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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
nErlEcrIoNs oF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press. A woman could forgive burglar in the house if he stopped to admire the baby. About million times in her life wom- an discovers her hair is trying to curl naturally. If makes a girl awful nervous to have women begin to talk about men of good reputation. A woman can judge there's a big scan-
 dal among some of the neighbours by the
 way they keep everybody from finding it
 cut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
CHARLES CARROLL HONORED From the Washington Post.


 Charles Carroll of Doughoregan Manor. Md, descendant of Charles Carroll of Car rollton. one of the founders of Maryland, and signer or the Declaration of Inde- pendence, has been elected director of the Southern Commercial congress for Maryland. Since returning to the United States, after stay of many years in France. Mr. Carroll has taken great inter- est in the affairs of his native state and the south.
 MT. Carroll will accompany the foreign commission of the Southern Commercial congress which will tour Europe next April to investigate systems of rural finance in the principal continental coun- tries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
Bishop Wilson

T read with much pleasure the tribute to Bishop Alpheus w. Wilson. which some enc not of the Methodist household con- tributed in short Lobby interview said an old churchgoer.
 ''I heard the bishop frequently in the early days of his ministry and my esti- mate of his greatness corresponds with that of the gentleman who was quoted, The Methodist church. south, has always had men of unusual force and adminis- trative ability on it's episcopal bench. Some of the greatest preachers that nave ever lived have been AIethodists But none of them. according to my way of thinking, has measured higher than Bishop Wilson He is advanced in years. but I hope he may yet live many years to preside over conferences.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The one term President enjoys his high office to the fullest only three years and eight months. The months intervening between the election and March are oc- cupied largely in packing up preparatory to moving out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The governors now constitute a regu- larly organized congress of their own, and pretty soon they will be face to face with the problem entitled suffrage for women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06
 ONE ADVANTAGE

From the Louisville Courier-Journal When you lie in bed late your mus cles relax, your nerves become fiabby, digestive action slows down and all sorts of evils result.
 Still, you ain't likely to get run over by an automobile"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

Fifty-two of the largest concerns in the middle west producing creamery butter 30 cents pound should be the maximum price for creamery butter. The news has not yet reached the grocery stores in this city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The democrats in the New Jersey senate have selected James F. Fuller of Jersey City to serve as president of that body On March 4 he will succeed Woodrow Wilson as governor of New Jersey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

Red Cross seals should be used ire ly on Christmas packages, but they should be placed in every instance on the back of them and never on the address side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

Political revenge goes one step too far
 when it proposes to remove Mrs. Helen
 I.ongstreet from a Georgia postoffice.
 Senator Lodge of Massachusetts protests against such action on the part of a vengeful administration,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The express companies are appealing to all to send their Christmas packages early. They want them sent before Jan uary 1, when the parcels post law goes into effect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The presidential inauguration will pro- voice of the country seems to be very decidedly opposed to split session, so to speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

Commissioner of Agriculture Kolb hopes the legislature will strengthen the pure food laws of this state. 1t cannot render the food of the people too pure. That is simply impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

Atlanta is never wholly content unless James c. Woodward is it's mayor. He is sure to come back, and next month he will begin new term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

President-elect Wilson's s5ooo COW may be above the reach of the average demo- crat but stnl 1t Is not necessary to look a gift COW in the mouth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The department of agriculture, federal edition. says it can exterminate the cattle tick in the south at cost of sS00.0oo, and it implores Congress to vote the money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

A coroner's jury has declared that Jay Brooks lost his life in the Jefferson county courthouse through the lse of de- fective and antiquated machinery in an elevator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

This has not been winter without snow but in the present melting weather that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

Fashions come and go but Santa Claus in his old makeup is still in vogue and will be for centuries to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

In two weeks and three days Christmas Eve will be in our midst--is your shop ping done? Is it even begun?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

Thus far no one has accused Hetty Green of any attempt to pension the wrong people, or any people for that mat ter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The Sherman law Is doing very we'll thank you, chaperoned by the United States supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

