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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
Majestic Theatre.

If vaudeville's chief charm is high class variety, then this weeks programme will be the best of the season. The sparkling light comedy sketch ''rhe Girl From Yonkers," will be presented by the eminent light comedy stars, Jimmie Devlin and Mae Ellwood; heavy and emotional dramatic sketch "Beggars," by Ann Hamilton and company; music and danc- ing by Lida and Nick Russell; "Varda- man" has a novelty surprise act; Tom Moore is a singing comedian; there is nothing superior to the stair descending Hill on bicycle with Mademoiselle Sil- viany standing on his head Mamie Har- nsh, who succeeded Edna May in "The Belle of New York; the trained seals and sea lions of Captain Treat. and the majestograph.
 James S. Devlin and Miss Mae Ellwood have one of the most delightful little sketches in vaudeville. It is on an en- tirely new theme and the acting of the principals is superb. The story has to do with the finding of a girl thief in rich bachelors apartments, The girl frames up a plausible tale when she is 01ScOVefeu, ana the man IS SD taken Wltn her beauty and her coyness that he really believes her to be plain country girl '',rhe Girl From Yonkers.' The love scenes that follow, wherein she robs him of all of his movable jewelry is very amusing. She fools him beautifully, this simple-not for a minute-girl, who looks as angelic as a cherub. The finish is in class by itself. When the young man finds that his dear little coy maiden has disappeared with his watch, fountain pen, stick pin and all his movable valuables he collapses entirely, and the house roars it's enjoyment.
 Hill and Silviany team of acrobatic cyclists have been sensation wherever they have appeared, and been the head line feature Hill is a finished athlete and a. trick bicycle rider who is unex- celled in this line His partner, Made moiselle Silviany, is perfect model of physical beauty, and she is a most val uable assistant The climax of the act is the ride down a long flight of stairs on a single wheel with the lady on his head and shoulders.
 Miss Ann Hamilton, supported by capable company of four people, will be seen in the beautiful emotional playlette. sant1aaad 'BegGarar Aaxacan study
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14

liant company and will present "The Ri vals" here soon.
 When "The Man of the Hour is acted here on March and 10 in the Jefferson theatre Brady and Grismer will display their real quality as managers by sending cast along that ranks with the very best that has ever left New York City in any play. When "The Man of the Hour set in the way of interpretation by a company of fine players that has never been permitted to flag.
 Miss Ruby Bridges, Miss Evelyn Moore, Miss Ethel Brandon, MT. Felix Haney, MT. John s. Robertson, MT. Louis Hen derson, MT. Homer Barton, MT. Neil Mo- ran, MT. s. F. Cairns. MT. William Gull lington, MT. Murdock J. MacQuarrie, MT. Alex G, Carleton and MT. William Lloyd are all well-known artists who will take part in this brilliant presentation of Geo. Broadhursts sparkling play.
 One of the most notable of John Drew s numerous impersonations was that of Pe- truchio in Sha<espeare's The Tanning of the Shrew' in which he appeared with Miss Ada Rehan. There have been some rumors recently that MT. Drew was con templating a revival of the famous com edv and that Miss Rehan would probably appear again in her original role of Kath- erine. Miss Rehan, however, has an- nounced that she wiz not act again and so 1t is likely that MT. Drew will make production of Much Ado About Moth ing which will enable him to add Ben edic.s to the list of Shakespearean parts he has played. MT Drew will be seen this season in Jack Straw" new up-to-date comedy, in which he has made a hit.
 
 Cecil Sooner in a strong repertoire will shortly be seen at the Bijou theatre. Miss Spooner is playing to capacity ousi- ness all along the Wells circuit and IS getting some flattering notes from the newspaper critics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
MARY GARDENS "SALOME'

writing may be daring and ingenious, but he understands 1t as little as we do cumulative and overpowering eff fects," expressive of Salome's charm, of her gift of prophecy of her dance and of her veils do not strike the casual nearer as salient"
 It delights one to find that De Koven is a normal man and that his job dis gusts him. He is disturbed that Strauss should express emotional horror by de- liberate cacophony" and he resents the music as being almost as suggestively repellant the drama itself"
 But sometimes the musician speaks out and inquires why the composer should deliberately write for instruments notes they cannot play; why he should put up this elaborate musical joke. Why, in- deed? Unless it be that sensationalsm is his idol and suggestiveness his theme.
 And all this time Mary Garden, thinly clad. has been waiting in the cold She gave, as did the representative of Herod, a Tiff like picture of one diseased in body ln soul anC in imagination" that should suffice.
 Singing, there was none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
Don't Ridicule Your Boy.

