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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
"rhe specuIators," Jefferson

will present Miss Bates in this delicious comedy at the Jefferson theatre signi- fies the coming of an event of excep- tional importance and merit. Miss Bates Is too well known to necessitate any formal introduction and the sue cess of her latest vehicle, too, pro- noui<ced for reiteration now. Suffice it to say her supporting company includes Bruce McRae, Adelaide Prince Rex Mo- Dougall Edith Campbell, Alice Claire Elliott, Minor S. Watson, Westropp Saunders and others who aided Miss Bates in her successful run of seven months in New York city last season. The production reveals the guiding hand of that genius of stage craft, David Belasco.
 As sparkling and as heady as a glass of champagne with "beaded bubbles wink ing at the brim.' is the new Frazee & Ledere production of the big musical steepechase, Jumping Jupiter in which Richard QIimselG Carle will be the gala attraction at an early date. The com pany comes to Birmingham after sen- sational runs in Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston, where it was one of the most highly praised musical comedies of the season, with a cast of superlative ex- cellence, which includes the irresistible comedienne, Miss Edna Wallace Hopper Especially engaged) who is fitted with the best part of her successful career and who has a fe wtrunks full of the latest Parisian gowns with which to delight the feminine eye.
 One of the Interesting theatrical events of the season will be the appearance of Miss Billie Burke in "The Runaway at the Jefferson theatre on Tuesday even- tt,r~ s- can girl, but she began her stage career in London in musical comedy. She came to America in the autumn of 1907 to be John Drew's leading woman in My Wife," and so great was her individual hit in that piece that Charles Frohman made her a star the very next season. Today she is one of the most popular actresses on the American stage.
 
 Macauay and Sir Walter Scott and Gladstone are often cited as examples of possessors of memories, but an actress who recently played in Chicago is be- lieved by the veteran stage managers to be almost in their class.
 The young woman is Miss Meta Green, who plays the leading role in "The For tune Hunter" She is declared to have one of the most retentive memories known to the profession and also to be able to learn lines with amazing facility.
 "When can you be ready for rehearsal?" she was asked.
 Tn one hour" she said.
 At the end of so minutes she reported for rehearsal and went through the part assigned to her with scarcely an error in her lines. It was declared one of the most remarkable feats of the sort on record.
 'The memorizing of lines just comes natural" says Miss Green q never make it work. Generally I can take my manu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Around the cIock," Bijou

full music to relieve the aching sides
 and a sumptuous bevy of pretty girls
 to make it generally interesting-t
 what the show Is. The show has to it's credit a run of 800 nights in Lon
 don and 300 nights in New York city with great runs on the road for years A superb bunch of singers dancers and comedians headed by that inimit-
 able character comedian, Billie Ritchie will give the play in it's original en- l tirety, introducing the great stage | upon a stage" scene in which big vaudeville show is given in connec- tion with the play, ending with the greatest comedy wrestling match ever introduced upon any stage. Ritchie will introduced some of the funniest aero
 battle stunts ever imagined. the like of | which attempted by any one else would land them for long time in some good hospital.
 All the latest songs and cleverest
 dancing stunts will be seen, and the
 management will introduce a bunch of
 chorus girls that will prove to be a
 surprise for their beauty, their good
 shapes and looks, their swell costumes
 and also some of the greatest musical
 comedy stage settings that have been
 brought south.
 There will be matinees Monday,
 Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday aft
 ernoons, and performances every night, commencing with the performance
 Monday night
 The following criticism gives an idea
 of what the newspapers of the coun- try think of the show:
 Around the Clock" was the attrac- ton. The play lived up to the ad-
 vance advertising and more, it is with
 out doubt the best musical comedy we
 have had in many day A laugh to
 Ax,n fio1r r,f Ia
 ly press agents bunk" 1t was truth. Good and tuneful music to rest the ach- ing sides was also true; pretty girfs
 to make "her steady jealous was also right. It was all there and more too,
 also was our fat friend there. Imagine a 300 pound man with face like a full nsoon Ono disrepect intended) I wish l had his health and good nat ure. We'll, he sat in about the fifth row, perfectly oblivious of those sur rounding him, he laughed and he laughed again; he shook like d moun- tain of human being that he was ey- cry time Billie Ritchie made a funny fall he fairly. hollered." It was fully worth the price of admission to see that man enjoy himself This in con nection with full measure of per- sonal enjoyment certainly made the evening worth twice its price. A total absence of Love in the Moonlight generally speaking ''mush," was noted by regular theatregoers The enjoy ment of the evenings entertainment was sufficient incentive to take a shy"- at "Love-in the Moonlight on your own account if you had the nec- essary accessories, or rather accessory -one Is sufficient. See Around the Clock" Don't miss it; then you will probably be in as good a spirit as the writer of this thinks he is and you may be able to express your pleasure better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Patti Rosa-Three Generations on Stage


