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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-16
"The Pink Lady"


The Pink Lady" which is to appear
here on January "a. has upset so many
traditions of the stage and establish
ed so many new marks and records
that to go over them briefly seems to
be the cataloging of things. Yet it is
an epoch making achievement in the
: merican production of musical
comedy.
These very things are what set it
apart from the average and strangely
enough made it the greatest success
in this form of entertainment that has
yet won the unstinted approval of the
American public. First of all it is an
American production in every essen
tiaI. It was given in this country
without heraldry or puffery and won
upon its distinctive merits. The book
and lyrics were written by an Ameri-
can and the score was composed by
resident of London. who got his early
stage training with the famous Bos-
tonians in this country.
When Messrs. Mcclellan and Caryll
started in upon their first effort at col
liberation they outlined a legitimate
plan that had never been ATTEMPTED
in musical comedy on any stage. First
of a French farce which had proven
its worth as straight comedy en-
tertainment. Mr.. Mcclellan fitted this
story to its bigger usage. He knew
construction and he made his appeal
through the natural force of con-
structive worth. The comedy lies in
easily contrived situations that are
logical sequences of an accepted hy-
pothesis and they possess all the ap-
peal of spontaneity and bubbling
humor. The lines are only funny when
used in outlining the situations or
leading up to them. Mr.. CaryiI here
took up the same legitimate purpose
as to his music and he wove into the
thread of the story a score that ac-
centuates its progressions. There is
not a number there which is not ger
maine to the tale. Not a number is
used for effectiveness away from the
score. Our old friend, the spot light,
and the color atrocities of pale moon
/ breaking upon sunlit field is no more
! in evidence than are those rare old
4 friends of musical comedy. the slap
stick and, the funny fall This
! thorough. legitimate treatment is a
I hidden charm which relieves even the
/ tired theatre goer.
In building upon this foundation
Klaw & Erlanger undertook the same
artistic grasp of the production. Each
secen is made doubIy effective by the
/ fact that it represents a color scheme
/ in harmony with the story and it's sur
/ roundings and even the grouping of
/ the big chorus numbers is handled
with the sole idea of realizing an ar
tistic blend in the picture. This taste
and harmony Of tone are. an exquisite
detail.
When the piece was flashed upon
New York there was not a person in
the cast of any note. and vet the whole
was SO cleverly handled and the parts
SO fat" as actors say, that the play
ers in the scenes were soon better
known than many star. There are
just a few things that have made
THE Pink Lady" distinctive and the
result shows that the public like it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-16
MISSISSIPPI STATE
OFFICIALS SWORN IN
az AssoeIated Presa.

Jackson, Jan. 15-Au the state
officials elected to current terms of
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-12-31
MRS. HARkEY SUES
FOR $4,000 DAMAGE
Amount Asked for Death of Her HuS-
band, Who Was Killed by Ovcrturn-
ing of Traction Engine on Davidson
County Road.

Lexington, Dec. 2S.-A damage suit
in the mou Of s15, 600 has been in
Stituted by r.: Lee Wright. Esq, Of
Salisbury. attorney for Mrs. J. 5. Har-
key. against the GeiSer Manufacturing
company and the county of Davidson
on account Of the killing Of John S.
Harkey in N accident nea Lexington
last June. Mr.. Harkey was employed
by the Geiser manufacturing company
to bring q large traction engine from
Lexington to Spencer When four
miles west of Lexington the engine left
the road bed. unlble down an en-
bankment and instantly killed Mr..
Harkey. who was caught under the
heavy machinery. The case will be
tried in Davidson county early next
year.
A t~WO-vear-old son Of Mrs. !. s.
Harkey. formerly Of Spencer. but now
residing at Plyler. Stanly county, died
yesterday of pneumonia. The lad had
been I'LL only a few days
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-12-31
MONEY NOT DEM
Clerk of henderson County Court Tn
able to Iind Veterans to Take
Checks

Hendersonville. Dec. 26.-CIerk Of
the Superior Court. {. II. Pace Is in
possession Of a number Of undeiiyered
checks intended for Confederate vet
Grams and the widows Of veterans in
this county. for which he has not
found q ready demand. He Is una
miliar with h location Of some OF the
eightv-fNe persons entitled TO checks
and therefore cannot mail them
Judge Pace states that the amount
Of the checks aggregate s2.6SS. Ben
iauin West draws the largest, which
is good for $50. There are six persons
entitled to checks for SIS n seventy
eight calling for $50 checks. sixty
eight Of his number being widow If
Confederate veterans.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-12-31
HOLIDAYS At EtNTo<

