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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
At the Bijou.

Beulah Poynter comes to the Bijou theatre this week in Lena Rivers" Miss Poynter is an actress of most en- gazing quality. She has both force and delicacy. She has that indescribable thing called finish. And no matter how out Of drawing the life picture in which she ap- pears, she makes 1t all seem natural In Lena Rivers she Is full of southern charm. There Is no other word for the effect that she gives the rendition of the part. While the play is in a modern set ting, the book was ante-bellum, and that fact has a subtle influence on the play that makes you feel as if you were back in the old times-makes you smell the roses of yesterday. She puts into the drama action, grace and sentiment There are four acts packed with the livelieSt and most variegated sorts of interest, and every member of her cast Is given opportunity for effective display of his or her especial form of ability. The members of the company are well cast too.
 Lena Rivers Is a prologue and three acts, is based on one of the Mary J.. Holmes novels, and the work was pre- pared for the stage by the star herself. Not only have the ordinary rules of construction been followed, but a fidelity in character drawing that would be wei
  throughout.
 The story is of poor girl whose pa- rentage Is under a cloud being taken away from her old home and being made to suffer for condition for which she Is not to blame and which she can- not alter. There is no lost will, no stolen diamonds, no child born out of wedlock; the heart interest is aroused solely by the little girls effort to live worthily, to defend her dead mother g name, and to be as gay as possible under the circumstances, for she Is naturally an exuberant, cheerful creature.
 Miss Poynters work is in every way admirable. Her fearless, frank eyes flash fire, but they also melt with love-not the grand passion, perhaps, but the soft, tender. caressing warmth with which a girl gives her first love her first kiss. There is no ranting, no straining after effect, but through all a quiet and con- tained manner, as one who Is conscious of her powers.
 There Is a matinee Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, ard perform ances every night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Soul Kiss.D

Something out of the ordinary is prom ised in the engagement of ''The Soul Kiss" which comes to the Jefferson tho- atre Tuesday matinee and night. '-The Soul Kiss" which is serving as vehicle for the explorations of Mile. Pertina, 0 premiere danseuse, who startled Paris this spring with her vivid and alluring danc- ing. Beyond any other of the galaxy of imported dancing stars that have de- lighted America in the past few years theatregoers are bound to say that Mile Pertina scintillates most brilliantly over all her predecessors. '~The Soul Kiss" was considered the most successful musi- cal comedy produced in New York last season. enjoying a run of 300 performances at the New York theatre. The critics there united in extending to this produc- tion exceptional praise, both for the cleverness of its book and the tuneful- ness of it's music. The work Is the joint product of Harry B. Smith and Maurice Levi.
 The plot of '"rhe Soul Kiss is more consistent and reasonable than Is usually found in musical plays and contains Q number of novel surprises for jaded the-
 
 written in Maurice Lewis best vein. There are over a dozen tuneful numbers in the piece. No one can hear the melodious music without getting some pleasrue out of 1t.
 There are several songs that are in their way little gems of harmony, melody and humor. A number in the Bal Tabarin" scene in the first act, entitled At the Masquerade'' is full of life and spirit The orchestrations of the finales are thor oughly descriptive, and are written in Composer Lewis best vein. There are many other catchy numbers throughout the pieces. such as "When the Swallows Return in the Spring" .'The Wasn't All, !" Affinity" The Human Night-Key," Let's Pretend,' My Diabolo Beau" ''Very Well Then" and Amy Old Place in the World With You" cast of we'll known fun makers will be found in sup port of Mile. Petina Julian Mitchell has staged the production, which, owing to the nature of the story, offers exceptional opportunities for lavish stage effects. Throughout the two acts of The Soul Kiss there will be found many novel and striking pictures Altogether ''The Soul Kiss" Is sparkling and vivacious enough to satisfy anybody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

dous influence of Wall street penetrates every walk in our lives today, and to see 1t is nothing less than lesson which we all should learn.
 What will no doubt be regarded as one of the important events of the current theatrical season will be the presenta- tion by Henry B. Harris at the Jefferson at an early date of the remarkably suc- cessful four-act comedy, ''The Travelling Salesman" by James Forbes, author of "The Chorus Lady"
 ''The Travelling Salesman" has been one of the pronounced metropolitan successes of the past season, having to It's credit the unusual record of nine months in New York, 21 weeks in Chicago and 13 weeks in Boston.
 Relative to the coming presentation of Henry VIII" by Louis James, when the distinguished actor will be seen as Wilsey and Aphie James appears as Queen Kath- rne, William Winter In reviewing the career of Charlotte Cushman, Americas greatest tragedienne, writes thus: "As Queen Kathrine, which was her greatest personation, she obeyed the law of poetic ideal that encompassed her." a sufficient indorsement to the great possibilities and opportunities afforded Aphie James upon this occasion.
 
