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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
Shakespeare on the Stage


 The announcement that F. H. Sothern will play Hamlet here week from today, with Julia Marlowe as Ophelia, naturally arouses much interest among students of Shakespeare and the amusement going public in general. Within the past 10 or 15 years the statement has been made fre- quently that Shakespeare on the stage was no longer attractive from the box of- flee point of view; that theatre goers no longer cared to see the tragedies that were so popular in bygone times.
 But it depends largely on who plays Shakespeare. In the seventies. Edwin Booth, then al the height of his popu- larity, appeared in New York as Hamlet 100 consecutive nights, and the house was packed every night. Booth made and lost two fortunes and finally died pos sessed of a considerable estate, and most of his money was made in a Shakespear- can repertory. Lawrence Barrett who was a contemporary of Booth, was great Shakespearean actor and toward the close of his career played to capacity houses. Later Mccullough, robust actor, who achieved fame in Shakespearean roles was a great box office proposition.
 Henry Irving in comparatively recent times played Shakespeare and accumu- lated a large fortune. In our day some very good actors have attempted Shake speare, but have met with financial fall ure.
 Robert Mantell, while not an old man, is link between the past and pres JIa ic In and XkhanpNpr ba plays Macbeth, crowds rush to see him. Forbes Robertson, one of the younger act ors, who has been playing Hamlet for several years, Is a commercial as well as an histrionic success. Frederick Warde, who supported Booth, and who has seen Robertson, says that the latter is as great as Booth, if not greater. He draws inn mense audiences. Sothern is having splen- did success in his Shakespearean reper- tory William Winter. an ardent admirer of Edwin Booth. and recognized as the best of all critics, says-so l am told that Sothern is of the Booth type.
 An old friend of mine, who was an ante bellum theatre goer. says that while Shakespeare on the stage continues to at tract when the leading role is enacted by star of the first magnitude, theatre goers as a rule who go to see second rate actors in second rate modern plays, do not care to see Shakespeare attempted by any but a great actor. In former times, my friend says, it was not so. Shakespeare was so much in vogue that even a trag- edian of mediocre ability could always count on a fair audience, when he played Macbeth, Brutus in Julius Caesar or even Hamlet The standard of the buskin has been raised
 Problem plays and musical comedy have rolled up receipts in the box office. but the time will never come when an artist of Sothern's talent and sincerity will en- act a Shakespearean character to empty seats.
 Shakespeare is more read today than ever, and the very fact that theatre audi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
Of Current Interest and OtherzviSe
By A MAN OF LEISURE
TVHBRE is scarcely foot of real es-

TTHERE is scarcely a foot of real es-
 tate in Birmingham that will not
 A have a higher market value 10 years from now than its selling value today. A great deal of property will be worth more F months hence than it is appraised at TOW. And what is true of Birmingham realty is true of mineral property and farm lands in Alabama,
 In the south values of all kinds are nov
 ing to higher levels; and there Is reason. The commercial progress of the south since the civil war has been notable Within the past 10 years the forward movement In almost every direc- tion has seemed phenomenal; but the south is about to have healthy boom that will make all former periods of prosperity look tame in com parison It used to be the west; now 1t is the south. "Go South Young Man." Is almost as familiar phrase in the north as Horace Greeley's advice, "Go West was a half century ago. The tide of pop uletion Is turning in this direction, ana Alabama will get it's full share of growth. The prophets of Birmingham are not over stating it when they say that in time this city will outstrip all other southern cities There is an inclpient real estate boom here now. It would be unfortu- nate if we were to have a runaway market. An inflated boom Is a bad thing for any community. But steady rise in values is In order. An upward ten dency in Birmingham will always be normal. But let us keep down imitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
Change in Sixty Years