NaSton.. Dec. y. Everything pas
81 off quietly in Naxton durln1 the
holidays. VIII" j great real of wins
key was received here. there IA II.
markedly little disturbances - =,
matter Of fact, the greater portion
OF this article coming here now Il Tar
negroes Nho take il IL the coultr.
and drink. nher. their caraI-IuE. =
:iily. IS not 50 apt 10 h.. seen ty oti
GERS. Nor Christmas GOODS were
sold by MaNton merchants than ever
before. and IL fact the country trad,
IS iii about the best condition. c<et.
except that spn1e Of tho farmers nave
not fully overcome h harks.t tt tie
low priced cotton IF 1911.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-12-31
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
OF North Carolina Good Roads .ASsO-
citation is Announced.

Lexington, Dec. 2S.-President II.
b. Warner has announced the follow
ing legislative committee of hat or
ganiZatiOn:
Frank II. Fleer. Thomasyille; NJ. +.
II. G~Ouverneur, Wilmington: DR.. A.
Cheatham, Durham; Or. G.. i. Am
bier, Asheville: r. r. Cotton, Bruce;
Bennehan Cameron. Raleigh; Jas. II.
Pou. Raleigh; J~osephus Daniels, Raj
eigh; W. C. Feimster, Newton: James
A. Wellons, Smithfleld; John l.. Pat
teTson, Roanoke Rapids; W. c. Ham
mer, AShebOro; p. II. Hanes. Winston
Salem; Leonard Tufts, Pinehurst: n.
J.. ShipInan, HenderSonville: r. NJ.
ShannOnhouse, CharlOtte; Wade II.
Harris. Charlotte; r. NJ. Phillips,
Greensboro; Robert Irwin. l'ayette-
Vile.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-12-31
Up TO SPENCER LINE.
Salisbury Citizens Want Limits Of City
Extended.

Salisbury, Dec. 2S.-Ip TO the Spen-
Ger line is said to be the ambition Of
Salisbury in an effort to extend her
corporate limits at the coming ses-
sion of the Legislature. The matter
Of extending the city limits, which has
been showed under on various occa-
sions, is now being agitated anew and
will be passed upon by the General
Assembly. The proposition, ii is learn
ed. is to extend about a mile in all di-
rectiOns. The limits LAY not been ev-
tended since the Civil War There Is
considerable opposition on tn" part Of
Influential men.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-12-31
FOUR WOODROW WILSON'S
GRANDCHILDREN OF X. l.. Long Present
at Family Eruninn.

Spencer. b.C Is. with four - .5e
grandchildren nresent arid eaeh Ian.J
for Woodrow Wilson. Il l. Long. -
TRAILING Ford. near spencer. c"leffrat
"a christmas by giving . big birthday
dinnrr and holding a family reJrinr
The fou ~grardsons named for ~e@l-
dcnt-~lert wilson. are sons # four
sisters ana each born since the 10
Eember election. They ar- S.ns -
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Leonard. Mr. aHd
Mrs. II. l. Waller. Mr.. and Mrs = J..
Lycriy and MI. Aid Mrs. John Earrln-
ger
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-12-31
INTO TON OF DYNAMITE.
Locomotive DaShes IL Box Car
Loaded With Explosive in Thomas

ThOmaSville, Dec. 2S.-A catastro-
phe was narrowly ayerted at Thomas
vile Christmas day when a OcomO-
tive on the Carolina and Yadkin River
line from ThOmasville to Denton
dashed into q box a containing 1900
pounds Of dynamite. The front of h
engine was torn Oft by the impact and
the box car was knocked a consider
able distance, but, strange 70 say. the
dynamite was not exploded. It is said
the explosion. had it occurred. would
have torn down almost every house in
Thomasville. Six men We're on the 10
connective hen the accident occurred.
though none was hurt.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-12-31
ONE C.ASU ATTY IN ROWAN.

