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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
PLAYHOUSE GOSSIP.

Louis James Is appearing this season in the crowning achievement of his ca reer, Peer Gynt" under the manage ment of Wallace Munro. The Buffalo Commercial of March 12 says among other things
 Henrik Ibsen's fantastic play of human life, Peer Gynt," was presented at the Star theatre last evening by Louis James and a capable company. The production is a lavish one, spectacular, complete ana altogether sati tisfying.' An audience wn1ch comfortably filled the theatre, showed a discriminating appreciation of the per formance Peer Gynt" was one Of the great successes of the late Richard Mans field MT. James may be said to achieve a success of his own in the title part. His acting in the first three scenes is mas terful, the character of the wild, dream ing boy being given a sympathetic inter pretation.
 Birmingham will see "The Three Twins at the Jefferson theatre in April. with some of the cleverest musical comedy people of the season. There will doubtless be two performances.
 Frank Daniels, in Hook of Holland" is vending his way towards this city and will hold the boards at the Jefferson the atre on April Fool Day. MT. Daniel is a favorite In Birmingham.
 "Yes the Dandy Dixie Minstrels are coming" said Manager Douglas in an- swer to a question from colored patron of the house. "They will be here on Monday, March 20. and the balcony will be reserved for the colored patrons This minstrel show usually attracts good many white people. It is clean per formance in every respect
 The Ben Greet players will be here this season for at least three performances The attraction will be in the nature of treat for lovers of the old school of act ing The repertoire will include we'll known plays.
 Now that Louis Mann is firmly en- rolled under the William A. Brady ban ner, he is bent upon putting together a repertoire that shall have both variety and lasting value, as far as the latter quality may be prepared against. Thus, while MT Mann has no thought of ever letting go his character of John Krauss in "The Man Who Stood Still" he does not care to appear in that role for con tinuous engagements. The new role that attracts him most just now is that of clown in play being written by Madame Fred de Gresac, who has promised to go to work on the dialogue just soon as she turns over Give and Take,' the piece she is writing for Miss Grace George. MT. Mann thinks that the role
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

the legitimate for vaudeville. They are appearing in a beautiful playlet called "A Christmas on the Comstock," and 1t gives both of the principals opportunities for the display of their hlstrionic talent. MT Manion plays the bg-hearted old miner and Miss Glendower has the role of an unsophistceted child of the noun tains, and her quaint expressions cause much merriment. There is special seen cry and electrical effects and, taken as whole, the sketch will be sure to be found one of the most enjoyable of the season.
 The two Pucks, Harry and Eva, while scarcely out of their teens, have been on the stage for a dozen years and have re- gently completed their fifth tour of the Orpheum circuit. They are gifted young sters, and Harry Puck's impersonation Of Harry Lauder, the Scotchman who is the idol of New York, is said to be better than any before the public. They sing and dance and the climax of their act is burlesque on the Merry Widow waltz, when the pair in the garb of tough kids do a whirlwind dance.
 The Imperial Musical Trio is composed of two men and one woman, the latter being Miss May DeLaire, one of the worlds foremost cornetists. The trio use , brass instruments in all forms, featuring Miss DeLaire in solos. The other in- struments used are saxophones, con- certlnas, flutes, violin and cello. There are six costume combinations, all quick changes, accentuated with transforma- tion light effects.
 Kurtis & Busse's trained toy terriers do many interesting features, one a beauti- fully marked toy terrier turning back somersaults. and walking upright on his fore and hind legs with equal facility. The other dogs dressed in spangled gowns dance and pirouette. One Of the dogs, Bunch" shows almost human in- telligence, and answers number of ques- tions with short barlxs which indicate the correct answer. This number will appeal especially to the children
 Miss Irene Romain. the cheery English comedienne will sing a number of songs and with each song she will be appropri- ately costumed. Miss Romain Is a young woman Of unusual beauty, and this adds to her value as an attraction Her char acter work is good, her singing sweet. and the manner she has of getting to her hearers in a good natured, yet pointed way. stamps her as a performer of no mean ability
 Whiting & Brocee are two sprightly young women who sing and dance their way into the good graces of the audi ence They make number Of changes and their costumes are new and add 10 their pleasing stage appearance. Miss Whiting is said to be one of the best buck and wing dancers on the vaudeville stage
 The motion pictures will. as usual. be found very interesting, as well as instruc- tive and conclude programme Which IS high class all the way through. There will be matinee every afternoon at 2:3o o'clock especially for the ladies and chil- dren, and the usual evening perform ance at S30 o'clock each night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

