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Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
"cHIMMIE FADDEN"
GIVES THE BURBANKERS
CHANCE FOR CLEVERNESS

WHY go to the old world, to royalty
and to mythical countries for heroes
when we have them every day on the
Bowery? Chimmie SFadden oVerlops
them all for real manliness, and there's
nothing imported about him. He's the
"real thing" as he would say.
The Burbank stock company sWltcheu
10 a typical American comedy drama
this week. New York comedy If you
please. and it has the right ring. 1t is
sixteen karats all the way.
Years ago e. w. Townsend was re-
norter on the New York Sun and he
contributed Bowery sketches that IN
time reached a recognized place, just
as Finley Dunne's and George AIDES
tvnes did. Chimmie, Townsends crea-
tor. is merely a husky young man of
+he submerged Tenth of New York, but
his acts and life represent real hero
ism and nobility that put a new view
on life in the section of the metropolis
where real estate sells and rents by the
square foot.
Chimmie has a trusty pair of fists, a
sharp eye and ear, CHEEKY manner and
a real gallantry that carry him through
life on the upper wave. He refuses to
"peach on his pals" does the right thing
nv his mother, spares the sister of q
convict. makes love to a French maid
and fights burglars-and all because of
his devotion to a ministering angel in
the person of a rich slum worker who
got surgical aid for him when as a child
he was run over.
Henry Stockbridge has a Townsendlan
conception of Chimmie. Stockbridge
must have mixed with real Bowery
dwellers, so true is his delineation. lie
sings we'll and his specialties with Fay
BANTER were most enjoyable to the
large house yesterday.
Mary Van Buren,, who essayed the
role of the rich slum worker, Miss Van
Cortland, seemed at ease In the angels
part. The lovableness, the dignity and
force Of character were maintained
throughout Miss Van Buren, makes
extensive acquisitions on her dazzling
array of toilettes this week.
Elsie Esmond makes Frenchy French
maid and gives a vim to her work that
stamps II as true art story. And
beauteous Maud Gilbert greets us as
the bibulous Irish woman who drops a
growler from her window on string.
Her best friend would not recognize
her.
William Desmond as DR.. Paul, one Of
the 400 and Harry Mestayer as Mr.
Burton play admirably as society men
seeking Miss Van Cortland's hand.
Their ruses to gain favor with the
heiress are capitally done. Arthur Rut-
ledge as the father of the heiress is
seen to advantage. He is truly patri-
clan and thoroughly out of sympathy
with his daughters leanings toward
social settlement work.
The three bad men add plenty of
thrill to the comedy. Willis Marks Is
the tough saloonkeeper, Robert Morris
the burglar and Robert Homans the
erring convict who lacks the backbone
to reform These three actors are In
touch with their work IL. j. CHM is
on the stage only few moments. but
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
BURGLAR OUTRUNS
OFFICERS IN AUTO
SCARED RABBIT SPRINT GAINS
SAFETY
Is Discovered While in the Act of Rob-
bng the Mammoth Shoe Store.
Working on Safe When
Surprised

After an exciting chase over coun-
terS and around tables in South
Broadway store room and for two
blocks along the street by an automo-
bile full of officers, burglar who had
just robbed the Mammoth shoe store
at $40 South Broadway, succeeded in
making his escape.
1t was shortly after o'clock last
night when f. o. Osborne, the agent
of the building in which the shoe store
Is located, heard the elevator man
calling for him. When he responded
the elevator boy told him that he had
heard noise in the shoe store and as
there was no light he thought some-
thing was wrong.
door of the store and opened 1t with
duplicate key and entering, turned
on the electric lights. As he did so
man who was standing near the Of
flee in the rear of the store, ran be-
hind a pile of packing cases with Os-
borne after him. The man then
doubled and dashed toward the for
cases in an effort, evidently. to get out
of the front door,
Jumps Out Window
Osborne was right after him, how
ever, and the man again turned
and made TO the rear of the store,
where he succeeded in getting out Of
the window through which he had
made his entrance.
In the meantime the police at Cen
tral station and the officers OF the
Merchants Fire Despatch had been
notified by the elevator boy by tele-
phone and just as the burglar jumped
from the rear window the automobile
containing the private officers came up.
The alarm was given and the motor
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
BOY is KNOCKED DOWN
AND HURT BY AUTO