Richmond is a popular convention city and it has fairly reveled this week in entertaining the house of governors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The spring crop of plums is reserved for
 democrats only, the fourth class postof- fees alone excepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The Warwick of the Platte stays right along in the running regardless of the abuses of the entire standpat brigade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The colonel's new message to the Amer ican people will be delivered next Tuesday in Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

Corporation tyranny by King Mellen in New England may lead to state control of railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The proposed ambassadoria1 conference in London is an impertinence and T. mis- chief maker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

These April showers in December should remember that they can overstay their welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-06

The rush for marriage licenses is very great. and that is anothe- sign of pros perity.
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makes an even division Of the leading
roles, giving A. H. Van Buren, and Izetta
Jewel ample opportunity in their re-
spective spheres. Miss Jewel is said to be
peculiarly well fitted for the role of
Roxana, the dainty and winsome
widow"
AS the title significantly implies Roxana
Is a widow In name only. While travel
ing in England she meets an English
nobleman, the Duke Of Moreland, mas
querading under the name Of John Clay
. ton. with whom she falls in love. Shortly
after her wedding Roxana discovers her
husband Kissing a former sweetheart,
which is the signal for her departure to
America, where she circulates the story
that her husband Is dead.
The story might end here were It not
for the fact that 1t Is made really the
humorous beginning by the sudden APP
pearance Of the supposedly dead husband
young wife is attending her sisters
house party.
Using her wits, Roxana gives the noble
man an emphatic but polite explanation
of his demise, and insists that he go
respectfully home to his reputed grave
yard. But the Duke OF Moreland wlIl
have none Of this, so they compromise the
matter. Moreland promising to keep his
identity a secret, IL she in turn will
overlook former sins and give him
chance to win her all over again. From
this arise situations that have been pro-
nounced the most humorous ever seen on
any stage, with an ultimate infringement
which furnishes the happy ending of the
story.
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quick to acknowledge it and to testify

appreciation.
in the opening announcements mention
was not the leading man, nor an actor
whose charm of Characterization had won
admiration, like many others. he was soon
forgoten. apparently. And yet to his ar
tistic talent and directing hand much Of
| the pleasure enjoyed by the capacity
audiences that have visited the house
since the Columbia Players began their
season is traceable.
1.-The Rose of the Rancho seemed a tri-
umph of scenic beauty. Then came
Mrs. Danes Defense with its quieter
atmosphere of richness and refinement;
then the ocean steamship in billy" and
last week. perhaps. the best Of them ALL
1.-THE Squaw Man" All were wonderful
tributes to the imagination and artistic
skill of this same Ernest Maughlin, who
resigned his position as chief artist for
the Keith and Proctor theaters to come to
Washington.
Mr.. Maughlin and his several assistants
are likely to be found on the paint
bridge" of the theater before even the
cleaners arrive In the morning and there
are times when they are at work at
night when the last player leaves the
volved In their work In the play Of last
week 10 conveyed in the fact that the
scenery covered more than ten thousand
square feet OF canvas, as much surface
as would have to be covered in painting
five ordinary houses inside and outside.
But that is the smallest part for many
scenes require an infinite amount of detail
| work. Then there is the duty Of reading
the manuscript. getting the FIRST inspira-
ton, checking up sets with the stage d.
rector, constructing the models scaled to
the inch and much more than cannot be
told In a brief story. Yet all this makes
the beautiful scenery that excites admire
ton weekly.
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fond of visiting New York. On the trip
covered by the play, she meets an
old friend from Philadelphia, VINO
comes to New York twice year
ostensibly to see a physician on account
of a throat trouble. This physician
practice lies chiefly among the chorus
girls of the metropolitan shows, ana
the man from Philadelphia remains as
long as his wife will let him. He In
PRODUCES Mignon, who is 1.-The girl in
the taxi" to his cousin. BERTHE Stewart.
a very young man. who has never been
alone with a strange woman. they
make an appointment that night to meet
at the Cafe Churchill. By a strange
coincidence. Bertie's father shows up
at the cafe, in company with two
chorus girls. and Mignon's husband also
comes there to get something to eat
after bidding his wife goodbye and
missing his train. The man from Phila-
delphia, too. turns up. not at all Ill, but
looking for a good time. Throughout
EMBELLISHMENTS accumulate thick and
fast, and the fun accumulates with
them.
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inal production at the Stuyvesant Theater.
New York. January 6, 1910.

