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The Coconino sun., 1904-02-20
RAILROAD BUILDING.
The Arizona Southern aud the Line West
 from Wickeuburl.

Mir. F. M. Murphy returned Mon. day morning from the mines of the Imperial Copper company and lief, this morning for the north. He will stop at Congress before returning to Prescott. While in the south Mir. Murphy also visited Tombstone and inspected the properties in which he is interested there. He was accom- panied to the Imperial Copper com pany's mines by President E. B.. Gage, Mir. w. F. StauntOn and Mir. Charles E. Murphy.
 Speaking of the Arizona Southern railroad, to be built from Red Rock to the mines, and of which mention was made yesterday by the Republi- can in dispatch from Tucson, and on which work was begun yesterday, Mir. Murphy said that the road would be completed within three months and probably within two months.
 He believes that the properties of the Imperial will be developed into one of the great mines of the territory. One reason that the development has not already taken place is that the re- zion has not been sufficiently access ible, but the chief reason is that there has not been until now strong or ganization in possession of those rich properties.
 There are now about seventy-fve men employed there and the force will be increased as fast as room can be made for larger number of men. The completion of the Arizona South ern will greatly facilitate the develop ment.
 Speaking of the Arizona California X Santa Fe, that is, the road which is going to be built west from Wicken- burg, MT. Murphy said that he would leave for the east shortly but that be- fore he left the territory work would be begun on that line. Republican.
The Coconino sun., 1904-02-20
A Cure for Ecxema.

My baby had eczema so bad that its head was a solid mass of scabs, and it's hair all came out. I tried many remedies but none seemed to do any permanent good until I used De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. The Ec- zema is cured, the scabs are gone and the little One's scalp is perfectly clean and healthy, and it's hair is growing beautifully again. cannot give too much praise to DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.-Frank Farmer, Bluff City, Ky. In buying Witch Hazel Salve look out for commercials. DeWitt's is the original and the only one con- taining pure Witch Hazel. The name K. c. Dewitt x Co. is on every box. Sold by D. J. Brannen.
The Coconino sun., 1904-02-20
An Early Riser.

A strong. healthy, active constitu- tuition depends largely on the con- dition of the liver. The famous little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers not only cleanse the system but they strengthen the action of the liver and rebuild the tissues support ing that organ. Little Early Risers are easy to act, they never gripe and yet they are absolutely certain to pro- duce results that are satisfactory in all cases. Sold by D. J. Brannen.
The Coconino sun., 1904-02-20
q Beautiful Valentine.

St. Valentines greeting to all who love to snuggle close to Natures heart-a beautiful creation in water color, with handsome 1904 bicycle girl for it's center, her bloom of rosy health happily blending with the sun shine of an opening spring. If you want one free, just drop postal to Pope Mfg. Co.,, Hartford, Conn.,, or Chicago, III.
The Coconino sun., 1904-02-20
Death of wm. z. Null.

The Prescott Herald of the 10th in- stant says:
 Wm. F. Hull died this morning at the Prescott House after an illness of several days. He came in from the Iron King mine suffering with se- were cold and was advised to go to bed and call a physician. Pneumonia soon took strong hold upon him and he gradually become worse till at l o'clock this morning, when he passed away. Deceased was we'll known all over this part of the coun- try. He was a.man of a sunny dis position, liberal to fault and num- bered his friends by the score.
 He was a member of several fra ternal societies and grand master workman of Blanchard lodge No. 20, A. O. U. w. Philip Hull, the father of the deceased, died a short time past, and was a we'll known sheep man near Williams. A brother Joe resides near Seligman. He has been notified and is expected to arrive here this afternoon. Another brother, Frank, is here in Prescott. The fu- neral will take place tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock from Logan's un- dertaking parlOrs under the auspices of the A. o. U. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
"Peqqy From Paris"