salisbury. Dee 2S.-Only Il serious
accident has been reported II Rowan
for the holiday eaSOn that of Jim
Lee. colored, who was shot n n side
on christmas day by Will Simmons, a
colored associate The injured man
was treated by a physician and il is
thought will reCover.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-12-31

a MOAN ror nc has 5ust culrninatod in q happy wedding q n
o"Iia, O"t. IaoLan VI EIeVen months & Stephen kiyoshk "A
to"s sctu VI me .muloer OF Adam John. a fellow Indian m ndemn
70 de on Jun g. HIS sweetheart Flossie Williams tesino< n his behalf
~ execution Kiyoshk vas tried for h murder OF Charles kah!e N
otner Indian, n a HurLere at h same time and BY n same hand
ina Ia rde John. oshk execution a postponed Il November
u.s. O. b Kahdee murder kiyoshk was acquitted. n uthorttes th,
anne to the conclusio that perhaps h first conviction a. q rnis,ak
F1osIe was freed. k1yoshks execution va nut Off Indefinitely arr -
vas permitted his freedom on furnishing bail.
Then Stephen n Fiossie were married kivoehb rohar> re,r il
have to appear for tal again.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-12-31

TendenClCS SHOW t1t1IIStIN C III
many ways, and in diverse places, ana
thus it has been with Christian pun
Iicity. or the use Of the news and ad-
vertising columns Of the secular press
by religion. Men and Religion special
iZed on this: hut it also revealed that
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
THE RAILROAD STRIKE SITUATION.

IN GENERAL stoppage of railroad transportation in sixteen
Il II States east of the Mississippi by a strike of the locomotive
engineers is inconceivable as a proposition. The enormous
consequences of such a step forbid thesidea to be entertained. And
yet that is actually the situation the people of the country are in
vited to contemplate as a result of failure of the railroads and their
engineers to agree in a wage dispute in which the general public
has no concern. The charters of the railroad companies were given
to them, together with a monopoly of great public highways, on
condition that they serve the public with due diligence and faith.
fulness. That obligation they are bound to live up to. The en-
gneer holds no charter. He is q servant of the company. The
relations of master and servant have nothing to do with the charter
obligations of the former. 1t is for the chartered company to so
regulate its labor force that the service to the public shall not be
interfered with. But this it fails to do, as it fails in other respects.
such as the protection of human life at grade crossings. And the
public which gave the franchises is made the victim when labor
disputes arise in the affairs of the railroads. Need it be said what
these things tend to? The naturalization of railroads has been far
from the thoughts of the American people and would be adopted
only as a last and final resort. Default by the railroad companies
in their charter obligations must inevitably bring it about even
tualy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
II NEW YORK DELEGATES I'll DO.

PTS HE attitude of the New York delegates to the Chicago con.
vention has become a matter of grave concern to the Taft
managers. Without definite instructions they are free to
individually support whom they please, thanks to the generalship
of Chairman Barnes. That astute politician perceived at once
that President Taft would have no chance for reelection If nom.
mated, and his purpose was to hold the New York delegation as
a nucleus for a third candidacy for other State delegations TO
rally to. Events have since changed the aspect of the situation.
The Taft candidacy has become hopeless, even of the nomination:
The tide of Roosevelt sentiment is rushing on irresistibly and
there rs no third candidate in sight. As the situation now is it is
either Taft or Roosevelt at Chicago. What role will the New York
delegates play? Gan Chairman Barnes hold these uninstructed
delegates in the rush to get aboard the Roosevelt bandwagon?
That question is of some concern at Albany. And the concern at
Washington is what Chairman Barnes will do With the delegates if
he is able to retain his control. Perhaps things will appear in a
clearer light at Albany and Washington after next Tuesday and
the Massachusetts primaries.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
RESPONSIBILITY FIXED.

