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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-19

loops for stirrups. BY alternating his
weight first from one loop and then on the
other shining" proved an easy matter.
Held took up with him and put in place
a new billiard which he will make use of
TO hoist up his bo'suns chair from which
he will do the saving. He is going to saw
the pole down In sections, by the way
three feet at a time, but of course does
not intend to give a practical illustration
of conventional Irish wit by saving off
the section which supports the billiards
before making some other arrangements
to keep his chair suspended. After he has
hoisted himself to the top Held will knot
his chair to the pole just under the three
foot mark and Held knows more clever
knots than any Jimmylegs that ever splic-
ed bowline. He is going to use a form
of tightly binding slip knot, and after
each three feet has been severed he will
simply slip down each section as it is
sawed off to an assistant on the roof.
Held will have about twenty saws
coming to him, If he measures correctly. 1t
will be a tedious and muscular grinding
job and it may take him two days. If 1t
does, he will leave his chair at the top all
night and use his Shining apparatus to
get back to 1t.
Incidently he will use the extra rope to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-19

rTWELVE years ago the Passion Play
at Selzach, Switzerland, first came
into public notice. The play was
organized with the certainty of preparing
something really good, something that
would be welcome to all Christians of
every nationality and profession of faith.
The success which was obtained exceeded
the most sanguine expectations, and this
result increased with each succeeding
season. Thousands of persons have trav-
eled to Selzach and have been edited by
the Passion Play acted by the inhabit-
ants of the simple village. The reputa-
ton of the play has spread to all parts of
the world, proclaiming what can be done
by the remarkable lableaux vivants. the
dramatic scenes and the soul-stirring
music of the sacred play. The secret of
this unforeseen Success is to be found
IN the fact that the inhabitants OF Sell
zach devote themselves with soul and
body to the play, that they really live
what they represent, fully conscious that
they are serving a really holy undertake
Ing
last performance, and already for some
time the question has been asked far and
near, when will the next performance
take placer" In a few months the doors
of the Passion Play building will again
DO opened. when many thousands will
again come TO Selzach to find what thou
sands before them have already found
an artistic pleasure of the most noble
kind, a raising above the sphere of every
day life, and a representation the memory
Of which will never fail during the rest
of their lives.
Active preparations for the drama have
already begun, for the people know well
that much is expected from them and
therefore they are eagerly trying to sur
pass II possible, the performances of
former years.
Curlv-headed boys, men in the prime of
life, old men with silver hair. women,
girls, children, are all busily employed
in the rehearsals; the choir and orchestra
are also preparing for new attempts. The
zeal and enthusiasm of former years
have been increased and will also this
year bring delight and blessing to the
spectators. Selzach knows well that the
reputation of its Passion Play has spread
throughout the world and its people will
do their utmost to guard and increase
this reputation during the coming per-
Torrance.
The play will offer all the attractions
of former years; by the Introduction of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-19

