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The age-herald., 1900-02-20
Rentfrow's Jolly Pathfnders

One of the largest audiences which has appeared in the Auditorium this season witnessed an excellent production of '"rhe Devils Gold Mine" by the Rentfrow Com edy company last night. The plot is enter taining and at times thrilling, and the au- dience manifested great interest in its presentation.
 w. Peters made capital comedian, while the audience loathed F. Heitzog in his DOT trayal of the william, so well did he do the part. E. A. Phelps and Miss Grace Rentfrow received liberal applause dn their casts The specialties by IHarry King and the child danseuse were well re- ceived. The animated pictures did not show up very we'll
 Tonight the company will put on "The Middle Man; or The Old Inventor" and the engagement will continue the remain der of the week The company ranks with the best popular price organization on the road.
The age-herald., 1900-02-20
Creston Clarke

The audience that will welcome MT. Cres- ton Clarke and his excellent company at O'Brien's tonight promises to be one of the largest and most fashionable of the pres ent season. During the performance MT. Clarke will himself present to the member of the Creston Clarke club of the Birming- ham Seminary who has composed the best essay upon the subject of Hamlet a handsome gold medal which he has had made for the occasion. Every member of the club but one handed in an essay, and the result of the contest Is awaited with great interest. The members of the club and many of their friends have arranged a large theater party, and MT. Clarke's por- itrayal of the Melancholy Dane" will doubtless be most successful.
The age-herald., 1900-02-20
Colonial Danes of Alabama
Io Meet ln Mobile

To Meet in Mobile The second annual meeting of the Ala bama chapter of Colonial Danes will be held in Mobile on Monday, February 26, al the residence of the president, Mrs Batre. In regard to the officers, whose terms will expire at this meeting, and the present membership, the following notice is of- ficia1ly issued:
 President-tMrs. Batre, Mobile
 First vice president-Mrs. Harvey Jones, Mobile.
 Second vice president-Mrs. Mary Fowlkes, Selma.
 The -four managers whose terms expire are:
 Mrs Martha G. Snow, Mobile; Mrs Min thorne Woolsey, Selma; Miss Elizabeth Be- nagh. Birmingham; Mrs. J. P. Furniss, Sel- ma.
 The other managers are Mrs Albert T. Henley of Birmingham, Mrs. Douglass c. Peabody of Mobile, Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryee of Tuscaloosa, Mrs. R. H. Clarke of Mo bile, Mrs Edith w. Dustan of Demopolis, Mrs Benjamin Rhett, Mrs. Fleming Tins ley of Selma. The four new managers will be chosen from the body of the society, which is oom- posed of: Mobile-Mrs. Electra s. Colston, Mrs Henry Hall, Jr., Mrs Thomas St. John, IT,, Mrs. James Maury, Mrs. William Bai- ley Thomas. Mrs. Harry T. Inge, Mrs. liar ry A. Lowe, Mrs Charles Shawhan, Mrs. P. D. Barker.
 Selma-Mrs. Frank Gaines, Mrs. Joseph Robbins, Mrs Rosamond Weaver, Mrs. Joseph L. Bishop, Mrs. William P. Parrish, Miss Emily Furguson. Mrs. Mary James.
 Birmingham-Miss Elizabeth Benagh, Mrs. David 8. Roberts. Mrs. c. Ellis Thames.
 Faunsdale-Miss Mary Fitts.
 Uniontown-Mrs. William H. Taylor, Miss Mary L. Harwood.
 Tuscaloosa-Mrs. Ellen Peter-B Bryce, Mrs. G. Wolsey Van Hoose, Mrs. James J. May field. Opelika-Mrs. Warren Watkins. Demopoas-Mrs. Samuel G. Woolf, Miss
The age-herald., 1900-02-20

Bessie Dustan, Miss Louise Dustan, Mrs. Norman Vim.
 Auburn-Mrs. P. H. Nell, Mrs. ous Smith.
 Greensboro-Mrs. Alfonso StollenwercK' Mrs. James Hobson, honorary member
 Montgomery-Mrs. Phares Coleman, Mrs. I. l.. Hall, Mrs. F. P. Glass.
 Talladega-Mrs. J. H. Johnson.
The age-herald., 1900-02-20
PadereWski

