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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
A Kings Hard Labor.

From M. A. P.
 It makes one almost dizzy to read of the vast mass of events that had to be crushed into the twenty-four hours of a day. From o'clock in the morn ing till long after midnight the poor king was kept going. and during that time he had to watch every word and almost every look, to be pleasant to everybody, never to look bored, al ways to have the right word for the scores of people he met. the right look for the hundreds of thousands of spectators through whom he passed.
 It proves what everybody on the in- side track of public affairs knows that royalty, instead of being one of the easiest, is nowadays one of the most laborious of trades, and that the king of country like England has to work harder than the most hard worked politician in his wide empire.
 have detected only one occasion in all the reports where King Edward seems for a moment to have given way to the natural man. When he and M. Loubet, the president, appeared at the Comedie Franchise for a gala nerformance it was observed that they said very little to eacn other; and it is even hinted that M. Loubet, the simple country attorney who is the typical and excellent representative of republic of small fortunes and frpgal lives, nov and then went dan oerously near to having his forty WinkS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
FRAGRANT VIOLEIS
 BY THE THOUSANDS
FROM OCTOBER i TILL MAY IS 3oo,ooo OF THESE SWEET 5Los- SONS ARE SOLD EVERY DAY IN NEW YORK.

The small householder who has back of the Hudson river, a little way to the northward of Poughkeepsie is just about now fixing up the hot water pipe that runs from his kitchen fire to the little glass house in the backyard aforesaid. Or if he did not rig up the glass house and hot water pipe last season, or the season before, he Is more than likely to this is that the violet season will begin about the first of next month.
 And Duchess county, especially that portion of it, which lies around Rhine beck, IS the finest producing section of country in the United Gtates-probably in the world. Just why it should be so has not been scientifically explained or, if it has, the explanation has been for gotten. The practical people who deal in yiolets are content to say that there is something in the ground and some thing in the air that is conducive to the bossoming of violets, and they let 1t go at that.
 It Is a beautiful country, as every body knows who has been there. Such
 
 cob Astor's and others do not by any means comprise all the desirable land. There are hundreds and thousands of small holdings, and it is said that the division of property Is such that although there are many enormously rich men, there are no very poor men.
 And one of the contributing causes of the general prosperity Is the cultivation of violets As was said, the man who has a backyard and who has sufficient enter prise to build a small hothouse, run pipe through 1t from his house and buy a hundred violet plants for, say, $5. is ready to embark in the business.
 The season lasts from October 1 to May 1. It Is almost at Its height by October 15. While 1t lasts New York City re- celves something like 300, 900 violets a day from this particular region and would take many more without breaking the price if they were forthcoming. The price, retail, runs from $1.50 to S4 hum dred. so 1t will be readily seen that goodly sum goes to the violet growers in the course of a season
 The curious thing is that the grower who goes Into the business in a rough and ready way, bestowing little special care on his plants because he does not know how to give them special care Is gem orally more successful than the expert, who Is apt to overdo the business. No great skill and very little preparation are needed. The violets being planted and kept from frost, blossom throughout the winter. The blossoms are picked between eight and ten o'clock in the morning, tied in punches of fifty and one hundred, shipped by express at eleven or twelve o'clock and received in New York about three D. m.
 And New York has never yet grown tired of violets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
Irish Tobacco,

John Redmond's recent plea for the legalizatiop of tobacco culture in Ireland recalls the. fact that itr was permitted there until 1880, though forbidden in England and Scotland. Wexford tobacco was then so highly esteemed that its price was three times as great as the Virginia leaf The rapid extention of the culture, more than 1000 acres being planted with tobacco, led to it's prohibition in 1890 Twenty years ago Gladstone expressed his dissatisfaction with the veto and offered to remove it if a scheme were produced for the collection of the duty so that the revenue might not suffer. Two years ago an official experiment was made In Meath, an acre of land yielding 1.1oO pounds of serviceable tobacco. This Irish tobacco, 1t is said, was inferior to Ameri- can leaf, but this is largely considered a matter of "curing" Even Australian grown tobacco was a rank failure until the British government engaged an American expert to instruct and advise the planters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
Rotten Asphalt in New York.