Inc Black Patti Troubadours. recognized
as one Of the most popular and success
fal stage attractions of its class in the
United States, presenting a varied style
OF entertainment, will be seen at the
JEFFERSON theatre next Thursday. matinee
and night.
The company consists of forty Afro
Americans, headed by Nine. Sissieretta
Jones, popularity known as the BLACK
Pattl and considered to be the most ae-
complished singer of her race, and John
Rucker, the Alabama Blossom reputed
to be one of the funniest colored men
alive. Black Patti has appeared with
success In European singing at Paris,
Berlin, st. Petersburg, London ana other
music centers, and enjoys the distinction
of having sung by command for the pres
ent King of Great Britain. Her success
In the United States covers a period of
ten years. During that time she has ap-
peared before large. audiences. At the
Madison Square Garden New York City,
she attracted an audience numbering over
5000, and at the great Pittsburg EXPOSE
ton 1900 people assembled to hear her
sing.
She has been stellar attraction of the
"Troubadours' for eight consecutive sea-
sons and the success of this company in
the United States Is due, in a large meas
ure to the vocal accomplishments of this
singer. There are twenty-five other sing
ers, dancers, comedians, vaudevillests,
specialists, cake walkers and coon"
shonters comprising the "l3lack Patti
Troubadours," who appear In stage show
that Is as varied as 1t Is entertaining,
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lures and has been a little bit of every
thing In his versatile quest OF experience.
At one time he was a soldier; at another
a sailor before the mast another time a
revolutionary editor of a Journal for the
Reds; again, a fellow roamer with
vagabonds and outcasts; during one pc
riod a wrestler at public fairs; and dur
ing the critical year represented by his
gypsy bow knot, the troubadour or song
writer chansonnier-en-chef) for a stroll
ing band of gypsies.
1T was during that time" said he to
Mr.. Skinner, that [ became somewhat
fascinated by the charms of the dark
eyed, pretty daughter of the gypsy chief.
She not only favored my admiration, but
became so fond of me that the first thing
l knew her father had, without even once
asking my consent. proclaimed the Ro-
many banns for our wedding, and the
ceremony would undoubtedly have taken
place in due gypsy fashion but for the
fact that the real seriousness of the mat
ter suddenly struck me in so forcible n
manner that I stole away from the camp
at midnight before the fatal day and
took good pains that the gypsles should
not know whittier l had disappeared.
It is this gypsy life and wandering
spirit of Rchepin which he has typified
in his gypsy hero in 1.-THE Harvester
and the hero's flight from his sweetheart.
Toinette. in that play is a "Reminiscences
$50 far as Richepin is concerned) of this
flight from his prospective gypsy bride.
In the play however, the fleeing lover
finally returns TO bring happiness to his
troubled sweetheart and to right the great
wrong he has done her Rr. Skinner
should have in this part a picturesque
opportunity to display as he seems to
have done-all the versatility of his art
from humorous comedy and fantastic
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ParsifaI.

Muslcally the past season has been one
of the most important, If not the most
important, Birmingham has ever seen.
Some of the worlds greatest artists have
visited Birmingham, such as Paderewsli,
Melba and Van Hose.
The season will close with the appear
ance OF what is conceded to be the great.
est musical-dramatc attraction the
world has ever seen-"Parsifal," Richard
Wagners last and most elaborate work.
For more than twenty years "Parsifar'
could only be seen in one city in the
world. the otherwise insignificant city of
Bapreuth, in Bavaria. Through the en-
terprise of Heinrich Conried this music
drama was for the first time anywhere
outside of Bayreuth produced at the
Metropolitan opera house in New York
on December a. 1903. and is this season,
for the first time in its history, being
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-19

taken on the road to be presented by the
entire company in sixteen different cities.
The tour extends as far as San Francisco.
Through influences that have been
brought to bear by music lovers, Birlning-
ham is one of the sixteen cities in which
the original production of this extraordi-
nary opera will be presented. and Bir-
ningham people are naturally proud of
this fact.
To give an idea of the magnitude of the
enterprise 1t is sufficient to state the fol-
lowing facts obtained from and vouched
for by the local manager .dr. Dahm-
Petersen: The company consists of 225
people, travelling In two special trains:
the orchestra will consist OF fifty-seven
men; the principal part of "ParslfaI' will
be sung by Alois Burgstaller, the original
New York Parsifal; the musical director
will be Alfred Hertz, who has conducted
all the New York performances; the per-
Torrance begins at p. m. and lasts till
II 80 D. M, with one and one.half hours
intermission for dinner; all scenery was
painted insVienna. You say the prices are
too high? You get a performance which
lasts twice as long as the average per-
Torrance which comes here. The sale of
tickets (by arrangement with r. 5. Doug
las, manager jefferson theatre) opens to-
morrow, March 20, at the Cable Piano
company's store, 1916 Second avenue, and
1t will be your own fault, If you do not
secure tickets at the regular priees-frst
come first served
The performance takes place on April a.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-19
mThe Street sinaer.n


