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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
"pare Devil panr at Riiou.

"Dare Devil Dan,'' in which Ray Ray mond appears at the Bijou theatre this week, Is a western melodrama with much of the ''Inelo" cut out and number of catchy song numbers substituted. Still there is enough of the dramatic left to please the gallery god and there Is also music enough to give the entire per formance the air of musical comedy. It is play brim full of incidents that tend to make theatregoers enjoy show, and at the same time the music prevents it from being too heavy. Mixed with the music and drama, there is any quantity of genuine heartfelt comedy. a laugh balancing every climax.
 Dare Devil Dan" will commence Mon day night and will play every night, With matinees on Tuesday Thursday and Sat urday. The play is by John A. Preston and the music by Peters and De Long, while the entire production is staged by M F. Mann. which is assurance of the excellence of the scenery, costumes and electrical effects.
 All theatregoers in Birmingham are in terested in the career of Ray Raymond, who has appeared here on several occa- sions, last heading the successful melo- drama and musical play. "The Candy Kid" With MT. Raymond this year is company of 35 people, including score of chorus girls who were chosen for looks. singing ability and nimbleness of foot, for there Is good amount of dancing. The songs are numerous and well selected. Among them are several that made instantaneous hits when first produced with this attraction, and they are being whistled everywhere that Dare Devil Dan" has appeared this season. Among them are such favorites as Just Too Late" Calamity Kate" ''The Blooming Old U. s. Az "Td Like to Call You Cutey," That Is What Love
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Couldn't Fool Her.
National Monthly.

From the National Monthly
 General Coxey, he of Coxey's Army fame. and now devoting his time and bus mess talents to an arsenic mine which he owns, was in Washington during the to have the tariff on arsenic increased so that his business would become more profitable.
 Seated one night in the lobby of one of the big hotels at the national capital Coxey, who Is a mild and meek appear ing man. told of meeting young woman who in an interchange of badinage left him sadly frayed and beaten.
 She was dainty miss of IT," said the general. There was not a vacant seat on the train and she dropped into the seat with me. Attracted by her bright face I entered into conversation with her as I would with any other bright school miss young enough to be my grandchild For some miles she chatted brightly ana then she suddenly wheeled about ana asked Are you q minister?'
 No I told her, I'm a promoter but you may have heard of me- I'll write my true name on a piece of paper if you'll write yours. Then we'll both know to whom we are talking The plan pleased her." said the general T took out a pencil ana on the back of an old envelope wrote the name of Coxey. She looked at 1t for an instant: smiled roguishly and taking the pencil wrote under my sigma ture the name Carrie Natfon.'
 ''Nor could I convince her that was telling the truth. She had evidently heard of Coxey and chasing Coxey with Carrie Nation persisted to the end of the journey in believing that we both had borrowed the names of a pair of highly advertised characters"
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Mrs. Leslie Carter in "vasta Herne."

Mrs. Leslie Carter in "vasta Herne." rical season will be the engagement at the Jefferson theatre on Monday, Decem- ber 1a. of Mrs. Lislie Carter, who is to appear here in her big success, "vasta Herne." This new drama of the emo tions was written especially for Mrs. Les lie Carter by Edward Peple, author of "The Prince Chap" It Is, in every way. a marked departure for Mrs. Carter. In the first place 1t is the first modern drama in which she has appeared since she became star; it Is play that gives her an opportunity for the display of those emotional qualities which have won her the characterization of "The Ameri- can Bernhardt," and it deals with prob lem so striking, vital and unusual that Ibsen himself might have found inspira tion in the theme
 'vasta Herne was first produced in Milwaukee in September of this year and wherever 1t has been seen it has been greeted as a veritable triumph for Mrs. Carter, undoubtedly the leading emo tional actress In America today. She has never before, not even in "Zaza," nor "Du Barry" nor in 'Kassa," which so pleased theatregoers last summer, pre- scented so powerful a drama, and never
 
 emotions so impressively. The play deals with the fortunes of a talented woman who falls into the hands of an unscru- pulous publisher. To escape the shame which he has brought upon her she has recourse to drugs and under their inf1u- ence she inds-instead of forgetfulness- that she is able to write more brilliantly than ever, so that she wins both fame and fortune. The same influence that besets her was the same that cursed the life of the poet Shelley and the brilliant DeQuincey. After two years of service to Hartley Bellaire, the publisher, Vasta meets Dr. Dudley Maury, who, recogniz- ing the evil that has befallen her. tries to save her from herself. The conflict in the drama comes In the struggle between these two men-each actuated by differ ent impulses-for Vasta Herne. Between the two of them she Is helpless. In des peration she confesses all her past life to Maury-is deserted by both men and in her determination to walk the straight, white road" that leads to love and peace and happiness she meets her fate and greets it with a smile. That's the way the big ones of the world go down. says vasta Herne, always with a smile"
 Although ''Vasta Herne' is a modern play 1t gives ample scope for elaborate scenic effects and these have been taken
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ditors that repeated encores rewarded each of the many numbers