The sale of seats opened yesterday and the demand was very large. A number of good seats. however, are still left. The agement announces that they will not sell gallery tickets before Friday. Under no circumstances will any one be seated while Paderewsk is at the piano.
The age-herald., 1900-02-20
Lord Byron

. Toward the end of the fourth decade of this century there appeared a work on Byrons life and adventures with the melo- dramatic title-borrowed from Lamartdne- Lord Byron, Man, Angel and Devil" IA title, such as this, conceived in the worst taste, and expressed in language so strained and artificial. can only be explained by the load of exaggeration and fable under which, whether for good or evil, Byron has lain beyond any other poet. The play
 written by Miss Rida Louise Johnson for MT. James Young, which is to be presented here shortly, is the result of years of most
 careful and patient study. It is histori- cally acurate and will be reckoned among
The age-herald., 1900-02-20
William Morris

Anthony Hope, the novellsts, greatest play, '"rhe Adventure of Lady Ursula" the comedy success of the New York Ly- ceum and the Duke of York's theater, Lon don, as interpreted by the William Morris company, is announced for O'Biens opera house next Monday afternoon and night. MT. Hope is also the author of 1.-The Pris- oner of Zenda."
The age-herald., 1900-02-20
"IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED"
 TRY SAPOI 10

the important factors Of the iByronic re- vival which is sweeping over the land
 Lord Byron will be given at O'Brien's opera house next Saturday afternoon and night. At night regular house prices will prevail. At the matinee the prices will be 50 and 75 cents
The age-herald., 1900-02-20
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the play to be presented by MT. Young, is from the pen of Miss Rida Louise John- ston, the leading lady in MT. Young's com- pany. MT. Young desires to bring the sub ject of the romantic drama before the rep- resentative women of Birmingham. No invitations will be issued except through the daily press.
The age-herald., 1900-02-20
seeing.Is Relieving

Seeds. Field and garden. J. H. Mccary Go.
The age-herald., 1900-02-20
In Society

Miss Leila Mcdonald Is in Montgomery.
 Mrs. Robert Cunningham is in Montgom- cry.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. McCary will entertain the Euchre club tomorrow evening
 The history department of the Woman's club will meet tomorrow afternoon alt 3:3O instead of o'clock.
 The hunting party that have been spend- ing the last ten days in Mississippi are ex- pected to return to-day. The party included Mrs. Robert H. Pearson, Miss Pearson, Miss Anna Morrow, Miss Virginia Walker, Miss Gertrude Caldwell, Gfr Shook, MT Grider, MT. William Walker, MT. Payne. MT. Mes ter and MT McDonald.
 The dance ito have been given by the Co., tGlfon club preceding Lent, has been. post poned until after Lent.
 Mrs. J. Morgan Smith will leave to-day for Washington, where she will be present at the continental congress.
 The announcement of St. Agnes Guild, Church of the Advent, of the colonial tea to be given on Washington's birthday, is printed in old English on brown paper, and
The age-herald., 1900-06-10
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
Democrats of Alabama Called Upon to
 Subscribe to the Fund

At the meeting of the democratic state committee Friday, John w. Tomlinson, a representative for the state-at-large of the national democratic committee in this state, in the matter of raising funds for the national committee, presented to the state committee O plan, which has been approved by National Committeeman Clay ton and by State Chairman Lowe. The plan is to have one representative for the state-at-large and one for each congress sional district.
 The state committee, at the conclusion of Mr. Tomlinsons remarks, passed a resolu- tion urging the democrats of the state to contribute liberally to this found and urg- ing the democratic organizations of the state to give to the representatives of the national democratic committee in this state all assistance in their power in rais- ing this fund. The members of the state executive committee have contributed lib- eraly themselves to this fund. Subscrip- tions are taken which are sent to the na- tional democratic committee, the name of the contributor is enrolled, after which the committee deals directly with the contribu- tor Those contributing make their contributions payable at any time during the campaign, for such an amount as they are voluntarily willing to contribute.
The age-herald., 1900-06-10
About Taxable Values

