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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Beau Brummel."

Mansfield - Mr.. Richard Mansfield
again as Beau Brummel. the dandy of the
days of the fourth King George-this is
what Birmingham enjoyed at the Jefferson
last night, and the house was crowded
so to speak TO the caves.
And he has been playing the part off
and on for sixteen years. But like
Jenerson's Rip Van Wrinkle the illusion
is so perfect, the art he brings to it is
so subtitle that it seems as fresh and
real as it did on that famous opening
night in Madison Square theatre in
May 1890, where Mr.. Mansfield began
to make it his own. Other actors have
attempted to present the famous stage
character, but not one of them succeeded
All successful players live on the stage
their parts, but 1t is rare indeed that a
strong man, both physically and mental
ly-and Mr.. Mansfield is both-is so thor
oughly absorbed in part, losing In it
all personal identity, as does the great
actor when he becomes Beau Brummel
1t is said by those close to him that
as soon as he puts on Mr.. Brummels
clothes he absolutely ceases to be him
self, becoming and living the famous
London favorite of one hundred years
ago. Perhaps this is why no one oe-
tects the least variations in Mr. Mans
fields productions of the role. He plays
it exactly as he did sixteen years ago.
There is no evolution, no change of any
kind, but there is all of it's original fresh
ness and vividness.
The Beau Brummel of last night was
simply delightful. There was a minimum
OF talk and a maximum of acting,
and what a relief that is! 1t is the
weak actor who depends upon torrent
of words.
There We're many delightful scenes first
and last and all the way through the
play. The great player brought out more
tears in the last act when, deranged by
starvation In his garnet, he lmagines that
all his following in London in the days
of his triumphs have come to him again,
and the Prince Regent and his other
friend do come, and from behind his
empty table he cries out to his valet.
Mortimer, is It real; is it real?" There
are few dry eyes in the house then.
But in the earlier acts the actor brings
out more humor than pathos. Mr. Brtlm-
mel at his morning toilet is very tri-
umph of accurate delineaton, and MS
egotism is presented when he falls in
love with Mariana II is complacent love
of the dandy sort, for the actor never forl
gets that he is Mr.. Brummel, whose man.
ners are ever correct
After the first act the curta calls be-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
LAWLEsS BANDS IN CUBA.
Reinforcement of American Garrison
Ordered by General Bell.

Washington, December 26.-Secre-
tary Taft has received advices from
Governor Magoon at Havana indicat-
ing that more or less unsettled condi-
tion of affairs exists in certain parts
of Cuba, and that in Santa Clara prov
ince some lawless bands are operating
and pillaging. Therefore, at the gov
ernor's instance, General Bell has or
dered a considerable reinforcement of
the garrison of American troops in
that province.
For the first time since the second
occupation of the island by the Ameri-
cans it has become necessary for the
troops to undertake themselves the
suppression of these disorders instead
of leaving this task to the native Cuban
guards, which in some quarters is re-
garded as an indication of the ability
of the Cuban civil authorities to per-
manently maintain peace in the island.
General Bell, in company with Gen
eral Wint, who will succeed him on
January | in command of the American
troops in Cuba, is now making a tour
of the island with special reference to
the military necessities in case fur
Their disturbances occur.
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came frequent, and when Mr.. Brummel
renounces Mariana. handing her over to
Reginald, her young lover. tl1e great audi
ence-one of the greatest and finest this
city ever knew-wou1d not be content
with curtain calls. Mr. Mansfield came
before the curtain three times, but he
made no speech. He never does.
But Mr.. Mansfelds magnificent acting
was not all by any means that was offer
ed to the audience last night, for the
comedy itself is full of interest, and
was wel-staged. and the managerial
had as his wont surrounded himself with
an excellent company. Every member of
the cast was equal to the task assigned
him or her, and this made the play doubly
satisfactory. Mr.. Mansfield permits no
dictation as to how the plays he selects
shall be rendered. He selects his own
associates and every appointment and he
invariably presents an acceptable whole.
This is particularly true in Beau Brum-
mel"
Never did play-goers leave the Jeffer-
son more deeply impressed and more
thoroughly gratifed than did the good
people who went last night to see Mr..
Mansfield in the great masterpiece that
he had made wholly and truly his own.
All felt they could afford to overlook
the fact that he could not present peer
Gynt' on account of an uncertain and
late arrival from Memphis in the joy and
comfort he and his company had afforded
them in the incompatible pictures of the
dandy of long ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
COUPLE SERIOUSLY
HURT IN RUNAWAY
MISS KATHLEEN BLouNT AND
FRANK MOSELEY IN A SERIOUS
ACCIDENT AT UNION SPRINGS.
LADY THROWN AGAINST A TREE

