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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Books With Uncut Leaves
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From the Westminster Gazette.
 h this country aud Germany the prac- tlec Of publishing books and magazines with uncut leaves has largely fallen Into disuse, but II Is still common in France where its prevalence provides a dissat-
 sded author with a cause for grumblng In La Revue among other hindrances to the reading habit which Is so much in need of announcement, at any rate from the authors point of view. lie instances the practice of publishing books with nn- cut edges.
 Time he says is growing more valuable every year. and yet the reader of a French volume of average proportions has to spend about 20 minutes in the pettifogging work of cutting the leaves in order to got at the contents. Some people, of course, who take their reading In leisurely fash ion, rather Ike being checked by the need for using a paper knife. but the ordinary reader does not want to be bothered in this way. He likes to go straight ahead without being compelled to cut his way through the hook as he proceeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Henrietta Crosman

Married women who are happy. mar ried women who are unhappy, girls who hope to be happy when they are married girls who fear they may be unhappy
 if they marry, and girls who merely hope to get married-here's a secret. Winning the six day sock alarming championship or the house cleaning endurance contest may be all right in its way. but it's a poor way to hold a husbands love. What man crayes s attention and a wife who Is good to look upon and be proud of
 Proof of this all Is in "The Real Thingi' the play that. Henrietta crosman will present at the Jefferson theatre next Fri day and Saturday and Saturday mati- nee II is said that this play has caused more comment from women writers than any other play produced in ID years. It's a kind of advice Dorothy Dix might give YOU if you wrote to her and asked for a solution of the domestic problem that con fronted you. 4
 A woman has to divide herself between her husband and her children and it is always question how 1t shall be done. The husband will always think hc is get ting the worst of it. So the wife--the real ly successful wife and mother-has to be q diplomat of the highest order. Now,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Wilson a Lover of Books

Francis Wilson is worshipper of books When he is not playing, rehears- ing, or writing Ire is usually to be found in some old book store, revelling in the musty contents. while the dealer stands plaeidIy by, knowing that his visit from the famous actor Is sure to be q windfall for him.
 MT. Wilson has library of nearly 1s GOO volumes not only old books and en- cravings. but he also has q copy of nearly every new book that is published and his book lined rooms in his New York home on Gramercy Park. are a joy to behold. and to book lovers they represent a veritable holy of hoies. One never has 10 think very hard when they want to give the actor gift, for a book or q leaflet of poetry suits him far better than all the gewgaws made
 Charles Frohman is presenting Francis Wilson this season in 11s big laughing success, "The Bachelors Baby which is in its third year of production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
A Smelling Lesson

From the New York Press
 Miss Thompson, whoseform nature ha4 endowed with all too ample curves. was giving her little nephew lesson in spell ing the other day. He had spelled bee, be. and he-e. he, and now she was trying to get him to tell her what m-e spelled.
 Listen. Bobby" she said earnestly. Then closing her lips she pronounced the sound Of long m, and. opening them. the sound of a long e. What does that spell2"
 Bobby looked at her and shook his head. Again she tried. and this time, while pTonouncing the sounds she Yigor. ously tapped her own rotund chest. with her plump forefinger
 "Mmum, ee. What letters am 1 saving and what do they spell2 she asked. still vigorously tapping her chest.
 T don know what the letters are. re- piled Bobby. watching the plump fore- finger. but ] guess they spell fat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
The Flirting Princess