Herbert Rice. a messenger, was
knocked down and severely bruised
yesterday afternoon in a collision with
an automobile driven by w. b. Bender
at Fifth and Hill streets.
The injured boy was taken to the
receiving hospital where 1t was found
his injuries were not serious. He was
severely cut and bruised about the
head. but after his injuries had been
dressed he was able TO go to his home
at $40 South Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
"THE HOLY CITY" WILL
BE GIVEN FOR FERRIS
COMPANY'S FINALE

"The Holy City" will be put on at the
Auditorium again this week, commenc-
ing tonight, as the finale of this sea-
sons engagement of the Dick Ferris
company and Miss Stone, by general
demand. This will be it's fifth week in
Los Angeles. The production as given
before will be duplicated in every re-
spect. with the same cast, music and
accessories. A special matinee of Ca
mile" will be given Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
FeruIIo's Concerts a Hit

Ferullo and his band are certainly
making a hit with their concerts at
the Angelus palm garden. Excellent
programs are offered and the added fact
that one may obtain light refreshments
while listening to the music makes the
garden very popular place with Bo-
hemians The class of music proffered
Is the best; the band is of the highest
class and the educational opportunity
to hear the greatest compositions at a
nominal price is not lost upon the gem
shows.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
HOMES
INJURIES FATAL

Captain Tommy Home OF engine COM
pany No. 19, who was injured by fall
ing through the pole hole at the en-
gine house, died at the Clara Barton
hospital yesterday morning about 8
o'clock. At the time OF the accident,
Homes condition was considered SER
ious. but was not expected to prove
fatal.
Late Saturday his condition was said
to be improving and his early recov-
cry was hoped for, but early Sunday
morning he took sudden turn for the
worse, dying a few hours later
Captain Home had been with the Los
Angeles FIRE department fourteen years,
and was one of the best known and
most popular men In the department.
The body was taken TO Bresee Bros.
where an inquest will be held at
o'clock this afternoon. The date for
the funeral has not been set.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
1.-THE UNDERToW" TO BE
GIVEN ITS PREMIER
AT THE BELASCO

Much interest attaches to this weeks
Offering at the Belasco beginning to-
night, because it will have it's first
presentation on any stage. 1.-THE In
dertow" is a play of political and news
paper life, written around the boss sys-
tenn by newspaper man. The produce
ton is anticipatory of it's bringing out
by the syndicate in New York the COM
ing fall The Belasco players have
given It much study, and fine per-
formance is promised.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
he puts much humor into the buffers
part.
LILLIAN RUSSELL AS
A CoMEDIENNE AT
THE MASON TONIGHT

Lillian Russell, called the handsomest
woman on the American stage, will
make her bow to Los Angeles as a
comedienne tonight at the Mason in a
new play, "The Butterfly" Miss Rus
sell has been here often as singer, but
considerable curiosity hedges about her
appearance in a straight" comedy role.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
NEW ACTS PROGRAMMED
FOR THE ORPHEUM, WITH
SOME GOOD FOLLOWERS

Edwin Stevens, in IAN Evening with
Dickens" will be the Orpheums new
headliner. Charles Case returns with
his monologue, Kelly and Rose do
comedy stunts and LaMaze brothers are
acrobats. The holdovers include the
Adelman trio, Merri Osborne, julius
Tannen and the barefoot dancers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
Dick Ferris EntertaIns

Mr.. and Mrs Dick Ferris (Florenee
Stone) entertained a small party of
friends at their temporary home In
West Adams street yesterday evening
for dinner The occasion was the third
OF their wedding. Both
received a lavish supply of flowers and
many gifts and remembrances of more
substantial value.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15

turns to the cast, and Gladys Middleton
makes her first appearance.
Empire Changes Bill

The Empire changes it's bill tonight
and will present an entirely new line of
vaudeville for it's patrons, as we'll as a
few new old favorites. A new sketch
will be given by the stock company.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
nitten by a spIder

Through blood poisoning caused by
a spider bite. John Washington of Bos-
queville, Tex, would have lost his leg,
which became a mass of running sores,
had he not been persuaded to try Buck
lens Arnica Salve. He writes: THE
first application relieved. and four
boxes healed all the sores" 25c. Guar
anteed at DEAN DRUG COMPANY.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
Uniaue's Acts Chance

The Unique Comedy company will put
on new skit tonight, when the usual
changes are made in the bill. Several
new acts go on, and few old ones re-
main to please the steady patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
Mackenzie Gordon to sino

Mackenzie Gordon will give a con-
cert in the Belasco theater the after
noon of April 30. A program of Scotch,
Irish, German, French and American
songs will be rendered
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15
New RurIesaue al EIseher,s