One of the announcements for the Jef- ferson Theatre that will attract general interest among theatre, patrons in this city and vicinity Is the engagement of the musical play Peggy from Paris, which will be here next Saturday mati- nee and night. Of all the musical com edies produced in this country none has attained greater popularity than Peggy from Paris The book and lyrics are the product of George Sde, than whom no American humorist has been more widely read or more thoroughly enjoyed And this play is one Of his brightest and cleverest works. It abounds in wit, hu- acterize not alone the speeches and dia- logues of the characters themselves. and also the scenes and situations through which they are moved. Peggy from Paris was written to create genuine and wholesome laughter. It has succeeded to a marked degree in testimony of which Is the praise it has received wherever it has been done, and the runs it has achieved in the big cities.
 If other cities have so thoroughly liked Peggy from Paris it is reasonable to assume that 1t will appeal with equal favor to theatre patrons here, for public taste is much the same, and what New York Boston and Chicago approve may be accepted as the right sort for this city. The play however, has more than Mir Ade's scintillatng wit and humor to recommend it. It is decidedly strong a1u- sically. William Lorraine wrote the mu- sic. He is known to music lovers as the composer of Ramona" and Salome. two of the most popular and successful works ever written. The quality of these compositions will assure bright, swing ing captivating melodies fin Peggy from Paris" Rolicking fun runs swiftly into melody. and the comedians and comedi- ennes break into infectious song to which chorus sings and dances in accompani- ment Indeed. the chorus effect in
 Peggy from Paris" are especially strik- ing. and. have won general admiration.
 The scenery and costumes are of rare beauty and in every respect the musical play is calculated to delight even the most exacting of theatre patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

and it's reyolutionists first appeared. Never answered 10 complete satisfaction. 1t is of new relevancy in this city at the present time. as the play with Edward Morgan as the star. will be the attrac- ton at the Jefferson theatre next We'd nesday.
 MT Caine says he did not-and MT. Caine ought to know. To obviate the contrary opinion. so says the author, he laid the scenes of his story in the Rome of the future instead of that of today or yesterday. This sounds conclusive, but, for all that. there be those who are ever ready at finding rescmblances and they are not charitable enough to put them down to accident CT to unconscious cere- bration. Some arc bold enough to charge that MT Caine had "motiHesf when he wrote The Eternal City,
 These hold that in Baron BonelI the prime minister. the author is trying to throw a side light upo nCrlspi. But MT. Caine seems To have the better of the argument there. fer even the great pre- mier's worst enemies never accused him of all the trcachery and general unscru- pulousness with which Bonelli keeps in- terest at a high pitch in Che drama. Not withstanding this, the opposition will not be downed. They point to this descrip- tion of Bonelli: "Ore who ruled all with a rcd of iron-peope court princes, par liament and king as wel-and seemed to have only one nsatished desire. to break up the last remaining rights of the vati- can and rule the pope himself. man of implacable temper and inperious soul, and, like Napoleon. a man with deep contempt for public opinion" This, they say, was an epitome Of the Crispi char acter.
 More scrutiny Is being given to MT. Gaines pope. Prime ministers have been staged before, but never pontif. To mimic the state and its leaders is 8 priv ilego; but it Is still q question whether the church and it's exalted functionaries can be so represented with impunity and without giving offense Those arguing in the affirmative say that those holding the contrary opinion would find much justification if a pope or history were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