Orison Sweet Marden. in Success Maga-
 zine
 Many a boy has gone to bed in tears because his father criticised or denounced his effort at playing the violin; made fun of a simple little composition or story which he wrote; discouraged his attempt to make some little mechanical device, or threw a wet blanket on his dreams. laughing at his prediction of what he would do n the future
 A man who has recently come into great prominence in his profession says that when, tremblingly, he told his father what he wanted to be, he was told pad ded cell was the only place for boy wit such crazy ideas, and that he was force for years to do that which God had fol bfdden against every fibre in his beine. and against which every drop of blood in him protested
 The father who had made up his mind that his son must continue his business and keep his estate intact. is not in a po- sition to decide upon the boys bent ms special aptitude. He is preNdiced at the very outset.
 The reason why there are so many mediocre men and women fin the world. and so many failures, is because they never found their right places
 Everywhere we see men and women. capaDle or much better things, who wera discouraged and diverted from their natli- ral bent when young. Their own families did not take stock in them: they laughed at their young ambitions and strangled their aspirations, either by harsh treat ment, or. even what is worse, ridicule: and their teachers did not understand them.
 You cannot read the sealed message which God has wrapped up in your boy or girl, and you should regard it as sa- cred. You should respect the dreams of future greatness of your son. because the Creator may have intended him for a grand and far-reaching mission. You can not tell what is going on in his mind. you cannot tell what possibilities arc locked in his brain. He may be per fectly conscious at this moment that he was intended for much higher place in the world than you are occupying your self, and to denounce him, to scoff at his dreams, to laugh at his predictions for the future may be a source of great hu- initiation to you some day It may also work incalcualble injury to your boy. A thousand times better strike him with your hand than blast his hopes by ridi- cule or by a cruel, chilling, cutting word.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
His Success.
From Judge

From Judge.
 'Mr. Wilson," said the head of the firm, 'T understand that you are a per- sonal friend of MT. Spinks"
 "That is true, sir" said Wilson.
 Well, I wish you'd try to collect this account from him. None of our collect ors can turn the trick and it's a long time overdue"
 Wilson agreed to try. The next morn ing his face wore curious expression
 What success?" asked the head of the firm
 That depends upon the point of view said Wilson. You see. called last night and saw the old man. MT Spinks.' I began, I've called to ask you if'- whereupon the old man butted In with:
 That's all right, my boy he said You can have her. trust you'll be happy
 Then he added that l should find Alice in the drawing room, and shuts the door on me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
Interested in Physiology.

FTOn tHS DtIIntdtOI.
 One day I took my little sisters and brothers for a walk to Cedar Grove. We go there every day to play our little games. We were going up the drive when a herd of cows came along and my little brother, who Is four years old. was very much afraid and said
 "Oh. dear, my heart is in my mouth'
 Little Martha, who is five years old, wa. very much alarmed and cried, Peter Spit it out quick so can see it!s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
PLAYHOUSE GOSSIP.

Lovers of light opera have an unusual treat in store for them early in March at the Jefferson theatre, when ."The Cav Musicians" will hold the boards The music is full of animation. Some of the airs are very attractive and the warm reception that awaits the opera will be well warranted by the clever singing. dancing and acting of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14

liant company and will present "The Ri vals" here soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
"Just Out of College"

Modern conditions in social and busi- ness life-but principally in the latter form tho theme rendered by George Ado '&ne his comedy eJust Out of OolleEAr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14

which is full of heart interest There is not a minute during its rendition. that it fails in keeping the audience keyed up to the point. The bright-eyed Mexican girl, as portrayed by Miss Hamilton, is crea- ture of loving impulses, and she loves,
 mot wisely, but too we'll" Her rejected suitor kills her at the top of a stairway and the hapless senorita rolls down these steps in fine death agony.
 Few couples in advanced vaudeville en- joy more enyable reputation as enter tainers than Nick and Lida Russell. the one as a comedian and trick pianist of the Frank Tinney order, playing with feet nose and with his hands enveloped in huge boxing gloves, while Miss Russell is a dainty comedienne soubrette who dances and sings well.
 'Vardaman'' will appear as '.The Nell Brinkley Girl, The Ingenue," and as ",rhe Gibson Bathing Girl'-three distinct types The chief feature of his act is the immense surprise that is sprung at the finish of 1t, and it is surprise that in every vaudeville theatre where the ex- hibition has been given that has been the talk of the town.
 Tom Moore has the reputation of being the best dressed single act in vaudeville" He has a very fine singing voice and there is none better among the first-class sing ing comedians of the present day He has been one of the Pacific coast and Or pheum's biggest hits.
 Miss Mamie Harnish has been a bright light in comic opera and succeeded the famous Edna May as the Salvation Army Lasse" in "The Belle of New York, playing it in London and in the big cities of America Her talent Is on par with her wonderful versatility and she has lots of magnetism.
 The Majestograph will be found accept able, as usual, no pains having been spared to select amusing and instructive subjects. There will be a matinee each afternoon at 2:30, especially for the ladies and children, and at S:30 every night, the usual evening performance.
 Captain Treats wonderful trained seals and sea lions has been secured for Bir- mingham. While the Theatre Beautiful was being reconstructed this act was on the balance of the circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
Gayety.