cheer which this insures this city is fixed for Thursday next, when the tall come dian will present his success, "old Inno- cence," at the Jefferson theatre. Like John T. Raymond, Joseph Jefferson and Sol Smith Russell, whose art his own re- sembles, Tim Murphy is essentially quaint and gentle sentimental as well as funny, and like those predecessors in the royal line of comedy. his humor is always American. Asked the other day where he got his type and where he studied them, Mir. Murphy replied: My studio is wherever I am." Joel Chandler Harris never had fixed writing room. He sat down at the first table he came to when the inspiration for one of those delight full Uncle Remus stories came to him. When Tim Murphy was told this of his old friend he continued: q can under stand that perfectly. It is a curious men tai machine which will not work except when seated in some particular environ ment. For my part l find that my char acters develop best unconsciously. They grow out of the suggestion of the strik- ing phases of human nature which I find in my travels-in a railway car, at my own dining table, at church. in the thea lre on lne StIcelt 6NeTyWHcIc Hu1llsi1 Hd- ture is expressing itself for the artist with an eye which does not merely look but sees as we'll"
 He went on to tell that it was on this principal that he developed the amusing characteristics of his role in "Old Inno- cence."
 At the head of the company supporting MT. Murphy is charming and gifted Dor othy Sherrod, with a whole new wardrobe of modish gowns for the noting of the ladies and the admiration of the men.
 "Old Innocence'' at 70 weds a young and beautiful wife. He trusts everybody and is supremely happy, until his brother, cynical and distrustful poisons his mind and finally he discovers himself suspicious of everything and everybody. His feel ings are unreal and untrue and he fails to understand himself or the reason of the change that has come over him. Be- fore he has gone very far, however, he discovers that he has made a mistake, and that there is some good in every one. He finds his wife and daughter are true as steel to him. and his old negro servant, his butler, and all whom for a time he had been suspicious, are loyal and hon. est His return to his former self finally brings him happiness and contentment and he feels the lesson has been one just ly and rightfully earned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
THE AWAKENING.
Trouble Because of the Difference Be
 tween Law and Popular Will.

From the Financial Chronicle.
 In every direction we are enlarging the functions of government and are substi- tuting personal government for govern- ment under the law. During the last few years the autocrat has been very much in evidence, not only at Washington, but at Albany and the other state capitals. He has shown very little concern for the law or the constitution The thing with him has been. not whether a given course or line of conduct was fin conformity with the statutes but would 1t find support with the great mass of the voters? It is Is the continuation of this tendency, un- der which the executive official is made. superior to the law, that Congressman Mccall sees grave and threatening evil.
 For ourselves, we may be permitted to add that in & material and economic sense the country is already suffering se-' riously as result of the new policy we have been pursuing. though many estima- be citizens do not seem to recognize the fact. The existing business depression is due chiefly to the circumstance that en- terprfse has been brought to a halt, owing to feeling on the part of investors and capitalists that there is no longer security for investments and corporate undertake fngs in this country, by reason of the change In government policy. Under the old methods the country attained a de-, gree of prosperity and advancement never before reached by any country in his- tory. Under the new method, capital which should stay at home and continue It's fructifying influence is going to South America and other less civilized parts of the globe, simply because it is felt that there Is greater assurance of protection In the renoter and semi-civilized com munities than there is In our own In political quarters we are told that in theip new course our government leaders are acting simply in response to the wishes of the people. But if that be so, then the people are pursuing very short sighted policy. Under any reasonable att ttude they might be enjoying the old time prosperity. when apparently they are preferring trade inactivity, with it's lack of employment and profits. in order to ex- ploit new theories of government We cannot believe it will be long before tho awakening will come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
The Gayety.