In this years new 1912 edition of "The Flirting Princess Harry Bulger Is carry ing camel. No, kind reader, not a real camel but prop. One day recently the company had arrived in town and Helen Darling had preceded the other members to the theatre. She was greet ed at the stage door by the ever present stage carpenter, who appeared greatly troubled. He anxously inquired:
 Has the company arrlved?' Yes" re- piled Miss Darling, "we are certainly here all right" Were the boys at the train with the van2 Where is the cam el?'' asked the carpenter. "The camel exclaimed Miss Darling. "Why yes, I noticed on tue Autographs the picture of q camel and. realizing tho severity of the climate here, we decided 10 engage the van, which will keen the camel out of the cold and have fixed up nice warm place for him in the boiler room, near the furnace"
 Miss Darling, approaching the joke, let the good work go on and urged the car penter to follow out his arrangements. It is needless to say the New Year cheer was on him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04


 these have Invariably become great states men.
 The Morning Telegraph has called npon Fheophilus Smim, the great t and sci he,ss who is sad L. s7g 4as oox pf'iso dan smile. but ne k 4s l first man Mho eyer made a tfiadire cret we'll and became famous. Professor smf said.
 'Ilmnor Is anything that is funny. Il is in everything and In everybody 1aS- trarted humor is followed hv laughter. for il is by striking tho responsive hunlpr chord in the human breast that we got our only true effects. Therefore. no matter how good tho joke. unless il be told in a manner 10 strike that chord it falls of it's own dead weight and furnishees us with one of tha saddest sights in llfe.
 Select from any well known joke book story Ii should not be too new. as Il ls likely not to go well as an old reliable joke that has been through several cain- paigns. Tlen cut from it all unnecessary adieetiNes. descriptions and apologies "Never apologize for q joke. Take your joke by the hand and after having led il about until you know all of its family history. assume the air of a funeral director. telling the relatives from which side of the casket they are | To view the late lamented, and then give utterauee to your joke. "The best way is to get the point of the story we'll in mind and then put 1t away entirely until you need it. Nothing so inteeferes with the success of a joke Is to have the point hanging around in plain Sight before the story Is well started
 ."Renember above all things that the face should be solemn and the voice low and well modulated with just a sus- pieion of sadness in it,
 Learn to pause al the right place. and iyou are in doubt at all, the best place to pause is just before you start. ."This has been known to save q man many friends that he otherwise migh. have lost n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Bright Song Farce

Rowland and Clifford will bring that aviator of laughs. Dave Lewis, to the Bi- jou on February F in Campbell B. casad's song farce entitled Don't IIe To Your Wife" This piece had a long run at the Whitney opera house in Chicago. and if the word of the Chicago wives Is to be taken, every wife in thls city should witness this play. The story of the play deals with the adventures of three happy gentlemen, who decided to daily with the congenlal existence while their wives are out of town. Such conditions as are shown in this play are happening every day about us. and if there are any hus- bands in this city,. who believe they can go out with chorus girls, and have the accompanying good lime. without the knowledge of their wives. they should witness the complications that the author has inserted in this play.
 Every incident Was gathered up by MT Caead while he was connected with the editorial staff of the New York Herald. and this affords modern day happenings throughout the theme. Rowland and cliff ford have supplied MT Lewis with the original cast as well as the same stage mounting which featured the Chicago run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
The Blue Mouse

Little Emma Bunting will appear at the Bijou the week of February 10 in Clyde Fitchs merry farce comedy. ''rhe Blue Mouse" It's surprising announce ment, but nevertheless a real fact. brought about by the switching in the bookings of ''Tess of the Storm Country" !" which gave Miss Bunting several weeks to play in her favorite role "Paulette Di- wire. the Blue Mouse" She is qualified for the part. and with clever support ing company and production in keep ing with the standard of the star. the en- gagement will be one of the star events of the season
 Mics Bunting won the admiration of hundreds and hundreds of theatregoers when she played here several weeks ago. and they will be delighted to see the charming little woman in a role totally unlike that in which she established her self as popular fayorite. The play Is one of the best of the late Mir. Fitch and will interest and entertain the most eyacting critic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
"The Pink Lady