Manager McArdle offers for his attrac- tion this week "Clark's Runaway Girls Company" one of the most popular eX- travaganza companies on the road. The attraction this season will be quite re- freshing, as there will be an entire change of buresque, with beautiful new cos tunes, new scenery, electrical and me- l-chanical effects, etc. The opening ex- travaganza, "Salome and the Judge," is elaborately staged and among the celeb- rites producing this musical comedy will
 be found Arthur H. Kherns, the great Carroll, Jack Crawford, William Man ming, Jack Flicker, Joseph Perry, Tom Elliott, Frank Fox, Frank Peck. The list of pretty girls includes Rose Redgate A large, attractive and pretty chorus of some 30 will be carried among which will be found Sigrid Moore, Lillie Law ton, Miriam Gordon, Belle Smith, Irene Turner, Edna Emory, Sadie Burgess, Viola Gorden, Dolly Russell Helen Peck and Alice Mason.
 The peerless Gloie Eler will be seen this season in tights making this her first
 appearance in five years in tights. (The soubrettes of the company are
 Estelle Rose, Lottie< Stone and Gloie Eller An olio of exceptional merit will be carried, consisting of the Bowery
 quartet singers, Crawford and Manning,
 grotesque; Perry and Elliott, conversa-
 tionalists; the famous Liyingstons, Eu-
 ropean Risley acrobats and others. There
 will be refined musical hit in one scene
 entitled Fun in the West" with gor-
 geous scenery wardrobe, electrical and
 calcium effect.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
ROYAL WEDDING CAKE s FEET
HIGH WEIGHS 500 POUNDS
King OF Tonga Carefully Conceals the
Name of the Bride He Is to
Lead to the Altar.

CHRISTCHURCH. New Zealand,
Dec. 14-By command of King George
OF Tonga, a baker OF Auckland has de-
signed and built cake for the coming
ruptials Of that potentate. In its
splendor and imposing proportions the
cake. TO quote the local press, has
never had an equal in the annals of
Australasian confectionery.
II weighs 500 pounds and stands
eight feet high. Decorating various
panels are the Tongan coat OF arms
the Tongan royal crown and the
initials OF the King and of his bride
Curiously enough, the brides initials
are concealed from the gaze of the
crowd who admire the cake in the
bakers shop window.
The identity of the future Queen Is
in fact "A mystery. and one OF the con
ditions imposed on the baker was com
plete secrecy regarding her initials. II
is understood that there has been
competition among the women Of the
Tongan court for the kingly brdc-
groom and that in order TO defer the
disappointment OF the unsuccessful
ones TIL the last possible moment his
majesty will not reveal the name OF
the bride until the day OF the cere-
mOny.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14

a hearing and TO determine whether
that figure is correct or not"
Gilman then wanted assurance that
the city would not have To pay $l0,-
900 or $4,000 more TO hire experts
to testify in regard 10 the Bancroft
appraisal I'm rebuttal OF ID. L. X.
claims. Webster said that he suppos-
ed these experts would require their
expenses paid II they came here and
Mayor Breitmeyer offered 10 pay any
further expenses than these and the
printing df the report.
Then Gilman declared he wanted
more time 10 study the report and
Aid. Allen challenged him to ask any
questions he wanted answered then
and there.
Il don't want any more delay" de-
Jared Allan.
This led up TO series OF questions
by Gilman which were answered by
Frank w. Eddy. Paul G.. Renaud, r.
A Burch. Clyde !. Webster and Others.
IL was brought out that Mayor Brett
meyer and members of the" fifty" had
already advanced Sll. 900 to ST., 900 TO
pay for work done. the remainder of
the sSl7.500 asked being still unpaid
Finally Gilman moved that the
committee take the proposition unde.
Amusement. This was defeated and
Aid. Owens motion that the COM
mittee report I'm favor OF buying the
"ffty's" report for $l7,50O was car
RED.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
BAKER WHO DISAPPEARED
WITH CASH IS CAUGHT
Gee, But Il Was a Grand Reunion"
Says jeff Smith, Telling How He
Remained Wife's Good Graces