inal production at the Stuyvesant Theater,
New York. January 6. 1910.
THE Lily" Is In four acts and was
adapted from the French Of Pierre Violin
and CASTOR Leroux. by that master OF
stagecraft, David Belasco. Its story 10
intensely human, and deals with trrei
pressible natural characteristics that re-
ject all attempts at restraint. Its theme
10 love and the story depicts the expert
ences Of the Compile DeMaigny and his
two daughters, Odette and Christine.
Odette, the elder, has bowed obediently
to the selfish whims Of the father, reject.
ed the object Of her affections and sacri-
iced herself to minister to her parents
comfort. Christine. however. disregards
restraints and conventi0naaities and az q
|conseQuence arouses her fathers anger
to . point that develops one Of the most
stirring climaxes presented In years.
In the role OF Christine Julia Dean
paved the way to fame and won the ap-
plsuse Of the New York public. and It 10
In this role that Frances Nellson h ex-
pected to duplicate the SUCCESS q heE
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predecessor as leading woman of the
Columbia Players.
OF equal prominence in the unwinding
of the story is the role Of the elder sis
ter, Odette. which Nance ONeill made q
powerful factor in the success of the
piece. Carrie Thatcher has been cast
AS the vigorous old father Compile De-
Maigny, George w. Barber will be quite
in his element. Edward H. Robins will
impersonate Georges Arnaud. the artist,
and the primary love scenes of the play
are between him and Miss Nelson.
A secondary love interest is developed
by the affection of the Vicompte De-
Maigny q. Hammond Daley for Lucia
Plock. the daughter of millionaire
(Aline. McDermott). Arthur .Ritchies is
cast as Bernard: Godfrey Matthews, as
Huzar; John NJ. Kline, as Plock. the cot
ton merchant; Jerome Renner, as Joseph;
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times. was dark" and was popularity
called dead one"
| Nothing seemed to pay in 1t. not even
| vaudeville which previously had been
| tried out with considerable loss by sew
eral managers Of experience and capital.
But that kind of vaudeville was not
polite vaudeville"
Polite vaudeville" it is claimed. origi-
mated with P. B. Chase. then an Ohio
lawyer, who had become interested in
theatricals through being made receiver
for an amusement enterprise. and who
permitted himself to be induced to come
to Washington and lease the Avenue
house
Mr.. Chase carefully went over the past
of the theater, inquired as to its former
amusement lines, questioned public senti-
ment relative to its stage offerings-and,
then. pinned his name. effort. money. and
faith to the policy which Is expressed in
his own words-"Nothing shall be spoken
or acted in this theater which will offend
the sensitiveness of the most refined
lady" which sentiment Is the essence of
to stamp the character Of his future en-
tertainment. Under that banner he has
achieved wonderful success.
1T would like, II I may" he said yes
terday; Ito express my gratitude
clients in washington for sustained sue
cess during the fourteen seasons > now
closed. l pledge myself to carry out in
my new theater every principle which has
made Chases acceptable to Washington
in the past. In return for the whole
hearted support my efforts have received
have placed polite vaudeville in a
structure worthy Of its patronage. The
season just ended has been the most
successful 1 have known. We open the
new house August 10. and the advance
sale begins August 5, two weeks ahead
instead Of the usual single week."
CHARMS THE EYE.-When the cur
tain rises on the first act of a play and a
large audience gasps delighted "oh'
and then breaks forth in enthusiastic ap-
plause, 1t Is not the author. nor the &C
tor. who has won the tribute; but the
man whose work is ever in the limelight
though he himself Is never seen. some
times the greatest artist of them all
This has happened more than once at the
Columbia Theater this season, where
scenic beauty. rare indeed in stock. has
greeted the unexpected eye of hundreds
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the attraction at the Gayety this