Union Springs, December 26.-(speclal)
a very serious and deplorable accident
occurred here yesterday afternoon to mar
the day. which had been such happy
one. Mr.. Frank Moseley and Miss Ksth-
leen Blount started for drive behind
a pair of spirited horses, which became
frightened at the head of the main bust
ness thoroughfare and ran the entire
length of the street.
Mr. Moseley succeeded in keeping them
in the middle of the road until just be-
fore they reached the bridge over the
Central railroad, where parties attempted
to stop them, causing them to diverge
from their course, and they ran the
buggy into large oak tree near the en-
trance to the bridge, a horse going on
each side of the tree. The contact with
the tree was of such force as to break
the tongue to splinters and crush In the
trent part of the buggy. throwing Miss
Blount against the tree with great force
and badly decorating her face. She fell
back in the buggy unconscious, and in
helpless condition, and Mr.. Moseley was
thrown over the dashboard about ten feet
against a fence and was somewhat
stunned, but not seriously hurt. A pass
ing carriage was hailed and the unfor-
tunate young lady carried to her home'
where medical attention was given her
Miss Blount is one of Union Springs
most popular and attractive young ladies',
and her many friends sincerely hope that
the accident will not prove as serious in
its results as present conditions indicate.
Miss Mamie Singleton will entertain to-
morrow from 10 to l o'clock with bid
domino party, serving at its close buffet
luncheon.
farewell service In honor of the Rev.
J. f. Mccain was held in the Presby-
terrain church Sunday evening in which
all the congregations of the town partic-
ipated Mr.. Mccain and family leave to-
morrow for their new home In Prattville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
The M aicstic.

The bill at the Majestic this week is
one of the best offered during the season
and abounds with entertainment of the
highest order The top-lners are Geor-
gia Gardner and Joseph Madden in a
very funny sketch entitled TOO Many
Darlings," which introduces some funny
situations and shows the jealous DISPOSE
ton of wife who overhears her hus-
band talking about a race horse which
she thinks is a woman. The three Gard
ner children have something new. They
are conceded to be the premier child
artists on the stage. ION the Avenue is
the vehicle Marion and Dean have to In
troduce some rapid-fire talk, singing and
dancing. No vaudeville bill is complete
without the negro and this week there are
two, Herbert and Willing, who are awful
~ funny. In the musical line are Powers
and Freed, who play on many instru-
ments. The Brothers DeVan have a SEN
sational acrobatic turn and are aided in
their work by a trick canine. New pic
lures are also shown on the Mestograph.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
New Gayety.

The crowds at the New Gayety theatre
this week have been record-breakers.
twice Monday the management had to de-
cline to sell any more tickets, and at
the matinee and night performances
Christmas the theatre was packed. Again
yesterday the theatres capacity was tax
ed. the best indication of the excellence
of the bill.
Patsy Bolivar" is the principal comedy
character of the show. Clarence Wilbur
in this part Is very funny and he keeps
the audience laughing all the time. He
is ably assisted by several other come
dams. all OF whom are sure of laugh.
Miss Frankie Bailey, billed as the most
perfect woman physically on the stage,
has created something of sensation in
Birmingham. She is very graceful
woman as well as one possessing a first
class figure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
The Connecticut Beinq Tested.

Norfolk. December 26.-The United
States battleship Connecticut, built at
the New York navy yard, and which
has been having a series of tests at sea
for the past ten days, returned to
Hampton Roads yesterday after a test
to establish the responsiveness of the
vessel to her helm, which is declared
to have proven successful. 1t is re-
ported that the Connecticut has had
some trouble with her condensers, and
an examination of these by the general
board of inspection is said to be
scheduled for Friday, when the Con-
necticut will begin coaling preparatory
TO leaving for southern waters, for
which she may proceed in advance of
the fleet scheduled to start about the
middle of January.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
At the Bijou.

In "The Millionaire Detective" at the
Biou this week, the central figure gives
Sherlock Holmes a close rub. 1t is por-
trayed by Howard Hail. an actor of
ability and a popular favorite, who is the
author of several plays, among them,
THE Man Who Dared" which achieved
success IA few years ago. The story I'M
folded is that of wealthy New York
broker, who voluntarily assumes the
duties of a detective, and in novel guise,
succeeds in bringing to justice several
daring and INSCRIPTIONS criminals, whose
deeds have hitherto been hidden by their
posing as "frenzied financiers." The merit
of the play is Its novelty, and the new
ness of the many scenes and situations.
There is, Of course, a romance involved,
and Mr. Halls abilities as a romantic
actor have full scope.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
GREENVlLLE WAS MERRY.
Many Former Residents Back at Old
Home for the Holidays.