Municipal Journal and Engineer.
 The deplorable condition of the asphalt ed streets In New York City have been attracting considerable attention for sev- eral months past, and the troubles of of the trust have been augmented there by. Mayor Low has taken hand in the matter and proposes to give 1t his serious consideration. He feels that unless the companies laying the pavements can be made to make good their guarantee in keeping the rotten pavements in repair that 1t will be serious handicap to his administration and will be likely to mili- tate against the success of the fusion movement in the fall campaign.
 Health Commissioner Lederle and Street Cleaning Commissioner Woodbury have both complained bitterly to Mayor Low of the present situation in New York city They have spoken in no uncertain terms of the poor condition of the trusts pave ments. Dr. Lederle declares that the great holes in the asphalted streets are beyond the reach of brooms and water of the Street Cleaning Department and so become active breeders of disease Com missioner Woodbnry has prepared and sub mitted to the mayor maps of the city. showing the location of every piece of asphalt paving in New York.
 It has been asserted that if the pave- ments were properly surfaced and the as-
 
 be cleaned twenty-five per cent easier than at present.
 But the officials are not the only ones who have been objectng to the conditions of the streets rotten asphalt pavements The truck drivers are stunning the as- phalt streets that are in the worst con dition, as they say that the numerous holes make 1t dangerous to cart delicate machinery or fragile goods through such thoroughfares and that streets paved with Belgian blocks-usually considered the toughest kind of a pavement--are chosen in preference.
 One of the results of this crusade against the trusts rotten asphalt pave ments has been that the contractors have been obliged by law to push their work of repair more rapidly and some relief Is promised In the immediate future An other jesuit is likely to be the installation of q municipal asphalt repairing plant ample enough in it's proportion to provide for speedy and constant repair of all im- perfect asphalted streets in Greater New York, Commissioner of Public Works Livingston favors the establishment of an asphalt repair plant, for the reason that. In a short time, the maintenance con tracts with several of the paving com panies will expire. so that under present conditions it will be impossible to keep the streets in good condition, because all the repair forces and plants now in use would not be able to renew street surfaces as fast as they are needed when it is remembered that the total area of asphalted pavements exceed two hundred and fifty miles. If our cities are wise they will profit by New York's unpleas- ant experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
At the BiIou.

Over twelve thousand people witnessed the performances of "The Governors Son." at the Bijou during the past week. For the next offering, Manager Wells announces a spectacular and sensational drama entitled "The Child Slave of New York"
 The drama is by Charles E. Blaney and Howard Hall. and consists of a pro- logue and four acts.
 The curtain rises on the prologue, to scene of wild beauty, the glittering peaks of Ice and snow-clad mountains and the flaming rays of the aurora bore alis fur-clad man (Charles Potter) emerges from a cave, holding in his hand a pan of gold. He has just discovered vein of gold of fabulous value. As he gazes on it, rejoicing over his find, figure John Foster) steals up behind him and fells him with a blow on the skull. He searches his pockets, secures some papers and the gold, and hurries away over the frozen waste. The moonbeams disclose the figure of a giant Esquimo standing on a crag, silhouetted against the night. He slowly descends the mountain side, discovers that the stricken man still lives, and revives him.
 The four ensuing acts are a kaleido- scope of wonderful scenes showing a de- tective's office in New York, a bucket shop, the den of thieves, the exterior of a deserted grain elevator on the har- Dor front, with the falling of a great brick chimney and the rescue by the harbor police in their tug. Another won- derful mechanical sensation Is the under ground railroad. Last is the studio of "Kaldah, the Mystic" in the twenty sixth story of the sky-scraper, known as the "Flatiron" on Madison Square.
 The company numbers over thirty peo- pie, and it requires truly big scenery, which is carried in carloads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18

whatever 1t may be called in these words:
 Before the President set out on his southern tour in April 1791. he addressed a letter on the 4th of that month, from Mt. Vereon to the secretaries of state, treasury, and War. desiring that If any serious and important cases should arise during his absence, they would consult and act on them and he requested that the Vice-P President should also be con suited
 Jefferson, writing later to President Washington informs him that a cabinet meeting attended by the Vice-President had been held, and that they had .unani- mously agreed" upon some matter of pressing importance. Writing in 1878, at a distance of twenty-seven years. Jeffer- son remarks that "it was the only occa- sion on which that officer was ever re- quested to take part in a cabinet ques- tion."
 When MT. Adams became President and Jefferson President, the former ap- pears to have had some idea of devolv- ing a portion of the executive business on the second officer in the government. Possibly it was little political move on the part of the great federalist to win over the leader of the young republican party to his side. Whatever the motive may HdN6 DetI, tbulu iOl BG brought into the plan. Two months be- fore he took the oath of Vice-President, We find him communing with Madison in this wise: My letters inform me that Mr Adams speaks of me with great friendship, and with satisfaction in the prospect of administering the government in concurrence with me. If, by that, he means the executive cabinet, both duty and inclination will shut that door to me I can not have a wish to see the scenes of 1793 revived as to myself, and to de- scend daily into the arena like a gladi- ator, to suffer martyrdom in every con- f1ict. As to duty, the Constitution will know me only as a member of the leg isative body; and it's principle is, that of a separation of legislative, executive and judiciary functions, except in cases specified If this principle is not ex- pressed in direct terms, it is clearly the spirit of the Constitution, and it ought to be so commented and acted on by every friend of free government"
 Still, there has never been any Constitu- tional decision of the question, and until one shall have been rendered, the Presi- dent is at liberty to invite the Vice-Pres- ident, when there is one to attend his cabinet conferences, and cast his vote on pending measures if he desires to do so. So far as the Constitution is concerned, it does not recognize that body in any shape or form. The word cabinet is not to be found in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
Liner Versus War Ship.