 Taking the initiative in field that has never been touched heretofore by other playwrights, Joseph M. Weber's comedy drama, 'Srhe Climax" by Edward Locke, Is said to arouse an atmospheric influence that makes it delightfully."- enjoyable. It is declared that the play in depth of con- ception. originality intensity, and whole some humor, go as far beyond anything produced by other playwrights. ''The Climax" Is highly indorsed by the New York critics, who were unanimous In pro- claiming it the best thing of the season. The piece will be seen for the first time at the Jefferson this winter.
 There are two acts and three scenes in To- but so many costume trunks such massive scenery and innumerable "props" are required that MT. Asl1in has found that N will take three 60-foot baggage cars to transport it all.
 There are 22 chorus girls, IS chorus men, 15 principals while the carpenters, elec- tricians, wardrobe women and executive staff will make the organization number 65 or 75 peop1e
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31
Goat Mutton,

"When you get leg of mutton and
find on trying to cook it that it seems
likely never to get done. it's goat"
says local housekeeper
"The only way of distinguishing kid
from lamb or goat from mutton is that
the goat flesh requires longer to cook
and even when thoroughly done has a
reddish appearance as though it were
slightly rare. When properly prepared
goat flesh is just as tender. just as nu-
trftious as mutton and has exactly the
same flavor. There is prejudice
against 1t, which, however. is entirely
Ill founded. and it Is likely enough that
this feeling is due more to the comic
artists than to anybody else. In
comic picture representing the goat the
old Billy is usually shown munching a
tomato can or straw hat or lot of
clothes stolen from the line, but as a
fact the goat is just as particular
about his food as the sheep. eats about
the same kind and in spite of the comic
artist in about the same quantity. The
animal is just as clearly as the sheep.
and the only reason why the butchers
do not openly avow their sales of goat
meat is on account of the unfounded
prejudice against it. 1t is sold under
the name of mutton. "-Exchange.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

a special soary preparation and stiff
cncd them with ;-um arabic instead of
starch.
She also does up beautifully all
kinds of handmade lingerie, and she
has the secret Ct washing china silk
nightgowns without making them vel
low.
She evens laupders fine lingerie
dresses with treat success. She
charges less and they look better than
those sent to the cleaners.
For those who cannot afford her reg
ular prices she does rough dry wash
ing.
She has branche out i'm other direc-
lions also. She keeps on hand speci-
mems Of fine underwear. from which
she takes orders. Among these are
kimonos and matinees of her own de-
signing.
She has at her call intelligent house
cleaners and scrubwomen d little
above the ordinary variety. She even
dyes old rags and has protegee of
hers weave them into artistic rag ear
pets These old fashioned mats. by
the way, are quite the rage now for
bedrooms and studios.
There is practically no limit to what
a neat. capable wolnan may do in the
laundry and renovating line.
MARIAN WHITE
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31
Science For Its Own Sake.

A prominent feature in Faraday's
character was his absolute love Of SCI
ence for its own sake. He freely gave
his discoveries to his world when he
could easily have. built up colossal
fortune upon them. He once told his
friend. Professor Tyndall that at
certain period of his career he had
definitely to ask himself whether he
should make wealth or science the OBJ
ject of his life. He could not serve
both masters and was therefore com
PEELED to choose between them. When
preparing his well known memoir OF
the great master, the professor called
to mind this conversation and asked
leave to examine his accounts. and
this is the conclusion the professor ar
rived at: Taking the duration of his
life into account. this son of black.
smith and apprentice to bookbinder
had to decide between fortune of
f15O.OOO on the enc side and his unen-
lowed science on the other He chose
the latter and died a poor man. But
his was the glory Of holding aloft
among the Lations the scientific name
ut England for Il period OF forty years.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

