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The evening world., 1909-02-20
kNElSEL QUARTET'S
SECOND MATINEE

The second OF the two special mat
inees by the Knesel Quartet eill be
given at Mendelssohn Hall next Tues
day afternoon. The programme Will be.
Beethoven's Quartet In A minor, op.
1872; Bach's concerto In d minor for
two violIns, with string orchestra &C.
compartment, and Brahms sextet In b
flat major for strings, In the Bach
concerto the accompaniment will Re
played by string orchestra Of fourteen.
Leo Schultz, cello. and Josef Kovarik,
viola. will be the assisting artists In the
Brahms quintet.
Tho New York Centre Of the American
Music Society will give It's second con-
cert at Mendelssohn Hall next Thurs
day evening under the direction Of
Harry Barnhart, who will sing group
OF Indian songs and negro melodies. Mr..
and Mrs. David Maunes Della Thai,
Arthur Depow and Arthur Hadley will
also take part.
Germa!ne Arnaud. the young French
The evening world., 1909-02-20
ADMIRAL COTTON DEAD.

NICE. Feb. a.-Rsar-Adniral Charles
stanhope Cotton, u. 8. N, retired, died
here yesterday. He had been III It Nice
nearly two months.
The evening world., 1909-02-20

enthusiasts gathered at the foot OF the
stage to play three more pLenes.
The evening world., 1909-02-20

After wide activities on the Long
island side Of the East River he has
crossed the bridge and Is becoming
prominent in the new high-class retail
districts along Fifth avenue
The evening world., 1909-02-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE"
QUEENS.

FOR sAI.E+slr lots, cas-, side: three centre:
pousAs Manor Pprk. Queens Borough,
bargain for quick sale Bon ia Princes
sAy Post ffiea
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FOR SALE.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
WESTMINSTER.

A NEW COLONY OVERLOOKING THE
BEAUTIFUL, HUDSON.
We are forming q residential colony. 20
minutes from Grand Central Station, Ideally
located for hll-yesr homes. Sewer, water
and gas mains have been installed, and
streets paved and lighted. Class OF people
composing colony very select-llS sent on
request. 70 homes will BE- built this spring.
we are DESTROYS Of adding a few more fam
iIiea. II interested write for information.
CHAs. L. VAN FOSSEE,
A West l2d Street, New York.
The evening world., 1909-02-20

Germaine Arnaud. the young French
pianist. who made her debut In Boston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

family is bound to be protected as long as there is a member alive to take up the gauntlet and vindicate the wrong done to those of the same blood In this play MT. Reid has woven one of the most soul-in- spring and picturesque stories ever de- picted taking up a fued from its incep- ton. He handles 1t in a most absorbing way blending a love story along with on oath Of vengeance and showing true Ke.tuckiar's $ honor and love for his wom- aukind Those who have witnessed his many plays among them Human Hearts," Hearts of the Blue Ridge, 'Nobs O Tennessee Night Before Christmas" and others, know of the in terse heart interest he has throughout his plays and in 'The Kentuckian" he has overshadowed all other efforts of the past 1t Is claimed.
 It is predicted that the patrons of the Bijor will find much to enjoy In 'The Kentuckian." The play is rather above the usual melodrama, and 1t will be act ed by very good company. It is hardly necessary to say that the scenery ana effects will be on an elaborate scale, ana the fact that MT. Reid himself takes the leading role should, result in good per formeEces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
HONEST JOURNALISM;
 CAN TT BE POSSIBLEf
From Current Literature.