 Like father, like son." is a familiar quotation of ancient lineage, but 1t is not often that one hears of three generations of female line following in the same profession. This unusual oc- currence is happily Illustrated in the case of Patti Louisa Rosa. leading support with the Lyman Twins this season.
 Miss Patti Louisa Rosa should have natural equipment for stage work, as both her mother and grandmothers were footlght favorites of more than ordinary degree. The young lady is < daughter of the Jolly Patti Rosa, re- membered with much affection. by the majority of the amusement loving pub lie and Patti Rosa was a daughter of Madam Cerito, a famous figure on the Italian stage in the last generation. Skill in dancing was a great gift in common with all three of the family.
 Madam Cerito was the greatest pre- mier danseuse of her day and she had the reputation of being able to make more changes in costume with greater celerity than any premier before or since. She had dozen or more char acteristic dances and a different pre- sentation with each Madam Cerito put her daughter on the stage when the afterward famous Patti Rosa was q membered best now as a comedienne, although her knowledge of dancing steps was endless. Patti Louisa Rosa has inherited much of her mothers charm and grace and has made an en- viable reputation with numerous farce comedy productions.
 Patti Rosa will be seen as the lead ing support of the Lyman Brothers at the Jefferson theatre next Thursday matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24

| In introducing the Vaudette Bir- mingham's latest and most up to date photo theatre, the management begs to announce that nothing has been spared to make the Vaudette absolutely fire proof, sanitary, convenient and beauti- full and that special and polite atten- tion will be afforded to ladies and chil- dren without escort. | This theatre will not tolerate mash CTS, and we trust our gentlemen friends will assist the management to suppress this pest.
 word regarding our pictures: | The Vaudette does not intend to show any picture that is in the least offen- sive. On the contrary, every effort has been directed for the best that can be had. We have therefore arranged for | the Independent Service and will show two new reels every day, pictures that have never before been seen in Bir- mingham. This alone being feature 1 in itself.
 On the border of this announcement we give the names of great film mak- CTS who employ only star performers. thus assuring photo plays of the high est order.
 Not alone has the Vaudette taken every precauton to get the best film service. but also the latest machines and screen, together with high class operators.
 Our daylight pictures will be treat. We have secured the services of Messrs.. Goodman. Kappa, Rouverol and Miss Robertson for our orchestra, who will play selections and special picture music. The hours will be 11:30 a. m. to 1:30 D. m.; 2 D. m. to D. m. 7:30 to 10:30 D. m.. while in between hours will perform.
 | Special Monday (Christmas) pro- gramme. ! Wishing all a merry Christmas and happy New Year, and trusting to merit | your patronage. Yours truly, IT. A. SPIELBERGER,
 President and Manager.
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script to a rehearsal and after reading it once l am ready 10 play without re- ferring to my lines.'i
 John Drew's coming is looked forward to as a dramatic event of unusual im- portance. not alonge because of his pop ularity, but because he is to appear in Hubert Henry Davies latest comedy, "A Single Man." a comedy which. like his 'The Mollusc' and Cousin Kate has met with a tremendous success during two months run at the Empire the atre New York. MT. Drew is accompa- ned by the same distinguished cast that supported him throughout his Metropoli- tan engagement. including Miss Mary Roland. Thais Lawton, Ivan Simpson, Thomas Kelly, Louise Drew and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24

