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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
DANCE IN ANCIENT GREECE.
Poetry of Motion as Compared With
 Acrobatics

From the Nineteenth Century.
 A passage of Herodotus tells us with what contempt the Greeks treated mere acrobatlc dancing and how inferior 1t was considered to be to the higher art A certain Hippocledes, having been asked to show one of the many accomplish ments which entitled him to become the husband of the daughter of the tyrant of Sicyon, proceeded to display himself in the dance: and having commenced with stately measure he then wished to show his wouderfu agility and so well did he succeed that Clisthenes. the tyrant angrily exclaimed: "Son of Tisander. you nave danced away your marriage" re- fusing to have a son-n-law who was so little of an artist that he could make boast of his mere skill. Socrates too, had great dislike to the wonderful tricks
 which dancers could perform with their bodies and thought them very ugly What would have been his disgust could he have seen some of our modern contortions- the high kicking. the skirt dance. the split! As in all great art the Greeks in their dancing made use of mechanical means only in so far they could assist in carrying out the artists inspiration. The true artist should not be hampered by any technical difficulties; he must be an absolute master of technique" but never should be allow technique to be the end and aim of his art; by so doing he forfeits all claim to the title of artist in the real and highest sense of that much-abnsed word.
 Dancing, in the Greek sense, is the imi- tation of words by gestures; the bodily expression of a feeling 1t comprises ev- cry variety of action. quick and slow: it deals with every subject, grave and gay religious and profane. decorous and in- decorous; nothing in nature Is too high Or low to be outside it's scope it em- braces the whole scale of human passions and leaves no chord untouched of them.
 By the Greeks the dance was consid- cred of the greatest importance education- ally, as can be seen from the writings of both the poets and the philosophers; while the historians tell us of the place 1t oc- cupied in the mental and physical train ing of their men and women. What foot ball and cricket are physically to the Englishman and what the duel Is to the German the dance was to the Greek. But as the games, poetry and dancing were dedicated to the gods-were. In fact. en- tirely rcligiouS-the dance was even more part and parcel of their daily life and dearer to the Greek than the national sports of England are dear to the English man or the duel to the German youth. whose thirst for the amende honorable Is
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more the result of his instinct for phy- scal exercise than an excessive love of honor.
 The countless fables from the rich stores of Greek mythology and the episodes of Grecian history made admirable subjects for mimetic display. The rape of Perse- phone, the story of Demeter, whose le- gend like that of Dionysos is symbolcal of natural phenomena; her wanderngs on earth, the meeting with the daughters of Celeus at the well. the whole sad tale of the mater dolorosa of the Greeks, so simply and touchingly told in the Homeric hymn, must have given signal of oppor- tunites to poet and dancer The rites of Eleusis. in which pantomimic ritual was predominant were probably of the nature of mystery plays and these rites wherein gods and goddesses were imper- sonated had perhaps q great influence on the rise of Greek tragedy. Again the pursuit of Daphne by AppollO, the an- guish of Niobe. the tale of Hyakinthus, the stories of Narcissus, Cupid and Psy- che Eurydice, Ganymede and other le- gends too numerous to mention were made to live again by the Greek dancers.
 The tragic dance of the Erinyes must have been wonderfully realistic. We are told that 1t struck terror into the hearts of the Spectators, many rushing away in fear from the theatre. The terrible sisters appeared in black and bloodstained gar ments with serpents entwined in their hair. a whip of scorpions and burning torch in their hands, and performed 2 dance initiating the actions and curses of the Fures.
 So much was the dance q method of expression to the Greeks that measures were composed for nearly every event of importance that can happen in the course of a mans life. Birth, marriage and death had each its special representa- tion-ioyful or sorrowful. accordng to the orcnsiou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Her Weak Point.

From the Chicago News.
 The dream of suffrage had been real ized. There were female police. After a desperate struggle one of tho brave lady cops had arrested two porch climbers single-handed.
 Don't dare to resist, she hisscd. 'if you do 1 shall shoot
 There was an omnibus click
 Don't shoot, lady, said one of the porch climbers suavely; we won't resist. but l just wanted to tell you dat during the row yer hair got mussed an yer hat ain't on straight
 The lady cop flushed with embarrass- ment.
 "Gracious!" she exclaimed. Where can find a mirror? l could never think of going along the street like this. Wait here until l return.
 And the porch climbers slipped off in the shadows, while the lady cop" went to find a mirror.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY.
New Bank to Begin It's Work on
 May 1.