Greenville, December 26.-(Special) y
Quiet has settled over the town after
merry Christmas Day. The occasion
chronicled no disasters of any kind The
merchants had done a fine and very SAT-
is factory business for several days and
all were prepared for the happy occa-
sion.
Appropriate and beautiful services were
held at st. Thomas Episcopal church
at the II o'clock service, Rev II. T. Wal
den delivering sermon suited to the
occasion. The church was tastefully dec
Grated In southern sn1ilax. The musical
programme was a pleasing feature Of the
service, consisting of we'll rendered an
thems, chants and hymns. The solo parts
were excellently given by Mrs. B. A.
Beeland, Misses Effie McCombs, Allie May
Boutwell, and Perry Porterfield the duos
by Misses Pierce and Colby.
The remains of Conrad Henderson
reached herp from Columbus, Ga, Tues
day afternoon and were conveyed to the
home of his father at Butler Springs, the
burial taking place at the family lot. The
death of the young man was the result
of an accident on the railroad which
he was serving in the capacity of hagman.
He was highly esteemed and his sudden
death was greatly deplored. x
Mr.. and Mrs. b. P. Silver, whose mar
riage took place Saturday at Jackson
VILE, Fla, are guests of Mrs. Silver 5
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Angle. The
bride, nee Miss Maud Angle. was with
her sister, Mrs. Percy Stickney, at the
time of the marriage.
Mrs Isaac EsLey will return to her
home at Selma tomorrow She was called
here last week by the illness of her aunt.
Mrs. Kingsbury, the latter being now
greatly improved.
Hon John A. Smith of Los Angeles
Cal, is visiting his old home at Pine
Flat this county.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Dunkin had a
family reunion yesterday, when the alb
sent members of the family were here.
viz: Mr.. and Mrs. d. ID. Metcalf. Mont
gomery; b. l.. Dunklin and son, Selma !:
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Maxwell, Lockhart;
w. T. Dunklin, Jr.. Mobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Brewer of Admission
are guests of Capt. and Mrs. p. e.
Cory.
Mrs. Luther Taylor of Bryan, Tex, is
visiting her parents, Hon. and Mrs. H..
B. Pilley.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Harper left this
morning for their home at Rome, Ga.
after a visit to Mrs. Harpers brothers
and sisters
Gordon Parker of Tupelo, Miss, spent
yesterday with his parents.
Miss Erma Ellis of Montevallo is visit
ing Mrs. j. Beeland.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
Sergeant Brue Returns.

Frank Daniels and his company, in
Sergeant Brue," under the management
of Charles Dillingham;, which was one of
tile strong attraction of last season, will
be seen at the jefferson theatre New
Years matinee and night.
Even the bare thought of Frank Daniels,
as memory hanks back thro' the past.
is enough to cause the laugh which par
ticularzed some moments of extreme en-
joyment in bygone days to ring out afresh.
That name associates itself the country
over with an evenings fun, and nowhere
more so than in this city where the quaint
comedian has been seen so many times in
his various successes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
Shooting ARRAY In a Poolroon1.

Tullahoma, Tenn, December 90
During a shooting ARRAY in a billiard
room here tonight Mel Parker was
wounded four times and is reported to
be dying; Henry Brinkley was shot in
the back; James Holt, in the hip; j.
ID. Baxter, in the back, and Tom Pier
tie, In the head. The origin of the
trouble is apparently unknown, but it
seems that Brinkley and Parker were
first involved, and then the shooting
became general. With the exception
of Brinkley and Parker the wounded
were, however, non -combatants.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
"Lion and the Mouse"

What will prove a genuine dramatic
treat will be the presentation of the
phenomenally successful play, THE Lion
and the Mouse" at the Jefferson theatre
tomorrow night and Saturday afternoon
and night. The Lion and the Mouse"
had twelve months run at the Lyceum
theatre. New York, and has the reputa-
ton of making new record in theatre
cal annals by being the only attraction
to run through an entire summer season
in Gotham without a single break.
"The Lion and the Mouse is from the
pen of Charles Klein, the author of THE
Music Master" and is unanimously voted
by both press and public the most OBJ
sorbngly interesting play of the period
Mr.. Klein has taken as his theme the
political and money interests Of the coun-
try pitting them against honesty and
social problems. That a single man can
amass fortune of thousand millions
during his lifetime is argued in Mr..
Kleins play to be impossible and honest
ly done. John Burlxett Ryder, the central
character of the play believes that no
one has a right or liberty to Interfere
in any way with his colossal schemes
and because a judge of the supreme court
renders decisions unfavorable to his in
terests, Ryder removes him from the
bench. Tampering with the honesty of a
supreme court judge brings forth a COM
plication of circumstances which as Mr.
Klein has woven them holds the interests
of the audience at fever pitch until the
last curtain falls.
Mr.. Harris has selected an exception
ally fine cast to interpret the roles and
the play, which will doubtless prove the
dramatic event of the season
Seats now on sale
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
The Jefferson Not Seriously Dam aged.

