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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10
Grant or Lee Greater?

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 In rummaging through his historical collection the other day George Rems- burg of Potter ran across a letter which he received some years ago from William IT. Herndon, law partner and biographer of Abraham Lincoln. Remsburg had written Herndon asking him which, in hts judgment, was the greater general, Grant or Lee. Mir. Herndon's reply, dated Springfield, H., March 26 1Ss9 follows
 T have received your note of inquiry, dating the 18th instant, and in reply to it let me say that I am not military man and hence not competent to give a good opinion on the merits of your question, namely which is the greater general. Grant or Lee. Lee had more of the mill itary dash than Grant, but Grant had ency of fight. Hence Grants determined onset and pursuit wore out the dash of Lee. Lee represents t.e French dash. while Grant represented the German pluck and cool, calm pursuit. Under these circumstances Grant would always con ouer Lee under equal and identical condi- tions. Grant represents the cool north. while Lee represents the hot haste of the south. Grant was successful. Lee was unsuccessful. Nothing succeeds 1iee suc- cess. Success is good test of merit in all the walks of life. Tt is possible that Lee had greater military Knowledge more of the science of war than Grant, but not more tact--skill--the power to use men in war. You now have my poor and nasty opinion of which is the greater gen. eral Grant or Lee.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10
Viola Allen in "The Herfords'

new star will be revealed at the Jefferson theatre in. the near future when Henry B. Harris will present for the first time in this city Frank Mc- Intyre in "Snobs.'' satirical farce by George Bronson Howard. which took New York my storm last fall and en- joyed long run on Broadway and later months prosperous engagement at the Illinois theatre in Chicago. Mir Nc Intyre's name is going up on the cleo tric signs for the first time this season. but that don'tmean that he is unknown, for he has been a featured player for many seasons and will easily be re- called as the Bob Blake in James Forbes comedy, The Travelling Sales man." in which he created the title role and appeared in all portions of the country for three seasons.
 Previously Mir. Mcintyre was featured with Robert Edison in most of that stars successes. In "Snobs," the big comedian will be revealed as milkman who is found to be a duke and com pelled to enter societys fold, much to his disgust. Of course. he finds the girl before long and finally wins her hand. but not before three acts of the funniest farce seen in years have been revealed. A sumptuoas scenic investi- ture has been provided and remarkable cast, which includes Myrtle Tannehill Eva Mcdonald, Katherine Stewart, Marie Fitzgerald, orlando Daily, Roy Fairchild. John Cumberland and Frank BroWnlee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10

few weeks only at popular prices, ranks on terms of equality with that of last season Is manifested by the accounts of the appearance of the company in other of the Wells houses, such accounts as for instance the following from one of the Knoxville papers: lti-i
 '"rhe Girl From Rector's,' the French comedy playing at the Bijou this week, has appeared in the city at other times, but this fact did not detract from the large and appreciativc audience that man ifested it's approval at the first perform ance this week of the company Monday night. Each of the roles, from Richard O'Shaughnessy O to Louie Sedane. the two most prominent figures In the cast, was in- terpreted by an actor or an actress fully capable of handling the part, and in no instance was the large audience other than pleased. This play presents so many cues for comedy. and the participants of the company were keen to take advantage of their opportunity, always eliciting gen. erous laughter and applause.
 Conspicuous among the laugh provokers was Prof. Aubrey Maboon, played by George w. Paige, who with his eccentric mannerisms kept the audience in con stant uproar whenever he appeared oA the stage. Mrs. Witherspoon Copley attract ed much attention and with her proverbial Moderation, my children.' was always welcome, her parts being listened to with apparent pleasure.
 No little credit of the success of the play was due to Richard O'Shaughnessy, whose every action seemed especially adapted to the role he played, every move being watched, so easy was he in the diff ficult maneuvers characterizihg this, at first. confirmed old bachelor, who was not of the marrying sort. The colonel, Judge Caperton, and others of the company each had their part in making this a sue cessful play.
 The scenery from the bachelor apart ments living room of the Copley. to the road house of French Charles" was consistent with the thorough and capable company handling each of the parts. While this play has attracted attention wherever it has been shown, there is nothing in the entire performance which could offend and the play is a well planned comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10
Vaudeville at OrpheumLA Strong
 Variety Offered