The attraction for this week at the
Bijou is Forester & Mittenthals produc-
ton of Hal Reids musical drama, THE
Street Singer with dainty Florence
Bindley as the star. The attraction will
begin its engagement tomorrow night
Miss Bindley is an actress who by hei
conscientious work, pleasing personality
and magnetism has won a secure place
in the affections of American theatre
going public. She Is as dainty as she Is
petite. and yet within her being runs the
fire of emotional genius. Miss Bindley
has accomplished many good things In
her career on the stage. her appearance
as 1.-THE Girl With the Diamond Dress In
vaudeville being recalled but she has
never done anything which equals hei
impersonation of La Belle Violetta" II
1.-THE Street Singer"
The attraction will be doubly- interest
ing, as it is musical drama, and from re-
ports from other cities where THE Street
Singer" has appeared. both star and pro-
duetion have received most fattering re-
ceptions. This stamp of approval marks
1.-THE Street Singer as one of the sue
cesses of the current season.
A. large company and pretty scenic eff
fects are promised.
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sTEEPLEJAcK,s TASK.
Climber Will Cut Down Flagpole 3a4
Feet in the Air

From the New York Evening Sun.
Just as soon as the wind don't blow too
hard up among the clouds. Wally Held,
steeplejack, is going up among them and
saw down the flagpole that tops the Ann
street dome of the lofty Park Row build
ing. Held is going to conduct this trivial
Che calls it trivial carpentry operation
about 3S4 feet up in the air Without
doubt, for the time being Held will be the
most exalted person in New York He can
look the Statue of Liberty squarely in the
face.
Held Skinned" up to the top of the
pole on Friday just to look things over
there was certainly a lot to look over
from that point, and he admitted after
ward that he was never quite SO high up
In the air. before. He stayed at the top
of the pole long enough to slip a halliaN
through pulley and then sid down as
nonchalantly as small boy comes down
the bannisters
ITS higher than I've ever climbed be-
fore" said Held to Mr.. Bacon. Superin-
tendent of the Park Row building. but
the job is a cinch at that. One doesn't
get any dizzier 400 feet up than 100, and IL
one should fall the dent he would make
In the sidewalk wouldn't be much deeper.
The only difference is that the breezes are
likely to become more playful on this job
than others. If the pole sways too much
1t makes it pretty hard saving. Besides
the stiff wind makes ones eyes water"
The big stick which the intrepid and
blase Held has contracted to remove Is
60 feet in height, and from the north pole
of the small golden planet which tops to
Mother Earth below is just 3S4 feet. The
pole is about a foot in diameter at the
base and four inches at the top. 1t sur
mounts a DOME and 1t is a comparatively
easy job for steeplejack to mount the
roof of the dome with ladder. The hill
lizards by which the flag was raised was
removed long ago. and when deid went
up on Friday he simply had to shin to
get to the top. 1t was not simply shin
ning,'' though Held helped himself with a
'shiupingp apparatus of his own inven-
ton. He circled atout rope loosely
around the base Of the pole, twisted
loop on each side. and then used the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-19
AT THE JEFFERSON.
Attic RBoU.
Otis Skinner,

When Birmingham play-goers behold
the production of THE Harvester on the
stage of the Jefferson theatre next Tues
day they will witness a sort of autobio-
graphic revelation of a certain portion
of the life of the famous and picturesque
French playwright, Jean Riehepln who
wrote the original play. lie Chemlneau."
from which this piece has been adapted.
Otis Skinner, who has achieved such
a triumph as the gypsy hero, paid a visit
to NJ. Riehepin at his sylvan villa at Fare
moutiers on the Seine. this past summer.
He was shown by the dramatist a pecu-
liar gypsy bow-knot of ribbon which NJ
Riehepin declared was, in a sense. a sou-
venlr of one of the most dramatic cpl
sodes of his own life and the inspira-
ton of LIE Chemineau"
AS is well known to students of con-
temporary French literature, Richepin has
had life crowded with strange adven-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-19