William s. Clark's Jersey Lily Extrav- aganza company will be the attraction at the Gayety theatre this week, beginning with the matinee Monday afternoon The show this season is said to be MT. Clark's supreme effort in the burlesque world
 He began preparation last June imme- diately after the close of the theatrical season, to build up an organization for 19OS-09 that would completely outstrip all competition in his particular field. He studied carefully the shows offered by the best burlesque producers and after con sideration decided on plan which he has worked out to the minutest detail. The dialogs and situations were built up by that funny fellow, Leon Errol. who will himself furnish the larger part of the comedy. The music was carefully select ed. nothing but the very latest and great est of songs being used. After selecting the vehicle Mr. Clark next turned to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
he BijOu.
"The Blue Mouse"

At the Jefferson theatre Monday and Tuesday evenings, with matinee Tues aav the much-talked-of Blue Mouse" will be presented by cast said to be the largest ever used in farce comedy, and production reported to be on an elaborate scale Everything used on the stage is carried by the company even inc furniture, rugs, paintings and pr1c-a- brac.
 rrhe Blue Mouse" is now in it's fifth month at Shubert's Lyric theatre, New York It has proven the seasons great est success and the piece has become .raater craze than that scored by "rhe Merry Widow few seasons ago.
 If has been claimed by the Messrs shubert,s representatives that the action of tbe mayor of Richmond was entirely s,noaJled for. and had the mayor wit -assed the performance himself and had ,,o+ heen misled by few fanaucs- The plue Mouse, would not have been placed so prominently in the limelight or pup lie criticism. This has not been m any way detriment to the piece' ou's oa .ne contrary. it has been the result or auVer- tisino the comedy more thoroughly ana ,,,ore prominently than any other meth o1s The Atlanta Journal or fepruary a has the following:
 However disappointing it may be to ,n,ckrakers on the one hand ana muck lovers on the other, the fact IS tnat lne ure,' p,.'a Mouse,, which appeared at the C.a,a wednesday evening with a sensa- tionaI record behind it and a packed, ex- nectant audience in front or It, IS noorallv harmless play as well as prn- liant one. <, l., h,. ono of the sensations of prurience Any one wnv discovers real evil In fne Due nVusa t.s, |. unconsciouslv betraying his own taint- ed point of view. The comedy IS such frank. bold farce that 1t leaves no room for any other interpretation than hu- norous one If the situations It naholes were treated as a problem play, the re suit might be different. But they are not. They are treated as ]oKes. no incident in life can be vulgar If ws LOOK ,pon 1t as being very ridiculous or very serious.
 Sd much for the censorship that has been lowering about the trail of this comedy The remarkable thing is that ."rhe Blue Mouse" has lived down one xan,,tation and achieved another, even .,,ara difficult to maintain and more ap-
 aalinr Any show can be naughty and s+aresting But 1t takes a good show to he interesting and not naughty. The 17,,,a Mouse' is series of side-splitting complicatons that involve gay old boy cs railroad president, his secretary, who is seking promotion, the innocent young wife, and, above all, roguish lit- tle chorus girl, who ties the knots of each complication into tighter and tighter tangle It would be as impossible to outline the plot clearly as 1t would Y. to trace the paths of the wind on O e,,sty morning in March. Surprises fol- low each other so rapidly that you can ,~-aAr guess what Is to happen next, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

