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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
GOVERNMENT GOLFERS.
Plea for Building of Coal Carriers for
 the Navy.

From the Norfolk virginian-Pilot.
 The obviously proper thing for the gov ernment to do is to build and maintain Its own colliers. Coal with which to fire the engines is no less essential to the usefulness of naval vessels than the guns with which they are armed or the armor with which they are armored Golfers in which to carry this coal are no less essential to the efficiency of the navy than the battleshps. cruisers and other fighting craft which compose 1t. Without the former, the latter are imperfect and in large measure impotent. The naval policy which fails to recognize and pro- vide for this patent fact cannot be f1tly characterized as other than shortstghted and senseless. While we are spending tens of millions of dollars a year to build and maintain lighting craft. 1t is nothing short of folly not to make a com- paratively small additional outlay in or der to render the navy capable of prop erly performing the purpose for which 1t is maintained. To keep the navy sup piled with the requisite nurpber of govern ment-owned and government-operated col Hers would cost much less than subsidix- ing merchant ships for the purpose. Be- sides, it would guarantee the navy ships especially fitted and adapted to its needs and ready for immediate service at any and all times Common prudence and ef- flciency combine with economy in de- manding that the government build, own, maintain and operate these essential aux iliar,es to the navy The money which 1t is proposed to expend in subsidizing a merchant marine would, if devoted to this purpose. establish and maintain an ade- ouate collier service 10 times over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

Even Denmark is being amused. It re- mained for Clyde Fitch to capture, then acclimate the rodent, throw it bit of cheese and ask New York to nibble with it. The first nibaling took place at the Lyric theatre, New York, some time in November, when the Messrs Shubert, as the official trainers. exhibited their new animal A scream went up which will, 1t is safe to predict, extend from ocean to ocean.
 Mice do multiply, so the Shuberts have captured charming little AIillicent Evans, told her to get as many fine clothes as she could comfortably wear during the period of three acts and sad: Tag you're 'The Blue Mousse" But clothes do not make the part of "The Blue Mouse" for Clyde Fitch in creating the character of Paulette Divine, Salome dancer who bears the rodents name, has given the stage a wholly new type. However, in the play Miss Evans is not called upon to "Salome," so that her clothes are quite appropriate although an insight into what she could do is had when, during the auction of her fur niture and personal effects (which takes place during the second acb she offers for sale to an old gentleman few yards of beads which was my Salome cos tune" The prospective customer in auires, as he surprs singly scans the cos tune: How could you stand it?" Why" replies the Blue Mouse inno- gently, the stage was steam heated"
 ne play was staged and produced by Mr Fitch In the cast, besides Miss Evans, are Godfrey c. Stein, Wilton Tay- Tor, Inda Palmer, NJ Caroline Pearse, G. D. MacIntyre, Harry E. Millards, w. G. Reynier and 20 others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
At the Gaxety.

Natures own handiwork is always & pleasing sight to the eye. When nature has been unkind in this respect we often seek refuge In artificial means to gain our ends, but such beauty is only skin deep, as the saying goes; but for real prettiness and rare infinite grace. the chorus of Charles Robinson and his Night Owls" company, which will be seen at the Gayety theatre commencing to- morrow with a matinee, holds the palm.
 No finer aggregation of human comli- ness has been seen than the chorus of this popular organization.
 They move in unison about the stage and lend a charm to the entire perform ance which Is certainly exhilarating. Manager Robinson, whose critical eye has never failed him when it comes to talent and beauty. culled his chorus from all the pretentious shows through out the country.
 He pays them more money than any other organization and, consequently their efforts are productive of genuine amuse- ment Some of the ladies of the chorus will certainly be heard from later on.
 There will be contests every night. Tuesday there will be new one on tho Gayety patrons in the way of mush oontest--the one that consumes the mush first gets the money. There will be the beauty battle royal. waltzing. amateurs, and wrestling contests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
convict ese.v