hoist up his midday meal. 1t will be with
out doubt novel place to dine. There
will be those at $50 feet below him in an
exact perpendicular who will think they
are dining high at q certain well-known
restaurant. but they won't be in it with
Held. And as for the exclusiveness, the
steeplejack has got 'em beaten sky high
with ease.
The pole is being removed principally
because it is useless. There are two other
flagpoles on the building and this one has
never been found a necessity. Also It's re-
moval will make one less point to at
tract lightning.
Held gets $125 for his labor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-19

and a kind that Is understood and en-
joyed without the aid of libretto or an
interpreter. 1t is rapid fire medly of
song, story dance with negro melody,
darby fun, the buck dance, the cake walk.
specialties and coon shouts, interspersed
with selections from the standard Often
bach Opera Bouffe.
The most popular darkey melodies of
the day are the creations of these merry
singers They were the first to voice
Under the Bamboo Tree" Hot Time in
the Old Town Tonight" "All Coons Look
Alike to Me" Chicken" and innumerable
other coon" classics that have become
popular the world over. The stage show
is given in three parts-first the darkey
fun skit. called "Looney Dreamland, .
followed by vaudeville olio, closing with
the Offenbach review. with Black Patti
and the entire singing forces
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-19
Where the panner Lies.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Trl-
bune.
Marrying on a salary has been the
making of many young men," urged
father.
Yes. I know that" replied the spoiled
son. But suppose r wife loses her
salary. Think what a position 1t leaves
you in.''
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-19
OF More Concern to Her.

From the Chicago Tribune.
"of course" said the woman with the
wart on her nose, I'VE all have to over
look some shortcomings on the part of our
husbands"
i've no fault to find with my hus-
bands shortcomings" responded the wife
of the travelling man: but his long goings
make me awfully tired
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS
Black Patti.

gypsy magic to dramatic effectiveness Of
heart interest.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-11-01
cd with lemon and parsley H..

cd with lemon and parsley.
Meat croquettcs: Chop meat
very fine. mix with thick white
sauce. season with onion Juice
and proceed the same as IN fish
croqucttes.
Hamburg Steak: | pound
lean meat chopped. teaspoon,
ful salt, a little fat, teaspoon.
full onion juice, = teaspoonful
pepper. Onion chopped fine
may be used instead of onion
Juice. Mix all together, shape
INTO cakes, coat with flour. and
brown IN 4 small amount of fat.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-11-01

That stock raising in Missis
slppi ~ assuming a more impor-
tant Tositicn there is abundant
evidence. Farmers are gradu-
ally approaching the fact tina, i,
* the cheapest and by far the
hes: method al maintaining the
fertility ot the soil. II IL much
less speculative than n one.crop
system; aud ~ more remuuer-
at"c than most people imagine.
when carried on ,ntclligcntly.
The results OF our advertisers
III disposlng OF their stock 10
proof that the demand for good
stock - increasing very rapidly.
The reduced acreage of cotton
and the increased area OF hay
and corn land and pasture indi-
cate that stock raising and feed.
my on many ot the armso OF Mis-.
slssippi ~ going to he a pcrma.
ncnt Investment. In connection
with the feeding OF live stock
there is probably no more i'm.
portant question than the build.
my of suitable barns for the
storing Of iced and housing of
stock, in order tina, they may be
properly cared Tor and cconom.
,cally fed and the manure all
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-11-01

sanitation, it exccls anything we
have ever seen; and will certain
Ply be a credit to the College and
the State.
1t was designed by Prof.
Archibald Smith, of the College;
and, while it combines the best
features OF the large Northern
stock barns, it is we'll suited 10
Southern conditions. 1t will be
erected by Mr.. X. c. Bridges,
of S~tarkville, Miss.
We hope at an early dav to
give or readers the plan of
this barn in detail, and COM
mend 1t to their careful consider
alton before they erect new
barns, as the design reduces
the OF building to a minimum.
The location is on Il side hill,
WIG" gives d basement stable
with plenty Of light and vcntila-
ana a storage room Tor hay
and other Iced above together
with a silo conveniently situated
Al the side. Inc dimensions
arc - by l"o ice'' the stable
walls moe and onc-haii iect
high, win :" foot posts on top,
ana Il h'Pped roof.
Inc KING system OF ventilation
VIII DC used ne drivc"ays at
the back oil the barn wtll be on 4
IcVcl with the ground, so that
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-11-01