represented and in any manner disre- spectful to high and holy calling.
 MT. Caine vehemently asserts that no historical pontin served as model for his pope and maintains that he was at infi- nite pains to treat the pontiheate in none
 but the most reverental manner
 Searchers for personal analogy have to admit themselves bafhed here. The near est that they can come to finding a pope
 like MT. Gaines is in Felix V. who reign ed in the distant past. Like the stage pontin, Felix, before entering the pr;est- hood. was married and had children, but it is nowhere recorded that, by a strange | tangle in the skcin of fate the son should
 unl<nowingly be set agalnst the father
 and that the father should be called upon to judge and condemn the son, as I is the case with the pope ana David Rossi in "The Eternal City"
 Then General Potter. the American am- bassador, is identified by some as Gen eral Horace Porter They see here the disguise of but one letter-the substitu-
 ton of ''t" for an ''r'. General Potter is described by Mir. Caine Elderly.
 gallant and famous for a fluent tongue
 and ready wit" all of which applies to General Porter As to the hero and hero inc of the drama, David Rossi and Donna Roma Volonna, only conjectures can be
 made to who. if any, were Mir. Gaines models. Donna Roma. to be impersonat- l ed in the play by Janet Waidorr, is ex-
 travagantly spoken of as being, "A type
 of the fair lady who has appeared in the l history of every nation since the days 1 of Helen of Troy, one of those exquisite
 creatures whose lovely eyes and rosy
 mouth exercise a function in the state. J In the orchard of the nation she Is the l flower of flowers Wherever she goes a l perfume of adoration follows her and everybody makes way for her as for sovereign. In the world of beauty and elegance through which sne moves she is queen, and as such she makes her own
 manners and her own morality. Why did
 the prime minister appoint so-and-so? Donna Romal Why did he dismiss such and-such? Donna Roma!
 The wise ones of Rome. Paris and
 London pretend to say that there was such "petticoated politician as Donna Roma who rules the iron Crispi; but they do not let us know who this fair crea- ture was. Possibly wisdom dictated a discreet silence As to David Rossi DOT trayed in the drama by Edward Morgan since the famous Italian agitator Pelle- yond the fact that he fought for lih- eral government in Rome in lS4S, under the famous Masslnl his resemblance to David Rossi ceases. Pellegrino Tell by the hand of an assassin before his hopes could be realized, while David lived In the play at least. to witness fruition of his dreams.
 There will he no attempt of course. on the part of the performers III "The Eter- nal City" to impersonate any of these
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
TROUBLES OF HERMIT CRAB.
Has a Hard Time to Find a New
 House to Occupy.

From Country Life in America.
 The most disconsolate fellow that walks the beach is the hermit crab whose shell has become too snug for comfort If 1t were his own. as the clam's Is, it would grow with his growth, and always be a perfect fit; but to the hermit there comes orten nov ing day. when a new house must be sought Discouraging work it Is, too. Most of the doors at which he knocks are slammed in his face. A tweak from a larger pincer than his own will often satisfy him that the shell he considers distinctly possible" and hopefully ven lures to explore, is already occupied by a near but coldly unsympathetic relative.
 Finding no empty shell of suitable size, the hermit may be driven to ask a broth- CT hermit to Vacate in his favor. The proposition Is spurned indignantly. and a fight ensues. The battle Is to the stronger Often the attacking party has considerable trouble in cleaning out the shell, having to pick his adversary out in bits. A periwinkle or a whellS may be attacked in a like manner by hermit who is hard pressed and has taken a fancy to that particular shell. If the householder be feeble the conquest is easy If lusty. he holds the fort.
 At last the search is over The shell is cleaned and ready.
 ''Yes, this will dol But how my back does ache, I mustn't delay minutel Is anybody looking? Here goes, then; and may l never have to move aga1nI'
 In the twinkling of an eye the caudal hooks let go their hold deep in the spiral of the old shell, and have safely an- ohored the weak and 1accd body to the to the inner convoutions of the new one
 It is all over; an empty shell lies on the sand, and a larger one Is near 1t with sleepy looking hermit crab in it. Poke him and he leans languidly out over his pearly balcony, as if to say, "If this deadly monotony is not broken soon l shall diei'
 But. behind this "so-aty mask" the cramped muscles are stretching out and adjusting themselves in absolute con- tentment to the roomy spaces offered them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
"The Peddler."

