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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
'SWectheOrtS' Is SWcct--YeS
Very, Very Sweet
BY ALAN DALE.

NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-She's so
charming! She's so very, very
sweet, the characters in Sweet
hearts" at the New Amsterdam
Theater say persistently of Chris
tie Macdonald! And you know that
she is, you simply can't forget it.
times, amounts almost to a malady,
and her charm TO an obsession. In
"Sweethearts" Miss Christie Mac
Donald is terrifically sweet-always
smiling beatifcally, seraphically
and angelically-so coy, cute and
cunning that even a momentary
crouch would have been gorgeous.
In "Sweethearts" Miss Christie
Macdonald is everything-and then
some more. After her success in
THE Spring Maid"-almost an
epoch maker in its way-Miss Mac
Donald must have said to herself,
III they thought me sweet in that,
this time I'll be sweetissima." The
big stage OF the New Amsterdam is
scarcely big enough for Miss Mac
Donald's sweetness. She sits right
in its center all alone, and simply
gusnes sweet melodies. Nothing
particular happens to justify this.
The little lady simply feels the
need of dispensing her sweetness,
and she has TO do IT. The funny"
man is there-well. Just because he
is there; a story telling how people
are hunting for Miss Christie Mac
Donald because she is a missing
princess is there-wel, Just be-
cause it is there. Ladies and gem
tlemen of the chorus" dash on and
are there-well, just because they
are there-but you know, for the
reason that you can't avoid know
ing. that Miss Christie MacDonald's
sweetness is the unalloyed delicacy
that you are asked to swallow. And
you do try!
She's so charming! She's so very.
very sweet. She comes on, attired
in baby blue ana other things, pre-
tending not to know how sweet she
insists on bein and she sings to
them. All the fiat" of Sweet
hearts" is hers. Nothing and no fell
low conflict with her sweetness. 1t
is let loose on the stage. 1t fills
the crevices of the big playhouse.
At about 10 o'clock you feel the
sugar in the air. A sort Of sacCha-
rine haze envelops the atmosphere.
1t is almost fattening and at first
you feel glad, in a pulverized and
granulated way. Later on, that is
To say about 11:16, wild and pas
sionate yearning for Worcester
shire sauce holds you imprisoned.
Oh, for Worcestershire sauce! Oh,
for paprika! Likewise. oh! for a
dash of Angostural Then your
sugared eyelids begin to fall; the
sweetness has enervated and de-
Vitallzed you. You slumber,
OF course, this is al very nice.
Miss Christie Macdonald, with a
cast Of people who can do her no
harm, has a splendid monopoly in
"Sweethearts" Even Mr. Victor
Herbert, who composed the music,
failed to conduct on the opening
night-perhaps because he was
afraid OF conflicting with Miss
MacDonald's formidable sweetness
1t seemed a pity that the foremost
of American composers-one whom
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
A DANGEROUS SKIRT

Christine Norman. the svelte Ethel
Of Peg O. My Heart" sat- in a recent
midday, in the bOudoir Of a woman
friend who does not lead the fash.
ions, but who makes them follow her
The style creator had just donned
a three ounce X-rny gown which, sci
between a behOlder and the sun
would not have exercised the imagid
nation of a clam.
MY dear" said Christine to he1
friend, don't you think rubber gloves
would be more appropriate than those
you're pulling On?"
Rubber gloves-why?
Perhaps | should have said 'saferl
That skirt is so shocking"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
A/FIeId to Appear Win Ne5v Company;
Other Attractions F0Ll0zv at the atlanta

of this season are said to be bright
stars in the world of minstrelsy. A
promise, too, is held out with the an
nouncement that William Walters
Gold Band will accompany the Field
show, giving free musical concerts
during their stay in Atlanta.
After the minstrel show, for only
one night will the Atlanta be dark,
and that Sunday night. The Mon.
day following Ready Money" will
open. and Immediately after Little
Boy Blue" And the same week
Robin Hood" will come, with the
same company seen in New York for
the first three weeks of this season.
The company numbers so persons, in
GLIDING a number of grand opera
singers Of known name.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21