New York city has had few pageants or public demonstrations in recent years equal in splendor or spontaneous char acter to those incident to the return of Archbishop Farley from Rome, where he had been to receive the red hat at the hands of the Pope. Americas first cardinal was his eminenee. John McCloslsey, who was elevated by Plus TX in 1S75 The honor thus conferred upon him was appre- ciated by Catholics and his investiture was the signal for various tokens of loy- atty on the part of the faithful. But, judging from the newspaper accounts and the moving picture shows, Cardinal Farley himself quiet, transformations man, was received as though he had been 'conauering. hero.'
 In London, Archbishop Bourne, who was created a cardinal at the same time that Farley and OConne1l of Boston were so honored. was received with much cere- mony when he came from Rome.
 It is interesting. and to those of irenic feeling encouraging, to compare the pres ent attitude of the general public to the Catholic church in the United States and In England to the violent attitude of 60 years ago In 1853 Monsignor Bedini, the Popes apostolic nuncio to Brazil was commissioned to stop in the United States o1 his way to South America and spend few months in looking over ecclesiastical
 
 the President. Franklin Pierce was the chief executive. and the Pope sent an autograph letter to him. He received Monsignor Bedini most cordially, but "knownothingism'' was rampant. Enc mics of the Catholic church organized riot ous demonstrations against the foreign preato. Bedini visited several cities of this country, including Cincinnati and Louisville. At Cincinnati the rioting was very serious and gave widespread alarm. The visiting monsignor made narrow es- capes on several occasions, arid finally. at the end of six or seven months, his CO., religionists spirited" him out of New York in the night on a private yacht. Bedini, after serving some time as nuncio In Brazil. was made cardinal
 England in 1850 was on the verge of civil war beacuse the Pope had re-es- tablished the Roman hierarchy in the Brit ish realm. Up to that time the little remnant of the Catholic church in Eng land was governed by vicars apostolic. But under Cardinal Wiseman the Pope created new sees in England. the his tor.c sees having been. since the reforma- tion. in the possession of the Anglican church. Cardinal Wiseman's pastoral. Given out of the Flaminian gate at Rome, this 7th day of October, in the year of our Lord, 1850, etc, tended great E to infame the English Protestants. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
A Fine Poem

SOihc SOcu potliN may Dt lOQllu III tllO magazines every month, but only now and then do l come across new poem of rare merit. In the March Century Is a poem of high quality. It is entitled "Tschaikovsky," and Is by H. G. Dwight It Is tender and true. Persons of imagin- ation on hearing any of TschaikovsKy' S larger works are filled with just such emo- tlons as the poet describes in these stanzas: 1 have head music, and I cannot sleep, l have been in some sad and distant land Where silent steppes to dim horizons
 creep,
 And long slow rivers wind through chok-
 ing sand have heard winds tempestuous in the
 night,
 have heard waters wailing far away have heard forests trumpet in their
 might,
 And moan together at the break of day. have heard voices sobbing in the dark Because of love and lonliness and pain have heard singing when I seemed to
 hark
 TO twilight fields and low skies gray
 with rain. have heard marching and the roll of
 drums
 Across those steppes. within those for
 ests dim; And l have felt the sudden thrill that
 comes
 Upon the chanting of a mighty hymn. have heard music and I cannot sleep, My heart shall know nor peace nor pity
 yet; For in me whirl. like clouds across a
 deep,
 Things l can neither utter nor forget
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
DE OWES LECTURES
 ON JULIUS CAESAR
Former Birmingham Minister Ad- dresses Greensboro Shakespeare
 Club-Social Affairs

Greensboro, March 3.-(Special)-Th Rev. pr. Raimundo de Ovies delivered a lecture to the Shakespeare club at the last meeting, when Mrs Helen Pickens was hostess. His very comprehensive subject was Julius Caesar. He gave most interesting description of the char acters in the play and at the next meet ing will take up the play.
 pr. De Ovies was listened to with rapt attention and his scholarly handling of the subject proved both entertaining and instructive to the club. The Rev. pr. Parkhurst was also a guest of the club.
 Friday night Gather Perry was a din- ner host in compliment to Robert Greene, his house guest. Covers were laid for ten and an elegant menu was served. Those who attended were Mir Greene and Miss Evelyn Byrd of Eutaw; MT. Perry and Miss Margaret Erwin; Bestor Ward and Miss Margaret Jones; Charles wal Ter, Jr., and Miss Julia Randolph Henry Poellintz and Miss Carrie McFadden.
 Miss Margaret Jones gave a dinner last night in honor of Robert J. Malone 'f udlil, N1O IS III bicthS'''o 0' - business trip. Twelve guests were biddeh to meet MT. Malone and the evening was spent with music after dinner MT Malone Is receiving a cordial welcome 10 Greensboro, where he has many friends among the society set.
 Miss Aleta Mcdonald of Birmingham was entertained by her hostess, Miss Annie J. Garrett, yesterday, with heart dice party, which assembled about 20 young ladies. Beautiful refreshments were served at the conclusion. of the games.
 James Weatherly, Jr., of Birmingham is in Greensboro on business trip.
 Mrs. Mcclellan of Houston, Tex, is guest of Dr. Cobb's family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