 each of the many numbers
 great actress is once said to have wished for 6 play that described life with as much fidelity and naturalness for the audience as there would be for a specta- tor standing outside house and looking through a window at the enaction of powerfully human scene within. Such a play is Alfred Sutro's The Builder of Bridges" Its four acts are like four quiv- ering pages torn direct from life. Kyrle Bellew-fresh from two seasons of sur passing success in "'The Thief'-will play the name part when Charles Frohman produces "The Builder of Bridges at the Jefferson theatre.
 The admirers of Paul Gilmore, who like him best in a da ashing romantic role in 8 play of love, laughter and adventure, are promised offering entirely to their lik- ing in his new comedy drama, The Call of the North" written by George Broad hurst, author of The Man of the Hour" etc, and taking It's plot from Stewart Edward Whites popular novel, "Conju- TOTS House., in which MT Gilmore and his players are announced for the Jeffer- son soon.
 AL H. Wilson and his manager, Sid- ney R. Ellis, have started music pub fishing house under the firm name of Ellis & Wilson, with headquarters in the Knickerbocker Theatre building. at 1402 Broadway. It Is the intention of this new firm to publish all of MT. Wilson's songs as well as the songs of other noted writers.
 One of the most fascinating songs in ''The Red Mill" with tableaux. is "In Old New York; which introduces in typ ical fashion the various noted thorough fares and the class of girls who can be found on them, with the exquisite girl of Fifth avenue, the tailor-made girl of Murray Hill, the would-be soubrettes of Broadway and the gum chewing girls of the Bowery. all in appropriate dressing. forms a novelty in song construction which is unique and telling.
 An item which will be of particular in- terest to the music lovers of Birmingham is the announcement Just given out by Manager Douglas of the Jefferson thea tre that the celebrated Banda Mexicana. under the leadership of J. E. Roach, will appear here at an early date. According to all information this engagement will be one of the big drawing cards of the pres ent season. It Is something entirely new and oriignal in the way of a concert or ganization, and besides numbering moro musicians than any band on the road CTS mem, it carries corps of the best singers and dancers of the Spanish and Mexican stage In addition, many of the selections on the programme are rendered with the added effect of scenic and cleo trical contrivances
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The virainia Theatre.

The management of the Virginia thea tre wish to announce that they have 8 treat in store for their patrons, as they have secured the booking of the William Morris vaudeville agency, recognized as the largest vaudeville agency in the world. These attractions come direct from the American Music hall in New Or leans. where the prices of admission are 75 cents and $1.
 The bill this week is headed by E. s. Norton & Co.,, in a rural comedy playlet, "Christmas at Higgins It tolls the story of an old farmer and his loving wife, who long for visit of daughter. who is the pet of the Paris operatic sea- son. Miss Louise Munroe, the daughter, is the possessor of a rich lyric soprano voice, rare in quality, wide in range, such as is seldom heard outside of an operatic production.
 The act carries all of its own scenery and properties, and will undoubtedly prove one of the big novelties of the year.
 The two Ingrams, combination eccentric jugglers; l.. T. Johnson, the world s greatest ventriloquist; Budd Fogg, com-
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lavish advantage of by Mrs Carter, the one remaining actress-manager in Amer lea. The three scenes are ornate and artistic to marked degree. The first and the last acts show the home of Vasta Herne in New York; the second act shows a scene on the Hudson river and the third act takes place in room in the Ritz hotel at Alexandria, Egypt. In this play, too theatregoers will have an opportunity for the first time to see Mrs. Leslie Carter in strictly modern and mod ish gowns In the company supporting Mrs. Carter this year are such well known players as E, J. Radcliffe, John Glendin- ming, Charles Clary, William E. Shay, Louis Mylls, Alice Butler, Florence Ma lone and Lily Cahill.
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 Means to Me" and 'IIe Never Made an Indian Sign The costumes for these song numbers are pretty and appropri- ate.
 One of the many interesting features of the play is MT. Raymond's dog, Rags, which appears on the stage at every per formance and takes part that Is very important. The dog has been trained never to bark while on the stage, and he has never broken over the training rules his good sense teaching him that 1t would spoil the whole scene for him to misbe- have.
 This production shows a number of western scenes, which require the most massive scenery, and there is a solid car of scenic effects carried with the com pany Among the scenes are Dan Reed 8 winter quarters: Devils Pass, Road be- tween Devils Pass and Bitterwood, the railroad station and the road to Hell Sa- loon. Each requires a special stage set ting that is magnificent and complete.
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Tn Their Sensational Death Defylng Iron Jaw Butterfly Aerial Act
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PLAYHOUSE GOSSIP.