The new burlesque at Fischers this
week. opening tonight, is called 1.-The
Mischief Maker" Richard Burton re-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15

Everything you want you will ana In
the classified page. One cent word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-15

Everyt. ing you want you VIII ana u
the classified page Que cent . word
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
SMITH-cOSBY,

Yesterday at high noon occurred the wedding of Cullen B. Smith and Miss Irene Cosby.
 The friends of the young couple will learn of the event with a deal of sur prise. The ceremony was performed at the home of MT. and Mrs. Sheppard, uncle and aunt of the bride, and was performed by the Rev l.. s. Hadley.
 Mrs Smith was still a school girl, and is admired for her personal attractive ness and charm of manner. She is prom sinently connected in Birmingham, where she was born and reared, and there are hordes of personal friends to wish her every happiness in this new state. She is niece of R. E. Middleton, whose ward she was
 MT. Smith Is son of T. B. Smith, mayor of Livingston, and a nephew of A. G. Smith, the we'll known local attorney He has been in Birmingham for a goodly number of years, and Is one of the most substantial employees of the Wimberly & Thomas Hardware company. He has made many friends since his coming to Birmingham, whom he won and has held by his pleasing personality and good fell lowship.
 MT. and Mrs. Smith, for the present, are at the Hotel Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

ceived by the prospective bride, her sis- ter, Miss Annie Lou Wood who is to be maid of honor, and Mesdames w. ? McAdory and w. N. Griffen. In the di,i- ing room the guests were served ices by Mesdames William Hunt, J. M. Shelburne and J. M. McCord. The ices were frozen as hearts and served in green candy nets, the cakes being white hearts, with the brides initials embossed in green. In the living room Misses Maude Montague and Eileen Lampkin presided at wish book, where each guest recorded her mama and wish for the bride. In cutting the brides cake Miss Llzabel Crossland cut the ring Miss Fife Jones the dime, Miss Lula Hunt the thimbe Small linen bags embroidered with the brides Initials were used as cake boxes. As the bride was led through the folding doors between the parlor and dining room to the strains of Mendelssohns wedding march a generous shower of linen fell from a linen parasol suspended overhead The bride wore a dainty white lingerie frock trimmed In shadow embroidery and laces. Miss Lula Hunt was gowned in an elaborately trim med blue silk mouseline. On May 1 Miss Wood will be complimented with a hand kerchief shower by Mrs. H. E. Wabling- ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON.

Miss Genivieve iDurt entertained twelve of her most intimate friends on yesterday in honor of her thirteenth birthday.
 The luncheon was given at her parents home, MT. and Mrs N. H. Burt, in the Cullom Flats.
 The dining table was beautiful, in the center of which was a large vase of red and white roses, on lace luncheon cloth of clvpy lace, over red tulle.
 From the chandeliers to the corners of the table streamers of red tulle were festooned and were fastened to the table with silver candelabra holding the red candles
 The birthday cake was one of the att tractive features ot the luncheon. It was a large round cake beautifully embossed and on 1t were the thirteen candles, em- blematic of the occasion.
 The place cards were little red bells, in harmony with the large one that was suspended over the table.
 A siX-course luncheon was served. The guests included. Miss Genvieve Burt, Miss Ju.la Carney. Miss Mary Turner, Miss L.ly Belle Dickinson, Miss Margaret Bowie Miss Florence Andrews, Miss Dorothy Whitley, Miss Lida Otts, MT. Herbert Smith, MT. Clay Woods and MT and Mrs, N H. Woods
 Little Miss -jurt wore a white lingerie dress, with red shoes and stockings and red sash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
MACAFEE-EHRMAN.

The marriage of Miss Helen Ehrman and MT. w. II. MacAfee which will take place at St, AIary's-on-the-H Highlands next Tuesday night promises to be a most brilliant social affair. A full or chestra will furnish music for the oc- casion and the list of attendants is large. Rich red and gold colors will form the color scheme in the decorations
 Miss Avis Ehrman will be maid of honor, and tho maids will be Miss Ger trude Ehrman. Miss Margaret Ehrman, Miss Addie Barber, Mise Belle Barber of Selma, Miss Clara MacAfee and Miss Catherine MacAfee.
 MT. John Blair MacAfee the groom 8 brother, will be best man. The grooms- men will be MT. Murray -rown Mir. Archie Gibson, MT. Henry Going, Mr Ransom Mabry, Mir. Hugh Brown and Dr, Edgworth Casey. The ushers are MT. B. M. Allen, MT. ". M. Drennen. MT, Jack J. Ashton and MT. Charles G. Davis.
 The bride will be given away by her young brother MT. Leon Ehrman.
 A reception will be given immediately after the marriage at the home of the Misses Ehrman on Twelfth avenue, south. After an extended bridal trip MT. Mac Afee and his hri gill make their home in Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
INFORMAL PARTIES,