From the New York World.
 The scheme for an uptown bank to keep open all night has been worked out and the bank Is to be opened on May 1.
 It is to be known is The Night and Day Bank. and will occupy the ground floor of the new twelve-story building at Forty fourth street and Fifth avenue. on the corner opposite cherry's and Dehnonico s. This building was put up by men identi- fled with the new bank.
 The Night and Day bank has a capital of s200.O00, a surplus of s2o0.0O0 and q re- serve fund of s1Oo,Oo0. The directors are Robert Bacon, Charles T. Barney. 0. H. P. Belmont. w. II. chesborough. Thomas
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Boys Spring Suits
G AXIS clothing for boys
 \ something back of that name. It's expressed in

carefully selected, all-wool materials, silk seWed seams; extra staying throughout every garment-good looks, service, fit efficiency. And priced like ordinary clothing-often more moderately.
 Some instances:
 Double-breasted Suits, made of blue serges, fancy mixed cheviots in light and dark shades, cassimeres, and plain and fancy worsteds, with Italian cloth or serge lining, coat and trousers both heavily reinf breed at wear" points, sizes to F, at s. 50
 Norfolk Suits, of fancy worsteds, grey and blue London twill serges, fancy oxfords, and light colored crashes; coat, half-lined with serge or Italian cloth is made in double plated style, either straight or Knckbocker trousers, sizes to IS, at $500.
 Buster Brown Suits of a variety of pretty all wool fabrics, in all the wanted eolorings, made in the newest, nobbiest styles, sizes 2t to 8, at S400.
 Russian Blouse Suits, of blue, grey and gun metal serges fancy worsteds, chevots, and cas- simeres, made in the very best manner through out, ages 2H to 7, at $500.
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only one in the world open night and day. Banking hours are pretty nearly the same the world over. The Thrty-fourth Street National Bank some time ago considered the plan of keeping open all night, but the directors decided against it, one req son being, 1t was stated that the night trade was not considered desirable enough to warrant a bank accommodating it's hours to It. The men behind the new bank did not agree with this view and are convinced that the experiment will prove successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
On the Go.

From the Columbus Dispatch.
 Mrs Stubb-John. that new book says she used to be on the stage during her younger days.
 Mir Stubb-I don't doubt it. Her past record shows that she has been doing one night stands with every family that engaged her.
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Walking Skir is
TOR women. For the
 \ long tramps that Spring A tempts you to. For shop

ping tours on bright or wet days.
 Skirts with swing and grace. Light, comfortable and stylishly trimmed.
 Surely your interest lies somewhere in this broad showing ranging in price from $495 to S45. Perhaps in one of these two:
 At S6.50-Of mannsh mixtures in grey check and overplad effects, also of black navy and grey Panama made in circular style. trimmed over hips with straps, nlated sides and back
 At S995-Stylish skirt of Altman's best oual- ity of voie in black navy and white new circu- lar model plaited in frolt, back and at sides. trimmed with folds of self or taffeta silk, an exceptional value at the marking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Things Just Even.

From the Milwaukee esntinel.
 "Why is it. Senator. that you do not take the people into your confidence the way you used to2'
 That's easily explained, replied Sen ator Badger with a sigh. They've quit confiding in me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
BETTER THAN BASE BALL.
Billy Sunday Is Making Money as an
 Evangelist.
r.a.. .l.n nrnu, Ynrl, releeranh.

