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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
"charminqv Journalism of Paris

Samuel Hopkins Adams in Golfers.
 stimulating species, the Paris jour nalist! And never failing joy to read. providing you don't care about the news. As a typical specimen of the art and practice of journalism l append an inter view with the woman candidate for the municipal council by a reporter-l beg his pardon, a journalist-who signs his name in one of the evening papers.
 At the moment when l presented my self at the Rue de Courcelles Mile. L. was prepared to go out My God, the charming candidate! How I comprehend the aeclamations which her hearers pro- duced from themselves for her yester- day"
 Wouldn't 8 little of this spirit enliven our American journalism How joyous to pick up ones Chicago Tribune or Bos- ton Transcript and come upon an inter view with Miss Jane Addams or Miss Ida Tarbell interspersed with such choice bits of style as My Godi the fascinating philanthropst or 70, Lordl the en- trancing historianr' Our Parisian im- pressionist proceeds to describe Mile. L--s long gloves and to shower compliments upon her. And the interview:
 Mile. L. has wished to offer me a place in her carriage. We talk of this and that.
 l" The weather is fine for the season.
 " Mademoiselle, you are right "
 That's the interview I'd like to get that journalist a job on the New York Sun and then listen at the door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
"The Virqinian."

The Virginian," dramatic version of Owen Wister's fascinating story of the wild west, returns to the Jefferson the atre on Thursday night, December 31. AS is well known to the majority of theatregoers, "The Virginian' in it's dra- matized form is in four acts-the first at Uncle Hewie's house, the second at Judge Henry's ranch, the third act at the camp of the horse thieves and the fourth act In Medicine Bow Wyoming. The play version was arranged by Kirke La Shelle, assisted by the author In the matter of atmosphere. as a reproduc- tion of life on the unfenced range of the early sos the play is true to the sub ject in every particular. w. s. Hart's characterization of the western range rider has been pronounced exquisite in its manly sincerity and an ideal concep- tion of Owen Wisters hero. The play is known to be a carefully studied de- piction of types and scenes in the far west when most of the states were then territories. The characters are skillfuliy drawn and there is none of the highly colored material usually associated with stage portrayals of life on the plains. In the matter of characterization ''The Virginian' is especially rich. Trampas, Steve Honey Wiggins and the other cow boys now so familiar to amusement seek CTS are living, moving beings-types of the west could be found there in the early sos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

painting which adorns the artists gal lery has nothing on "Babette." Miss Grace La Velle will run way ahead of her ticket as soprano. MT. Edwin Miner will give you an inkling of what to ex- pect in the German line. Harry Feldman, Alexander and Mack, the tall and short or it, will keep your joy strings on edge, are a team of real medal winners. Garland quartet a hot combination of singers, and a chorus of 50 fresh from European triumphs Here's where the Johnny boys toss their hats high in the air and cheer gleefully for womanly queens
 The opening of the farce Is at Jackson vile. Fla Aerial navigation is solved by the Morning Glories" Tn Zululand.' After many failures to successfully fly in balloons airships, etc.. Dennis O'Brien, Kansas farmer, succeeds in flying from Jacksonville, Fla, to the coast of Africa in his famous air king, but, like Count Zepplin, his success is marked by a thunderstorm that destroys his airshlp and leaves O. Brien and his party with the canuihals in Zululand, on the African coast.
 Dennis O Brien's farm in Kansas on which oil was discovered, is sold for $6,- O00 GOO and Dennis somes east to Jackson vile to spend his money. His daughter, Jennie. who was supposed to be teaching school in New York, was a soubrette in a theatrical company which appeared stranded in Jacksonville at the time Of ORrien's arrival. He invested In a hotel and airship and decides to take Jennie and her company around the world in his air king, but is wrecked on the coast or Africa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
"The Cat and the Fiddle"

Beginning tomorrow night and con- tinuing for three performances, includ- ing a matinee Tuesday, patrons of the Jefferson theatre will have the pro- nounced success and beautifully staged musical extravaganza, "The Cat and the Fiddle" which has scored a series of triumphs in all the larger cities throughout the east and west. There is nothing small about this production from it's magnifcently equipped stage accessories and mechnical effects to the large and capable company with it's we'll trained beauty chorus.
 "The Cat and the Fiddle" is on the order of "The Wizard of o." The Top of the World" "Babes in the Woods Mother Goose" but in its own peculiar line stands In 8 class by itself. It combines all the attractiveness of ex- travaganza with the beauties of the spectacular. It's 19 scenes are marvels of beauty, illusion, transformation and mystifying stage craft. The atmos- phere created affords delight to both old and young, stimulating the imagina- tion of the latter and recalling happy days of childhood to the former.
 The principals are said to have been selected from among the best timber in musical extravaganza, and they Will impersonate the witty tramp, the humorous lr1Shman, Lne pielnoflc eer : man. a boisterous sea captain, the Giant Great Gobs, a queenly Dianna, a be- wttchfng Circe, and her ever-close att tendant, the gigantic cat. The scenes in which these characters figure are full of mirth and interest, and at times approach almost to awe and the super natural. Many a pair of young eyes will bulge and stare at the marvellous transformations brought about by this self same wonderful cat at the com mand Of the Genii.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
James K. Haokett's Engagement.