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li2E'-S't Win 'i'
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Gnvernur Hla.oou mad" T. ur III an
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

gone new! Butt think. as a ,mere
matter Of neighborly courtesy. ought
to go Deer after supper and find out
il that line mare of hers is getting
over its broken knee all right
Charlie s.rillnrd. vanished and eX
etlIted 4 war dHuce in the hall
Better Wear your most becoming
Gown tonight crimson cashmere
urged Laurel III is quite likely Mr.
Mend Will fellow his valentine with q
visit III do the dishes
Ard Mr. Mead. ia best Sunday Al
lire. did call lsut hardly had Miss
Talira received him in the parlo.
when tail young man. whsking III at
the na,h door. caught II Slim maiden
up to her arms in soapy water and
carried her from the kitchen sink to
lhe china closet He laid compelling
hand over her lips.
"it won't be housekeeping" he
whispered. ito hear if we get out scot
free about those valentines 1t was
the only way To get the antagonis'ic
couple to release their grip on us-to
set them thinking about love affair
of their OWL LISTEN"
This they heard through the sliding
door between the china closet and din
ing room:
'If it were not for that valentine.
Ambrose. Id never
Nor !. Nar;na. 1t was fate Prom
Use never again, to refer to the means
Of our
Il promise. J. too. feel sensitive
that it should have taken such Il triile
to bring us together and make us TN
derstand how foolish we have beer.
We shall never mention valentine II
our house, But-those Young people
we have been llcepin. apart-Im will
ing to give them this house and the
quarter section. Eth. dear"
Fright. You'll turn my shack into
q home-eh. dearest? Bless those
children!"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

lesson in the art of self government.
The second period Of American occu-
patton has been fruitful of many re
forms in administration The Cubans
have taken to heart the experiences of
the past in regard to the danger of di-
visions among themselves and have
come TO see more clearly that If they
are to remain independent they must
conduct themselves so as not to he
menace to the peace and prosperity of
the United States. the big sister repub-
lie which exercises over Cuba spe
cial measure of watehfulness and pro
lection in accordance with the terms
of the historic Plat amendment
Judge Magoon us governor of Cuba be
tween the interim of the Palma and
Gomez regimes has exercised Il great
degree of tact and diplomacy and has
thus succeeded in maintaining and
strengthening the traditional friend
ship with the United States while help
ing the Cubans to learn the lessons of
efficient and honest administration.
which they had but poorly learned be-
y
occupancy of the palace ut Havana
with the good wishes of Cubans Of all
classes and with the feeling prevalent
that his work has been productive of
benefit to- the interests Of the whole
island
General Gomez is one of those who
fought for the liberation, of the island
from Spanish rule He participated il
two revolutions III the first Of VIII i
he reached the rank of major, in he
second that OF major general.
After the successful termination of
the combined Cuban and Amaii, II
war against Spain he was one o. til
commissioners sent to WASHINGTON +,
advise rs to Il practical methud fnr die
solving the revolutionary army. Gen
eral Gomez was selected as Govcrnu,
Of Santa Clara province by !hc ~l,
eminent of intervention and when hi.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31
The Dress of GeneraI Washinuton

This great man was very particular
about his personal appearance. He
took pains with everything he did and
showed off his clothes to advantage.
There have been some interesting de-
tails of late given of what he wore
from 1888 to 1903 The general writes
himself in ordering his clothes 'Plain
clothes with gold or silver button II
worn in genteel dress are all desire"
He imported his best clothes from Eng
lana. but on ordinary occasions wore
native homespun when out of uniform
For receptions he had a black velvet
coat and breeches: the coat a long cut
away. square at the ends. having a
small standing collar There were ten
breast buttons Of silver or open work
steel on the right breast, with blind
buttonholes four inches long made
Of black silk braid on the opposite side
The coat had pocket flaps treated in
the same way; also cuffs. which were
five inches deep. There were two hip
buttons ut the back. This garment
was very long waisted, and the top of
the pocket flaps and hip buttons were
on line with the lowest Of the breast
buttons. 1t was lined with white
satin. accompanied by black velvet
breeches. withssmall buttons and knee
buckles; the waistcoat of white or
pearl colored satin. with small stand
ing collar and indented pocket flaps: a
fine muslin shirt. with standing ruf1les,
repeated at the wrists. and the stock
low cut shoes, with large silver buc-
kles A dress sword. with silver hilt,
suspended by a chain from belt worn
under the waistcoat and linen stock
completed the costume. He wore a bag
wig, but not powder
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