Some of that spice of life, variety, will be injected into this weeks Orpheum bill, for it will be entirely different from its predecessors and an offering that swlll appeal to more people than either of the others. It will introduce the first of the one act plays seen since the house re- opened. and it will also include several novel features which go so far toward making vaudeville attractive to the aver age person seeking amusement.
 The pronounced success of the opening week of the Orpheum was continued ail through last week and now third week of good offerings is promised, commencing with the matinee Monday afternoon and running every afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and every night at 7:3o and 9 o'clock.
 ''The Second Floor Front is the name of the comedy sketch of New York life which will be introduced by Louis Mer- rel and company. It is the story of tEe privations of stranded actor. a stranded newspaper man, a poor little, country girl whom a millionaire Is trying to entsce. and the landlady The story is one of self sacrifice, for the two boys give their last dollar to send the little girl back home, and it depicts humanity in its most beautiful form. The optimism of the actor is in strong contrast to the pessimism of the newspaper man, and the saving of the little chorus girl from the heartless millionaire is admirably worked out. The company is one of great strength, and tine act has appealed strongly to vaudeville audiences everywhere.
 Joe Whitehead of .'The Red Mill'' fame, and more recently the star of "The Um- pirc" and ''rhe Girl Question corr''''.'''' promises 20 minutes of the best entertain ment that Orpheui.l aus..sa4- ~-, ... given. He is a funny man, With ready laugh, an eccentric comedy all his own. and a cleverness of voice that Is catching His act is a comedy offering with music and dancing.
 The greatest novelty is in the shape of Lonzo Cox. the man with the scissors. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10
Playhouse Gossip

| Miss Grace Elliston, who plays an im- portant part in Viola Aliens new play, | "The Herfords,'' does not believe in wom-
 en seeking careers. especially in eases | where some women have the splendid op- portunities of a home and yet neglect them | simply because of that desire to forge ahead in their business career.
 | "I believe that the problem of women's S
 career is one that all modern women are | combating says Miss Elliston. T can | fully appreciate the importance any wom- | an may attach to an excellent position, | obtained only after hard struggle, yet on the other hand, while at first it may seem hard, one must realize the much more important things-the home, mother and love for her children and husband. I 1 honestly believe that when you thrash
 this. thing over good and hard you will | find that all women nowadays are intend- | ed for the same things they adopted in the | old fashioned times-home and mother, the | greatest career of all.
 l .Yes, I believe there are lots and lots | of girls like Daisy Herford," continues
 Miss Elliston, "who are daily putting up l the bluff of being independent, who would be only too glad to live in quiet little | flat and make a home for some felloV. The trouble is that a great many ren | lose courage, while on the other hand a | woman can't ask Even If she's got fel- | low right in the palm of her hand she
 can't tell him so. She's got to hide what | she thinks might be best for both of them Just because she is woman" Miss EliSton, who by the way, is one | of the prettiest women on the American | stage and single. began her stage expe- rience more than 10 years ago. Since tna t | time she has played important parts with Richard Mansfield, Henry Miller, Robert Edeson and Edmund Breeze. Her recent big hit in this city was as leading lady in "The Lion and the Mouse.''
 Marie Fitzgerald, who will be seen at the Jefferson theatre in support of Frank Mcintyre in "Snobs,' called on her man ager, Henry B. Harris for 46 successive days with the exception of Sundays to se- cure her position. Finally her persever- ance won Mr. Harris attention and she | was given an opening in which she made | good instantly.
 | The mystic world of red wagons and | their contents are told in Frederic Thomp- | sons production of Polly of the Circus" | with Miss Ida St. Leon in the star part,
 | will be an early attraction at the Jeffer-
 son theatre. A pretty love story is woven
 into Margaret Mayos story. The play,
 | which is in three acts and six scenes,
 | shows in sequence the study of a minister,
 a DeuruoIl dDoFe the Stuuy, tue rear gar | den of the parsonage, the interior of the | big tent and the circus lot after the per | formance. The story tells of the love of Polly, the pet of the circus, who, having suffered severe injury in a fall from | her horse, is carried into the parsonage adjoining the circus lot. and the young parson into whose heart she has been car | ried as well.
 It is deliciously interesting tale and | kno
 provided a very strong cast and magni- | ficent stage investture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10
What Booth Said of Drew

"A clever actor once played the part of Tubal with me, and wore red hair and
 . hooked nose. He did not make the au- aience laugh; twas not his purpose; but he looked the very creature that could
 eympathze with Shylock. His make up was admirable. He is the son of the famous John Drew and is now leading member of Daly's company" That is what Edwin Booth wrote II. H. Furness, compiler of the Variorum Edition of "rhe Merchant of Venice, concerning the kind of Shakespearean actor he found John Drew; for 'the son of John Drew"-is our John Drew. At that time. in his early twenties, Mir. Drew was an expert in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10
Great ViOlinist This Afternoon