"The Pink Lady has upset so many traditions of the stage and established SC many new marks and records that tp go over them briefly seems to be the cata- loguing of things. Yet 1t is an epoch making achievement in the American pro- duetion of musical comedy.
 These very things are what set it apart from the average and strangely enough make 1t the greatest success in this form of entertainment that has yet won the unstinted approval of the American pub lie. First of all it is an American produe- ton in every essential. It was given in thi> country without heraldry or puffery and won upon it's distinctive merits. The book and lyrics were written by an Amer ican and the score was composed by q resident of London, who got his early stage training with the famous Boston ians in this country
 When Messrs. Mcclellan and Caryll started in upon their first efforts at col laboration they outlined legitimate plan that had never been attempted in musical comedy upon any stage First of all they began with an adaptation of q French farce. which had proven it's worth as a straight comedy entertainment Mir Mcclellan fitted this story to it's bigger usage. He knew construction and he made his appeal through the natural force of constructive worth. The comedy lies in easily contrived situations that are logical sequences of an accepted hvpo. thesis and they possess all the appeal of spontaneity and bubbling humor. The lines are only funny wuen used in ont lining the situations or leading up to them. Mir. Caryll here took up the same legitimate purpose as to his music and he wove into the thread of the story a score that accentuates its progressions. There is not a number there pbict, ;s :, l. germane to the tale. Not a number is used for effectiveness away from fbc score. Our old friend the spot light and the color atrocities of a pale moon break ing upon q sunlit field Is no more in evidence than are those rare old friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04

offering al the Bilop tlfeatre, with mati- ness Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday, and performances nightly. The play Is too well known to need an introduction to Birmingham audiences, and tae lstst is ono of the grea1eft exeelienoe being l stronger and better than any which has evee appeared here i'll the past
 The Chattanooga Times has the follow ins To say of the play and players that recently appeared In Chattanooga:
 Bringing with 1t a message of purity and good, clean religious thought. tho 1 Rosary opened at the Bljou lasi night for a three day engagement. The play is declared the best that has been seen at the popular price playhouse this sea son. Not only does the plot and body of the play excel, but the cast in portraying il is of good talent throughout.
 The story of the Rosary is that of q home wrecked by jealousy. Bruce Wil- son and his bride are living happily when q formal rival for Mrs. Wilson's hand appears on the scene and with his love al the point of dastardly crime he breaks up what was q happy home Father Brian Kelly, the priest in that scction comes in and takes a hand in the game and does all possible to avoid tue separa- ton, but without avail. lie cndeaVors to point out the teaching of the Great Father that He frowns upon jealousy and is good 10 all mankind. The climax of the third act brings the final quarrel oe the man and wife and their separation. which is caused by the seeming meeting between his wife and the defeated suitor but which is really an effort on Inc part of the wife to shield her sister who has been wronged bY Kenward Wright while s1itor for the hand of Mrs Wilson. This scheme gives an opportunity for emotional acting and 1t Is portrayed with greatsrealism.
 The last act marks the final effort of Wright to keep separate Wilton and his wife and the forced confession of his guilt by Father Kelly. The setting is in every WAY appropriate. The chapel of the RoaarX which was built fos Father Kelly, is outlined in the back the windows form a pleasing pirture
 The play is far from being devoid of comedy There are many situations which bring laughter and applause from the audience. The antics of Lee Martin in his frantic endeavor to make Lesura Watkins smile. and the troubles of the two young lovers, Charley Harrow and Kathleen O'coniior, prove to be full Of wholesome. humor
 The play was well received bN the crowd which filled the theatre 10 the last row in the pit and gallery and appreeia- ton was shown by applause following tense moments Frank Kilday in the part of the priest, is good, presenting his part with the touch of Irish brogue that makes if realistic. Mary Jordon Lea, in the double part of Mrs. Wilton and the wronged sister, is also good being best in the emotional scenes. The others or the cast Tt their parts well
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Hodge in ~rhe Man From Home,

It is an old stage aphorism that good parts make good actors. Remarkably well then, must Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson have builded in "The Man From Home for the enjoyment af- forded by William Hodge and his asso- ciates in the Indiana play is of the keen est The play ran 342 times in Chicago and 800 times at the Astor theatre. New York. to say nothing Of 225 times in Boston and 157 times in Philadelphia. In all four of these cities attendance rec ordG were smashed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
A Big Train Load