From the New York Telegraph.
 Evangelism that pays is the new force in the world of religious work introduced into 1t by Rev. William A. Sunday, the .ball playing evangelist" who once sprinted around the diamond for the Chicago National league team
 According to the available figures on the work of Rev. MT. Sunday. and the coineident free will" offerings of the thousands who have fioeked to his reviv- als in Illinois, Iowa. and Minnesota he gets an average of S216 2-S fer every soul he saves.
 The figures may be deceptive, but it is certain that the former baseball player draws thousands to the "mourners bench by the force of his rugged oratory and that thousands of dollars pour into the collection baskets on the last night of each revival when an offering is taken for the evangelist.
 That it pays better than baseball-even the high-class baseball Billy Sunday used to draw a big salary for-fs shown by this table Of figures. collected in the towns in which the evangelist has labored since October, 1905:
 Offarinps to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Lingerie Waists Unidentified

A special lot on which the maker made us a price concession. The waists are of Jap silk and batiste; some trimmed elaborately in back and front with Val lace insertion, others with me dallionS, with either long or elbow sleeves, regu- lar 6.50 and S750 values at S4.95.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Just Possible.

From the Chicago News.
 Mrs. Homer-Mrs. Neighbours new op- era gown is a perfect poem.
 Homcr-Well, perhaps it is, but I'll wager her husbands remarks when he gets the bill for it will be unfit for pub licaton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Be sure to read lad" of central Park. All of page g.
2e ACRES. s325o.Oo.

We have 26 acres, threc quarters of a mile west of East Lake Pavilion; oRe.half mile from car line. Elegant six room house, fine barn, fences, etc. Our best offer this season. See it.
 w. G. OLIVER & Co,
 2O25 3ra ave. Beth Phones l682
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Head Walters Duty Strenuous.

Of all the army of people employed for one of these grand occasions. perhaps the head walters duty is the most strenu 'ous and exacting. for the success of the banquet depends very largely on the manner and method of it's service. Under his command are a hundred men trained with military precision, each to know his exact place and duty and to attend to that alone. The good and faithful waiter might be the only man in the field of action, so indifferent is he to everything outside his own particular sphere. Close to the Astor's banquet hall are several bases of delivery from the kitchen, where long rows of walters stand as each course Is served, watching for the signal to pass the steaming dishes to other walters, who in turn put them on the tables The signal Is given by an elec- tric light which the head waiter flashes by pressing a button in any part of the banquet room. It shows simultaneously in the kitchen and at the slides just out side the dining room doors. so that there shall not be an instants delay, but each successive course shall appear and vanish as if at the waving of a magic wand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
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to speak, have been made he sits down to map out his campaign. A typewriter plan is sent to the steward showing just what his department may be required to do, another to the decorator. another to the electrician, one to the head waiter, one to the chef one to the wine keeper, and one to the "confectioner of souve- nirs." These are the banquet managers trusted liteutenants, without whom his success would be little more than fran fin toi
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 It is remarkable man that can do this. and that the old time ball player, who is now about 43 years old is q remarkable man will be freely conceded by the hun dreds of thousands that have come under the spell of his fiery eloquence. He is of the Sam Small type of exhorters-plain- spoken. rugged, talking slang and speak ing in the colloquialisms that his hearers best understand.
 Gambling, card playing by society wo- men for prizes, dancing. drinking-the commoner lapses from the straight and narrow path-are what he attacks most f1ercely. and that his work has deep effect upon many is proved by the fact that thousands of dollars in old debts have been paid in various towns by con- seenee-stricl1en debtors after he left. He resides with his wife and two chil- dren al GA Throop street Chicago. within three blocks of the old Congress street base ball grounds, where he used to play under Captain Anson before his conver- sion.
 He has often asserted on the platform he was converted all in minute while listening to street preacher, and that he resolved then to give up ball playing and devote his life to religious work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Offerings to

These amounts is should be rememberer. do not by any means represent the totals of the collections during the revivals which last from three to five weeks in the various towns. These sums are merely what Evangelist Sunday himself collects OF the closing night of each series of meetings, and which by rigid contract with the ministers association in each town belongs to Rev MT Sunday.
 Just year ago at the close of a stirring series of revivals that ended in burst of glory at Dixon, H., when the whole Rock River valley was aflame with religious en- thuiasm stirred up by the old sprinter and baseball player. he claimed to have estab-
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Spring Sack Suits of every new single and double cut, same as the swell custom tailors will cut this season in gray toned worsted in stripes, plaids and mixture; also cheviots, tweeds and casslmers in exclusive pat terms at Sl2. 50 to &25. CO., Varley & Bauman. One Price Clothiers. Hatters and Furnishers, 1924, 1st ave.
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ShirtWdiStS Suits.