From Current Literature.
 President Roosevelt's resent on- slaught on newspapers that "habituaIIy and continually and as a matter of bus mess practice every form of mendacitv known to man, from the suppression Of the truth and the suggestion of the raise to the lie direct" has served to emphasize a critical attitude toward American journalism that grows more and more marked as time goes on Lord
 Northcliffe told New York Times re- porter the other day that in certain i'm portant respects the "American news papers are getting worse and worse every year-most of them"-and not long ago Charles WhflbIey an English writer of some distinction, stated in
 Blackwoods his conviction that "no civilized country in the world has been content with newspapers so grossly contemptibl as those which are read rom New York to the Pacific coast .' Criticism of this sort Is far from being confined to foreign visitors. John A. I Sle1cher, editoN of Lesfie's Weekly be-
 leVes that the newspapers of this coun- ! try are not as accurate as they were DO years ago." and Frank Munsey. with reference more particularly to the Sun uay papers, says: Nothing new has been discovered for 50 years. Since that
 time we have had only copies of copies.
 All you can say is that some of them are worse than others. Few of then, are bad enough to be really bad, but
 none of them is good enough to ba
 really good" Mir. Munsey Is trying to
 mitigate this condition. in some meas
 ure by radically changing the charac-
 ter of the Sunday edition of the Wash :
 ington newspaper he owns. and bv
 issuing it on that day as an evening
 instead of a morning. paper. No less
 than three other American publicists-
 one of tn em President Hadley of Yale
 have lately taken occasion to formulate severe indictments of our press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

Miss Ezier, who takes the part of the actress, is magnificently gowned and looks very much like Lillian Russell at her best.
 Charley Harrie is grotesque character comedian He impersonates many odd characters, and is so absurdly ridiculous, even to look at, that all he has to do is to walk across the stage to start the merry making.
 Miss Grace Wilson styles herself sing ing comedienne, which means that in ad- dition to her captivating voice she pos sesses talent in the amusing line. She sings number of parodies and has very winsome manner.
 The White Zola calls herself ''rhe Queen of Black Art" and by the wave of her magic sword she causes tables, pans, vases, etc. to appear, disappear and float through the air. Skeletons and uncanny objects also preambulate through the att mosphere at her bidding, and another clever piece of work is the keeping of hundreds of pieces of paper in the air by the draught caused by her fan. This is an act which appeals particularly to the children, but will be enjoyed by the old folks as well.
 The famous travesty artists, James and Sadie Leonard and Dick Anderson, have been specially engaged for Birmingham, and they will present their masterpiece entitled "A Night in Rome."
 The programme will conclude with a set of the latest new moving picture films selected to be in keeping with the high-class order of entertainment. There will be a matinee every afternoon at 2:30, especially for the ladies and children and the usual evening performance at S:SO every night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

to substitute for a clergyman and off cate at rural pulpit
 Manager John Cort has provided him with supporting company that is better than the ordinary and with a magnifi- cent scenic production that is winning praises everywhere.
 While Manager R. s. Douglas of the Jefferson theatre has not officially booked Paid In Full" Eugene Walters great play, it is understood it will come south for a short tour. In the event a southern tour is made Manager Douglas is sure the play will come to Birmingham.
 Manager Douglas is positive that Annie Russell will be seen here in "The Stronger Sex on Tuesday, January 26. The con tract has already been signed with Wa genthals & Kemper, the New York man. agers. Miss Russell was here last sea- son in Puck" and the Jeffersons seat ing capacity was taxed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
Majestic Theatre.

. The offering for this week, commencing Monday afternoon, is without doubt the biggest comedy programme that has ever been sent, over the circuit or MaJestlc theatres Five out of the eight acts are pure comedy offerings and everyone or them is entitled to headline honors. Fred Galettis monkeys are weil-known Tor their musical comedy proclivities' and Frank H. Tinney is without doubt one of the greatest blackface artists and trick pianists Charley Harris is leader of grotesoue comedians and Carrie Ezier and Josette Webb have the reputation of be- ing the funniest travesty women in vaude- viHe The Delno troupe are skilled gym nasts and comedy acrobats, mixing eX- pertness and burlesque comedy in ap- proved proportion. Grace Wilson Is singing comedienne who has played all the big Chicago houses, and White Zola is an exhibition of black art engaged especially for the entertainment of the children The extra added attraction is travesty sketch by James and Sadie Leonard and Dick Anderson, entitled "A Night in Rome" This is one of the big eastern acts which has proven very suc- cessful this season. The programme Is the most pretentious and attractive, that has vet been offered Birmingham theatre goers
 Fred Galetti has a collection or Slmians which exhibit almost human intelligence. They ride races and perform all the clever little monkey tricks that are known to the stage The astonishing part of this entertainment, however. is the musical monkeys which play 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer" and Down on the Suwanee River'' in full accord with the orchestral accompaniment.
 Frank H. Tinney made very pro- nounced bit when he played the Majestic circuit before, and it was for this reason he was secured for a return engagement He is the njmtable comedian and trick pianist who has made famous the ex- pression An He did,
 The Delno troupe is composed of three athletes, two of whom have comedy make-ups and furnish fun for the out fit.
 Miss Carrie Ezier and Miss Josette Webb form team of travesty comed- iennes. who have been very successful on the big vaudeville circuits They call their skit, '"The Actress and the Maid" Miss Webb having funny makeup and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
At the GaYetY.