be the attraction at the Gayety this
week.
Manager Clark's company OF fifty VIII
present two-act musical comedy called
THE Runaway Girls From Dixie"
The comedy element IL In the hands Of
nve piayers-Ciare Evans. Joe Opp,
George A. Clark. Estelle Rose, char
acter coincidence, and Charles FaGin.
known as the comical dude. In add
ton to "Babette," Signorina Adelina
Roattino, the Italian prima donna, will
be heard; James OFarrell Moran, Irish
basso: double quartet and an unusually
strong chorus OF mixed voices.
AS part OF the olio the Models de
Luxe" will present famous paintings m
living poses.
The company is said to be attractive
ly costumed. and the young "runaways"
are advertised as more than usually
alluring in personal charms.
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their premier performance Is Brown OF
Harvard" the bright stage picture of
1t was seen in this city at the Belasco
Theater in 1906 ana the question of its
merit and appeal is settled by the fact
that Brown Of Harvard" met with great
success wherever it was played. including
Chicago and New York. in each of which
cities It remained for months.
It tells an exciting story Of college life.
in which the exultant "undergrads'' hold
full sway. The spirit Of the play is virile
and the main incidents are based on the
hold which clean athletics have on young
American men and women. A boat race
between a Harvard crew and the crew OF
an English university Is one of the Incl
dents Of the play, and the climax is
shown in connection with the race, where
Tom Brown. played by Everett Butter
field, at the last moment jumps into the
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edy Fifty Miles From Denver" Is the
title of the closing skit. with the scene
laid in the Garden Of the Gods. Colorado.
and said to be very elaborate. The story
deals with the experiences of young
Vermonter who goes west to make his
fortune, that he may wed the girl OF his
choice A vein Of comedy runs throughout
the entire piece. Both burlesoues were
written and staged by John ]. Black. The
leading characters are assumed by Bert
Weston, Clyde j. Bates. John ]. Black.
James Fairburn, Bennett Mitchell, Fay
Odell, Myrtle Franks. Sophia Franks.
Pearl Black and Myra Dumont. assisted
by a well costumed chorus OF twenty-five
pretty young women who can sing and
dance delightfully."-.
Among the acts In the olio are John ]:
Black and company In q comedy entitled
"A Mothers Last Wish; Franks sisters.
black-face condolences; the Dancing
Mitchells In q Partisan sensation called
1.-THE Awakening" sad to eclipse the
Apache dance: Weston and Keith and
Fay O'Del. singing comedienne. who win
sing some Of her own original song hits.
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Aborn Grand Opera Co.

/ A notable array Of stars y announced
for the opening week Of the Aborn Grand
Opera Company. beginning Monday. Apru
q, some Of whom ara already favor
ably known here through their uuccsssea
In former Aborn casts, ana others who
are heralded ~ valuable regulations re-
Gently added to this organisation, and
to be introduced here TOR tho arut time.
Almerico vinaccia. former conductor e
the international Grand Opera Company
In North and South America, viii hol1
the baton Ct Ill eight performances and
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Lyceum.

All that is new and sensational in
vaudeville and burlesque Is promised by
the Miss New York. Jr.," company at the
Lyceum Theater this week, commencing
with the Monday matinee. Guessing at
Hotel Guess" is the title of the opening
part, which treats Of the troubles Of q
proprietor of a summer resort hotel and Is
replete with catchy music and bright COM
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Coming Attractions.


Frank Mcintyre. who will be pleasantly
remembered for his fun-malking In James
ForosS comedy, Tho Travelling SaIea-
man." has been elevated to stardom this
season BY his manager. Henry B. Harris.
and comes to the National tomofrov
evening in 1Snobs" the comedy by
George Bronson Howard IN which he
played q successful engagement at thu
Hudson Theafer, New York. The play
reveals Mr.. McIntyre In q somewhat dir.
ferent role from any he has attempted be.
fore.
& In the opening scene of "Snobs. he d
plain Han Ds1nsya q -pEosaic, untmag1nar
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"The Spendthrift."