Albert Spalding, the famous yiolnist, will give a recital under Mrs. Aldrich's auspices at the Jefferson theatre this aft ernoon at 3:30 o'clock Nearly all of the seats in the parquet are reserved for sea- son subscribers to Mrs. Aldrich's series, but seats in the balcony will be sold to the general public. Also tickets to the gallery will be sold to tse public. Ad- mission to the gallery Is ohty 25 cents.
 Spalding is yet quite young man but he has dazzled Europe as well as Amer ica. No lover of music can afford not to hear him this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10
John Drew Comes Wednesday

John Drew has been noted for many years as giving what might be called ''drawing room plays'-perfect in produc- tion and the delneation of trueagentie- man surrounded by all the appointments that his aristocratic audiences know and love so well. And, too, he has always gathered about him a company of beautl- ful women. This year in "A Single Man, . by Hubert Henry Davies. the English playwright, which Mir. Drew will bring to the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday, he has made no exception to this rule. The polished gentleman is there the beautiful women, the charming gowns and the eX- quisite appointments-all are perfect.
 Robin Washington, MT Drews latest character study, is a successful author. He seems to write poems. novels and en- cyclopoedic brochures with all the skill of the modern American magazine writer, Well, spring finds him lonely bachelor Says he, "The woods and the fields are full of family life.' So is his house, where his brother Qvan Simpson, and his wife G.ouise Drew) and baby are visiting. His thoughts turn to matrimony and he se- lects a pretty little hoyden Carroll Mo Conlas) whose idea of life is Ito dance all night and wind up with a pillow fight"
 With the aid of his staid secretary (Mar, Boland) an engagement is made with the hoyden. The secretary herself is much iI love with him. so, too, a designing spin. ster who lays traps to catch his affection linen the comfort loving Worthingtor tires of his romping fiancee who play; tennis all day long in hobbe skirt ant costly lace, who blows out his matche: just as he is about to light a cigarette and who pinches his aristocratic nose il 1nconsiderate levty.
 He finds meantime that his secretary i' essential to his happiness. During a little impiovised supper, at which tho secretary appears in a charming gown and under the Influence of one glass of champagne confesses her real feeling, the author finds himself in reciprocal mood.
 Presently the little hoyden discovers that he Is really too old for her. The secretary and her author tJohn Drew) come to ar understanding, the designing spnstel 0eeks fresh matrimonial opportunities elsewhere, and marriage bells ring in the distance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10

takes pair of scissors. several scraps of paper and cuts out portraitures of well known local people as well as those of ia- tional fame. He works in full View of the audience and there Is nothing tricky about the act.
 The silhouettes are afterwards thrown on q screen, very much enlarged, and easily recognized by all. It Is novelty stunt, one of the only two in the world.
 Wonders of contortion, new stunts, new features and some tricks that 1t is said no other eontortionist can accomplish will be introduced by Marseilles. Special stage effects, scenery, etc., are carried by this act and go much toward making it more effective and wonderful. It is an act that appeals to many theatre goers.
 The fifth of the bill is Johnny Hoey and Jeanette Mozar, a team of dancers, singers and conversationalists, with something new to offer the Orpheum au- diences. The act is handsomely costumed for a portion of the entertainment and in- troduces some character singing. It is considered clean entertainment, snappy and filled with clever songs and stories.
 The Orpheum is the family house of Birmingham. There are always plenty Of seats for everybody; the theatre is large and roomy, well lighted and excellently ventilated in every way. Society took to it as the ideal entertainment for a couple of hours an afternoon or night, and the working man finds that 1t will give his entire family most enjoyable evenings entertainment for a very few cents.
 The motion pictures offered are a. dls- tinct feature. They are not late run pie lures, badly worn and showing badly They are the newest and the best, thrown on the largest canvas in the city, clear, pretty, educational, instructive and liu- morous by turns. The music is bright and is by Prof. Frank Harms orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10

and for this reason no woman should
 miss seeing this play, which is grip
 ping struggle of mother love against
 career. with the former emerging tri-
 umphantly to the front in the final act
 of the play.
 The much talked of scene between
 mother and daughter is one of the best
 which theatregoers have witnessed in
 a long time The scene, which lasts
 fully 10 minutes, gives a wonderful
 view into the heart of a woman-the laying open of soul and exposing it's innermost thoughts. While 1t grips the heart. it Is nevertheless punctuated with splendid humor. Miss Allen is fitted to role Chat of the mother) that is by far the best she has had since her great triumph in "The Christian,' while the others in notable cast including Charles Waldron, Geors c Fawcett. John Wesley, Grace Ellis ton, Jessie Izette, Beatrice Prentice and Emily Varian, all perform excellent work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10
Girls Pay Way in College