The newest of burlesque companies Andy Lewis and his Mardi Gras Beau
 ties-will come to the Gayety theatre, playing an engagement of one week, onening with matinee tomorrow.
 MT. Lewis is well known in the bur lesque field as one of the most versatile and resourceful of fun makers and with his new company he promises to give the best entertainment in burlesque seen here this season. Everything is new-scenery accessories, costumes and electric light effects. Two musical come dies that have an important part on the programme are new bright, snappy and picturesque and the musical numbers and songs were written especially for the company In the singing line the company approaches in effectiveness a light opera company. for in addition to chorus of two dozen girls with good voices there are 12 men whose singing aids in making the musical numbers highly attractive feature of the entertainment. Novel ensembles and massed stage pictures are intro duced and lend scene of animation, color and motion to the scenes. "Whirl- . I-Fun" is the name of q one-act re- view and travesty in which Maud Elliott a sprightly and dainty come dienne, May Bryant, Wno possesses a splendid dramatic soprano voice; Vir- ginia Roydon and Georgie Cummings have the leading parts MT. Lewis is assisted in the fun making by Joseph Emerson Edward Brown and William Doyle. "The Pooloolah in Ireland" is the title of a second satire, the scenes of which are laid in Ireland and in which are detailed the adventures of a Hebrew in the Green Isle. Picturesque views of the Lakes of Killarney Will be displayed. In the olio will be seen the Alrona-Zoellera Trio--two men and a woman--in a comedy acrobatic act i;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
"The Old Homestead."

Denman Thompsons "Old Homestead, ' acknowledged to be one of the most per feet entertainments of It's kind ever pre- sented on the American stage will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre next Friday night.
 ''The Old Homestead" the masterpiece of New England rural dramas, is now in the twenty third season of its success. is still owned and controlled by the vet eran author-actor Denman Thompson, though the old gentleman seldom appears in the play nowadays. He is 70 years old and is taking a much-needed rest these days in his splendid summer home at West Swanzey,- N. H. He takes deep in- terest in "The Old Homestead" however, and the company never starts out on a seasons tour without having been thor oughly rehearsed by him. No one inter- ested in the theatre should miss seeing '"The Old Homestead' this season, for the play will probably not last forever, and time slips past with whirr these days. and the changes are as great as they are unexpected. And no one who holds the theatre as vile and contami- that originally '"The Old Homestead' stead, I: or they will lose their chief argu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
Equally Guilty.

The proprietor Of a certain hotel in Maine is not only one of the kindest and best hearted ot men. but also one of the most profane. He swears without know ing it and means no ofrepse. He spends but little time in the office and Is practic- ally unknown to many of the guests One day, however, he was in converse tion with the manager when a lady in- terupted them.
 T want my room changed" she said. 'It is on the side overlooking the Kitchen. and l am annoyed by the swearing of some man down there every morning. I am chursh woman and I will not stand it another day"
 The remarks were addressed 'to the manager for she did not know the pro- prietor or that the one who did the swear ing was he.
 Do you happen co know that man is?' he asked. before the manager could reply.
 No do not" she answered.
 Well, I do." the proprietor continued: 'and he doesn't mean any more when he swears than you do when You get down on your knees and pray" ]
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