James K. Hackett will appear here at the Jefferson theatre next Saturday mati- nee and night in "The Crisis and "The Prisoner of Zenda." While "The Crisis" has been called a war play, it has none of the conventional war scenes and shows the people of that time exactly as they were, blending a delightful romance with much hunlor and character delineation. It is unnecessary to give the story of this play here, as everyone is familiar with it.
 That the romantic drama is far from dead is evidenced by the success MT. Hackett has met with this year in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' It will be remembered that this play was one of the greatest successes of a decade ago. It is thought that in this day of serious and ethical plays, there is still large audience who will welcome this classic of the romantic stage It is stirring drama without moments dullness, and the good old-fash- toned love story, which seems to have gotten into disrepute is to be found here in all it's strength. In addition there is an abundance of fine sword play that once marked the great actor of the old days. and even in these days has made James K. Hackett one of the leading romantic actors n America.
 It is hardly necessary to recall the story of '"rhe Prisoner of zenda,' which enjoyed q vogue that few English novels had, and was the beginning of the roman tic movement in this country and Eng land Combining the dash and vigor Of the romance of Alexander Dumas with the lightness of touch and humor that belongs to our own day, MT. Hackett ere ated d hero in Rassendyll that will un- doubtediy live for a long time.
 Mr. Hackett has gathered about him as mary of the original cast as 1t has been possible and the production, It Is said. will he one of unusual excellence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

it has created universal interest. Be- ginning with Sir William Crookes and Sir Oliver Lodge, two noted English men of science, the world has been startled by a succession of investiga- tions carried out by men already famous in other branches of scientific research, and consequently not apt to fall the victims of charlatans and fakirs. Lombroso, Flammarion the as- tronomer Dr. Maxwell, Charles Richet, and finally Battazzi have In turn con tributed largely to the limited store of information we have on psychic phenomena.
 What MT. Davis has to say on the subject must await the production of his new play. There are lines in the piece that seem to indicate that he thinks things that he dare not openly avow, yet his general position is kept in darkness, the management desiring to spring 1t upon their first night au- dience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
"Mornina GIories"-"fn zuluIand."

Renovated clean polished and bright ened in all its excellent features that have made the Morning Glories' so popular within the past seasons. Harder and Halls masterpiece of farce comedy will he at the Gayety theatre this week com mencing with matinee tomorrow
 The vehicle, Tn Zululand,' is perhaps the most ambitious effort yet attempted by Harder and Hall. The scenes are laid in the east and south, giving great scope for both scenic effects and costuming, of which every advantage has been taken by the management.
 The company includes MT Clare Evans as .'Denns O Brien; "Babette,' the Prln- cess of Darkness in the electric dance of .orhe Devil" vision of satan's gorge, is a picture of beauty-the very essence of culture and refinement. The swellest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
"vera, the Medium"

Great faith is being placed in Rich ard Harding Davis Vera, the Medium" in which Miss Eleanor Robson will fill her local engagement at the Jefferson next Wednesday evening. proving the climatic rung in Miss Robsons rapid ascent up the ladder of histrionic fame. Not only is Miss Robson here supplied with virile, dramatic part, of the kind she has been longing for, but the play is said to be of that character that it will remain long in the memory of all who witness it's performance. As It's title would indicate, the play Is one m snirttualism, a subject that has como {. for so much discussion of late that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

self as his wife, for, on her assertion. Archibald had married Barbara Hare. She finds some solace and comfort however, in the care of her children. The death
 of her eldest. however, undermi1es her own health and finding herself at ieaths door she calls for her former husband, diseloses her identity and with his for giveness passes into the great beyond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Playhouse Gossip.