SOME ONE HAS SENT ME A VALENTINE"
my life if l married Charlie. that his
uncle and my aunt have been carrying
on this-this lively tlirtation!' She
broke off with a little despairing ges-
ture. 'Im-I'm really astonished at
you. Aunt Narina!'
Miss Varina. fiustered. flattered. agi-
tated. clasped and unclasped her hands
in nervous ecstasy.
"But-but you're mistaken. Laurel!
Indeed you are! 1t was because I de-
tested-yes. Observation-Disclosures Mead
that l did not want you to marry his
nephew. Why. we haven't spoken for
fifteen years-not since he married that
poor, shiftless. good for nothing
there! She's dead-the Lord forgive
me for forgetting!''
swell. all l can say" averred Laurel
in voice Of brisk ffnality, lis that he
has evidently kept you in his heart all
this time And-ion't be too hard on
the poor fellow. Aunt Varina!'
Miss Varina preened herself. patting
the bow on her neck cOquettishly.
you're good child" she murmured.
her eyes on the wonderful object prop
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

veulion. but resigned his candidacy
four months later giving as TIE reason
for this; action that it was i,npossible
TO continue the campaign within the
bounds Of the law and laying part Of
the blame on the United States. owing
t" the i'Iatt amendment. IN uprising
in Cuba followed. which ended with
the resignation Of President Palma and
In August. 1905. General Gomez was
arrested. charged with conspiring
against the admins ;tration of the late
President Palma but he denied the al
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

ped up on the cottage organ. II may
have been little severe about you and
Charlie. and if
But, deeming it best to let well
enough alone. Laurel had slipped from,
the ROOM
Charlie Mead, staiwart young fell
low. coming home that night from his
work in the town bank. found his un-
Gle. grim visaged. sad eyed man,
broOding above delicate piece of rice
paper foamed over with forgetmenots.
It was trivial little thing. but pretty
and in good taste.
Charlie. look here! Some one has
sent me a valentine"
"Well. why not. sir? I'm sure you're
younger in heart and better looking by
long shot than many Of the men to
whom 1t is the custom, I am told, for
girls to send valentines today! You
can't expect to remain a widower al
ways. The girls Of Thomastown are
not too dense
The elder man raised a perturbed
face.
mo girl in Thomastown sent me this!
There are initials signed He broke
off in embarrassment
by Jove! So there are!'
'They are Y. II. E." The young man
looked interrogatively at his uncle Il
can't think Of any one having those
1T might be Varina Hildegarde Ell
lington." said Ambrose Mead.
"Why. uncle! And after all your
opposition to my marrying Laurel
What concentrated fraud you are!'
I'll may have been--a bit severe
he elder man admitted III fancied
Miss Ellington disliked me very much
on account of-wcu. that's past and
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

"AchhIHent, ana | SENORITA MANU-
assure you that il Ella GOMEZ.
interpreted honestly this amendment
cannot be guarantee Of bad govern
meht IN Cuba by placing bad gov
eminent beyond tn" reach Of all mn,
isfnent for its misdeeds. I think the
interpretation should be liberia, ono
ana IN this case the protection of tn.
un"ed states should be exercised in
la'or OF the Cuban people whenever
Tue government violates it's fund,-
mental rights"
ne headquarters for Americans in
havana have long been the Amor;car
cub on the Prada. and citizens ~ 49,
uh'tcd states. resident in Cuba mr. w..
lung There. have been SHOWING tho;r
good will and friendship to Cuhans
nur'h' the festivities incident to tho
enumeration of General Gomez -,
Keeping open house here.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

see there's two lrst!:,'. written Just
under the verse II the inside
Wi Ii IA air tie .nnSt vivid Inter
est Laurel lifted IL roe covered cot
ta@s. the blue la..e. The cunids, the
vioiets. the hearts ami The doves and
bent ca ~ over the inner page. She
straightcacd u With a iallying cry
and 4 derrecatn~ i3in,, finger pointed
at Ter auHt's @lov in: countcnance
'Gh. Aunt Nuri'ia. | never knew
YOU were tilt. \. M.'-tllnt's Am
hrose Mead of course. And to think
hat all the TING lie has been vowing
charlie must AT marry until he was
tWcnty-Siy. and you've beer saying
You would IGNORE me nj: the rest of
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31
A FRENCH DINING ROOM.