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 l notice from the newspapers that the county has found itself in a financial strait which l doubt not is a surprise to the pub lie generally, but not to me. Having been an appraiser of the taxable property of this city for the past three years, l think I know something about the workings of this whole matter. No other result could have been expected by any close observer or any man of intelligent comprehension of public affairs who has taken the pains to watch or who is informed upon the mode this city and county The urgent need of this county, which Governor Johnston at all times appreciated and realized, is to se- cure an honest, just and equitable assess ment of taxable values Had his efforts been realized in that direction, the county would not today be ill such deplorable financial stress. The root of the evil lies not in the low tax rate, but in the unrea- sonably and ridiculously low assessments. The authorities having that matter in hand have all along failed to secure a reasona- ble assessment of taxable values in this county resulting in financial ruin not only to the county, but to the city of Birming- ham as well.
 So long this condition continues we need not look for healthy state of fnan- cial affairs of either county or city.
 J. T. GARRETSON, Former Tax Appraiser for the City of Bir- mingham.
 June g. 1900.
The age-herald., 1900-06-10
FRAT I CITY.

Pratt City June 9.-(Special) al)-Concordia hall, opposite the Catholic church. burned to the ground this morning between and o'clock. The hall was the property of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and was valued at about 1,5O0 and insured for $1000. All indications point to incendiarism. Fire was discovered in the residence of Pat Hannigan at the same hour, but was i'm mediately eXtnguished.
 John Cass of Chattanooga is the guest of relatives here
 Miss Anna Waltersdorf left for her home in Tennessee today where she will spend the heated term.
 Mrs. T. A. Eggleston of Columbus, Miss, is guest at the home of Mrs. J. E. De- Bardeleben.
 Miss Pou is visiting friends in Birming- ham.
The age-herald., 1900-06-10
AnachronisIns \

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 A friend of mine a member of a Birming- ham literary coterie, submits to me paper "a story of the civil war in which refer ence is made by the hero to Rubaygout of Omar Khayam, Ftzgerald's version of the Persian poem. which was not published in English and distributed in America until after the close of hostilities between the states, though Fitzgerald finished his work jn about 1852. I am asked if it is admis- able for him to refer to "Rubayout" and answer yes, for he has literary precedent for it. It is, strictly speaking literary anachronism, but even Shakesjeare makes Hector quote Aristotle, who lived many centuries after the assumed date of Hec- tor.
 Virgil made Aeneas and Dido eontempor- nres.
 Scott, in "Antiquary," aludes to the sun as setting in the eastern heavens
 Charles Wolfe, in his famous poem "The Burial of Sir John Moore' makes them bury him by the moon beams misty light when the nautical almanac tells us there was a new moon at that date.
 Alexander Dumas tells a lady she paints like George, a painter, who was not born at the time of which he wrote
 Victor Hugo makes Charamagne say: "You dream like scholar of Sarbonne," an institution founded four and a half cen turies after the days of Charlamagne.
 Thackery, in Henry Esmond," lets the Dean of Winchester write a letter in chap ter TX. after his death had been announced in chapter VI.
 And last, but not least, Rider Haggards story of the Boer war is the funniest Ill., fated Jess has given her name. Simple arithmetic, upon data furnished by the au- thor, shows character has grown up and the father of babes before he was in his teens.
 But what matters all of these? The in terest of thoughtless, indifferent, careless, interest-seeking readers is all that is needed. Suitability is the watchword
 But of what use is it to avoid a single anachronism when the whole play is one anachronism-the sentiments and phrases or Versailles in the camp of Aulis-Macau- lay, Moore and Byron? $. IPSEY.
The age-herald., 1900-06-10
GREAT ACTIVITY IN MASONIC CIRCLES
June is Always a Very Busy
 Month.
OFFICERS TO BE ELECTED
Masons Will Take Place on Mon day, the l8th Inst.-The East
 ern Star Flourishing