From the New YOrk Press.
 A Barnard girl is not looked down on by her classmates when she tries to earn her way through college. They admire and encourage her greatly. If she sells things in the exchange she will find her candy or embroidery pays well. If she turns to serving in the lunch room at the noon hour she will increase rather than lessen her chances of becoming class president the following year. Sarah But Ter, daughter of President Butler. Is a Bernard freshman. She has shown her very democratic spirit by putting on an apron and serving iri* the lunch room at the noon hour every day. Likewise she has shown herself a favorite among the girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10
yioIs Allen in ~The Herfords,

Miss Viola Allen In Rachel. Crothers' play. "The Herfords." will be an early attraction at the Jefferson theatre. The play has proven one of the biggest successes of this season in Boston and is bound to win even bigger laurels in other metropolitan cities. It's theme, which is right up to the minute. is ono that all modern women are combating,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-10

Sothern and Marlowe


 D. H. Sothern and Julia MarloWe, the most distinguished Shakesperean players on the American stage, will be seen at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night In theS splendid production of Hamlet"
 The remarkably numerous following that MT. Sothern and Miss Marlowe have won fin the field of classic drama since the joining together of their artistic forces, while undoubtedly source of qualification 10 these two eminent players, is also an encouraging sign to all who have at heart the best interests of the theatre.
 In these days when the appeal of the light and frivolous on the stage is tremen- dous, it would seem no easy matter to make the works of Shakespeare crowd the theatre with eager and enthusiastic au- diences. But MT. Sothern and Miss Mar lowe, through intelligent and unceasing ef- fort, aided by uncommon histrionic equipment, and it may be two finely ap- pealing personalities have encompassed this achievement. They present Shakes lpeare in an exceptional manner, which has q no time been surpassed, if equalled, on the American stage The scenic side of their productions has been both magnih- cent and correct, and in their supporting organizations have always been the best players procurable. They have used all the aids which make for success, and the result has been gratifying to rnemse;vcs and to their admirers. In their support ing company are such well known play CTS as Frederick Lewis, Rowland Buck stone, Malcolm Bradley, Thomas Cole man, John Taylor, France Bendtsen, MaSne Lynton, Norah Lamisoh, Millicent Mclaughlin and Ina Goldsmith.
 Hamlet" the play selected for presen- tation here. is the most wonderful of Shakespeare's plays and one of the most widely discussed works ever written by man. Many able players have appeared fin 1t, but 1t is the general critical opinoI that since the passing of Edwin Booth no actor has so nearly portrayed the ideal Hamlet as Mir. Sothern. Ophela while not so prominent figure in the play as the title role, nevertheless affords Miss Marowe some splendid opportunities, which she realizes to the utmost
 Special attention is called to tue fact that owing to the elaborate nature of the production the curtain will rise promptly at o'clock,
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-19
Democracy and Prosperity

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 One of the: most hopeful signs of the time has develop ed i'll this campaign. Hereto fore a presidential campaign has: had the effect of checking the progress of business and holding the industries to some extent at stand still. The presidential campaign that was just closed has been notable exception to tlfis rule. Itseems thatrthe American people have at slast made up their minds that "business' can thrive and prosper during a presidential contest as well as at any other
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-19
WHEN TO PAY BILLS

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Holbrook argus., 1912-11-19
Community Opportunities, ,=t


 Important community prob, ohs., lens come in the life of every town. When they present. themselves these r problems must be solved, and the tie. meth, ods of solving them .s.lS.5g .s.llaS.T5gely determine the tewn's future. The problems in many ln. stances afford opportunities for stimulating grt5~th and advancement, but this growth does not come of itself. Some thing is generally expected from the local mefehant in exchange for what is offeredss.g
 Fortunately, merchants in most towns are alert when opportunity knocks and eager ly grasp any reasonable com mercial offer& In. .other locali- ties the merchants act differ ently; they are slow to recog- nize and appreciate the. .signi- ficance of the opportunities presented to their community.
 Opportunity said to knock once at every mans door; it may be as true thatopporttuni- ty knocks once at every towh $ door. The "knock"- may be the chance to secure new in- dustry or to aid one already located but whichgdesire tc expand; it may be an oppor. tunity to get a rail or electric road touching the town; ol perhaps the merchants art asked to contribute to a e'defl :, ciency fund" of some plant O institution. Whatever the re quirement.it-is usually a col
 
 lective expense that in mos instancesis smallindividuahy
 If merchants are blind t the opbQEtunities. that knocl at their towns door then noth ing but. community declineio stagnation IS to be. expected.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-19
Newspaper Decision Delayed

The Supreme Court has de ferred a dicision on the news paper law, requiring publicity as to ownership and manage ment of newspapers, until December and. Quite a large number of publications have not filed statements, and de- clare they will not until the decision is. handed down. In the meantime they are run. ing the risk of the postofice department taking drastic action to exclude their papers from the privilege of second class mail rates.