From tfss Pittsburg Dispatch
 Those unfamiliar with the differences in the construction of ships made for war and peace may wonder that the speed of 13.1 knots an hour maintained by the kearsarge is a case for jubilatlon when passenger steamers make more than 20 knots. The passenger ship, being built for speed, is given a length ten times of her beam measurement, while in the floating battery the proportion is but five to one. The liner uses 25,000 to 370O0 horse power, while the Kearsarge uses but 6,500. The Kearsarge made in her official trials 1884 knots, but she was then greased for the occasion Every lump of coal used had been sorted out by the builders, and crew, every man an expert employed regularly in trials, sustained that speed for but four hours and in smooth water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18

The secret of any stars popularity with theatre-goers is the gaining of their com plete confidence, and fulfilling all prom ises made. Miss Elizabeth Kennedy, the talented southern actress. has firmly es- tablished herself as a prime favorite by these methods.
 Last season we saw her as Madame Trentoni in Clyde Fitchs Captain links of the Horse Marines" supported by a splendid company and carrying a com plete scenic production
 Now she announces that she will be seen here shortly as Rosalind, in Shakes peares most delightful comedy. As You Like It."
 She has surrounded herself with strong cast, and no expense has been spared as regards costumes and scenic equipment. Her forest of Arden scene is marvel of the scenic painters art
 Critics have described Mss Kennedy as "the handsomest Rosallnd seen in the south in years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
When Johnny Comes Marching Home.

WncH tommy OoIISS "aiSh'fS 'iSihSs
 A series of brilliant military pictures set to inspiring patriotic music with well-defined story of civil war times Is the result of the latest effort of Stanis- laus Stange and Julius Edwards, the au- thors of Dolly Varden." It Is called when Johnny Comes Marching Home, and has been described as the first and only true American comic opera ever pro- duced It is said to be set to music which has won all hearts. It Is of that popular kind which is at once caught up and arranged for dance music, pot pourris, and medleys, and played in all the hotels and restaurants most effected by fashionable people.
 Among the musical numbers in the opera that have become popular are My Own United States" Just Marry the Man and Be Merry" Good Bye Yan- kees," My Honeysuckle Girl' and Years Touch Not the Heart.' The gem of the opera, however, is Katie, My Southern Rose"
 The quaint dresses of the time of the civil war are reproduced with fidelity, and most of the time the stage is full of pretty girls decked out in the frill and enormous crnoline hoop-skirts of generation ago The company engaged by F. c. Whitney is a good and large one. The company includes Wm. J. Carleton, Lucille Saunders, w. H. Thompson, Lou Harlon, Albert McGuckin. Florence Hay ward, Maurice Darcy, Helen Beresford, and large chorus and will be seen at the Jefferson Tuesday October 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
"satania. :"

It is said that a positive novelty will be presented at the Jefferson theater on next Friday, when "Satania" will be seen. It is described as a modern melo- drama, full of interest, which never flags for a moment from the rise to the fall of the curtain It Is from the pen of Mark E. Swan.
 It is said to be full of surprises and the comedy that is introduced during the action of the play is the kind that ap- peals to every class of theater-goers.
 Virginia Drew Prescott. who is the head of this organization, will be remembered for the work she did as Lady 'Vavasour, in Lord Strathmore."
 Greater opportunities are afforded Miss Prescott in the character of 'Satania," than ever before and 1t is declared by many to be the best work she has ever attempted. She is surrounded by a com- pany that was especially engaged for the different roles they assume.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
Uncle Sam's Sweet Tooth.
m the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
 That Uncle Sam has sweet tooth Is demonstrated by the record of sugar inn rortations for the year. which have in- creased to the largest total ever known Tn addition to the sugar raised in this country more than 5000. 000.0 900 pounds have heen imported, which. with the domestic production, would give each man, woman and child In the United States about seventy-two pounds each per annum As many persons do not eat anything like this amount and much sugar is intro duced into the human body in other forms than the refined product, there must be many people who consume more than their own weight of sugar in year. The ouantity eaten in the form of confection- cry is enormous. and if sugar would do 1t America should be land of sweetness if not of light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
nwhen Reuben Comes to Town" :"