The reunion OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff
Smith was celebration long to be re-
membered by many persons. Among
them is William Mcdonald, proprietor
OF bakery at No 27l Michiganave.
The reunion was one grand round of
taxicab rides. chop suey feasts, etc,
but there was a touching element in
IT, Mcdonald was the one who was
touched. for ST., as recently told in
The Times.
Mcdonald. il will be remembered
! left Smith, new employe, in the
| bake shop one day last week, when ne
4, was called out by the sudden death
I of his brother When he returned
Smith was missing. together with 81
from McDonald's street clothes. which
he had left hanging in the shop.
That evening, IL is alleged, Smith
called taxicab and sped to the home
of his wife, in an apartment at Lin
coin and Grand River-aves. They had
been separated some time. but there
was happy reunion.
Detectives Hogan and Martin. or
Trumbul-ave. station. found Smith on
Sunday.
The money is all gone, he said.
when arrested. Spent II all in one
night and one day Gee. but We had
good time. Nothing but taxicabs.
chop suey and the dizzy whiri II
was grand reunion. Now, III go
with you"
He was locked mp. Mcdonald sworc
ont a warrant charging him with lar.
rpnV
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
In Society

Pontoon club will meet Tuesday
with Mrs r. II. Osborne
Mrs. James Coslett Smith will give
a debutante luncheon for Miss Betty
Miller Thursday noon.
Ashley Pond. Jr.. will sail for Der
muda. Tuesday. 10 Join Mrs. Pond Tor
the Christmas holidays.
Mrs. ]. 4. Williams, of No. &c Er.
skinest.. will spend the winter in
Cuba, sailing from New York, Dec 10.
Mrs Helen Newbcrry has closed
her Crosse Pointe residence and open
ed her town house. No. 4s3 Jefferson
ave. for the winter.
Mrs. William Robbins. of Walker
vile. will give a reception Tuesday
afternoon TO which many DetrOlt
guests have been hidden.
s..
The engagement is announced or
Miss Charlotte Thompson. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs George r. Shompson e.
No. SIS Trumbul-ave. 10 Ernest
Locke Smith, of Cleveland.
The Reading club met for the first
time this season Monday morning. In
Mrs. Hamilton Dey's residence. Fol
lowing the regular program. luncheon
was served and the afternoon devoted
10 bridge.
Mr.. aud Mrs Frederick X. Handy.
Of Bay City. are spending a few days
in the home Of Mrs. Handy's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p Chesbroueh,
Crosse Pointe Farms. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chesbrough are in Chicago
Mrs. y. C. Whitney gave a luncheon
I'm the Detroit club Saturday noon at
which Miss Annie s Peck. the noted
mountain climber. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry b. Hutchins. OF Ann Arbor,
we're the guests Of honor.
The fortnightly hops at Fort Wayne
were launched for the season Friday
evening. many Of Detroits younger
set attending. These informal dances
will be given throughout the winte-
on the second and fourth Fridays at y
o'clock.
Mrs. Samuel VI. Shank formerly
Miss Norma Romano. OF Flint. a we'll
known singer. is in Detroit the guest
Of Mrs. A. H. Griffin. No 80 Han
cock.ave. west Mrs Shank's husband
is American consul at Mannheim. Ger
'many.
The twenty-second season Of the De
tsoit symphony orchestra will be IN
augurated Tuesday evening In the
Light Guard armoty with the first con
cert Of the present season. Miss Shan
nah Cumming. soprano Of New YORK.
and Miss Alyce Cullyford. pianist, OF
Detroit will be the solOists
Miss Velma Sharp. OF Alma. Mich.
who has been the guest of the Misses
Kershaw. Of commemorative for
the past fortnight returned 10 her
home Saturday. Miss Sharp is clever
Young pianist who has spent the past
three years in Vienna, studying with
Lcschetitsky.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
WEST VIRGINIA WILL
GET" A VIRGINIA JUDGE
Attorney-GeneratEle Williams To
BE Extradited Under An Agree
ment AMONG States