During the past few days there have been a number of informal affairs given by Mir. and Mrs. Richard Randolph, at their lovely home on Sixteenth avenue, south.
 On Thursday the 18th they gave a beautiful dinner party in honor of the eighteenth anniversary of their marriage
 The table was beautifully decorated with
 a large basket of red carnations and yellow johnquills. the candelabras were filled with the red candles, and the place cards were brides heads done in water colors on heart-shape cards.
 The guests were MT. and Mrs. John Ruhm of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. who are MT. and Mrs. Randolph's guests: Mir. and Mrs. H. B. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Webb Crawford, MT. and Mrs. H. l.. Badham, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Tomlinson Ghis was also their anniversary, MT. and Mrs. Walker Percy.
 On yesterday morning Mrs. Randolph entertained eight guests at a bridge lunch con in honor of Mrs. Ruhm, the games
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
CARD PARTY.

There will be delightful card party given at 8 o'clock on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 8, at the Country club for the benefit of the Free Kindergarten association.
 The games will be played on the wide verandas and in the ball room Bridge and euchre will be the games and hand some prizes will be given on the occa- sion.
 Mrs. Harold Samson, Mrs. F. J. McCros- sin, Mrs. Bruce Brewer and Mrs. T.. D. Parl5e are on the committed to ar range the party and they will Noe as- sisted by several of the members of the association.
 Delightful refreshments will be served and the party will be on the style of an informal card party, given at a pri- vate home l.
 Those in charge of the party will make it a success in every respect and tho good cause for which 1t is given is suf- ficient to bring together splendid crowd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
OPEN MEETING OF QUEST CLUB

About siXty-hve Of Birmingham S brightest women assembled at the hos pitable home of Mrs. B. Y. Tyler yester- day afternoon in response to an invita- ton from the Quest club It is the de- sire of the federation that each federated iclub have reciprocity meeting once ev- cry year, and the benefit derived from such interchange of thought is easily ap- preciated
 The entire lower floor was thrown open to the guests, and Mrs Tyler, assisted by Mrs. J. T. Harwell, the gracious presi- dent of the Quest, and the entire mem bership of the club, made most graceful hostesses. The tastefully decorated rooms, the beautifully gowned women, the spar kle of bright jewels, still brighter eyes, and brilliant conversation formed a pie ture which appealed to both the artistic and the intellectual, After a brief but cordial welcome by Mrs. Harwell, Mrs. McLester, the president of the federation, made a most interesting talk on the work of the federation, and the benefit to be derived from federating, both by clubs and individual members of clubs Mrs. Phillips then talked on the free kinder gartens, Mrs. Hemphill on the educational work, Mrs. Matlock on the school im- provement association, and Mrs. Johnson on the subject dear to all our hearts, the Boys Reform school. When one learns from the lips of these nobles and gifted women of the work that has been done and the work that is yet to do, our hearts throb with a diversity of feeling. Joy that we have helped, sorrow that we can do so little and determination that we will do more. Nearly every literary club in the city was represented, and most charming and interesting accounts were given of the years work, both along lit erary and phllanthropic lines
 Dr. Duncan delivered pleasing address on Shakespeare, touching particularly on the bright comedy, "As You Like It." which has been the spring study of the Quest club. At the conclusion of the re- ports and addresses Mrs. S. P. Moore in a bright original poem, introduced a quo tation contest, Leaves from the forest of Arden" The quotations were written on hand-painted oak leaves. Mrs Moore read the first part of the quotation, which was completed by the guests as they re- membered it. the first giving the correct conclusion receiving the leaf. When all the leaves had been claimed by these bright Shakespearean scholars, Miss Ruth Allen, having the greatest number, was awarded a beautiful book on the Writ ings of Shakespeare.
 Delicious refreshments were then served, making the finishing and completing touch to a perfect afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
MUSIC AT THE SOUTHERN.