Norfolk, December 26.-The Old Do
minion liner Jefferson which is being
heightened at the Newport News ship
yards, was not seriously damaged in
last evenings fire there. 1t was Off
cialy reported today that the liners
pilot house was scorched and the deck
rail in places was slightly af1re at
times, with some paint blistered from
the hull and upper side of the ship;
otherwise the steamer was uninjured
either about her hull or superstructure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
MEXICAN REvoLUTIoNlsTs.
The United States Government May
Take Part in the Case.
BELL PHONE 5S1

San Antonio December 26.-That the
United States government may take
part in the cases against the alleged
Mexican revoutionists is the opinion
of several prominent Mexicans who
have been following the proceedings
here.
c. Y. Marquee testified that there
are in Texas. New Mexico and Cali
fornia number of clubs affiliated with
the st. Louis junta, which it is al
legged was active in promoting the rev.
olution. 1t is pointed out that in view
of the fact that the United States and
Mexico are at peace, the origin of
these clubs and the maintenance of
them was in violation of neutral con-
ditions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
Japan Trying to Come In,

Ell Paso, December 26.-Japanese are
floeking to the Rio Grande border at
tempting to get into the United States.
Most of them are said to have been
from the japanese army.
Yesterday fifty-four we're refused ad-
mission here. Later a number were
over at Fort Hancock, Tex,
but today they were captured by i'm
migration officials who were patroling
he entire border
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
Supplementary Church Bill.

Paris. December 26.-Against the
solid opposition of the right the SEN
ate, by 1873 to 80 votes, today referred
the supplementary church and state
separation bill to the committee on
separation of church and state. The
vote is considered to have been a test
and as insuring the passage of the
measure by big majority.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
Pioneer Woman suffraaist Dies.

Toledo, December 26.-Mrs. Rosa L.
Zegur Of Toledo, pioneer woman suf-
fragist, died today at Dallas, Tex
where she had been sojourning for the
benefit of her health. Mrs. Zegur was
70 years old. and was closely identified
with the suffragist movement. She
was a close friend of Susan B. Anthony.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
Spreading Rails Cause Wreck.

from Defiance, O., says: Baltimore and
Ohio passenger train No. 5. while going
at rate of seventy miles an hour, was
wrecked by spreading rails three miles
east Of here this morning. One coach
and two sleepers jumped the track,
running 300 feet on the ties. The COM
bination coach turned over into a ditch.
Miraculously, only three passengers
were hurt and they not seriously.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

If you are going east during
the holidays purchase your
ticket via Southern Railway
through Atlanta, now showing
over three hours the quickest
schedule between Birmingham
and New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
Serious Illness of Donelson Gallery.

New Orleans, December 26.-The condl-
ton of former United States Senator DON
elson Caffery, who has been i'll for a
week with acute kidney trouble, took a
turn for the worse late today and 1t
is now feared that he will not recover.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
DR.. Giles Dies In Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga. December 26--Dr. Column
bus r. Giles one of Atlanta's most prom
inent physicians, died here today, aged
IS years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

Christmas and pure food. OF course You
can get Green River, bottled in bond.
Call for it. 12-15-1Ot-eod
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

Wesley Hearn was shot and killed last
night by WIN Shaffer at Christmas
frolc on Dan Ramey's place, ten miles
north of Greensboro. Shaffer was shooting
at John Brooks and accidentally hit
Hearn, who never spoke again. They were
ali negroes. The sheriff went out in pur-
suit of Shaffer today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
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The severcst cold weather of the winter
has been felt in Greensboro since last
Friday. though today has been warmer.
The farmers in and around Greensboro
have about marketed their cotton crop.
There are only a few struggling bales to
be brought in.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
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The Rev. e. A.. Dannelly and the Rev.
Henry Trawick presiding elder of this
district and pastor of the Methodist
church, will arrive in Greensboro tomor-
row morning to assume charge of their
new work. The ladies of the church are
busy preparing to give them warm re-
ception.
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CAPT. Mclean

Capt. W. H. Mclean of the big
ocean steamship City of Sydney of
San Francisco and Panama makes this
important statement:
In December. 1904, L was in the last
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he knew several cases of Bright's
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Donlon of Donlon & Peek told me the
same thing-said he knew of worse
cases than mine that got well. This
started me. The first half-dozen start
ed the change, and I am at this writ
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and can pass for life insurance. I
have told passengers from all over
the world Of my recovery. This treat
ment ought to be known all over the
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