At S1495-Of chiffon taffeta, in black and all colors; waist made with yoke, back and front of Val. lace insertion. tiny tucks over shoulders, and new sleeves with deep tucked cuffs edged with lace; circular skirt with twelve cluster tucks around bottom a very special value at the marking.
 At S1995-Of chiffon taffeta, in black and popular colors; waist made with yoke of round thread insertion and medallions, funess formed by tiny tucks back and front. new sleeves with cuffs of insertion and lace; full skirt with two sef-colored folds around the bottom.
 At S24S5-Beautifu suit of best quality of chiffon tatfeta, in black and colors; waist in plce effect with pointed yoke of Val lace in- serton trimmed with baby Irish and Val. lace edge, shirred over shoulders, across back and down sleeves; circular skirt with plats.
 Tailored Coat Suits.
 At S19.95-Of black navy blue and gray chif- ion taffeta, some in harlne stripes; collaress coat is inlad around neck with braid, finished with princess girdle. and has eitherlong elbow sleeves; circular skirt with plaits down front and back and folds around bottom.
 Others at S24.95 S29.95 and up to S45.00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
SAKS.
WOm ems W diStS
"A 5 to variety-of fine A null, b ii $ t e or 4 A lawn, of all-over em-

broidery. of handkerchief linen, with every variation of lace trimming, of blind, open or eyelet embroidery, of all that is pretty. Plenty of leeway in the matter of price, too-from 50c to $50.
 From this wide realm of beauty, the following are chosen for description, be- cause they are price specials:
 At s1.50-Of fine quality of batiste entire front of embroidery, fancy stock new sleeves with tucked cuffs
 AtS2 2.50-Of batste, yoke of Val. lace, trimmed with tiny tucks and Val lace insertion, with either long or elbow sleeves
 At S395-Of batiste, entire front trimmed with tiny tucks and Val. lace insertion in scroll design, elbow sleeves finished with Val. lace in- sertion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
New w ash Suits
YUST as surely as the blos-
 soms come in the Spring O time, the Wash Suit re-

O time, the Wash Suit re- turns to favor
 Sensible, stylish, pretty and each season possessing loveliness that is dis tinctly neW-any one a sufficient reason in itself.
 Women who have viewed our broad collection of Coat Suits and ShirtWaist Dresses have been most enthusiastic in their praise And really such smartness so lowly priced is rarely found.
 Smart Coat Suits
 At S495-Of union linen Tuxedo coat collar trimmed in light blue, mannsh pockets, turnback cuffs; circular skirt with plaited front.
 At $5.95-Of union linen; pony coat made with strap back cuffs and two pockets; circular skirt is trimmed around bottom with folds Also of rep in white or navy blue, strap trimmed pony coat has either three quarter or elbow sleeves Linen Coat Suits at higher prices if you like up by easy steps to S60 with an excellent as- sortment at each price point to choose from
 ShirtWdiSt Suits
 They range in price from S5.95 to S75 Two at in-between markings described
 AtS795-Of batiste waist made with Dutch neck, yoke of tucks, embroidery and lace, three quarter sleeves finished with lace and black and white embroidery to match that in yoke; skirt is trimmed with five rows of tuclIs at top of knee flounce which is finished with black and white embroidery and deep hem, has princess girdle. Ats125o-of fine quality of batiste; entire front of waist of tucks Val. lace and dainty em- brodery in design, with either long or elbow sleeves; circular skirt made with panel of embroidery down front and trimmed to match waist with Val lace insertion.
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LOUIS SAKS=
W omen s Silk Suits
TITLE wonder that there
 is such a rage for tai . feta silk suits. The

silks are beautiful, and then the tailor and dressmaker have produced so many beautiful effects.
 The best efforts of both are here in comprehensive array. Silk ShirtWaist F1ocks in styles to make you wonder at inventveness. Tailored Silk Suits to meet the individual wishes of every woman.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-14
ROYAL GUESTS EXPENSIVE