The following is the programme of mu- sic at the Southern club this evening from 7:SO to 10 o'clock, rendered by Calman's orchestra:
 Overture, Herbit Bell-Maillart. Selection, Neptune's Daughter-Klein. Intermezzo, Pas de Amphores-Chami- made. ,s- Selection, The Tattoed Man-Herbert. Ballad, l Promise Thee-DeKoVen. Selection, The Toreador-Caryl and Mouckton.
 Violin solo, Traumerei-Schumann. Selection, Travata-Nerdi.
 Waltz, Symphia-Hoffman
 Overture, Orpheus-Offenba
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
BIRMINGHAM SEMINARY.

The following invitations nave been re- ceived: Graduation Recital-Mss Norma Hood and Miss Aurela Sewall, pianists, assisted by Mrs. Harry Burn soprano, Friday evening. May 8, 19o7 at S;9O o'clock. You are cordially invited.
 PROGRAMME.
 Tannhauser March, Wagner-Ldszt-Mis Hood.
 Gnomen Reigen. Liszt-Miss Sewall Good Bye, Tosti-Mrs. Burn 1, Minuet rAntico (Seeboeck), The But terfy QIenry Holden Iuss), 3, Valse Ca price-Miss Hood.
 Ballade Op. AT, Chopin-Miss Sewall. Lovely Spring, Coenen-Mrs. Burn. Sonata Pathetique, Grave, Allegro, Beet hoven-Miss Hood.
 1. Marche Grotesque (Sinding), 2, Hunt ing Song QIaberbier), Miss Sewall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
BIRMINGHAM GIRL COMPLIMENTED.

Miss Goldsmith Is a granddaughter of Mrs. $. M. Burgamy of Birmingham. She is cousin of Mrs. Dr. Hackett of Ma rion, who before her marriage was Miss Leta stakeley. of Birmingham. who has a statewide reputation as singer.
 The following appeared in the Rocky Mountain News of Denver. Colo, and will be interesting to Birmingham friends, as Miss Goldsmith was formerly Bir.. mingham girl.
 Fame awaits Leta Will Goldsmith. a pupil of the East Denver High school, who within the-next two years, is destined to become a grand opera star Like a fairy dream is the good fortune that
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
SOCIETY.
BY ANNIE PERRY REID. Bell Telephone 1897.
HALE HOLIDAY EACH WEEK.


 Now that the days are longer and warmer the hours are becoming more te- dious to those confined in the offices or stores of our city. It behoves every wo- man, especially, to arrange her down. town errands so that the afternoons will be less laborious to those who serve the shoppers; this is especially applied to Saturday afternoon. After a busy week tho last day is the one apparently more arduous When public sentiment so im- presses the women of our city that they will consider this feature of their self indulgence seriously they will at once see the need of hearty cooperation toward the alleviation of onerous duties upon others. Just as soon as this sentiment is espoused by the women of the town, it will become a public wish, and 1t will certainly please our business men to satisfy the public, and the half holiday on Saturday will work no hardship on any of them, and bring more vigorous ef- forts for the next week. Many of our young women working in the city live in boarding houses, and the expense or living renders it impossible for them to procure the assistance of seamstress, ana, may we add, sometimes a washer
 
 hour Saturday night, Sunday is the one day she must attend the needs of her wardrobe. These are facts, and they como to us not in a spirit of complaint at the system, but regret at the neces- sity. Again tired, with only few hours of rest, they have no social moments, and none for worship. Work Is honor- able, and the young women who are earning their own living are as rule cheerful, and loyal to the offices they represent. They recognize they have as- sumed duties and these duties must be performed conscientiously This regret does not appear as complaint against the merchants; far from 1t; they must meet the demands of the public-but to those who have to shop It only means to shop all the week, do not wait until Saturdays and even Saturday nights. After arranging matters systematically it will work no hardship, but be relief to feel even with ones duties. and arc ready to enjoy tho Saturday afternoon all the more for having been thoughtful of others.
 After we have become to realize the freedom the result of our own efforts in this direction we will begin to realize mores fully what 1t means to many of tho young women of our city who clamor for the one-half holiday each week. Two of our merchants have already seen the need of the half holiday-Loveman, Jo- seph & Loeb have set apart Friday after 1 o'clock and Chalifoux gives half holiday to one set on Thursday and the other on Friday so that all have rest. These are examples in the right direction. It is up to the public to need nothing at least one afternoon every week, and let 1t be a general half holiday as in other cities. No hardship will be worked on the mer- chant with this arrangement and and ap- preciation will follow not only from the employees, but from every mother and daughter in the district.