Snodgrass and his pals would make the local Arcade aspirants look like third class walters at a summer resort in the middle of January.
 Clarence Backous In the role of Arthur Devling, a senior at Yale, garnishes the merry play at frequent intervals with choice vocal solos, and Grace Manlove. as Gloria Ring, a prima donna, sings a number of catchy melodies, when at in tervals she is freed from chaperon- age of Timothy Snodgrass, the banker, who is now in New York for his first time.
 One of the prettiest of the many beau- tiful scenic effects appears in the first act, when Miss Manlove, in singing the song, My New Motor Boat The amazed audience is transferred from the ordinary seats of the theatre to the side of the deep blue sea. A sultry, deary night is changed into a bright, beautiful evening, with the moonbeams kissing the leaping waves. Miss Manlove renders her solo from motor boat, which rises and falls with the heavinP swells of the sea and tossed about on tle briny deep like mermaids the charming chorus appears with flowing tresses.
 One of the numerous attractions of the play is a beautiful buxom lass Tn gen. uine sheath gown, the article of dress which makes ladies look shorter and men look longer. Harry Russell, as Abey Conan, does not miss 1t far when he states that she has perfect right and "peachy left.
 A number of the attractions which have graced the Bljou this season have had the stunt of show man in the pox throwing a note to one of the songsters, but the trick was pulled off last night to perfection, the acting of the man in the box being perfect. The crowd did not catch on for some time and in this way managed to get a good laugh both at the man and then at themselves
 The seating capacity of the theatre was taxed to the utmost last night, ana the merry comedy is sure to be drawing card during its entire stay in Nashville. It Is a guaranteed cure for Col. R. E. Morse and the blues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

of Krauss will be as lasting feature of
 his repertoire as Brummell of Mansfield's 5
 or Rip of Jeffersons He will be seen in
 the role on April 15, at the Jefferson the atre, f-7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
The Jefferson.

Monday and Tuesday nights and Monday matinee "The Blue Mouse"
 Wednesday, matinee and night Nat Goodwin, in "The Master Hand.'
 Thursday night-Tim Murphy, in "Old Innocence"
 The Bij0u. All the week, with Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday matinee Murray and Mack, in "The Sunny Side of Broadway"
 The Majestic. All the week, with daily mati- nee-High- class vaudeville.
 The Gayety. All the week, with daily matt nee-Clark' Jersey Lilies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
"OId innocence." !"

Tim Murphy is drifting hitherward in the tide of his tour and the night of good
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-09
LOCAL NOTES

The Young Ladies Club of
Congregational Church m t
with lola Camerou NJ lon d a y
evening.
Miss Edda ALBRIGHT entertain
ed a few Of her lady friends at
"thimble bee" last Saturday
afternoon.
Selma Stern came home to
spe nd thanksgiving aud was
on the sick list most of the time,
but returned to her school at
Detroit MINI. the first O f the
week.
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
will meet with Mrs. K. N. Black
on Wednesday afternoon Dec.
10Th. This is the last meeting
of the year and every member
is expected to be- present.
In this Issue of the Times Mr.,
Wichman is advertising one of
his annual reduction sales, and
when he advertises a $1,000
: suit for $500 you can be assur-
ed that is what YOU will get.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-09