III Z is no hasty judgment that places upon the White Star Com
pany and its responsible head. who was on the ship. the re
sponsibility for the wreck of the Titanic and the awful loss of
life that ensued. The facts already ascertained show that the
steamer was inadequately equipped with lfeboats, and there was
a Iamentable lack of preparation in view of the possible emergency
Of wreck, that the steamer was driven through the ice fields at ex-
cessive speed, that four warnings of the presence of icebergs were
deliberately disregarded and that the captain was not on the bridge
when the steamer struck. These facts establish responsibility
The calamity was not due to or made worse by the stress of
weather. for the sea was calm. Other ships were within haiing dis
lance and responded to the call for help. If there had been boats
or RATS enough all hands would have been saved, for the rescuing
steamers arrived on the scene in about four hours. There are
other facts of this dreadful calamity that may be cited. but this
is enough 70 cover the White Star management with fnfamy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
A NEWARK CLEANUP.

m GENERAL cleanup for the streets and highways of Newark
ION prior TO the Inauguration of the exposition on May 10 is
projected, the cleaning process to occupy a week and, to en-.
list the cooperation of civic bodies, churches and schools. with Incl
dental aid by the street cleaning department of he Board of Works.
The great novelty Of a clean city will be an inspiration for civic
efforts. To accomplish il the entire population might take q few
days of. Then instead of a few show streets cleaned we may have
the unwonted spectacle Of clean side STREETS as we'll as clean yards
and vacant lots. Every citizen has a laudable desire that his town
should present a clean aspect for visitors on the occasion Of an ex
position. and therefore there should be a general response to the
movement for a general cleanup before May 13. In 1916 Newark
will hold a great celebration of its 250th anniversary, and therefore
it is we'll that we should begin now to learn what a clean city is
and how TO clean a city and keep it clean.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23

Have you agreed upon a verdict"
the judge demanded.
The forelady nodded and smiled.
We have agreed upon twelve ver-
diets, YOU honor" she told him in her
iute-like voice.
You are discharged" roarsd the
judge.
isn't he horrfdi" said the ladies.
A good story Of a successful negro
farming is one told by Ex-Governor
Aycock, of North Carolina. While gov
ernor he made a trip to his old home, in
|Goldsboro, and in the course of the visit
ran across an old negro. Calvin Book.
who had educated himself. learning his
from an alphabet scrawled on
a pine single by a country carpenter.
and had also acquired considerable pos
sessions by his industry and prudence.
rs might yglad to see you, Mr..
Aycock," he said, "an mighty glad you
are gunner of the State" And then he
laughed the darkey's contagious
chuckle. "As fer me-" he continued.
you know I couldn't affo'd to be guy
ner."
Couldn't afford to be governor
Why not, Calvin"
Cause, you zee, sir, / gifts more
fer my Strawberries than North Cal
my pay ths.guv-ner for a whole years
work."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE OF THE AUTOMOBILE.

Te|7 ASH on delivery has been the rule in the automobile business,
" but a break to a credit basis has come in the West, where a
big concern is selling cars on the instalment plan and ac-
cepting notes. It's customers are mainly farmers, and the argu-
ment is: Farm machinery is sold on the part payment plan; why
not automobiles? Motorcars, in fact. have become farm machinery,
for the farmer uses betting and gear on the 6ywbeel of his auto
mobile to saw wood, pump water o run a churn. Then he can
disconnect the outside mechanism and ride to town with his prod
nee in an hour, where the journey used to take half a day. Com
mercial application of the automobile is gaining on it's use as a
pleasure vehicle everywhere. One of the largest producers of auto
mobiles is now making trucks its main output, with touring cars
and runabouts a side line upon orders only.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
DINNER STORIES.
MOL GUESS
/ DON'T WANT IT.

The lady jury had been out for
hours.
The Judge looked tired. the clerk
yawned, the Younger slept.
Tho bsdliff. after listening at the key
hole several times. shook his head with
a discouraged air.
And then, quite Unexpectedly. thejury
announced II was ready to report and
the twelve ladies filed In.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23

the widow. TITS only 9 o'clock now,
and John never did show up until
about 2 a. M"
In New England.
There was a young man from Connec-
ticut,
Who once made the offer to bet he out
More ice than did most
CThough he hated to boast)
When making q race for a pettiooat.s
|They pronounce Il that way In Con-
necticut.
He took the next train. He had stolen
a horse,
And was anxious to leave Arizona, Of
course.
But the well-mounted posse would
catch him, twas plain,
So he took the next train.
But the train stopped for water, It's
sad to relate,
And the boys intercepted 1t. Pity his
fate.
And his scheming and plotting and
plans were in vain,
And he took the neck-strain.
quite So.
When | was but a reckless youth
/ spent my substance fast;
My father said You ought TO learn
To make your money last"
"Ah. yes" said /, that is the truth,
When once you have 1t pursed;
And yet to make it last. in truth,
You have to make it first"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
Professional Secrecy.

bridget, didn't / hear you quarreling
with the milkrnap this morning."
Sure not. His hired girls sick, an
was inquirin' afther her. But he's an
impolite divil.''
"How's that?"
Says 1. 'How's your milkmaid?' An
he looked mad an says That's a
thrade secret"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
Advertising BIZ Churches.