Special trains are always necessary for the movement of the big company en- gagged in the presentation of George Ade' g musical comedy. "The Old Town,' in which Montgomery and Stone have made the hit of their wonderful career There are 6s members of the company requiring for their accommodation en tour three sleepers, a coach and dining ear. while the elaborate scenic and mechanical equipment makes it necessary to use three baggage cars of the largest scale.
 Montgomery and Stones itinerary this season will take them to all the principal Pacific coast cities. recurring Tn time to be the Mardi Grss attraction fin New Orleans. The Itinerary shows that Mont gonlery and Stone will have traveled 32.- coo miles when The season closes at At- lantic City in May next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
"Raby Mine

Of all the columns of praise accorded by the New York and London press to "Bahv Mine" none is more appreciated by Margaret Mayo and William A. Brady, Ltd, respectively, author and pro ducer of the play, than the statement of New York paper that 1t is ''the fun nest play ever written" Baby Mine" ran for one solid year at Daly's theatre, New York, and is now in It's second year al Sir Charles Wyndham's Criterion the afFc, London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
New Oneretta of Maltzes

Music publishers claim larger sale for the music of the new Viennese operetta of waltzes, "'rhe Spring Maid than for any selections from light opera yet known. Not even the demand for ''The Merry Widow waltz of several years ago which has always been ac- eepted as standard, has equalled the call fol the languorous "Day Dreams the distinctvelv Yiennese waltz, How Love a Pretty Face and the bubbling melody of Two Little Love Bees in The Spring Maid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
William Faversham Monday Night

William Fayersham Monday Night
 William Faversham who comes to the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night in Ed ward Knoblauch's sparkling comedy, is a staunch believer in youth and the un- tried. He Is one of the few producing inanagers in America, and practically the only conspicuous star, who fosters and develops the dormant talents of actors who come to him as yet unknown of fame. Although the roster of his con- pany invariably scintillates with names long and favorably known to the the- atrical world, MT. Faversham continual ly shelters under his tutoring wing sev- eral young and little experienced play CTS in whom he instinctively perceives the spark of exceptional talent, to develop which he sets himself the pleasants al- Though arduous and patience demanding task
 Tt is the only way our stage can be recruited with competent and worthy artisfss' declares MT. sFaversham. Youth . possesses infinite possibilities, and it is fhe bounden duty of those of us who have had sufficient experience to foster budding talent, where we find it. in a | spirit purely of aitruism and for further ance or our art The gradual disappear ance of the old time stock company has made it almost impossible for newcom- CTS on the stage to acquire the thorough tutelage which Is necessary to the hest fulillment of their careers. Therefore. those of us who are in a position to help, should do everything in our power. D
 MT. Favershams faith in young people has been productive of great success. several examples of which are to be noted in his present company. There is Elise Oldham, for instance. Last season MT. Fayersham s stage manager engaged Miss Oldham for a walking part in 'Herod.y . Before the play had been on a fortnight Mir. Faversham became convinced of the Possibilities as yet undeveloped in Miss Oldham and gave her understudy work to do. Her earnestness and aptness sur passed his fondest expectations, and un- der his tuition she displayed such ability that last spring he cast her for the im- portant part of Vivian Hope Clark in 'The Faun" which she is playing at the present time.
 ~Faversham put Harry Bedding, who
 s now an important member of William 1Iawtrey's company through an even
 more rigorous schooling. Mr. Bedding Joined MT. Faversham when a green lad pf l6. and was eompel1ed to play a long
 inc of old mems parts. much to the pug clement of good looking youth. The ex- perience bore more than gratifying re- Eults. however, when MT. Bedding scored tremendous success in the part of the
 boy in 'aThe World and His Wife and fhen did he fully. appreciate the import
 ance of the severe discipline MT, Faver-
 ham had meted out to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Telling a Funny Story