Overshoes for everybody at
Purdons. 4O2w
r. T. McMicheal at Mike
Mohr's old shop on Dakota
Ave. All kinds of blacks NTH
ing neatly and quickly done.
Purdons Co. have bargain
in white table linen at 4Octs per
yard Purdons. 4O2w
Sealed Bulk Oysters shipped
direct from Baltimore at Wag.
ner's.
VIM. H. White Lumber Co.,
are headquarters for Hard and
Soft Coal, also Pocahontas
Smokeless.
J.J. Hull, Agt. 33tf
Sealed Bulk Oysters shipped
direct from Baltimore at Wag.
ner's.
Clothes cleaned. pressed and
repaired, at Browns.
A ladies linen handkerchief
for 5cts. at Purdons. 4O.2w
Clothing and ladies skirts
neatly repaired, cleaned and
pressed, by John Brown one
door east of Miller's drug
store.
Farmers Hotel and Restau-
rant, good room and board $500
per week. Mrs. w. D. SILVER
NAIL, Proprietor.
If you want some Oysters
shipped sealed in bulk call at
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List your land with c. w.
Rink. Wahpeton, N. Oak.
Gloves and mitts at Purdons.
We have large list of city
property for sale, some bargins
IN dwelling houses, come and
see us if you want a snap in
house. G. ]. Johnson & Go.
Beautiful hand carved pic
ture frames for sale at Donald
sons Studio.
Sealed Bulk Oysters at Wae.
ner's.
The Columbia Restaurant
open day and night, good meals
served at all hours. Across the
street from the Merchants Ho.
tel. J. B. Yates. Prop. ]
|. Post card Calenders of To-
cal views for sale In any quaint.
ity at Donaldsons Studio. ~ y
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-09
BUSINESS LOCALS
Sealed Bulk Oysters at Wag-

Sealed Bulk Oysters at Wag-
ner's.
Buy seven of anything in
the stock and we give you the
eighth free at the 8 for Z sale
in the Trimmer building oppo-
site the Post Office, Lee &
Corothers, (Friday)W ahpeton.
Many persons find them
selves affected with a persis-
tent cough after an attack of
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it should not be allowed to run
on until it becomes trouble
some. Sold by all dealers.
Served as coffee, the new
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Health Coffee, will trick even
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ly blended as to give wonder
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You pay for seven only, but
you get eight at the big sale
in the Trimmer building oppo.
site the Post Office Wahpeton
Lee & Corothers.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-09
FOR RENT
Christmas goods at Purdons

Christmas goods at Purdons.
Mrs. Marie Bessie Wright
gave birth to fine baby boy
on Monday Dec. 9th, at the
home of her sister Mrs. Flegel.
man.
Now is the time to buv YOUR
winter hats as you can save so
cents on every dollar for the
next two weeks at Miss Robert
sons.
James Purdon has some good
rooms over there store for rent.
Mr. A. G. Divet entertained
Ethel and Pearl Russle
of Fargo. where they
are attending school the latter
part of last week.
Mr.. stern's big closing out
is a big success and many buy
ere are taking advantage of tine
big reduction in prices that he
is Offering to get a supply of
clothing, Furnishing ETC.. The
Public has learned during the
many years Mr.. Stern has been
in bueiness that he fulfills his
agreements to the letter.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-09

Ladies fancy scarfs at Pur.
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IA large box-48 Preventics
at 25 cents. Also fine for
feverish children. Sold by
Henry Miller & Co.
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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-09

If you want some Oysters
shipped sealed in bulk call at
Wagner's.
Holiday goods at Purdons.
Don't miss the great intro
ductory sslc in the Trimmer
Building opposite the Post Or
flee, Wahpeton N. Oak. Lee &
Corothers.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-12-09
Advertise your wants in this coumu aud get quick result
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two good or.
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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-05-14

the year just closed is one at Sioux
Falls, costing $4,000; Armour, $14,,
600; Rsdfield $4,000; Mitchell $2O,.
600. A 9 church building is in
course of construction at Pierre.
20. E. Gulbranson was on the SICK
list for nearly two weeks and was only
able to be out and around the first oil
this week. His seemed to be only q
more acute attack of a complaint that
has been quite general the last few
weeks, something between a bad cold
and a good stiff cas- of grip.
Mrs. A. G. Hansel and son, Earl
of Grand Forks, n. d., who have been
visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
Hofstead, of this place, departed for
Minneapolis Sunday morning in com.
pany with her sister, Miss Marie, who
will visit friends for a few weeks Mr.
and Mrs. Hansel expect to make their
home in Minneapolis.