The entire gamut of sensation has not been run, according to the advance re- ports of the new A. H. Woods produc- tion. Convict 99s." which will be pre- sented at the Bijou next week, for weeks engagement, when a brand new and original series of thrilling situations are promised. In the, four acts are no less than 13 elaborate scenic settings repre- senting the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, the Eighth Regiment armory, the criminal court building Sing olng prison, etc., etc.
 Convict 999'' is an unfortunate victim of circumstances who is stranded on the rocks of misfortune, arrested, tried and convicted of a murder of which he is as innocent as an unborn babe. His con- viction is followed by his sentence to death in the electric chair at Sing Sing, where he is taken to await his execu- tion in ''condemned cell. Before the fatal occurrence which transforms him into a condemned felon, he Is Dick Thurston, debonaire young clubman, cap tain in the national guard, and the ac- cepted lover of Alice Braustone, a beau tful heiress.
 John Blaisdell. who occupies the ex- alted position of first assistant district attorney, Is also suitor for the hand of Miss Bradstone. and his failure to win her, makes him the deadly enemy of young Thurston, whom he vows to ruin. It is to the hendish ingenuity of Blais dell that the fearful web of circumstan tial evidence is woven around Dick which results in his being sentenced to death. It is also due to this mans ha- tired that the young fellows life is made living hell in prison
 But in his malignancy the villain over reaches himself, for his taunts goad Dick to madness which causes L.m to attack his keeper and leads to bloody revolt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

There is much sweet sentiment in Sis Hopkins" that delightful rural comedy drama which comes to the Jefferson the atre Wednesday matinee and night. with Miss Rose Melville. the originator of the quaint country girl, playing the title role. The sentiment is of the kind which appeals to ones finer feelings, and this with Miss Melville's superb acting and the clean comedy of the play, has made 1t the marvellous success which it is. This is the tenth season that Sis Hop kins" has been presented and everywhere Miss Melville is greeted with crowded houses. The story of the play is not complicated by any social problems. It is a plain, unvarnished tale of the simple life of the people of Posep county h. diana, where Sis was born and brought up. Sis Hopkins is quaint in conception as a character. She is an oddity to look upon, but from the very beginning she gets to ones heart and snuggles down intimately as an old friend whom one sympathises with and loves She Is proud of the homely, home made dresses which her mother fashioned for her, on the theory that what is good enough for ma to make is good enough for me to wear" She has the oldest way of wear ing her hair; it is brushed tightly back from her forehead and there are two of the funniest little pigtails sticking out from the back of her head; her feet and her hands seem always in the way; but one loses sight of these incongruities when one realizes that beneath all the awkwardness is girls heart which has been wounded; girls pride which has been sacrificed cold-bloodedly for the sake of gain.
 In the action of the piece there comes into the life of this home made girl an interruptions man, who trading in her af- factions, endeavors to defraud her of a pitifully small bit of meadow land. Dis covering his treachery Sis, whose phil osophy brightens the play leaves her home to go out into the world at first hand to learn what it really is like. Glad in the homespun of the farm she departs, and when she returns it is as the accom- plished, beautifully gowned young wom- an of the world, who, however, has lost none of her gentility or purity of char acter The play abounds in situations which are thrilling in their dramatic in- tensity; 1t brims with delectable comedy and quaint philosophy There isn't a false note in 1t. and Miss Melville's art in nortrayal of the character of Sis gives to the drama a finish which makes it perfect Miss Melville's manager, MT. J. R Sterling, has given the play scenic production this season which is exquis- ltely artistic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
Lew Dockstader's MinstreIs.