ences contain more people of culture than in former years will account in a meas ure for the changed attitude of the pub lie to the Shakespearean actor. Audiences being more discriminating, when it comes to the old classic roles, there Is only room for the tragedians of the highest rank.
 Sothern and Marlowe will play all this week in New Orleans to "big business" and they will pack the Jefferson on the night of March H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

WANTED-You to know that l keep horses. teams and vehicles for all pur- poses to hire. Phone your wants to Julian B. Webb, Bell <92 14th street
 and Morris ave. 2-15-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

The Age-Herald is authorized to an. nounce J. K. P. Laird candidate for member of Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. Platform Good Roads. Residence 15 miles west of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

We are authorized to announce tha candidacy of Edward E. Dean (real estate man) for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of democratic primary, April l, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR BOARD OF REyEN1rr

The Age-Herald is hereby authorized to announce the candidacy of CaptaiS. H. w. Crook of Bessemer, Ala, for ths- office of the Board of Revenue of Jef. ferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary. April l, 1sIG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

The Age-Hera1d is authorized to aYs nounce the candidacy of Hugh McGeeyer for the board of revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

Dr. J. F. Hancock, candidate for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratio primary, Monday, April 1, 1912. Your support and influence will be apreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

Cal L. Dabbs of Bessemer IS a cana,-k date for member of Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the ao ton of the democratic primary, lslaI. Will appreciate your support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
COUNTY nREAsURER

The Age-Herald is authorized to an.. nounce Dr. John S. Gillespy as a can-' didate for Treasurer of Jefferson coun-' ty. subject to the action of the demo.' cratic primary. April l. x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
FARM LANDS

A BLACK BELT BARGAIN.
 120 acre plantation for only s25 an acre; practically all suited for the growing of alfalfa: finely drained and within one-half mile of flag station on Southern railway, in Hale county, and Az miles from Greensboro: no better located place in the black belt for the money: act quick. E. F.. Secor. Selma. Ala. 2-2S-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

EXNTED-Position at once by book Keeper and general office man with several years experience; also good on Typewriter: can give good refer ences and bond if required; I need work at once and will consider any thing Call Main 21s9-J Bell or ad- dress 2122 9th avenue. W. L. James.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
DARING BURGLAR
 SHOT AND KILLED
Warehouse of Continental Gin Con- pany Progressing at Prattville.
 Building Saw Mill

Prattville. March 3.-(Special. )-One Of the most daring burglars was shot and killed yesterday afternoon at Ridersville, just across the line between Autauga and Chiffon counties on the west. One Young, who. it appears, had been a convict in Dallas county, was being watched for breaking open some stores in Planters vile some two weeks ago when last Wednesday night he 1t is alleged, set fire to the store of w T. Coker of Plant ersville, and while the citizens were fight ing the fire and trying to save certain other property exposed to the blaze thus started, Young proceeded to burglarize several dwellings, and in this manner accumulated a lot of wearing apparel, watches, silverware and jewelry, with quite a nice little sum of money but he was detected in one dwelling, which proved his undoing, nasmueh as he was identified by the owner. a MT. Drscol and the authorities began to watch for him.
 The loss traceable to this desperado is heavy tax on the citizens of the thriv-
 ing little city of Plantersvile Besides what the deceased got away with the Express company suffered from his breaking into the office at Plantersville. the fire and robbery cost ". T. Col<er rot less than sToo pr. T. M. Martin not less than $500, Dr. Carrol, dental outfit. about s50o. all in the fire Wednesday night set out by the decedent.
 The work upon the new warehouse of the Continental Gin company at this place is progressing as well as could be under the weather conditions. as they have been for the past month since the work was started. The work of building the new Methodist church will begin as soon as the weather will permit and some details are settled
 l. stewart has placed in position sawmill juA below this city on Autauga creek and is turning out some first class lumber. Mir. Stewart is an experienced sawmill man and will have two or three years supply of timber at his present location.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
EzNTED-Position with a responsible