Advertising BIZ Churches.
To the Editor OF the Evening star;
There lie a tendency on the part of
churches to adopt businesslike meth
DDS in the conduct of their affairs,
which does not stop even at advertis-
ing to increase the attendance at Sun
day services And in truth there would
seem to be a lot of good common sense
in the idea, for we are living in the
age of advertising. The article most
tactfully advertised claims the atten-
tion of the buyers, and since people
rave been accustomed themselves to
be Influenced by this method, doesn't
1t seem reasonable that the church
should present its all-important mes
sage In the same way?
T. o. DAVIDSON.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
warned in Time.

We were visiting Yellowstone Park.
This geyser.'' said our guide, was
once a wonderful sight, but it is no
longer active
"A sort off, began the hend.
And yonder," interrupted the guide,
hangs the scalp of the last man wtte
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
eUsTAIHEr
ABOUT MEN,
(eQ%oW

Two men, prominent in the affairs Of
Newark, were discussing the weather.
politics and everything in general.
BY the way said Mr.. 3. Have
you seen Mr.. L. lately?'
why, yes" answered Mr.. X. Il just
saw him a short time ago. He said he
was going to spend some time at his
office this afternoon"
Mr.. B., sarcastically. That's all that
fellow aver does. spend time. OF all the
tightwads 1 ever heard of. he''-etc..
etc. etc.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
IN NEW

NVEW HAMPSHIRE has no preferential primary and tH Taft
NN forces in that state possess advantages by their control of
the organization machinery. But nevertheless the pros
poets in the State favor an anttTaft result, the confident claim
being made that Roosevelt will carry both Congress districts and
control the State convention, which meets on May Ia.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23

called 1t an 'ex-spurt.' Beg pardon, sir,
did I interrupt you?"
But the 1end had apparently forgot
ten that he had started to say any
thing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
F FkGI5E55Ss

The STAR extends the privilege
Of these columns to the public and
invites signed communications Of
not m0re than one hundred words
treating OF topics OF the hour.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
JUST BY THE WAY.
E+f+T++++4F4.44+%
Needs No ~sy1npath,

Needs No sympathy.
The under dog always gets the sym
pathy."
Yes, but you'll notice that the upper
dog gets away with the bone"
professioua Serrcex
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
Describing IT.

Down in the mouth, Mr.. Border"
That's it. exactly"
That's what"
Down in the mouth. The chickens
We had for dinner weren't picked prop
erly."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23

I've got clothes to burn now"
THAT SO? Strike 1t rich?'
NO. my wife has made me a snok
ing jacket"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23

Pie for Him..
Where did you learn tho cakewaAk7"
ION the bread line"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23

The man who sings all day at his
work is a happy man."
But how about the man who has
TO work and listen to him.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
peucedIy Annoying incident.

Hand me that strap,
Son-Oh, I say, dad-let's not carry
this discussion any further. You know
how I detest a scene.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23
ImmnrfnIftx.

THAT poem I wrote this morning
said the Regular Contributor, will be
immortal"
Your faith should make o happy"
said the editor, with a slash of his blue
pencil, ''for I have Just killed It."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-23

~Slandered Him.
On the following day all of the pa
pers printed pictures of the great man.
Some of them were good likenesses,
while others
But this he muttered, picking up
a saffron evening sheet and glancing
at a muddy botch that bore his name,
this Is the unkindest cut OF all"
Fair Exchange.
You have captured one of our gen
erals said the South American COM
mander.
Yes" said the leader of the insur-
gents, 1--WE have
1--WE will exchange two colonies for
him."
NO"
Then two colonies and a captain
Nothing doing. You can have him
for a can of condensed milk, however
Too Early.
1.-THE conditions seem to be favora-
BILE admitted the trance medium. 81
am unable to get any communication
at all from your late husband"
well, I'm not at all surprised" said