis
position: he suspects without cause, CON-
dennis without proof. is mean, insulting and
cruel.
In the role of Leontes, Mr.. Charles B.
Hanford has won great praise. 1t is won
derfully human character at first distinctly
and terribly antipathetic, but after Leontes
repents gradually does the best to remedy
the ills he has caused and ones sympathy
goes out to him. To properly portray this
great character, the actor must have had
large experience in the legitimate drama
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
Theoretical Farming

From the Detroit Free Press. Y
.'What in the world did you buy thai
piece of land for?" was asked of the visions
airy citizen, who suddenly decided to take
up his residence outside of the city; "tha
soft is unproductave and sour"
"Goodi' Your Judgment confirms my
own. If tine soil is not sour nay scheme is
q failure I proposed to raise cucunbers
and young onions that are picked dn the
growth"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

and beautiful Florence Roberts, who in
character of La Barbarlna,' the star of
Italy, gives a most delightfully."- natural and
artistic characterization. While Miss At
wood as the princess Amelia, and Mr.. Adele
Clark as the countess add materially to the
cleverness of the performance. George Eos
ter Plat, the author, is seen in clever
comedy role, and Meroyn Dallas. Frank 3.
Tanning, Clarence Asper, w. w. Criman
and others fill the other characters accept
ablV.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

The attraction for Saturday matinee and
night is the popular and talented actor,
Lewis Morrison, in his latest and greatest
creation Frederick the Great" produce
tion which is promised to eclipse On mag
nifcence all his former efforts. His tour
through the south this season has been q
pronounced triumph, and bespeaks volumes
for the excellence of his production.
Tn the exacting role of Frederick, Mr..
Morrison has a character, which fits him
like the proverbial glove. endowed with a
marked resemblance to, and natural bear
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

We lend me the loan Of that mustache I'd
so foortin'?" Faith, an he wouldn't" ans
other of the scoundrels replies across ths
floor; ''ye miglhtn't fetch 1t all back till him
again." "Troth, an 1 will bring 1t safe
back-let him count It,"
And again: "Who did hear sayin' Nell
Dunnion wasn't musical-an' that ear on
him ?'
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

ing distinctly characteristic of this austere
monarch he gives one of the most perfect
delineations ever presented on the stage.
The scenes fnvestitures in all four of Nor
rison's productions present "a vitality that
are distinctly Morrisonian, but in Frederick
we are promised new surprises, said to be
marvels of fantastic beauty and mechanical
construction.
The company Is headed by the charming
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
.Ru ert of Hentzau"

Any one who has seen the romantic play
the prisoner of Zenda," will remember the
principal characteristic king and Rudolf
Rassendyll. These were played by one and
the same actor, Rupert of Hentzau," the
four act romance in which James K.
Hackett is now staring through the south
is by the same author, Anthony Hope AS
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

the contrary he paints In sober and In
variably truthful tints. In this respect he
is to be classed with the so-called
"realists," which he differs from them in
selecting the healthy side of human exist
ence.
For the eighth season of this remarkable
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

From the indianapolis Journal.
Il never saw a man of more confding ddst
position than Barber"
That's Barber, all right; why, he even
believes his own Hes.'
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
PHI and Netfie Peters

The Phil and Nettie Peters Comedy COM
pany, one of the brightest and most at
tractive popular price companies on tho
road, which needs no introduction to the
Birmingham public, will open return en-
gagement at the Auditorium tomorrow
night. This splendid company will hold the
boards of that popular play house during
the entire week and as on their former trips
they will no doubt play to crowded houses.
One of the features Of their performance is
a female quartette and other speeialtes
which rank with the best
Tomorrow night each lady accompanied
by a one paid admission ticket will be adj
mitted free IL reserved before p m.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
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This Mr.. Hanford has had and his Leontes
is one of the great Shakespearean creations
of the day.
Miss Kidder in undertaking the dual role
of Hermione and Perdita had the encourage
ing experience of Mary Anderson to guide
her. The two parts as Miss Kidder inter-
prets them, afford just the amount of phys
ical likeness which is a material aid to the
imagination of the beholder, without de-
stroying the splendid contrast of these two
remarkable feminine characters.
In. the comedy part of "Autolycus'' Mr..
James has attained a signal success. The
New York press proclaimed 1t the greatest
creation in low comedy seen there in many
years, and this great actor has added an
other portraiture to his long list of notable
characters. The cast of 1.-THE Winters
Tale" is a long one and includes a number
of names of singular prominence.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

comedydrama Mr.. Herne has engaged a
thoroughly adequate company and a fine
scenic production of "Shore Acres is an
nounced for next Wednesday afternoon and
night at O'Brien's opera house.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