The novelty in the amusement pro- gramme of the week will be the appear ance of the inimitable Lew Dockstader and his minstrels at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night. It speaks volumes for MT. Dockstader's popularity to know that this has proved the most successful season in ais career.
 MT. Dockstader has been coming to this city for years and with each visit has brought an entertainment that served to increase his clientele. He is the one man in minstrelsy who exercises his wits all the time to devise new features in black face entertainment, and from all accounts will offer a programme that is & distinct departure from old time meth ods
 This will become evident at the rise of the first curtain, which will show a handsome setting representing the club house and grounds of the Possum Hunt club. The old-fashioned semi-circle has been abolished and the minstrels, in hunt ing costume, will be shown seated at small tables on the lawn. In this new idea in first parts the songs, jokes, etc, are brought about in much the same manner that impromptu entertainments are arranged at any well appointed so- cia1 club
 There Is a little story running through the minstrel show this season and it con- cerns a search for the North Pole by Pro lessor Hightower, a noted aeroplanist, who goes as the representative of the club and locates the pole in record time. MT. Dockstader will, of course, be the explorer, and the endorsements he en- counters in his search open the way for much fun of the hilarious kind. Inci- dentally Lew will take the time to express some opinions on matters of To- cal and national interest, as we'll as sing ing few songs and giving an imperson- ation of President-elect Taft that is said to be one of his best travesties of fa- nous men.
 Neil O'Brien, who has been MT. Dock stader's chief support for years. has a new sketch called "The House of Rest D in which he is placed in charge of sev eral people suffering from mental dis orders. O'Brien will also relate his ey- periences while digging the Panama canal. new comedian in the Dock stader ranks who has made a big hit ia Al Jolson, whom MT. Dockstader discov- cred in the far west last year and whose work has been highly praised in inc eastern district this season. Eddie Max zier, w. H. Halett Rees Prosser, w. H. Thompson, William Cauley, Pete Detzel. Tommy Hyde, Herbert Willison, George M Vail and Master Keegan are others who are very much in evidence through out the performance.
 MT. Dockstader has mounted the show In an elaborate manner. the settin9s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
Majestic Theatre.

Novelty and music will be the distin- gushing features of this weeks bill The .headlners, are the Nightingale quartet, Another act that will be talked about Is that of Montrose & Richards. whose skit "The College Boy and the Athletic Girl" is a melange of songs. dances and novel costumes. Laura Bennett "The Minstrel Belle" comes back after an absence of two years with a new act, which is said to be better than the old one Harry Earle Godfrey and Veta Henderson will tre of the Gods" Polk & Polk, and Crom- well & Samse will represent the straight and comedy acrobatic features of the pro- gram, and the Holdsworths will contrib ute some bright dialogue, and good danc- ing in addition to their banjo playing Miss Dorothy Vaughn is comedienne who has just finished the Chicago houses with success. Moving pictures will, of course, be shown, and they will be found up to the required standard. There is a matinee daily and a performance nightly commencing Monday.
 ''The Nightingale Quartet has played the principal vaudeville houses of this country They have just finished tho Keith & Proctor circuit. One of the num- Der is made up as a comical German, and his grotesque actions add much fun to the exhibition. The young men are all finished vocalists. and it Is said that there are few quartets in vaudeville where the voices harmonize so well as with these Nightingales They make va rious changes of costume during the act and all of them of the very latest de- sign, which adds very much to the ap- pearance of the number.
 Frank Richards and Louise Montrose are making their initial appearance In vaudeville MT Richards was star in musical comedies, and Miss Montrose was the leading woman in Joseph Hart's "Reindeers," and they finally decided to make up an act and go into vaudeville Their new musical comedy skit is called s"rhe College Boy and the Athletic Girl" and in addition to some flip flaps that they do, they sing and dance acceptably.
 Harry Earle Godfrey and Veta Tender son are playing return engagement in their Egyptian fantasy entitled "A Daughter of the Gods" This is novel tale of 5000 years ago modernized to sult the present day and contains a lot of comedy. The acting of both of the mem- bers Is first class and Miss Henderson does an eccentric dance at the finish which Is always hit.
 MT. and Mrs. Holdsworth are expert banioists; one of their prize performances is exchanging banjos, neither of them missing the tune they are playing while making the exchange. Another feat of MT. Holdsworth Is playing and dancing at the same time. They also sing some of the latest popular songs.
 Polk & Polk. denominated as ''the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
PLAYHOUSE GOSSIP.