The impossibility Of being happy on an
income Of $4,000 and an expenditure OF
$4,000. with the. resultant troubles. Is
the lesson taught by THE Spendthrift."
the Porter Emerson Browne play which
Everett Butterfield has chosen for the
second week OF the Butterfield Players at
the Belasco Theater. beginning Tuesday
evening. April %.
The play tells the story Of Q hard
working husband and q butterfly" wife.
whose inability to understand her hus-
bands business or to sympathize with his
aims In life brings about tragic situa-
ton, from which happiness emerges only
at the last moment. The chamber scene In
''The Spendthrift." The situation In this
act Is unconventional, and the climax y
made doubly impressive by sudden ana
startling twist given II by the author. 1t
served to make Porter Emerson Browne
one of the most widely discussed play.
wrights OF recent years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-14

The children Of the various orphan asy-
lums Of the city will be the special guests
Of the Arcade management this week. and
will be entertained in the motion picture
play theater and the roller skating rink.
where the roller skating bear, Alice
Teddy, will do her part to please the
youngsters. The Arcade management IL
especially DESTROYS that the invitations
to the other asylums be accepted. The
other amusements peculiar to the Arcade
will be in full operation during the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-14
Academy.

''The Girl In the Taxi" a meiange
Of melody. mirth and merrymaking'
comes to the Academy Theater Tor one
week. beginning tomorrow evening.
The play created . sensation In Berlin
and Paris. and upon Its production In
New York, Chicago and Boston last
season scored q great success, remain
ing In each city for q rum OF six months.
The American adaptation was made
by etanislaus STANCE. The scenes are
located In New York. but the piece
deals with the escapades OF Mignon,
the pretty but coquettish wife OF q New
Jero0y per1ume mannfacturer who u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-14

The Casino promises its patrons one
Of the best balanced bills of the sea-
son next week, headed by Mona" the
violinist. Mona has just returned
from a successful western tour. where
she received hattering press notices.
This is her first eastern engagement In
several years.
Jerge and Hamilton. with a variety
Of nonsense. in a talking. singing and
dancing act; Mile. Martha, billed a.
1.-THE Venus of the Air. a woman
aerialist; the Colonial Quartet, we'll
known for its good harmony sing
ing, with some new, catchy. up-to-
date songs. and willard and Bond,
two funny fellows" in q comedy
sketch, "The Battle OF Bunco HILL"
make up the remainder Of the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-14

After. several weeks Of preparation the
Butterheld Players will make their ap-
pearance tomorrow night at the Belasco
TheAter for summers run .of modern
AlneEican olaxA Tho cQnedx chossn tok
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Howard.

''Dr. Beans From Boston," the musical
farce comedy. which has been playing to
large houses the past week, continues for
it's second week at the Howard.
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"The Virginian.

The Pom Players Will open their SEQ
ond week in Washington with THE
vfrginfan," Owen Wisters novel.
adapted for dramatic use by the author
and Kirke La Shelle. AZ novel ''The
virginian" became familiar to over .
million American readers. and 10 re-
rarded as one Of the finest Of native
romances. When the dramatixation
Of the book was made Il was first pro-
duced in Boston with great success.
afterward going to the Manhattan
mosphere of pioneer days In the cattle
country, Its quaint yet vital char
tense and powerful situations all COM
bined to make 1t a pronounced sue
cess.
Polls Theater the week beginning
April % with all its original embellish-
ment. There will be twenty-five peo-
pie in the cast, whose leading char
acters have never failed to win the
keen appreciation OF American audi.
enCeS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-14

Carson Davenport. as Jean; stanley
James. as Michel, and Julia Blanc, as
Madame Leguy.
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Gayety.

'Babette." q vivacious French singing
comedienne, heads the company known
as "Clark.s Runaway Girls" which WIN