WXNTED-PosltIon Wlth fesponslbIe lumber concern by a young man with years mill and wholesale lumber experience: am thoroughly familiar with the sale and manufacture of eX- port and interior yellow pine and cypress lumber. Have filled all posi- tfons from stenographer to sales man aEer. Can furnish high class south ern references. Address B-iS. care Age Herald 33-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

ONE CENT 4 WORD

RATES-One cent a word n dny; no nd.
 taken for less than 25c for first fnser- tton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

FKNTED-Work as carpenter, general re- pairing about the house; make shelves, 6x blinds. all before you move in; my terms are reasonable. For terms call Hell Main FTP. 3-3-2t MUTATION wanted; young man, 2S years old: 10 years office experience wants position as shipping or claim clcrk, light bookkeeping or outside collector; best of references. must l. have job. L-43 care e-Hersld.
 3-4-2t EXNTEDEPositlon as bookkeeper or I any kind general office work best 4 of references. Address H-44. care .z. .ea-<< .fx<Aeld~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
WANTED-SALESMEN

SALESMAN-Rapidly growing corpora ton has opening for local representative with good business connections. All or part time. Man of good addres, cap able of getting to and landing orders from heads of business whether large or small. Commissions on first and repeat orders. Good opportunity to etablish permanent business and steady income. Give age. experience fully. Three bank ing or business references. Lock Box No. 1G, Station 0, New York city.
 s-S-St once, an experienced hosiery salesman to travel Texas and Oklahoma; one who is familiar with the trade in this territory and has made good. Rosenau Hosiery Mills. Tuscaloosa, Ala. 9-3-2t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
BUSINESS CHANGES

BUSINESS 0OPPoRTUNfTY. WILL SELL STATE RIGHTS OF A GOOD PAYING PROPOSITION GUAR ANTEED TO BRING FROM $3000 TO s5000 THE FIRST YEAR; VERY SMALL CAPITAL REQUIRED; EX CELLENT CHANGE FOR THE RIGHT MAN. CALL AT ONCE. 455 HOOD BLDG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
WANTED--HELP

NTED-Experienced stenographer; salary SeO. Address Pinson x Geiger Land Corporation, Inc, Geiger, Ala.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

20o0 railway mail clerks wanted s90 month. Birmingham examination May 4. Coach- ing free. Write Franklin Institute, Dept 2-H. Rochester N. Y.
 9-2-31t- wa ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
WANiED-FEMALE HELP

" fA4N 6HA<AI1 hAANA@A
 NANTED-Competent nurse for two small children references required. Call Bell phone Main 3965. 3-2-3t LADIES' reliable home work; steady or evening. stamping transfers, s1 dozen upward guaranteed; call immediately for demonstration; lady attendant. Room 20, Watts building, Sd avenue and 20th street. 3-3-7t WANTED-Women and children, not under 12 years old, to go to Thorsby April 1 to pick strawberries. Address MT. Willardson, Thorsby, Ala. 3-3-7t WIDOW lady, S5 years, with good ref erences, desires position at once as housekeeper; good cook and under stands house work of all kinds: will ing to work for moderate small sal ary; object permanent home de- sired on premises with family. Ad- dress 514 18th street or call Peoples phone 2599. 3-4-2t YOUNG lady who has references and experience as cashier, private tele- phone exchange, dry cleaning or any light office work, well educated and willing to begin on moderate salary, with advancement, must have work. Address S-43, care Age-Herald.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

RANTED-Position at once as stenog- rapher and all around office assistant ] by a healthy, energetic lady who eau
 rive good reference; eight years experi-
 etice Address S16 South 18th street 3-s-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN

5TOLEN-Bicycle, name "Ffeld;" new seat; Armless coaster brake; frame broke under seat post. Reward for thief, $2. s. Y. Hampton, Phones 36
 3-1-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

enameled butterfly pin wings studded with pearls and opal in center; lost Saturday. Call 4422 Bell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Eight rooms, two story modern house, N2s 7th avenue, north.
 ]. B. Dryer, SOC Title Bldg. 3-3-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
FOR SALE
TALL WITH ALAN JEMISON.
 Ground floor. Steiner Bldg. S-6-tf
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
 Three new homes. strictly modern style; 2 story. 2 rooms, No. 1326-132S 1880; located on the southwest cor ner of Allen street and 14th ave- nue, just one block south of Collins grocery store, which fronts the north and south car line; fine furnace; fire places; all conveniences: splendidly finished: fronts east good neighbor- hood; price for the three, s10,500; good terms or will sell them separ ately for s350O; they are desirable homes and a bargain. Wesley M. Smith, Bethea R. E.. & Ins. Co. 2027 3d avenue 3-3-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

James Weatherly, Jr., of Birmingham is in Greensboro on a business trip.
 Mrs. Mcclellan of Houston, Tex, is guest of Dr. Cobb's family.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-22
ToOAY'S BIRTHDAY HoNoRs.

Joshua W. Alexander. who repre- Scnts the Third congressional distict Uf Missouri in the house Of representa- tives. is sixty years old today. for he was born January -, 1852. in Cincin- nati. ohio. He attended the public schools there for three years and later the public .chOolS at Canton. Lewis County. Mo. after which he entered Christian University at Canton. Mo. graduating in June. 1872 with the de- gree of A. F. In 1907 he was made an A V.
 He studied law and was admitted to the bar at Gallatn in 1875. where he has resided cont nuously since 1893: was elected. public administrator of DavieSS county in 1876 ana reelected in 1880: two years later he was eleCtel a member of the board of education If Gallatin school district. and served first as president and later as secTe- tary for 2l years. He served three terms in the general assembly Of Mis- souri as representative from Davies county. being chairman of the com mittcc on appropriations in the thirty third assembly and speaker of the house in the thirty-fourth. He has served two terms as mayor ci Gala tin. was q member of the board of managers of the state asylum for the insane at st Joseph for d number of years. having been appointed by Gov ernor William J. Stone. was judge Of the Seventh judicial cirucit of Missouri from January. 1901 until February l. 1907 and has always been democrat and active in the politics Of his state. He married the daughter of the late I,,,Io,. Ssa,,,ttul Dicb1raSpu i1 E'pb-
Arizona republican., 1912-01-22

President Taft will visit New York to attend the annual banquet of the ohio Society of New York and the ball oc the Daughters of Jacob.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-22
WANT HALL FOR CONVENTIONS
Auto and Commercial Show Management After Big
 Building.
EXHIBITORS SHOW
 SPLENDID INTEREST

Following the successful close Of 1 the first annual Auto and Commer- | Cial show d well defined movement for the erection of convention hall | in Phoenix has been started. The management of the exposition is en- thusiastic over the prospects of an early accomplishment of this proposed venture.
 Beyond a doubt many conventions could be brought to this city were it possible to provide a suitable place for meetings. At present, no large body of delegates could meet and do business with any degree of comfort The Arizona Motor Companys garage. in which tho Auto and Commercial show was held. was the only build inG to bc had when plans for the show were first made. Now that is tc be occupied and if the exhibition by Phoenix merchants and automo- bile agents is to become an annual feature another building must be pro- vided within the year
 These. those interested contend. are two strong arguments for the build ing Of d convention hall. One man who displayed his commodities at the show declares that he will give $2OOO tow ard the proposed structure. 9th CTS say they will contribute and. urged on by this display of interest. Messrs Gardner, Jacobs and Dunbar say they will commence work at once toward creating wider interest and the raising of funds.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-22
RUN OF SUCCESS.

Truss fitting IS speciality here We have had an endless run Of sue cess with this particular business. and no failures. We carry a com plctc line uf truSSes. abdominal sup porters. and suspensOry bsndages. and an expert to fit you, and we make no extra charge for our ser vices. Elvey & IIulett, Druggists, = East Washington St
Arizona republican., 1912-01-22
THE REAL THING

We have the finest collection of genuine Navajo blankets in this country. direct from the Indian res ervation. Exclusive and rare de signs made by the famous weavers of the tribe. Many large sized blan kets. and more reasonabley priced than are to he found elsewhere The R. l.. Balke-Indisn Trading Co. g West Adams st.