Don't try to reform your neighbor by preaching at him until you have tried living at him. That effort will keep you straight at all events as well as busy. I have always tried to make my work as sweet, true, wholesome, convincing and natural as I, with my modest tall ent, can make it. I like people to smile and laugh with me because a merry heart doeth gooG like medicine.
 'I like people to shed tear now and then, because the eye that has never wept never really sees truth, or love, or sorrow, or God. l write from the level
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
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"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm"

Kate Douglas Wiggin disclaims all idea of preaching, either in her books or in her newest field of endeavor, her com edy, "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm which is to be seen at the Jefferson theatre Christmas. matinee and night, and Tuesday following.
 "Purposeful morality is not the sort like" Mrs. Wiggin says. "If l must do good let me at least be unconscious of 1t and escape priggishness. Be as good as you can and let what you are be more powerful than what you say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Generally Magnified


Mamma, what is a peck of trouble ?55 About a thimbleful, my dear"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Playhouse Gossip

It has been a long time since a star and play have. been so happily united as Blanche Bates to ''Nobody's Widow" and to those who are intimately in touch with the trend of things theatri- cal. the mention that David Belasco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21

FOR RENT-Nice cool room with con- meeting bath; no flies. 219o 9th avenue,
 north: phone 3as4 6-11-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
FABR0N| AR0USES
 CAMORR|!STS' IRE

Viterbo, Italy, July 2o.-The testimony of Captain Fabroni of the Neapolitan Carbineers drew violent protests from the prisoners at the trial of the Camor- rists today. The testimony had to do with the alleged plot between the priest, Giro Niozzi, and Giacomo Ascrittore who denounced Deangelis and Amedeo as the murderers of Gennaro Cuoccolo and his wife in order, the prosecution asserts, to protect the real assassins.
 Fabron pointed out the similarity of the versions of the crime given by the priest and Ascrittore and said the latter had found one Jovine, to whom he prom ised money for swearing falsely. Later Jovine went to the priest, by whom he expected to be paid for recouuting the same falsehoods. Here Vitozzi inter- rupted tine witness, crying out:
 Murderer, you won't find a priest to assist you at the moment of your death" :"
 Fabroni continued, saying t was now impossible to find Jovine. which led cpun- sel for the defense to say, 'Jovine" was an invention of the Caribineers
 F'abroni protested against this and again tumult followed on the part of the coun- se1 for the defense and the prisoners, all of whom rose to their feet and de- nounced the witness.
 Some even attacked President Bianchi, saving that he must not allow the witness to transform himself into a public pros ecutor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
JOHNSON WILL TRY !. ID MEET HIS DEBTS
The Smooth Schemer Who Worked ClantOn Is Now
 Docile and Penitent

Clanton, July 20.-(Special)-Mr John
 son, the young man who last week worked his smooth scheme upon Clanton mer- chants, clerks and young men about town,
 was returned here by a. deputy sheriff from Tuscaloosa, at which place he at tempted similar schemes to those worked here. However, he was more fortunate in Tuscaloosa, for, while he was caught by the authorities there, no special charges were brought against him and he was permitted to settle up without the requirement of a court trial. Deputy Snitherman accompanied him from Tus- caloosa.
 He stated to the newspaper men that he had nothing to give out for publica- ton as they had never helped him in his plans and that newspa per folks were re- sponsible for his being in prison.
 However, your correspondent had a very interesting talk with him at the Chiffon county jail. He talked freely and had to be restrained with the reminder that before he gave out too much il would be we'll for him to consult his attorney During the conversation he stated that there was not particle of reason for his having acted as he did, as his family  was a prominent and wealthy one in distant state. This statement was partly borne out by the promptness with which he was wired money to settle his Tusca- loosa affairs. Talking further, he said that he was more or less drunk when he landed in Clanton and remained so during his stay here; that had it not been for the fact his brain was in fevered condition he would never have attempted such foolish scheme as that put in operation by him here
 Mir. Johnson hopes to hear again from his home people with check for sub stantial sum that will enable him to refund all that was obtained here. lt is thought now that if he will refund the full amount of his pecuations while here and the amounts he caused others to spend in preparation for the camp life he was to inaugurate he will not be further prosecuted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
STONE SUPPORTS
 RECIPROCITY BILL