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 13.-Under
a requisition agreement entered into
by twenty-four states in the union in
1887. the governor OF Virginia will be
compelled to honor any application
that may be made by the governor Of
West Virginia for the arrest and de-
livery of Judge Samuel w. Williams.
attorney-general-elect Of Virginia. He
is under indictment in the county OF
Mcdowell for an alleged assault upon
Judge Joseph Sanders. former mem
Der OF the West Virginia supreme
bench. with whom Judge Williams
had an alteration in the trial OF a
case In which both men were inter
ested. Judge Williams is charged with
having hurled an inkstand at the head
OF the West Virginia jurist after the
later had called Williams a liar.
1t is not believed that Judge VIII
liams will return TO West Virginia
without the formali,y Of a requisition,
Persons familiar with conditions in
Mcdowell county do not hesitate to
affirm that IL Judge Williams goes
there. he will most certainly be given
the limit of the law. Judge Sanders
being popular and strong In Repub-
lican circles in that part Of the state.
An interesting condition OF affairs
would develop ii Judge Williams
should be taken back to West Vir-
ginia and there detained until after
Feb. I. the date on which he should
assume the duties of encouragement
az Virginia. There would be no Of
ficer at the head of the legal depart
ment OF this state. as Judge Williams
would be barred from naming an as
sistant until he himself had qualified
for Office
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
WARRANTS OUT FOR
FIVE PHYSICIANS
Charged With Various Infractions of
Medical Law-One Accused of
Prescribing Cocaine.

AS the fruits OF an investigation
which DR.. Beverly d. Harrison. sec
rotary OF the state medical board, has
been quietly conducting in Detroit fol
some time past. Justice Stein, Monday
morning. issued warrants for five loca
physicians for alleged violations Of
the state laws OF 1899. DR.. Harrison
is the complainant in each instance
and the defendants are Drs. Theophile
Lafferty, No. 40 Howard-st.; Sarah T.
Dupaul, No. II Sproat-st.; Levi White
Hunt, No. 81 Fort-st. west: Charles
Rickling. No. Reissman-ave.. and
Theodore Trombley, No 230 Hubbard
ave.
DR.. Lafferty is charged with supply
ing one dram OF cocaine to Bruce
Wheeler. aged IS, of No. 100 Adams
ave. west, not because OF any condi
ton requiring such a prescription Or
Lafferty admits giving the young man
a prescription for cocaine. but insists
that he did so because he found
Whceler's heart In bad shape. Dr.
Harrison charges that IL was purely
a money transaction and that the 3e'
PENDANT parted with the tabooed drug
purely and simply for the money there
was in IL.
Dr. I.afferty came to court volun
tarily within a few minutes after the
warrant was issued and entered a plea
OF not guilty. His examination was
set for Dec. 81 and he was permitted
to enjoy his liberty in the meantime
on his personal recognizance Ia tho
sum OF $500. While awaiting ar
fragment, Dr. Lafferty entertained
the clerks In the Office of the police
court by reciting poetry and convers
ing with friends over the telephone
about the possibility OF his eating his
Christmas dinner in jail.
Bruce Wheeler il is said. has a
brother who is addicted TO the use OF
cocaine and his mother. Mrs. Jennie
Wheeler. suspecting that DR.. Lafferty
was the source OF supply. sent Bruce
TO the doctors office to confirm her
suspicious Wheeler handed the doe
tor 80 cents and was given preScrip-
ton for the drug
DR. Hunt is charged with unprofes-
sional conduct in that he inserted an
advertisement in the Detroit Journal
relating to the treatment OF certain dis
eases. I'm violation OF the state law.
The other defendants are charged sim
ply with practicing without having
FIRST conformed to the law in all its
requirements.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14

SUES LOAN MAN
Harry Watson Claims He Was AS
sauIted By Alfred Jackson.

Claiming that when he went to re
pay loan he was assaulted aud
knocked through "A glass door. and
painfully injured, Harry Watson
brought suit i'm Justice Lemkie's court
Monday morning against Alfred Jack
son, who conducts loan business in
the Hodges building.
Watson's story was that he borrow
ed $25. which he kept about two
months. At the end of this time he
rendered return OF the money witt
60 cents interest. which was az the rate
,of per cent lie said Jackson al
first refused To accept the money
claiming the interest was too low, and
in the dispute which followed called
him a pup" and knocked him through
door. He said Jackson demanded 81
interest, which would be at the rate
Of AZ per cent.
The trial was unfinished when court
adjourned 1T noon.