1 Who's Your Friend?" with that Todd
 comedian,' Harry Beresford supported l by the same company and the same beau- l tiful production as given in New York
 would be given at the Jefferson theatre 1 on Wednesday, matinee and night It | should be the signal for the lovers of a l pure natural and interesting comedy of l the present day to turn out in a body
 and for a brief period drive dull, care 1 away"
 The announcement that the authors of | the comedy of "Who's Your Frend?" are
 Messrs. Harry and Edward Paulton of i ''Erminie'' and "Niobe tame, should be i in itself a guarantee of a masterpiece of
 drollery; and with the leading role in I the hands of comedian of the capabili 1 ties of MT. Harry Beresford whose past ] performances in "The Wrong MT. Wright" {, and "The Professors Love Story have | stamped him as one of America's leading l lights of comedy. surrounded by New
 YorlS's production and caste, the engage
 ment should prove a particularly event
 ful one in the annals of 190S-09 stage l dom.
 l The story of Who's Your Friend?' is perfectly natural, humorous and interest ! in, redolent with wise and witty say ings that cause the spectator to ponder
 and scream by turns with laughter. i The locale of the comedy is in the mill l district Of Rhode Island ana dealS With 1 an eccentric inventor who has invented
 a certain dye for which rival manufact- 1 urers are warning to obtain the secret. | His enthusiasm In various other experi-
 ments becomes the cause of his neglect l ing his business and he becomes finan- | cially embarrassed only to be saved by
 a wealthy spy in his factory falling in 1 love with his daughter.
 In the height of his troubles he is brood | ing over his misfortunes and during Q | thunder and lightning storm while soil- | oquizing over an extract of Faust" 1 which he had been reading a wealthy
 manufacturer appears at the moment he 1 calls upon 'Mephisto to appear, with the | purpose of closing a business deal. The 1 inventor imagines that the visitor is really
 the "Devid'' in disguise come to bargain l for his secret in return for earthly opu- 1 lence
 1 Finally after many delicious comedy
 complications all ends happily. Prosper | ity returns and love and happiness ter
 inmates what critics have pronounced as
 the most amusing comedy produced in l many seasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

Harry Beresford In "Who's Your FriendW
 For some days past announcements have been issued that the greatest com rsdy success of recent seasons in New tzazlk Chicago A and London. entitled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

Groves and Doyle have a clever comedy and dancing number; Andy Lewis with Maud Elliott and company will present his racing sketch, "Won at the Wire, in which there Is happy blend of comedy and drama; Harvey and Cum mings have a neat turn; Joe Emerson will offer a monologue and the Gale Sis ters will present a dancing specially. There will be extra amusement in the way of contests. Tuesday night chorus girls contest. Wednesday night beauty contest. Friday night amateur contest, after the regular show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

ment of what might have been. If you belong to the first class, you say you have seen it before, even twice before, you may be sure you will enjoy it as much the third tins; if you are of the second set, and say that you have heard that originally The Old Homestead" was broad. and unseemly, then all the more credit should fall to him who has lifted 1t out of the rlire and cleansed and purified +. It is one of the plays that can be recommended to all sorts and con ditions of men and while this advice is an old story, 1t naturally follows in the wake of this classic among heart-plays. 'The Old Homestead contains the best com edy, the purest homely sentiment and the sweetest breath of naturalness the stage knows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
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"The DeviI" Comes Monday.