Such progress is being made
in farming that only the cdu-
Gated farmer can achieve much
success. One a acquire a
very scrviccablc farm education
by systematic reading at home
during spare moments.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-11-01

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of milk. Nix the INGREDIENTS
and shape aud try like chicken
croouc,,cs.
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potato. = cupful-: butter. : table.
spoontuls. salt. 10 tea
spoonful. pepper. teaspoon
ful: celery salt. ,caspooniul
onion Juice. Ia drops.
Beat the yo!k, NIX il with the
potato, and add the other inerc.
dents. Iica, the mixture IN a
sauccpan. stirring. When il
c~lcaycs from the SIDES Of the
pan. turn !, on 10 a Hat dish
When cold. shape i, into cylin.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-11-01

Ones own experience and the
experience of others are the
horses that make the best farm
team. Neither one can pull as
large "A load up the hill of sue
ccss AZ the full team IAN.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-11-01
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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-11-01
HOME DEPARTMENT..

Fitted by the Dome site Science Department OF the Industrial In
S'i'"'c and College. All questions from hou~ekcerrr, in regard to
receipts or household problems addressed to the''fIomc Department."
! J.. " Ct"lnmbu>. Miss. will be gladly received and answered in
these columns.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-23
Now a Parcels Post

If Postmaster General Wynne has his way are to
have parcels post 1t will be but small thing at the
start but may open the to send packages not exceed
ing five pounds in weight rural routes the packages
to be mailed at the postoce at which the rural route
starts which the consignees reside The rate plan
cents per pound.
That is fine idea.
America needs parcels post. The thing has been
worked out in Europe and has only been held back in this
country by the powerful lobby of the express companies
In England it is possible to have pound of country
butter sent to your address in London several times
week. by the parcels post at triflng charge Meats flow
fruits laundry-n fact, almost everythng-are hand
led cheapy and expedtousy by this to the English
Postofce Department.
Compared with the exorbitant rates maintained by
American express companies, the cost of the European
parcels post is ridcuously small
An incident: An American whose headquarters were
in London attending the boat in Ireland He
discovered that he had forgotten his field glasses and
wired to his wife in London to send them. The message
cost him 10 cents against charge of % cents in this
country The glasses arrived good order although they
packed in pasteboard box and the carrying charge
was cents.
The rural parcels post will do much for the farmer But
isn't nearly time for Congress to do something for the
inhabitants of cities along similar lines?
American interests have been sranged by the express
company lobby too long.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-23
1T Isn't Funny Down There

Edna May, the actress wanted divorce.
So she stepped to the human wreck department
of New York court told of her husbands ndelites and
secured her decree.
She had on a stunning dress and smile that would
have captivaed the gallery in thearter and declared
that lovely to be Free and that she wasn't going to
wed again. but would devote herself to her art and added
"Isn it funny down there?" referring to the divorce
court.
, NO, IT ISN'T FUNNY CLOWN THERE.'
If people had deeper and better impression of the
real meaning and purpose of married life respect for
its permanently and took in mating there would
not be many stories of broken hearts told down there
The loose idea of marriage in this country is that it is
speculation anyway, and it doesn't work out there is
always the divorce court. And because it is easy to
part there is scant caution in marrying and matrimonial
mistakes are made by the thousand every year.
And, too often, Madame puts her gayest gown for
the divorce The lawyers chaf and crack jokes the
spectators laugh and there is feeling that after all
rage ism serious matter
We have in mind an Ohio Judge who proud of his
ability to try average divorce i'll ten minutes who
did grant six DEGREES in hour, and then shouted
"Next!' though he running barber shop, and
had thought of seriousness than does the who
shaves you
The issue is human happiness and the stability of
married life.
It should never be funny down there