| June is a busy month with the Free
 masons throughout the Engish-speaking
 world. In many of the local bodies the l annual election and annual installation ot l officers take place. In England and Scot. l land several of the grand bodies meet ir ] June, and in London there is no end to the l lodge banquets.
 On Monday night next Birmingham Fra ternal Lodge No. 3S4 elects officers. As eact member has been served with a summons under seal, the attendance will be very large. Daniel A. Greene has served his second term as worshipful master of this lodge
 On Tuesday night next King Solomon Lodge No 46O J. II. Phillips worshipful master, will elect officers. On Thursday night next Mineral City 1 Chapter No. 101, Royal Arch Masons, Nat. | Mewhinney high priest, will hold its an nual election. On the 18th instant there | will be special conversation of this chap ter for the purpose of conferring the de- grees from Mark to Royal Arch, inclusive, on a triple team made up of out-oftown candidates. The work will begin early in the afternoon. Paul Calame, the masonic
 
 pare a collation. for the early part of the evening and a banquet for the midnight hour. It is understood that H. Clay Arm strong, grand secretary, will be present to deliver the principal parts of the ceremo- nial work. Mineral City chapter carries the banner of capitular masonry in Alabama, and the 18th will mark one of many gala periods in it's history.
 Sam Thompson Council of Royal and Se- feet Masters, James Esdale, thrice illus trious master, will hold it's election on June 20.
 The Shrners' summer excursion and pie mic will take place next Thursday, and only nobles and their families will be expected. Jackson's Lake near Montgomery, will be the objective point. The Montgomery Shrners will there meet and welcome the nobes from Birmingham. c. E. Meglemery or Ben M. Jacobs will furnish information concerning the trip on application
 Birmingham Rose Croix Chapter No. 2, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (southern jurisdiction), has received it's perpetual charter from the mother supreme council at Washington. At the regular meeting last Thursday night Dr. M. Newfed, as wise master, and his co-officers were installed for the ensuing twelve months. On next Thursday week there will be full turnout of Scottish Rite Masons when the Lodge of Perfection will confer the 14th degrees on a large class seeking to be made perfect elus
 The Eastern Star held a delightful meet
 ing last Monday, Mrs. Paul Calame as worthy matron, in the chair. The local body is styled Adah chapter. It has mem bership of 80. After the session closed Mon day Mrs. Caame entertained the chapter in the banquet room at toothsome sup per.
 The chapter at Pratt City will confer the Royal Arch next Friday night.
The age-herald., 1900-06-10

$3O,OOO to loan on central property. Address or call on s. Earle Perkins, 1927 2d Av- enue.
The age-herald., 1900-06-10
EATS ANYTHING
Since Leaving Off Coffee,

"I wish to give my experience with coffee for the benefit of other people. l used cof- fee for several years, and was terrible sufferer from dyspepsia The doctor told me not to use coffee or tea and put me on a light diet, and felt better.
 'Then I commenced to drink coffee again and had the same trouble come on.
 "One day I told a friend about it, who said if I would stop drinking coffee alto- gether I would feel better, and advised me to use Postum Food Coffee in its place.
 q tried the Postum, but did not like it, so 1 told him about it and he said I didn' t cook it right, that is, didn't boil it enough and that l should use cream instead of milk, and to make sure 1 would use it. he sent package to the house.
 After I used that package I would have no more coffee in the house. Now I don't know what it is to have dyspepsia and I can eat anything I also give Postum to my two children, and they are the health fest children you could find anywhere. The youngest is boy 13 months old and we have been giving him Postum for seven months, three times a day. He weighs 30 pounds and I know that Postum is what keeps both of them so healthy.
 q think all people who have dyspepsia get it from coffee drinking.
 Yours truly, Mrs. John Strnger 20 S.. Florida Ave, Atlantic City, N. J.
The age-herald., 1900-06-10
Berney Bank Officers