'"The Cat and the Fiddle is triumphant on the way and will reach the Jefferson theatre soon Money talks" according to the management and the box office receipts out west indicates that this mer- ry musical extravaganza is getting the crowds Two weeks of return dates show total receipts of over $11,0
 Honey Boy Evans is scoring again this season in Conan & Harris gorgeous minstrel show which comes to the Jeff ferson December 22. The Milwaukee Sem tinel says Richly costumed, elabor- ately staged, full of laughable comedy, catchy music and dancing which goes with a swing there isn't dull moment In the entire performance. It Is great show from every viewpoint"
 "One of the genuine hits of the local season was sprung at the Vendome Mon day night says the Nashville Tennes- sean, when the first appearance here of The Golden Girl musical comedy was made before a Nashville audience" "The Golden Girl will be an early attraction at the Jefferson theatre and papers all over the country speak of it in the high est terms. Many critics declare 1t is the best musical comedy of the season in cities in which 1t has been seen.
 Here is what the Scranton Pa) Trib- une said of "rhe Flower of the Ranch" :" an early attraction at the Jefferson the atre: 'Aptly set to tuneful music, the colorful atmosphere of the west was pie turesquely presented in The Flower or the Ranch last evening at the Lyceum. Although this unusually pleasing novel, ty among musical offerings Is new to Scranton, it came here with reputation of two seasons success throughout the larger cities, and those who attended the performance anticipating an enjoyable treat were not disappointed. On the con trary, the abundance of bright, catchy music. backed by principals and large chorus who sing well, so enthused the au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
LUE FLOODED ARISTOCRACY OF THE CIRCUS WORIl

IMPHANT ANNUAL WINTER
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edian; and the latest motion pictures. Admission, 10 cents. Truly a dollars worth for dime.
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EXHIBITS ONLY IN THE PRINl

The highest class, most complete and genuinely n drome md Wild West combined that ever tou
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every member of PANDORA ITEM PILE takes . Personal Pride.
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,CTED FROM THE RANKS OF THE
 ID GREAT EUROPEAN CIRCUsEs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05

TER TOUR OF THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-11
For OLD PEOPLE.

After reaching the age of forty the
human system gradually declines. The
accumulated poisons in the blood
cause rheumatic pains in the joints.
muscles and back. These warnings
should be promptly relieved and seri.
GUS illness avoided by using the fol.
lowing prescription which shows won
derful results even after the first few
doses and it will eventually restore
physical strength.
"One ounce compound syrup OF
Sarsaparilla; one ounce Toris com.
pound; half pint of high grade whis-
key. This to be mixed and used in
tablespoonful doses before each meal
and at bedtime. The bottle to be well
shaken each time" Any druggist has
these ingredients or can get them
from his wholesale house.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-11
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

William j. Calhoun of Chicago has
been appointed minister to China and
has signified his acceptance of the
office
The secretary of the interior has ap-
proved the Colorado indemnity school
land selection for 1874 acres in the
Pueblo land district.
The Supreme Court has decided that
the comptroller of the currency is an
agent of the government. with power
to examine into the affairs of national
banks.
The secretary of the interior has
approved clear list No. 81 embracing
7,19453 acres in the Pueblo land dis
trict, selected by the state of Colorado
as indemnity for loss of school lands.
The Supreme Court of the United
States has denied the petition Of
Charles w. Morse, the New York
banker, for a writ of certiorari. The
result of the decision is to leave in ef-
feet against Morse the sentence of tif-
teen years Imprisonment.
The forestry bureau reports that
during the past fiscal year permits
were issued Colorado stockmen for
grazing 273,499 cattle, 10000 horses
and 642,OOO sheep on the II forest
reserves in the state. this being II
per cent of the cattle, per cent Of
the horses and 38 per cent of the
sheep in the state.
1t is being urged by the postoffice
department in an unofficial circular
that people who contemplate the mail
ing of Christmas packages for deliv-
cry in rural communities, post them
as early as possible in order to avoid
congestion and consequent delay at
postoffices supplying carriers on rural
routes. One delivery will be made on
all rural routes on Christmas.
Secretary Ballinger has announ ced
the restoration to the public domain
of approximately 1.976,000 acres CT
land in the states of Wyoming, Idaho
and Utah, withdrawn from settlement
as phosphate lands and found not to
contain phosphate with such reasona-
BILE depth as to make them workable.
The examination resulted in finding
391 900 acres Of land in Wyomong and
Idaho not heretofore withdrawn con-
tanning valuable deposits of phosphate
and these lands have been Withdrawn
from entry The total area of land in
Wyoming, Idaho and Utah withdrawn
as phosphate land is nov 2,551,0G0
acres.
In submitting estimates for appro-
priations for the coming fiscal year,
the secretary Of the treasury has in
cluded the following items Expendi-
ture upon Denver public building.
s25O,OOO; Lander, Wyo., public build
ing, 100000; Sheridan, $4,000.
Secretary Ballinger on the Sd inst.
designated 140,S00 acres of land in
Wyoming as subject to disposition un-
der the enlarged homestead law In
cluding these tracts, 12,2s6,0S0 acres
Of land in Wyoming has been desig-
mated as subject to disposition under
the homestead law.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-11
|REEAND'S GREAT
OPPORTUNITY
MAMIE GSTO BY JOHN e. RED.
hoND, LEADER OF THE
IRISH PARTY.
APPEALS TO AMERICA
ONLY LORDS VETO STANDS IN
WAY OF HOME RULE
FOR IRELAND.