Washington, July 20.-Vigorous sup port of the Canadian reciprocity agree ment by Senators Brown of Nebraska, Stone of Missouri and Works of Cal ifornia, and short speech against the measure by Senator Kenyon of Iowa. made a liveN debate on the meas ure in the Senate. Senator Stone ar raigned the interests which he said had been using the farmers for the purpose of attacking reciprocity. He declared democrats could find no eX- cuse for not supporting the agreement as introduced by President Taft
 This is part of a great progressive movement toward a closer commercial alliance with Canada that will be for the lasting benefit of both countries ' said Senator Stone. The President is on the right side; the democrati, House of Representatives is on the right side. It would be pitiful spec tacle if the Senate should stand as a stumbling block"
 some democrats with being an ally of the republican President.
 '1 am supporting the measure. not the President he said "As soon as 1t is dis posed of am afraid my alliance with him will cease unless. he is willing to support some of the democratic tariff bills
 Senator Stone said the reciprocity bill had been pictured as a ghost stalking around in a mooness night seeking farm CTS to devour.' He declared the opposi4 ton of the farmers has in almost every case been artificially created.
 The National Grange had been used by the firm of New York lawyers, Allen &, Ghaham, who were summoned before r..- to oppose reciprocity for the benefit of other interests that the firm represented. Instead of being lawyers for the farmer, he said they were professional lobby ists" and represented manufacturers.
 The idea was to arouse the farmers and have them march upon the capital and Congress" said Senator Stone. But behind them were these great interests footing the bills and urging them on.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
TAKE PRECAUTIONS
 AGAINST CHOLERA

Washington July 0.-Supplementing the usual precautions taken by this country to ascertain. through it's con suls abroad, the existence at any place of cholera, yellow fever, pla gue or oth- er dangerous disease, Surgeon Gen eral Wyman, head of the public health and ma rne hospital service, asked the state department to inquire whether there was any cholera in Russia and the Russian authorities replied in the negative today. A cablegram from the American consul general at Moscow said that no cholera Is officially re- ported anywhere in Russia
 "Newspapers" he adds, report a few cases at Gostioma, Kozan, Usa, Sa- mara, and Baku. There are suspicious cases at St. Petersburg, Viteosk, As trakan, Nove, and Tscherkaska but nc deaths.'
 ..The American consuls abroad" Dr. Wyman explained today, are prompt in reporting any diseases of which we should know, but to be doubly cautious we re- auested a special report from Russia a, this time.'
 New York, July 2O.-The health officers not only of New York. but of the whole country, may be asked to help repel the Inreale0eu lHNdSlou Oi ASidtlC thoicId The -uiscovery of five cholera carriers among the 600 immigrants undergoing bacteriologcal examination at quarantine emphasized what Health Officer Doty has said about the difficulty of confninf the disease to the quarantine hospitals of ports of entry
 | Dr. Doty is conferring with Surgeon General Wyman, head of the United | States Marine Hospital service. to plar l bov the country may be protected agains | carriers" who harbor the germs whil. l they themselves are free from the dis ease system of general observation Is | contemplated, so that even after the "car
 rier' is released from quarantine, tn, l health authorities of the place where h, l settles may watch for possible trans 1 mission of the diseae.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
POSTAL BANKS ARE
 GROWING POPULAR

Washington. July 20.-In announcing the designation of 50 additional second class postoffices in 26 separate states as postal savings Repositories. Postmaster General Hitchcock today declared the sys- tenn was growing in favor with the pub lc This, he said. was especially. true in the western states. He cited record made in Cripple Creek, Col. where in fou' weeks 42 deposits were made for the hfhit sl0O and Gainesville. Ga, where more than s5OOO was deposited in the hrs' month, although the population or the town is only about 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21

open as long as the law holding de rectors liable for gambling remains on the statute books and there was keen speculation tonight as to whether the bill will pass the assembly and re- ceive the approval of Governor Dix. In- dications are that the measure will be brought up for final action in the assembly tomorrow and private can vass of the members presages its pass- age. The governor has given no indica : ton of his attitude.
 Last week the measure was defeat- cd bv vote of 20 to 22 with nine senators absent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
MAY REVIVE RAGING
 IN NEW YORK STATE