h,nie Russell in a sumptuous production of "rhe Stronger Sex" is the extraor- dinary attraction for the Jefferson theatre on Tuesday, January 26. The contract mas just been signed between Manager h. D. Douglas and Wagenhals and Kemper and Mice Russell and company will travel on n special train to Birmingham and a few other cities of the south.
 Miss Blanche Walsh's hobby is animal nets She spends her summers at ner beautiful estate at Woods Holl, Massa- cnusetts, where she has splendid col lection of St. Bernards, Boston Bulls and several Maltese cats. Miss Walsh loves home life and for that reason her season on the road each year is limited to an exceedingly short period.
 The mantle of the late Joseph Jefferson has surely fallen upon his son Wllllam Winter Jefferson. In his performance or Bob Acres" in Richard Brinsley Sher- idan's famous comedy, "The Rivals, the son openly courts comparison-and most fayorably too as must be admitted. The tbeatregoers of this city will have an opportunity to judge for themselves when 1oceph Jefferson and William w. Jener- son. supported by brilliant and note worthy cast such as has always been Tn the elder MT Jeffersons support will pre- sent 'The Rivals.
 Francis Wilson, the popular comedian, is ambifious therefore hard worker. Often after leaving the theater at night, he studies and reads until the small hours of the morning and yet he manages to get a good deal of outdoor exercise. MT, Wilson is a good pedestrian and finds con siderable pleasure in long walks. He is also an expert boxer and some years ago won the championship of America In foi yarcing at the New York Athletic clut meet. MT. Wilson lives at New Rochelle New York, and the clubs summer guar ters are located at Travers Island. shor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Accounted For.

From Judges Library.
 Mamma" said little Elsie, do mer ever go to heaven?"
 Why, of course, my dear. What makes you ask?'
 Because l never see any pictures Of angels with whiskers.
 Well" said the mother thoughtfully. some men do go to heaven, but they get there by a close shave"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
The Jefferson.

Monday and Tuesday, with mati-
 nee Tuesday-"The Cat and the
 Fiddle"
 dnesday-Eleanor Robson, in Vera, the Medium"
 Thursday-"The Virginian."
 Friday, with matinee-"East
 Lynne" Saturday, with matinee-James
 K Hackett, in "The Crisis" and s "The Prisoner of Zenda." 6 The Bijou. s All the week, with usual mati-
 nees-"The Sheriff of Angel Gulch." The Majestic. 2 All the week, with usual mati-
 nees-High class vaudeville. s The Gayety. e With usual matiness-"The Gay Morning Glories." 6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

tion. 'srhe Devil" tells a powerful stors of the weakness of men and women, temp tations and foibles and incidentally teaches a great moral lesson. A notable cast will present the play in this city.
 MT Wright Lorimer's creation of David in William A. Brady's production of The Shepherd King has made him one of the most conspicuous figures on the American stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

distance from the comedian's home, thus he Is able to keep up with his acquatic sports tennis and golf Charles Frohman is presenting MT. Wilson in w heh Knights Were Bold" in which he has scored an emphatic hit and will be seen here soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

Robert Craig, who plays the paretic general and the laughing rube in the first and second acts of Checkers is nego- tiating for character play for himself for next season. His reputation for char acterization achieved in Checkers" is considerable and three playwrights are competing to supply him with satis- factory character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

What is the essence of the home made play? {" said Denman Thompson as he sat comfortably in his suite of rooms at the Adams House the other day Why l guess I'll have to give you a Yankee answer to that question by ask ing you another one. What makes the pies that mother used to make different from the machine made? They are the real article, are they not? Well, so the homemade play is the real article or at least it comes the nearest to IL or any other brand of plays
 You do not object to your play be- ing called homemade or homely?
 Not in the least The Old Home stead was written with simplicity as it's chief aim. Getting as close to nature as possible was the object in which l think we were successful. l consider one of the most potent reasons for the long life of The Old Homestead Is the many scenes and lines in the play that have approached the reality in the lives of it's many auditors. It seems to be a trait in the nature of the country and city folk alike that they enjoy most the scenes in which there is hard back to similar GaV of their own in early life. Country people especially delight in the natural scenes of rural play.
 ''The Devil" the sensational satirical comedy drama by Franz Melnar, which has set all New York talking, will be presented by Henry w. Savage at the Jefferson theatre January F.
 MT. Savage holds from the author per sonally the sole authorization to present ''The Devil' in America and he presents the comedy with all the original unique stage details taken directly from the Hungarian and official German presenta-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
"LOUISNIILE KID" WANTED
BY POLICE OF PADUCAH

Eva Johnson, colored, was shot BY
an unknown colored man Thursday
morning on North Twelfth street near
the city limits. The assailant was
from Louisville. and went by the
name OF "Kid" He was drinking
and pulled a pistol out of his pocket.
according TO the statement of the
woman: He was warned to hide the
gun. but instead fired. and the bullet
entered the abdomen OF the women.
Eva Johnson was carried 10 her home
on South Second street and the news
OF the shooting did not get out unit.
late yesterday afternoon when the po-
lice learned of Il. The woman is able
to walk around today, and It Is ex-
pected that she will recover. The
police are looking for the "Kid," who,
she says, did the shooting.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
RICHARD HOLLAND
DIES AFTER LONG AND USEFUL
LIFE IN THIS COMMUNITY.
Native Vrginian and Early settler In
Blue Grass of Kcntucky-iIcavcs
One Daughter.