An attraction that plays to standing room only wherever presented must be the sort of play that people want to see. and that Is the kind of play 'The Ped dler" is. which is the attraction at the Bijou theatre all next week. It serves to introduce to the public Joe Welch as a star and in a role entirely different from that which patrons of the vaude- vile houses of the country were accus- toned to see him.
 The play is a story of New York life which appeals to the sympathies of an audience, by reason of stirring incidents which are cleverly woven into a story of love and adventure. MT. Welch, in the role of Abraham Jacobson. an Eastside Hebrew clothing dealer. wins the audi ence early by reason of his homely teachings and unconscious pathos. Throughout the action of the piece he Is seen to advantage. and easily sways the audience to laugh or cry.
 The stage settings are claimed to be superb. and the mechanical effects tns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
o4~%%4%~.-e.e-e~s.~~~os

Bernard Shaw will be of interest to many. This brilliant, cratic genius was born in Dublin, In July. 1856 He chose London as the scene of his literary ac- tivities and began his turbulent career there in 1876.
 His early literary efforts were five novels only four of which have been published Of these he once wrote T have written but five novels in my life and of these there will remain then un- published (this was written as a fore word to his fourth published novel, "Love Among the Artists'D only the first "a very remarkable work I assure you, but hardly one which l should be well advised in letting loose. whilst my liveli- hood depends on my credit as literary workman" His other three published novels are "The Irrational Knot, Ca shel Byron's Profession" and An Unso- cial Socialist" They appeared during the period of lsSO-SS.
 In 1898 his Plays Pleasant and Un- pleasant were publshed-seven In all. The Unpleasant three in number "Widowers Houses ,"rhe PhiIander' and Mrs. Warren's Profession" appeared first. They deal with the crimes of so- ciety. Arms and the Man" Candida, You Never Can Tell' and "The Man of Destiny" comprise the pleasant which treat of the romantic follies of society and the struggles of individuals against these follies Three Plays for Puri- tans.e his last published volume of plays, appeared in 19O0
 He holds high rank as an essayist as The "Quintessence of Ibsenlsm" C9D and ''The Perfect Wagnerite" C9S) will show. He is a great musical critic and contrib uted articles on music (under the pen name of Corno di Bassetto) for two lead ing London dailies from 'S3 to '9S. AS dramatic critic, he also ranked high, and contributed articles on the drama to the Saturday Review from sc to '9S. In addt- ton to these activities, he engaged in lectures on socialism and political re- form and contributed articles to leading magazines on all kinds of conceivable subjects. He Is a born debater and beats l down his opponent by flashes of wit and | ready marshalng of facts.
 l Shaw is considered eccentric in nearly everything he does. His plays were writ 1 ten to please himself with little or no | care. on his part, for their ever being played. When one of his plays was being l tried in a London theatre. much against his will he was consistently called by a brilliant gathering of his friends to come before the curtain. As he did so. and
 when quiet had just beer restored. a lank individual in the gallery cried 1 "Boor in a tone of derIsion and dis
 arrangement q rather agree with you,
 my friend said Shaw quick as light ning and his retort made as great hit | as the play. He is independent in dress and, before his marriage Chat took place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

about six years ago, and from that tune ,,otiI inc present her engagements have bean confined to the large centers or population north of the Potomac and Ohio rivers and east of the Mississippi with the exception of St. Louis. She made her stellar debut In J. M. Barries play, .The Little Minister" and 1t is in this play tbat she will be seen during her southern tour. She comes here un- der the management of Charles Froh- man. who has so ably guided the desti- nies of this great actress, from the first associated with practically the same company that appeared with her during the three years that the play presented
 at the Empire theatre in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

best that money can procure, while the supporting company has been carefully selected by MT. Wech for their especial fitness for the role portrayed The pro- auction is under the direction of Sulli- van. Harris and Woods
 AS star Joe Welch is famed all over the land as a true deineator of Hebrew character portraiture. He visits us next week in role that will be pleasantly remembered by all those fortunate enough to see him. ''The Peddler" is a four act comedy drama written express ly for him by Hal Reid and gives him plenty of opportunity for exercising his dramatic ability
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

Al G. Fields minstrels played to crowd ed houses yesterday afternoon and last night Their engagement was character ized by liberal patronage on the part of the people of Birmingham MT. Field is very popular here. When he comes his friends are sure of being entertained. but this year he has surpassed himself. There is no doubt that he has one of the best aggregations of It's class that has ever toured the country. The staging of his show is on sumptuous scale and every detail is so carefully looked after that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