Color Scheme and Woodwork Suggest
ST. .liness.
The Partisan Ching room is apt to
have a light color scheme. In the il
lustration the woodwork is of whit"
mahogany, while the walls are of
French blue. which the dinner service
mate hes. by the way.
Notice the beautiful carving on the
sidebeard and the pure Louis XIV. lines
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

Mead. An Indifferent housekeeper and
IN unsympathetic wife she proved tc
be. She was dead these five years
now, and Ambrose, whose farm joined
Miss Varfna's own. had been getting
along as best he could with such house
Keepers as he could hire.
Miss Varina's thoughts now few
over all the town men she knew who
might have sent her this valentine.
"No," she decided as her trembling
fingers fumbled with the string
"There amt one Of them that thinks
Of me-
She held up the box and rapturous-
~ contemplated the glowing object be-
fore her. A cottage covered with pink
roses overhung blue satin lake. The
Inevitable verse on the inner page
read:
My heart is thine.
IL thine were mine,
Then would l know
All bliss divine!
"What is it. Aunt Varina? A valen-
t1ne7 Oh. how lovely! For meY'
4 girl came eagerly forward. She
was q very pretty girl
TITS for me!' declared little Miss
varina. She was suffused in bushes
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

term expired he was
elected governor as
Il 1tcp'IilIi an ort'u'i
'SerVatiyc. During
his term in the gu
tCrHa. oiial chair h.
Won hi u reputation
fer ability and pro
g"essivcness.
IN May. 1905. the
general was nomi-
mated for the presi-
dency by the Ma
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

a.; 1l@6 NAitfNA WAS at'Nnt To
NH set aside the large square
IL box the pos'uan had Just
handed her with the mental
decision that. Of course. it was for
Laurel when she caught sight of the
surcrscriri ion. written in bold mas
Culine hand. Miss Narna Ellington.
.'lts-it's for me,' gasped Miss Nari-
ma. "A real valentine-for me-
Miss \arina had seen her thirty fifth
summer and not unkindlv winter. But
1t WAS many Il year since she had re
ceived 4 valentine The last she could
remember receiving was sent when she
school with Ambrose Mead. She and
Ambrose had not been formally en-
gagged. but they had understood each
other. and it had been taken for grant
ell by both that when the new house
on the half section was finished it
would he as Mrs. Ambrose Mead that
Narina Ellington would enter the same.
But, alas. 4 pretty city girl came to
visit in the reighhorhood. and where is
the country youth who can resist the
dazzling charms of IA city girl when she
appears. starlke. in HE monotony Of
his rural solitude? Ambrose was at
tentive to Miss Thyra Morse Varina
imperiously protested A lovers quar-
rel followed. and the city girl went
into the new house as Mrs. Ambrose
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

ne was on q visit
to this country sew
eral years ago. dur
ing the Palma re-
gime- He said at
that time:
I'm my opinion
the time has come
for the United States
and Cuba to make
a proper interpreted
ton of the Platt
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

eEsNliE now president of Cuba. Cen
~ cral Jnso Miguel Come. as
u su'oes office at time when
conditions seem auepicious for
tn" future progress ard prosperity OF
the island II is by many considered
fortunate that she Palma government
came 10 m eNd Two wears and more
ago aud TT" opportunity WAS presented
Ameri..nrs 10 tcnrh The Crhnns another
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

sK.io&iTAs %AECfsA AND MARINA COMFY
nave not arrived at an age to partici-
pate in the social life of the ('uban
capital.
The Plat amendment, which has
been much discussed in connection
with the changes In Cuba, was the
subject of an interview which Presi-
dent Gomez gave to the press when
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-31

legation and was released from Gus
iody after months Imprisonment.
General Gomez WAS nominated for
the presidency by both The Gomez and
the Zayas Liberal contentious and had
the united supper Of the party. AL
fredo Zayas being nominated for vice
president The election in November.