What is matter? Matter is anything that
helps to fill up the scene; as a theater hat,
last years birds nests, the husband of a
society woman, chaperories, poodle dogs
turnip greens, etc. Natural fool-us-ophy,
or blooming Idiots" Seals hall, Monday
night, November 20, 1899.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

It's a matter of COMMON report,
a widespread rumOr, that nowhere
else can such a variety of weaves,
such a diversity of styles and
such a stock of the seasons new
est and best fabrics be found at
Caheeh's low prices. Women who
have not found this out are not
consulting their best interests,
and they are likely paying more
elsewhere for what might be pur-
chased here at a big saving.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-11
STOCKS WERE ACTIVE
Mammoth In Demand On YeSter-
day's-Call al S2.25.
PETRO WAS STRONGER
STOCK ADVANCED TO 90 CENTS
A SHARE.
Northern Light Stationary-Star ConY
solidated Fell Off a Few Cents
Yankee Consolidated Also Showed
Decline-Ontario Shows Strong
er Tendencies-Stock Quotations.

Mining stocks continued active yes
terday. Some lively bidding was done
on the exchange, and the sellers were
principally the better class securities.
There was a great scramble for Mann
moth, and at the close of the call it
was in demand at $2.25. Some brokers
insist the stock will go down TO 81 d
share before ii sells at $3.50. Others
take the opposite view of the situation
and declare that il is unreasonable to
think the stock will not advance, to
$3.50 or more. unless Sam Mcintyre
stops the heavy shipments he is sending
in from the mine or fails TO post a divi-
dend this month. There is no likeli-
hood of this, however. as assurances
have been made that shipments will
come right along and that the doctors
will post the dividend at their next
meeting.
Petro was stronger yesterday and the
stock went up to % cents.
Northern Light kept about station
airy. while Star Consolidated fell back
a few points.
Yankee Consolidated was weaker and
declined, the highest price paid for it
being Az cents. The lowest it was un-
loaded for was II cents. Boston & De
Lamar was in good shape and sold at
~ cents a share. Ontario was stronger,
but no sales were made.
The quotations posted We're as fol-
lows.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-11

UP from the Washington mine at Frisco
by Superintendent tarnsworth the first
of the week. The incline shaft is now
down the ledge between $50 and 400 feet
and the ore body is proving to be rich
and continuous. The samples brought up
are from the bottom.
James Dugan. who recently returned
from the Kloncike, and who has since
been in Park City, came down last night.
He says the Park has not been so lively
as ii is now for long time. There is not
an idle man in the town and it is no
trouble at all for good miner to find a
job He thinks il will not be long till
the mines of the Park sport IL bigger ag-
gregate payroll than at any time in their
history.
The stockholders of the Gold Treasure
Mining company held their regular an
nual meeting yesterday and selected the
following officers: President, Clesson 5.
Kinney; vice president. A l.. Thomson;
secretary, and treasurer, James E. Jen-
nings, who. along with John Sharp. II.
CT. Mcmillan. w. II. Dale and Thomas II.
Allen constitute the board of directors.
The company expects 10 prosecute some
very vigorous development work and con-
tinuc the shaft to a greater depth.
De Lamar Lode: At Stateline the out
look is very bright. The Little Johnny
owned by Dooley & Newell, has developed
into a bonanza of the first water. All
OF the shaft now being sunk is in ore
that averages over $11o per ton. while
some of it will go into the thousands. We
will venture to say that no man ever saw
finer ore than some of the rock they are
now hoisting. They have built an ore
house in which they now have stored al
most a carload of this kind of bonanza
truck, which they are preparing to ship.