Mr.. Richard Holland, one of the
oldest and best known citizens Of
Paduoah. died last night at his home,
1895 Trimble street, after an eight
weeks Illness of Bright's disease. MI
Holland was born in Virginia, Sep
TENDER 2, 1896. and removed with his
parents to Shelby county, Ky, In
1886, the family being prominent in
the early affairs of the Blue Grass
country. lie was married to Miss
Elizabeth Lloyd. of near Hopkinsyille.
in 1852, removing to McCracken
county in 1868. Bepg of a stcrline
character. giant in size and intellect,
quiet and unassuming. he was true
type of the southern gentleman. Mr..
Holland enjoyed splendid health until
about five years ago when he"began
to fail and for the past year has been
quite feeble.
The only member of his Immediate
family living is his daughter, Mrs. w.
IT, Coleman. his wife having died
|sbpuN stNNhtNth AtaAo hSbs W AiNi
Sheriff Richard Holland, of Paducah,
is a nephew and Miss Johnnie Beard,
of Hpkinsville, niece. Miss Beard
was constant attendant at his bed
side during the last Illness.
The funeral of Mr.. Richard Holland
will be held Monday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the residence, 1885 Trim
BILE street. The funeral services will
be preached by the Rev. S. b. Moore.
pastor of the First Christian church
of which Mr.. Holland was member.
The burial will be in Oak Grove Gem
etery. The pallbearers are r. ]. Bar
Der, Lem ogilvle. Edgar Whlttemore
Ell Boone, S. T. Randall and Ed
Rodgers. Mr.. Hollands only grand
son. Mr.. Holland Coleman. of Wash
ington C. H.. o.. will arrive tonight
at O'Clock and all the other rela-
tives from Hopkinsville and Madison
Vile are here.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
NO PROOF
TO HOLD MEN FOL;
NIGHT RIDER CRIME.
Alleged Murlerers Of Herman Hedges
of Nicholas County, Are Set
Free.

Carlisle, Ky, March 2S.-Butlei
Mechanism and Henry Tanning
charged with complicity,in the murder
of Herman Hedges during the nigh
rider raid in this county last Friday
night, were dismissed on their exam
lining trial. There were several thou
send people in and around the court
house at the time of the trial, and the
dismissal of the two men was greeted
with loud cheering.
Fanning's trial was taken up first
las the defense insisted on separate
hearings. Mrs. Hedges, the widow OF
the murdered man, testified that she
saw Tanning on a horse on the road
at the time of the shooting, but Fan
ming brought in three witnesses 10
prove that he was at home all night,
and in the eyes of the court apparent
" established an alibi. Several wit
nesses also testified that Mrs. Hedges
had stated at the coroner's inquest,
and several times afterward, that she
did not recognize anybody. The hot
fire questions. however, did not shake
Mrs. Hedges testimony.
Young Hedges, son of the murder
ed man. told of the details of the shoot
ing but said he could not recognize
any of the men who entered the house
after his father had been shot.
At the conclusion of the testimony
the attorneys for Tanning moved that
the Judge dismiss the defendant. de-
claring the prosecution had failed to
make out a case. This motion was
upheld, amid considerable cheering,
and then County Attorney Morgan an
nounced that the case against McClan-
allan was not as strong as that against
Tanning, and that If Tanning was dis
missed It was useless to proceed fur
Their Accordingly the judge also set
McClanahan free.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
CHOCOLATE BOYS
WON FIRST PRIZE AND SCHOOL
GETS A PICTURE.
Miss Claire ~. johns Pupils do
Clever Stunt In Vaudeville and
Carry on Honors.

"The Chocolate Boys Chorus" won
the first prize at the amateur perform
ance given at the Crystal theater last
might and the money secured will be
used to buy picture for the third
grade room at the Jongfellow school.
The chorus was made up of Henry
lseman. Renfro Rudolph, Harry Wal
art, Homer Fish, James Grosshart and
Joe >Halbeeker. They are all mem
bers of the third grade at the Long
fellow school and were trained by
Miss Claire st. John. teacher OF that
Maynard and Rock, sketch artists,
won second prize.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28

The deer was one Of the large herd
which has been seen occasionally
about Tuxedo Park. IL strayod from
the herd and was pursued by several
of the towusgeoplc IL ran until Il
reached the HUDSON and then plunged
laio the river and swan south. u be-
ing a closed season for deer. the young
men who caught 4, could not KIN IT,
They took Il into the mountains aud
released it.-New York American.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28

self at the dinner table. he noticed
that he would make the thirteenth
person. and told those already seated
10 hroceed-that he would wait a
while. The reason for his hesitation
being suspected. his granddaughter
said: "Why. Grandpa. sit down; with
me. there are only twelve and half %
After this sally the grandfather laugh
iugly assentcd." Aud again" says the
Sun. 1T may have been fate that dc
creed that his last Illness should have
come on that Friday. the 18Th. OF
which he stood in fear"