London.-Iohn +. Redmond, leader
OF the Irish party. has forwarded a
Mantle to T. P. O'Connor, president
OF the nIted Irish League of Great
Britain, who is now in New York, ad.
dressed TO the friends of Ireland in
the unned States and dealing with
the British political crisis.
Redm I'D congratulates O'Connor
on the success of his mission in Amer.
lea and expresses the gratitude of the
Irish party at the warm response OF
the American people to Irelands ;p
peal. The manifesto says:
'Never has the situation confront.
ing Ireland been at the same time
more critical and more hopeful"
Then, outlining the broad principles
of the struggle that has arisen be
tween the house of lords and the
house Of commons, it continues
las between the two great English
parties in this contest, the Irish party
stands absolutely independent No,
for 130 years has such an opportunity
been offered to Ireland. The lords
veto has been recently described by
RosebeTy and I.ansdowne as the only
remaining safeguard against the
granting of home rule to ireland. Al
that is necessary to enable Ireland te
profit by this opportunity is that the
unity, discipline and efficiency Of the
party be maintained.
But the Irish party is threatened
with grave danger. Against it are ar
rayed great and wealthy interests ant
UnioniSts have declared their inten
ton OF naming candidates in every
constituency in ireland with III,
ayowed purpose of eNhausting the
party's funds. This policy was triet
against Parnell in 1856 and failed ig
nominously, thanks to Americas gen
erosity. SO far as voting is con
cerned. it will fall more ignominious
ly now than in 1856, but the extra eX
penditure involved will severely ia,
the party's resources. We Therefore
would welcome the ever-generous sup
port of our friends in America ant
| trust il will not fail us until victor
has been Won
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-11
Adjourned for Two Days,

Washington.-Havi assembled and
sage, Congress Tuesday found itsell
literally "out of work." and in conse
luence both houses adjourned over un
til Friday, when if some of the yari
Gus committees fail to provide some
thing to do, adjournment will be ia
ken until Monday next.
The formalty OF reading the mes
sage aloud consumed about an hour
and a half of the time of each house
When the conclusion was reached, the
House Immediately adjourned, but the
Senate went into executive session.
The message is written in the
Presidents customary terse, vigorous
style" commented Representative
Payne, the majority leader of the
House, while Representative Clark,
the minority leader, thought about all
that could Se said about the message
was that it was comparatively brief
as discussion of almost all important
matters is relegated to special mes
sages"
In both houses the message was sub
jccted to most careful scrutiny.
Following the custom, the message
was referred to the committee of the
whole to be prepared for 'vivisection'
by the various committees whose
business it is to deal with the subjects
discussed by the President in his mes
sage.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-11
Republican Leader Dies.

Denver Winfield Scott Boynton
surveyor of customs at Denver, and
one of the foremost Republican polti
clans of the state, died at his home
979 Lincoln street. yesterday after
noon at 4:3O o'clock after long i'll
ness Death was due to heart dis
ease.
in commenting upon Mr.. Boynton' s
death, the News says: With the pass
ing OF Boynton, the old guard which
surrounded the late Edward o. Vol
colt, and made his name in state poll
ties one to conjure by, is cut down to
mere handful. He was one of the
ablcst of that chieftain's lieutenants
and his hand helped to write much OF
the political history OF the state.
rev men have had the power placed
in their hands which BOynton welded
and lew men have used such power
to less personal advantage than did
Boynton. Twice he may be said to
have had the governorship of the state
in his hands In 1902 he was offered
the nomination by United States Sen
ator Wolcott and refused it on the
ground that his personal affairs need
ed his attention. James H. Peabody
was the second choice and was elect
ed. If Boynton had accepted, the his.
tory of the state might have been far
different.
He was offered and declined three
consulships, and twice refused the
state Craftsmanship of his party, when
his friends were in absolute control.