By mixture of types yesterday in the mention of MT. Webb w. Crawford having been elected cashier of the Berney Nation- al bank, MT Henry l.. Badham was re- ferred to as cashier also. MT. Badham is vice president and the active manager of the Berney National bank, and under his management it has become one of the most prosperous and successful banking institu- tions in the south.
The age-herald., 1900-06-10
L. P. DODGE
Master Mechanic of Tennessee Com
 pany's New Furnaces Hurt

L. P. Dodge, master mechanic at the new furnace being built by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, was seriously hurt yesterday afternoon by falling tim ber He was working at the time, and was caught in such manner that he could not get out of the way. His injuries are not dangerous
The age-herald., 1900-06-10
ln a Sad Missian

MT. Thomas J. Beard left last night for Nashville to attend the funeral of his grandchild, Harry T., son of Harry N. Beard who died in that city yesterday.
The age-herald., 1900-06-10
Summer School

Professor Joel c. DuBose will instruct classes during the summer He will be glad to meet pupils at Birmingham Semi nary.
The age-herald., 1900-06-10

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Philadelphia Pa. and return via Southern Railway. Special low rates on sale June Il and 12 Only $291O, good to return June 26th.
The age-herald., 1900-06-10
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-24
CAMPAIGN ISSUES
AND CANDIDATES

New York. April 2i.-Followlng IS a
summary OF the replies from twenty
three Democratic national committee.
men TO the Journal and Advertisers
question regarding the campaign issues
and candidates
Anu-imperaiigm as a leading issue,
q; autl-truFts as a leading Issue, 2l;
money question as a leading issue, l6i
auti-miIItarsm as leading issue, G.
The Chicago platform viii be reaf-
firmed. 20 non-commlttal as 10 Chicago
platform @.
peweys candidacy not taken serious
ly IL; DeWeys candidacy would not
hurt Bryan. g.
Bryan by reclamation. s Bryan unan-
imousiy on ON first ballot. IS.
Admiral Schley for Vice President. Q;
no personal choice for Vice President,
g. Cummings. Sulzer. Van Wyck. Will
lams, Patuson, and Daniel (each), j.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-24
INNEsTIGArIoN oRpEnED.
Treasury Department Will See About
Japanese immigration.

Washington, April 2-The treasury
department has ordered q special agent
90 proceed 90 the Pacific coast Co iu-
yesuFate tht matter of the large influx
OF japanese coolies 90 This country
within th- last few mouths. The qnes-
tl1u Us suU troubling the immigration
officials Uutl two or three months ago
lhr Immigration OF japanese 90 the
United states was small. II has become
80 heavy as Go excite suspicion that
the men are coming here as contract
lab0rgrs
The treasury has also requested the
state department 90 ask American con-
suls 20 investigate the matter and make
report The treasury department has
not been informed that the Japanese
government. as stated yesterday In
tends 20 put q stop 20 the immigration,
gs 10 does not desire its people 20 suffer
hardshi.s Iu this country while walt
ing for employment. and the official In
vestigat0n viii continue.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-24
ESTATE OF THOMAS MAYCoCK.
Phillip $. Maycok Petitions Court
for Letters Of Administration.

Phillip s. Maycock by his attorney,
c.. 3. Stewart, petitoned the probate
court today for letters of administra-
zion I'm the estate of the late Thomas
Maycock Bishop OF the Third ward.
The total value 0f the estate is $500.
consisting of real and personal property
situated In this city and Pays1n. Utah
county The deceased petitioner says,
LETT no viii The heirs are the widow.
Louise S Maycock petitioner, three
daughters and another son.
Wednesday May 3, was set for hear
Ing OF petition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-24
Illinois Populists.

Springfield. llls.. April 2i-The Popu-
list State central committee met this
mornin. and chose A. c. Hauline OF
Flora as temporary chairman OF the
state convention The convention met
at noon and temporary organization
was effected. after which adjournment
was taken 90 1890 p. M. The attendance
was very SMALL only members of the
State committee being present This af-
teIn0ou lhe committee viii select new
state central committee and thirty
delegates 90 the national convention.