"The Blue Mouse" the play which has caused so much discussion since 1t came south, is booked for the Jefferson theatre for three performances, beginning Mon- dav March 22 In plot the play Is said to suggest nothing that has gone before. Clyde Fitch, the author, has injected more humor more genuine laughs than has been the good fortune of his prede- cessors. Moreover he has written sev- eral original scenes which might aptly be called creations, all of which make The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

Louis Mann will be seen at the Jefferson theatre April 15 assisted by the same company as was with him In the run of IA weeks in New York. The play, 1t ought to be explained, is the one that scored such an immense Chicago hit in the beginning of the season, under the old title of "The New Generation'-a title that was abandoned because of it's resem- blance to "The Regeneration, a failure. There was nothing the matter with the title, as a good label for this play; but. then, there is nothing the matter with the new one, inasmuch as 1t exactly de- scribes the character which MT. Mann portrays-that of stubborn old Swiss matchmaker, who refuses to take his pace in life from the American hustle and hustle that are making his rivals ri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
"rhe Blue Mouse.r

caught in Germany, "The Blue Mouse," mischievous but harmless creature, has been imported to tnis country by Clyde Fitch, who, in the importing process. has constructed what is said to be the most laughable farce comedy ever produced. ''The Blue Mousse which comes to the Jefferson theatre Monday and Tuesday. March 22-2S, is an adaptation from the German In its native land it ran for over a year and Is still tickling the risi- bilities of the Emperors own. France is a-fiutter over the convulsing novelty. The Swedes are shaking their flaxen looks over the. doings of the Mouse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

of all the convicts and their thrilling escape from Sing Sing. Aided by his faithful sweetheart, Dick takes refuge ig a ruined mill until such a time as he is enabled to make his way to New York, where finally he succeeds in ac- complaining his own justification and the capture of the real murderer, who turns out to be a most unexpected per son indeed.
 There are many lighter passages in Convict 999, which act as pleasant relief to the pathetic portions of the play, including several funny situations in each act An excellent company will present the play,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
FEARS AFRICAN FEVER.
Jake Rorah of Colorado Says MT.
 Roosevelt Cannot Stand Trip.

Glenwood (Col) Dispatch to New York
 Tribune.
 Jake Borah, the guide who piloted Pres ident Roosevelt on western hunting trips. says he does not believe MT. Roosevelt can stand the trip through Africa. He says Mir Roosevelt told him when here that he was filled with m alaria while in Cuba had never been able to rid his system of it. and feared he would never succeed in doing so
 Borah said MT. Roosevelt was confined to his bed here for four days with an attack of malaria, and that the attending physician was worried, Borah has been invited to accompany MT. Roosevelt, but is afraid of the African fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
Isis Hopkins" Here Wednesday.

being as sumptuous as the average en- vironment of musical comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
The Jefferson.

Monday, matinee and night Lew Dockstader's minstrels. Wednesday, matinee and night Sis Hopkins.
 The Bf1ou. All the week. with the usual mat1nees-"Conyict 999."
 The Majestic. All the week, with daily mati- nee-High- class vaudeville.
 The Gayety. All the week, with daily mati- nee-Brilliant burlespue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

One of the latest bookings for the Jef- ferson theatre is the big musical comedy success, ''The Three Twins" Manager Douglas announces that it will be here on Tuesday, April 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

Acting in the name-part of '"The Man Who Stood Still" one of the real suc- cesses in New York city this season, MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

The Ben Greet players are coming. This will be welcome news to lovers of the old school of acting and the Greet players made such a pronounced hit when here two years ago that the en- gagement this time called for three per formances, beginning Friday, April IS. and including one matinee on Saturday.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-04
CRACK TEAMS AT
WEBER ACADEMY

BY a score of 80 TO 81, the Weber
Academy basketball team was defeat
ed by the crack Y. NJ. Q. A. team of
Salt Lake in the formers gymnasium
last night The game was the first
of the season and attracted a large
number of students and other lovers
OF tho sport. There were many dash
ing and brilliant plays by members Of
both teams. and the local boys were
highly complimented for the excellent
showing which they made against the
Salt Lake team, which is considered
the strongest in the state.
The basketball team OF Salt Lake
won the Rocky Mountain champion
ship last year and Is composed of
players who have been In the lineup
for several seasons The local team Is
composed almost entirely OF new ma
terial and when this is considered the
showing made last night is creditable.
The boys from Zion walked away
from their opponents during the first
half, which closed with q score OF so
to IL in their favor In the second
half the locals braced themselves and
played like veterans. executing mum.
ber of brilliant plays. The final re-
suit was in doubt until few minutes
before the game ended. The nem-
bers of the local team are much en-
couraged with their team work last
night and are hopeful OF winning the
pennant this season Bush. of the
State Deaf school, and Bloom. of the
Salt Lake Y. NJ. G. A. offlciated at the
game.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-04
DOG CASE ENDED
IN NOVEL WAY