The name of Henry w. Savage has be- come a hall mark of excellence in oper- atic and dramatic productions, and the announcement that his special company will present the reigning dramatic tri- umph of two worlds, "The Devil,' at the Jefferson theatre for three performances beginning tomorrow night and including a matinee Tuesday, is received with un- usual interest. In the ordinary course Of events a new play does not reach here for several seasons It must first pass through it's New York run, then, after Boston, Chicago and the other large cities have witnessed it, it proceeds to the out lying territory. But MT. Savage, owing to a laxity in the copyright laws which exist between the United States and Hungary, was unable to protect his legal rights to the play which he purchased from Franz Molmar, the author. and while the piece is drawing crowds to the Garden theatre, New York, his speclaily organized companies, with exact reproduc- tions, are touring the country, care1uiiy presenting the sensational comedy drama which has caused more discussion than any other dramatic work in the past zO years. In but a few weeks after its first production in Buda Pesth its fame had swept over continental Europe, and it was the one topic of conversation in court and salon and cafe. The originality and dar- ing which has clothed the devil in the garb of a gentleman of the day, cunning ly performing his malevolent acts, fairly takes away ones breath. The play tells a story which is vital and grips the be- holder from the start. It is an impish comedy and its veins of satire any syni- cism are interlined with hilarity/ It never breaches, never moralizes and the lesson it teaches is suggested, not said His sa- tanic majesty is represented as a man of the world from whom there oozes an iron ical philosophy which is so keen and apt and charged with wit that the spectator is held in its spell It abounds In rol- licking gaity and it's cynicism, which cuts like a rapier, is tempered by the testing manner in which it is delivered. The company is an excellent one, and is head ed by Campbell Gollan, late leading sup port for David Warfield in "The Music Master" and Adele Block, an actress of rare beauty and cleverness
 Harry Beresford In "Who's Your Friend2"
 For some days past announcements have been issued that the greatest com aAv n,nccors of racant seasons in Nevv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
Henry Ludlow In "The Raven"

The Raven,' a romantic love story founded on the life of Edgar Allen Poe. with Henry Ludlow in the leading role, will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre next Saturday, matinee and night. The star and play have been seen in Richmond, Norfolk, Charleston ond other southern cities since the south was invaded and the newspaper notices have been favorable. Tt is well staged the scene at the end of the third act in the old church yard being especially beautiful, and there Is a comedy element which is very anus ing" says the Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle.
 During the past decade or more, it has become somewhat fashionable among playwrights to write dramas having for their back ground and tn eme the life history of some distinguished man. Most of the plays of this char acter have proven not only popular with the public but, in financial sense, remunerative to the authors and managers. George Hazletons new play, play, The Raven" deals with proba- bly the most remarkable man identified with American literature. That Poe was a genius no one has ever ques- toned It may be well said that he gave America it's first distinction in the world of letters. All the phases of Poe's life are vividly brought out in The Raven" The author has given the beautiful side-that side which is full of romance, love and ambition all of which go to make beautiful and absorbing stage presentation MT. Lud- low has been before the public for number of years, having appeared as the interpreter of Shakespearean and other classical roles. He is supported by a capable company, including Miss Julia Ashton, who plays the part of Virginia Clemm Poe, and also that of Helen Whitman. She is described as an attractive player and is said to be remarkably pretty, with a sweet, flute like voice that is flexible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
The Jefferson.

3 Monday night and Tuesday mati- 3 nee and night-Savage's The 8 Devil"
 1. Wednesday, matinee and night-(
 3 Harry Beresford, in Who's Your 8 Friend"
 3 Friday night-"The Old Home 2 stead"
 Saturday, matinee and night 2 "The Raven."
 3 The BijOu. 3 Every night. with matinees 3 Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
 3 The Kentuckian." The MajcsticA Every night, with daily mati- 3 nees-High- class vaudeville. The Gayety. Every night, with daily mati- nees-"Mardi Gras Beauties" in 3 high class burlesque.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
"The kentuckian."

When MT. Reid signed the contract to appear in the leading role, that of Dave Morton" in the "The Kentuckian." which comes to the Bijou Monday night for a weeks engagement, he did so condition ally First, that he was to select his own cast regardless of high salaries. Second, that he was to have a new and complete production taken from exact photographs of the locale of the story; and third, that he was to be given the best available time. All three agreements have been lived up to. as can be readily seen by witnessing the superb production.
 The story, which is by MT Reed, who has written 130 plays. is claimed to be his masterpiece. It is founded upon facts and deals with the true mountain life in Kentucky in which the honor of ones
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-04-09


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ears intermediate in shape between
the lax and dense parents.
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investigated, the direction of the cross
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