vaudeville stage. Miss Briscoe was d
good actress but decided early in life
that as she was her own best friend
she would first please herself and
afterward, if it did not conflict with
her own ideas of propriety. she would
please others.
In this mood she met a stage man
ager once who disagreed with her
artistic temperament. After two or
three rehearsals Miss BTisCOe came
to the conclusion that the stage man
ager did not know his business, and
thereafter he entered no longer into
her young life.
II was a few days later that her
elder sister Lottie, also an actress in
CURED
is the new stage manager hard to
please Ollie"
u am sure I don't know" was the
nonchalant reply, 81 never tried"
Maude Leslie, a clever and attrac
tive young English comedienue, visit
ed the office OF one Of the theatrical
exchanges recently for the purpose
of engaging some artists for a comedy
playlet she is to produce
Il did not know there We're so many
actors and actresses in the world,
she exclaimed after her visit The
Offices are crowded, and they seem
to grow in number every minute
Some of them were pathetic in their
despair. and as l watched them I was
unCOnsCiOuslv reminded Of the pathOs
Of the little girl who was overlooked
at the dinner table. This little miss sat
next to her mother, who was so abb
sorbed in talking to her neighbors
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21

About this show of AL G. Field which
will be at the Atlanta Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday of this week. Re-
ports have come of an attraction this
season well up to the old Field stand
ard, with an apppciative attendance
everywhere.
Al Field himself, of all the orig.
inal company of q years ago, is The
only survivor. He will appear IN
the role of interlocutor, Time was
when the minstrel leader was one of
the most active of all his vivacious
crew. But now there is only his
CHEEKY face and smile and converse
ton, with younger men to sing and
dance.
A number Of the younger recruits
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Gossip OF Stage Folk

THEODORE ROBERTS, who was
recently a member of the ali
mony club at the Ludlow Street
Jail, has invited the turnkeys, keep
ers and other employees at the Jail to
witness a performance OF Believe
Me, Xantippe" at the Thirty ninth
Street Theater The invitation is ap-
propriate, as Mr. Roberts plays the
part of a Western Sheriff in the com
edy.
The great number of Shakespeare
can companies that are to be seen on
the American stage this season" OBJ
serves Agnes Elliot Scott. herself an
interesting and experienced Shake
spearean actress, has prompted the
theatrical reviewers to designate this
season as one marked by a revival in
interest in Shakespeare. This is not
correct. There has always been an
interest in Shakespeare, and when his
plays are produced with a competent
cast they have been successful. 1t is
because 80 little attention has been
given to the details of the Shake
Spearean production in the past by all
save very few managers, that these
plays have not been supported. In
stead of calling this a revival in the
interest Of Shakespeare. it would be
more appropriate to say it was a re-
vival in the interest of competent act
ing
A wear ago on Septernber o with
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21

to a private place kept by that
Frenchman. l found it about the most
uncomfortable house I had ever been
in, so l left The Frenchman keeps a
little book, in which his guests are
supposed to write their impressions Of
! the house. He pushed this book up to
me as l was leaving, and this is what
l wrote:
u have stopped in many places
of entertainment throughout the
world, but | have never struck any
thing like this house
And | meant it, too. 1t was the
limit
But it seems that the Frenchman
decided that this was the finest rec
ommendatiCn ever written. And now
he is looking for me, trying to get my
authority TO reproduce my credential
in NV own handwriting on his letter
heads"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Bessie Wynn ana Heymione Shone NTKIBe
HeadIm0y mBHIattheForyyM7HD Week

musical comedy and in vaudeville shz
has won plaudits. And descriptions ~
her wardrobe promise much that is
spectacular about her show.
Hermione Shone and her company
will present The List Hope" which
bases much of its claim on excep-
tional scenic effects. The Avon Com
edy Four will present their sketch,
The New School Teacher"
The Nedevelrs Jockey Monkey
which can ride a pony and a bicycle
as well, will interest the juvenile ele-
ment in the audience. Norwood AL
Norwood are a comedy pair; Rother
and Anthony will re seen in a sins
ing and dancing act, and the Great
Richards are billed for a novelty
act"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21

Bessie Wynn will head the bill that
will be the attraction at the Forsyth
this week. Among the special fea-
lures will be Hermione Shone and her
company in a little play that is said
to be thrilling, and the Avon Com
edy Four. recited the highest said
ried quartet in vaudeville,
As to vaudeville attractions, Allan
ia is fortunate beyond other cities
Of the South obtaining the same fea-
lures that appear in the metropolitan
variety houses-not in SO great num-
Der, probably, but selected as to quail
ity from the bunch.
Bessie Wynn is known to Atlanta
showgoers as indeed the lady
dainty" of vaudeville. In legitimate
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
MORE DIXON PLAYS.