During the holiday season, when good cheer everywhere prevails, there Is noth- ing nicer to have in the house than little good whisky. and besides. the best physicians prescribe 1t in many cases or sickness But you must have good whisky. pure whisky. You don't want to drink poor whisky yourself, much less offer 1t to your friends. while as a med icine. poor whisky adulterated whisky Is injurious If you want something real good for Christmas good for medicinal uses. good for all uses good at all times. read The Hayner Distlling Company's offer elsewhere in this paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
Adelaide Thurston In 4PoIIy Primrose


 There is a fragrance of sweetness and girlish charm ever associated with the mention of little Adelaide. Thurston's an- nual visits to the south This little ac- tress has ever held herself aloof from questionable plays. and has established herself as an exponent of purity and cleanliness in the composition of her per- formances. We first made her acquain- tance as Lady Gabbie in "The Little Minister" Afterwards she strengthened her hold in Sweet Clover" At Cozy Corners" and Polly Primrose" There are no problems to cause a blush in those plays and consequently when Miss Thurston came last season in Folly Primrose" her grip on the theatre-going contingent had grown so strong that she enjoyed the largest box office re- ceipts of any previous tour. The south ern patriotic sentiment of Polly Prim- rose" appealed so pleasingly last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
Laird & Lees Diary and Time-Saver
 for 1905,

sixth annual edition, is an especially complete and valuable pocket diary and encyclopedia of timely and useful infor- nation, and embraces more numerous and important features than any of the previous issues.
 In addition to memoranda pages for every day of the year, holidays, cash &C., count and calendar. there are thirteen maps in four colors, including Russia, Japan, Panama and our island possess sions. A full page engraving showing, by clock dials, the difference in time in the principal cities of the world is an- other valuable feature.
 The information is strictly accurate and up to date, having been prepared es- pecially for this diary.
 The book will prove a handy and val uable pocket reference companion and diary.
 Handsomely bound in red morocco, vest pocket size. price. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
OUR NIGHT
 SCHOOL
VIII Open 10

Lessons will be held three nights each week. Book keeping, Shorthand Bank ing, Penmanship, Arith- metic, etc. Special Eng fish Department.
 This is an excellent op- portunity for young men and women who are em- ployed during the day to secure a business educa- tion. Our night school makes it possible for you to earn and learn at the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

in 'ss). 1t has been said that he would go to the opera in a flannel shirt. He is strict vegetarian, takes delight in cycling and swimming, as an exercise, but has little or no interest in sport
 Despite his eccentrieities, Shaw has been pronounced by eminent authorities as a man-not of talent, but of genius. His "Candidal is considered by many as his masterpiece. so far; but 1t is eagerly expected that he will even overshadow 1t by others to follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
"The Eternal City,"

as models for characters in his book and drama "The Eternal City?" That has been a burning question in literary, po-
 litical and religious circles ever since the willy little Manx authors story with it's pope, its prime minister, it's ambassadors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

no serious flaw can be found in the pro- duction. The scenery for MT. Fields first part is a treat to the eye, while the company he is carrying is exception ally talented
 Those who witnessed the Field min strels' performances will be inclined to doubt that the best days of minstrelsy have passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
Mrs. wInslow,s soothIno svruo.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA- Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for .A--s. Windows Soothing syrup" and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTl YEAR5 by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the the GUMS. ALLAY5 an PAIN. CURES WIND COLIc. and is twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
AT THt JEFFERSON.

Wednesday night-E Edward Nor gan in "The Eternal City" Thursday matinee and night Candida"
 Friday matinee and night-Ade- laide fhurston in Polly Prim- rose"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

characters as they might have been in real life. Frank C. Bangs does not try to look like any pope who ever lived, and Frederick de Belleville is careful not to initiate the looks and mannersms or Crispi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
Mauee Adams Coming.

For the first time in her dramatic ca reer the famous Maude Adams, regarded as the foremost actress on the American stage is soon to be seen in this city. Miss Adams began her starring career
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
ceoroe Bernard Shaw.

lApropos of the coming of Candida to the Jefferson theatre next Thursday mat inee and night brief sketch of George