Frop the New York Telegraph.
 Ever since Cain slew Abel for calling one of his pet jokes 'uhestnut,' tue world has been taking lessons In the art of being funny The desire to Do fnuny turks in every human breast There have been men who haze lived 1t down. ana
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Kansas School Cirl's Choice

From the Parsons (kanD Sun.
 one day last week two little girls in Parsons were hurrying to school and were afraid they would he tardy. One litts girl said: Lets kneel right down and pray that we won't he taFdv.
 "Oh. uo. said tho other. "iet's hike on to school and pray whiic we're hlAla'.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Blanche Ring


 When 1t comes to singing songs there is fnly one Blanche Ring, In ''The Wall ftreet Girl,' in which she comes to the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday mati- bee and night she has scored the great |st hit Of her career. Margaret Mayo, Eho wrote Baby Mine and Edgar felwyn. author of The Country Boy" TO responsible for the book of Miss Rings new musical comedy Hapgood Burt, writer of many popular songs, as contributed the lyrics. while Karl Iloschna of Madame Sherry fame com |osed the music.
 The Wall Street Girl'' is in three acts md irrespective of the music and songs onid make consistent and interesting |ay James Greene a Wall street broker, Happoipted n not Having sts son. brings
 his daughter Jemirna in mannish fash
 Her interest ceHters in a business
 Ger until she meets Dexter Barton from
 ada Then she throws her masculine
 Vus to o-thc winds and adopts all tle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04

son. Miss Palmer was a gifted member
 of the "Follies of 1910' and has been
 identified with only the greatest of New l York successes She. like nearly 90 per
 cent Of the company, will make their first 1 trip b the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
"The Rosary" at Biiou

The ever popular semi-religious comedy drama. "The Rosary" the play founded on an emblem ot purity, is this weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-04
Clara Palmer

Dasling Clara Palmer Will be the Mrs. Biliwcther i'll The oId Town this sea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06
MILAN

William Hoffman of Rural was Mi
Ian business caller Saturday evening.
Pete Simmons of Rural was a bust
sess caller in Milan Friday
Mrs. F. H. MacNulty of Des Moines,
who has been here visiting at the
home of her mother. Mrs. Owens, and
sister, Mrs. Ira Zahn of Milan, during
the Thanksgiving holiday, returned to
her home Tuesday.
Miss Louise Mcconnell of Ridgewood
spent Friday in Milan.
Mr. and Mrs. Atlas Tindall expect
20 leave this month for California,
where they will enjoy a several months
visit
/ The Misses Maud and Clara Derrick
and Miss Kuehl of Bowling were Milan
and Rock Island visitors Friday.
/ Leander and George SPECIAL of Ridge.
wood were Milan business callers Sat
urday.
William Coyne of Bowling was in
Milan Tuesday.
! w. H. Hobart of Sherrard was a call
er in Milan Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Witheral and
( son George of Pleasant Ridge were in
Milan Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs William Wilson Of
Pleasant Ridge were in Milan Satur-
day.
Harry c. Smith of Toulon, Ill. made
a business trip to Milan Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles R. Mcconnell
and son Ralph of Marcus, Iowa, are
visiting in Milan and vicinity.
Benjamin Curtis of Pleasant Ridge
was a Milan caller Tuesday.
Howard NJ and Fred H. Railsback
of Moline were callers in Milan Mon
day.
Thomas Latin Of Bowling called on
Milan friends Monday.
Mrs. Lorine Darling and daughter
Dorothy of Sears visited Wednesday
with Milan friends.
Although a thorough search has been
made for the men who committed the
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further clue has been discovered.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06
Pedanonues 20 Meet.

The TrLCity Schoolmasters' club
will meet at the Davenport Outing
cub tomorrow afttrnoon and indulge
in a series OF bowling encounters in
addition TO the usual dinner and liter
airy and musical program. Two teams