One Of the reasons why so few state
visits are paid by the queen of England
is the colossal expense which they en-
tail. When the king goes about alone,
neither balls nor banquets mark the oc-
casion. He spendS his time much as
any other guest would, his days being
taken up with sport and his evenings
with bridge. When he is accompanied
by the queen, however, on state visit,
there is an immense royal retinue, and
elaborate, fairy-like entertainments sue.
coed one another, the splendor and lux.
ury displayed on such occasions sur
passing anything Of the kind since the
days Of Queen Elizabeth, who was wont
to seriously impair the fortunes of the
most powerful Of her subjects by in
viting herself to stay with them when
ever they seemed to be becoming too
influential for the safety of the crown.
Naturally, the king and queen of today
do not find it necessary to resort. to such
measures as this for the protection of
their throne, and do not care to I'M
pose such expense upon any Of their
mobiles.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-14
THE RICHEST GIRLS F1ANcE

The announcement has been made Of
the engagement Of Miss Bertha Krupp,
the richest woman in the world, to Herr
Gustav Won Bohien und Halbach.
The young man who is engaged to
marry Miss Krupp was in 1889 attached
to the German embassy at Washington,
and is well remembered by society folk
as a gay and charming gentleman, who
had kinsfolk in Philadelphia. He is
the eldest living son of the family. ST
Miss Krupp has not yet set her we'd
ding day, but, it is probable the cere-
mony will take place in October. When
she insisted on her engagement the fam
lily had to yield, for her father stipu-
lated in his will that her choice Of a
spouse should not be influenced.
| Her bridegroom elect is Soften
years older than she is. He has known
Bertha ever since she was a child, when
her father was minister for the grand
duehy Of Baden at The Hague. He is
connected by kinship or marriage with
Prince Leopold of Lippe. It has been
reported that he is a poor man, but in
truth he owns considerable property,
1 tho his fortune is mere bagateIle com
pared with Bertha IS wealth.
Her, property in the mammoth iron
works at Essen alone is estimated to be
worth $40,000,000, and eventually she
will be worth $3.50, 0Oo, 900 or more. Her
annual income is said to be now 81, Oo0,.
1000.
I Bertha and her husband will not live
I'm Villa Huegel, the magnificent palace
near Essen, which is her present home
That will be left to her mother and her
younger sister, Barbara.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-14
TRYING TO GET JUSTICE

chief JUSTICE PARSONS Of New Hampshire
- said Of John, Dudley, country justice: s,sts
80 You laugh at his law and ridlcue his Ian
guage, but Dudley is after ALL the best judge ever
knew in New Hampshire .z
Arthur Livermore, another chief JUSTICE said, with
Dudley in his mind:
Z. Never justice better administered in New
Hampshire than when the judges knew very little Of
what we lawyers call Law" .s.s
Here is of Dudley's charges to the traverse
jury: g You've heered what has been said by the
lawyers the rascas! but no, won t abuse 'em TITS
their business to make out good casethey re paid
for it, and they done well enough in this case. But
you and L gentlemen, have sunthn else to think of.
They talk about law-why, gentlemen, it IS not law
want, but justice. They want to govern by the
law Of England trust for it,
sense is much safer guide for us--the
Of Raymond, Exeter Ipin (Epping), and the other
towns that sent here to try this between two
OF our neighbors. A clear head and honest heart
with than all the law Of all the lawyers
There good thing said by 'em tho twas from
one SHAKESPEARE an English stagepayer I believe. No
matter for that; twas e'enamost good enough to be
in the Bible Be just and fear not That the law
in this case, gentlemen, and law enough in any case
in this court. It's business to do Justice between
the parties not by any qurks o. the law of Coke
Observation-Disclosures that never read and never
will-but by common sense and common honesty be-
tween and That's our business; and the
of God is upon us If we neglect or turn aside
from that. And now, Mr. Sheriff, take out the jury
and you, Mr.. Foreman, don't keep waiting with
idle talk-too much o. that a'ready!-about matters
that have nothin to do with the merits of this ere
Give honest verdict that common sense
men needn It be ashamed on ''Springfeld Republican