Chicago, Dec "a small, woody
spitz dog sat in judgment at the mu
nicipal court yesterday with Judge
Newcomer. The case arose from o
dispute between Mrs Gussie Adclmau
and John Marshall, over the owner
ship Of the animal
Put the dog on the bench" said
Judge Newcomer. Now, Marshall
call the dog"
Here. Fldo. Come. Fido. Como on
Fido. FYdo," said Marshall, But FL
do" remained quiet
NOW you call him. Mrs. Adelman,"
said the Judge.
Mrs. Adelman had to say. Here,
Curley." only once when 'Curley'
bounded from the bench and into her
arms.
Mrs. Adelman saw the dog in Mar
shall's front yard last Sunday morn
ing and started away with him. Mar
shall ran after her, and, when she
refused to give up the dog, he is said
to have struck her and she caused
his arrest Judge Newcomer said the
dogs actions were sufficient proof Of
Its ownership. and fined Marshall 81
and costs on a charge of disorderly
conduct.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-04
POLICE BELIEVE
NOTE FORGERY

New York, Dec. 3.-That the note
Indicating suicidal intent and pur-
porting to have been written and
signed by Mrs. o. w. n. Snead. whose
body was found In a bath-tub in a
house in East Orange. N. j., several
days ago, Is a forgery is the belief
today OF the detectives who are en-
gagged on the case Entering into the
case are malignant hypnosis. under
the influence of which Mrs. Snead Is
alleged to have been coerced into max
ing will disposing Of the proceeds
of an insurance policy which had
been taken on her life.
1t developed today that insurance
of at least S29 900 had been taken out
on Mrs, Sncad's life and that her
husband, now strangely missing had
been insured for $4,000. Represent
atlves of the company Is suing the
policy declared their belief that Snead
was not dead as no claim had been
filed for the payment of his insurance.
The three great companies in which
Mrs. Ocey Wardlaw Martin Snead held
life insurance for more than $4,000
announced today they would refuse 10
honor the policies until 1t has been
proved that the body of the half stary
cd young woman found in the bath
tub of an unfinished house in East
Orange. n j., last Monday is that OF
Mrs. Snead,
The policy for $4,000 on the life
of her husband Fletcher Snead, who
Is missing also is unpaid and no claim
has been put In for the insurance. A
company agent detailed to the case.
said today.
I'VE don't believe Snead Is dead.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-04

Valerie Bergere, known as the
"NIaude Adams OF the Varieties. will
head the bill which opens at the Or
pheum theatcr Sunday night. Miss
Bereere VIII appear in one-act
sketch by Grace Griswold. entitled
"Bilfies First Love" in which she
has made great success all over the
circuit or her appearance in this
act at Washington, D. c.. the Post
said In part. valerie Bergere'S ap
pearance at the Chase last night Is
proof positive that whether vaude-
VILE be known as polite, refined or
advanced, 1t will be a form of the
atrcal entertainment worth while so
long as recognized artists such as
Miss Bergere continue TO appear at
tho head of its programs. The little
scrio-comic story as interpreted by
Miss Bergere and her players Will
live long in the memory OF those for
tnnate enough to see IL Every news
paper in Salt Lake was equally as
enthusiastic last week in its encon-
iums OF Miss Bergere
The Six Glinserettis were brought
10 America for a tour of the Orpheum
eircuit. They played the United
States several years ago and were
distinct hit upon that occasion For
the past few years they have been in
Europe. They came here direct from
Vienna. whre they have been appear
Ing al Ronachers j resort for several
months They are regarded as the
best Of European novelty gynmasts.
James i. Macdonald will do a