''When Reuben Comes to Town" a mu- sical comedy by Herman Perlet, will be presented at the Jefferson theatre next Saturday matinee and night by compa- ny headed by Anna Lloyd.
 The story hinges on will that names Uncle Reubens niece as beneficiary to his diamond mine in South Africa. The scenes give a view of the hotels at Man haitian for the first act, and the garden and conservatory of a house on Fifth av- enue for the second
 The music in When Reuben Comes to Town Is full of melody and there are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
"The convIcts Daughter"

It is claimed that "The convlets Daughter" has been witnessed by large audiences. It appeals to every class of theater-goer, from the boy in the gall lary to the mother of the family; to sweethearts and sisters. and the father who loves his home. Every detail in re- gard to scenes and situations, properties and mechanical devices to make per- feet performance has been furnished so 1t Is claimed.
 The first act opens at Colonel Gould's home, with It's pretty cottage, beautiful flowers and shade trees, and the air of perfect happy contentment. It is said that one commences to feel its sunshine and warmth from the very beginning, and the interest never flags from the first to the fifth and final act The Con victs Daughter will be at the Jefferson theater tomorrow matinee and night. and a greatly reduced scale of prices has been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18

Alberta Gallatin, who is starring in Ib- sens much-tallled-of play Ghosts" not only scored a great success in the play but also demonstrated on one occasion In western theater that she Is a very brave woman. Only her presence of mind prevented panic when a kerosene lamp which was burning on the stage threat ened to explode in view of the audience. It was during the third and last act of the play. Miss Gallatin tried to turn down the light in the old-fashioned lamp, when the wick fell into the oil and the whole affair was instantly in flames, threatening explosion. The audience, sec ing the danger the actress was in, shout ed her to flee. Many of the spectators started for the door. For an instant, Miss Gallatin hesltated, then, with re- markable composure, she deliberately picked up the lamp and carrying it to the wing, handed it to an attendant who threw 1t in an areaway where 1t exploded. The house wildly applauded her brave act and Miss Gallatin resumed her act with complete composure.
 This incident was widely commented upon by the local papers, and others throughout the country. A leading organ lauded her bravery editorially, as follows:
 We take off our hat to Miss Alberta Gallatin. By carrying a blazing lamp off the stage last night, she probably averted a theatrical disaster. Acts like this should not be taken as commonplace or what was to be expected. Indeed, members of her profession have shown often enough that their own safety is the last thing that they think about in time of danger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF STREET CAR. ROUTE.

Beginning Oct. Ed and con tinuing while the 22d street bridge is being refioored, the Loop, Highland Ave, Avon dale and 1dlewild cars will come in aud go out of the city via 2Oth street. Birm- ingham Railway, Light and Power Go. ,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18

several songs which 1t Is not too much to predict will be whistled from the night of the performance.
 Some plays seem to have an irressta- ble charm in consequence of their name. Polly Primrose" which Paul Wilstach wrote for Adelaide Thurston's use this season, is a case in point. The Christian name Polly" has a roguish, saucy swing in it, and for Polly Primrose, or even Polly Smith. or a Polly Jones to be a sour-vlsaged. ugly-tempered mink would be totally out of the question.
 In other words, Polly Primrose spells sweetness and goodness, just as Nancy Sykes screams of bitterness and brutal ity; and Polly Primrose, in the play, is exactly like her name, and who better than Adelaide Thurston could portray such a loveabie and enthralling charac- ter?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Jefferson.

At the Jefferson. Monday matinee and night-"The Conviet's Daughter" Tuesday night-"When Johnny Comes Marching Home" Friday-"Satania." Saturday Matinee and Night When Reuben Comes to Town" ]
 At the BiIou. All week - Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturlay-"child Slaves cf New York
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-08-04
A Eight of Birds.

A fight Of birds changed the histor'
Of America under the following circuD
stances When Columbus sailed wesi'
ward over the unknSwn Atlantic, b"
expected to roach Zipangu (JapaD =.
After several days sail from Gomera,
one of the Canary islands, he became
uneasy at not discovering Zipansu'
which. according to his reckoning
should have been PIG nautical miles
more to the east. After a long discus
sion he yielded to the opinion of Mar
tin Alonzo Pinzon. the commander OF
the Pinta, and steered to the south
west. Pinzon was guided in his opin-
ion by a fight of parrots toward the
southwest. The effect of this change
In lis course curieusly exemplities the
Influence Of apparently trivial events
In the worlds affairs. Had Columbus
kept his original route he would have
entered the gulf stream, reached the
coast of Florida and then probably
been carried to Cape Hatteras and Nir-
ginia. The result would probably have
been to give the present United States
q Roman Catholic Spanish population
instead of Protestant English one, a
circumstance of Unreasonable impor-
lance "Never." wrote Humboldt, had
the flight of birds more important
consequences 1t may be said to have
determined the first settlements on the
new continent and lis distribution be
tween the Latin and Germanic races
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