Albany, N Y, July 2o.-Hope or a revival of horse racing in New forN state was aroused today when the Git tins bill. making the present anti-race track gambling law less drastic as to It's provisions of liabil1ty-ior oire'.oi of racing associations. passed the sen ate, receiving exactly the 2S votes hec- essary.
 Racing interests have asserted that the tracks in this state will not re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
Ready to Pay Off Troops

Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, July 20. Soldiers in this district are to be paid off today. Each one Is to receive $40 in Mexican, $25 of which, the re- ceipt states, Is in payment for serv- ices rendered and $15 as compensation for his arms, which are to be sur rendered It is believed here that the men will not give up their arms. and that trouble will follow the disband- ment of the garrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

WANTED-Twenty-fiv girls to work in our packing department. Apply at fac tory, 2423 First ave. Martin Biscuit Co.
 7-21-It WANTED Experienced alteration help for ladies' coats: also for dresses. Ap- ply to manager Ladies' Suit Department, second floor. Louis 'Saks.
 WANTED-A lady of not less than 25 years of age to check material and man. ufactured goods in candy factory; must have bookkeeping and business experi- ence Address C-3S, care Age-Herald. WANTED-Woma stenographer for po- sition in the country. Work is not heavy. Tn case the applicant desires to kee7 house a furnished house with two boarders is available State details fully and salary expected. Address M. w., care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
BUSINESS CHANGES

FOR SALE-For development purposes.
 5ooO0 shares treasury stock in copper;
 highest engineering experts pronounce sufficient for decades, running high per- centage: all representations proven; op- portunity exceptional; act promptly, as our proposition will be taken IS soon as shown. Sanford Kingsbury. Station A. San Antonio, Tex. 1-16-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
 WANTED-BOARDERS

couple or two gentle men to board in private family, South Highlands, near Five Points. a109 11th avenue, south. I-19-7t to occupy nicely fur nished room with all modern convent ences and board in nice home on South Highlands. Phone Main 2927
 7-2f-2t-fri-Sll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21

WANTED-To sharpen your safety razor blades; 25 cents dozen; out or town orders we pay return postage
 Robert Prowell Stove Co.,, Birming- ham Ala 4-9-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
FARM LANDS

WE have i0,O00 acres of cut-over timber land in Autauga county. Alabama, which we are selling in 40-acre tracts, or any amounts to suit purchaser: prices rang ing from s7 to SIP per acre. These lands are located on the L. & N. and M. & O. railroads. Southern States Realty Co.,, Vandiver Bldg, Montgomery, Ala.
 6-26-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21

WANTED-You to know that we offer he lowest prices on plumbing. See us on that next job you have. Job orders receive prompt attention. Call T, either phone. Peerless Plumbing Co., 210 North
 22d street. 7-l2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
FOUND

FOUND-Purse containing money
 Owner can. receive by giving satis- factory description and paying req sonable reward Address H-S2. care Age-Herald. 7-l9-z'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
ONE CENT A WORD

RATES-One cent a word a day; no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first iuser-
 ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21

FOR stenographic piece work or monthly contracts apply sO1 Empire Bldg, or call
 Bell phone 627. Good work at moderate nrices 5-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
WANTED

WANTED-To grind your lawn now or; guarantee to cut. Robert Prowell
 Stova Co 4-9-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21

cutter and all around market man; no objections to leaving city: must have employment to support my family. Ad- dress O-32, care Age-Herald. 7-21-2t WANTED-Position by an experienced timekeeper and office man with ( years
 experience; can give the best of refer ences must have work. Q-32, care Age Herald. 7-21-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21

RATEs-One cent word day; no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- tiOn. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21

WE negotiate loans and sell real estate. Malone Mcconnell Co.,. 219 21st street
 7-S-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-21
NORTHSIDE.

ss~ w. B. LEEDY & CO.,, Both phones 42 112 N. Fist street