THE Sins Of the Father drama
tized by Thomas Dixon from his book
by the same name, had its opening
last week, with Ethel Wright in the
principal role. Later in the season
1.-THE Leopards Spots" also drama
tized by Mr. Dixon from his own book
will have its premiere, when Miss
Wright viii be transferred The
Leopard's Spots" II is anticipated,
will repeat the sensational interest
first aroused by THE Clansman,
which was the first book and play by
this author.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
THE CaII0fthe Woods, 'aDrama ofUIIdS
Of Canada, To Be Presented afthe By0u

ilization The situation is one TO pro-
duce thrills, ami the promise of a
good show is held out by the Bijou
management
In the selection Of a cast 10 por-
tray the various roles Manager Kel-
ley has cast his company TO the very
best advantage, and several new play
ers have reached Atlanta and will be
seen in the play this week Eddie
Black and Earl Higley viii have
splendid comedy parts, which insures
that the comedy element Of the play
will be well taken care of. Matiuees
will be given every day at 2.30 and
night performances at $50.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21

The breath of the big outdoors, the
primitive tone of the Canadian woods
viii be the spirit of the play at the
Btjou this week. It is The Call OF
the Woods" a play with tense ap-
peal like that of The Wolf" Eugene
walters great play. In fact, The
Call of the Woods is something akin
to the other. and is hailed as its com
panion play.
1t will be a play in which the primal
emotions of love and hate will be
displayed, in which will be depicted
the virile characters that are made II
the big, open stretches of the free
vzaods, almost beyond the pale OF civ
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21

\ TTRACToNs of the week Atlanta heats Bessie Wynn
a G. the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21

Olive Brtscoe, the vaudeville artist,
was a member of several dramatic
companies before she graCed the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-09
ROCKEFELLER IS
REPORTED ILL
Couldn't Stand Probing at
Brunswick

Brunswick, Ga., Feb. S.-William
Rockefeller was reported to be little,
if any, improved this morning, follow
ing his breakdown while he was being
questioned by Chairman Pupo, of the
house money trust committee,
"Mr Rockefeller still feels the strain
of yesterdays ordeal" said DR.. Wal
ker Chapel, his personal physician,
who is remaining with him on Jekly 1s-
land. His throat is in a serious con-
dition. and he has hardly been able to
speak since the departure of the COM
mittee."
While Mr.. Rockefeller's condition is
considered very serious, it is thoughI
there is no immediate danger. Mrs
Rockefeller and their two sons are
with the oil magnate on Jekyl Island.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-09
TURKS SUSTAINED
SEVERE REVERSE
Reported TO Have Lost $4,000
Troops

London, Feb. S.-A sensational re-
port that the Turks suffered a crush
ing defeat at the hands Of Bulgarian
troops in the peninsula of GallopoA
and lost $4,000 killed and 10000 pris-
oners, which was published in Ber-
lin this morning, received no confir-
nation nor support from any source
today.
A telegram from Sofia received this
afternoon made no reference to any
fighting.
Montenegro, like all the rest of the
belligerents in the Balkan war, IS
badly in need of funds. The govern
ment at Cettine is now trying to
place small short term issue here
but the fnanciers have barred their
doors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-09
SEABOARD Employers
HAD A HALF HOLIDAY
On Account of RGadiuSted
Schedule

The several hundred employees at
the Seaboard shops here had another
holiday coming their way yesterday,
which all perhaps, did not really en-
Joy Under a recent re-adjustment Of
the work schedule in force at the
Americus shops the employees in sew
eral departments now work five full
days of nine hours each, with very
nearly a general suspension of work
on Saturday, only such work as abso-
lLtely required being performed on
that day.
The shops still employ the same
large working forces, both in the me-
chanical and car-building departments,
as have been employed there during
the past year or longer. There is fully
as much work to be done now as is us
ually performed at this season, and
there is no likelihood of any reduction
among the employees in any Of the
several departments. so far as now
known
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-09
REHEARSAL
FOR amateurs
IS PROMISING
BRIGHT COMEDY is PLAY
To Be Given About Latter
Part of Month

Rehearsals for the comedy to be Civ
en- about the latter part of the month
by the members of the Americus Dra-
matte association are proceeding so
we'll that the indications are that it
will be the best production which the
young players have yet put on here.
"All-Of-A-Sudden Peggy, comedy
as sparkling and bright as the name
suggests, will be the next offering that
the young players will make, and the
performance will be in the nature of
a benefit for the Young Mems Chris.
tian Association. The endeayor will
be made to present the forthcoming
play in a better manner than has been
done with any of the others that have
been given here under the same man
agement
Mrs. Marshall Martin has charge of
the presentation of the play. The ex-
cellent work she has done here before
in the presentation of amateur plays
is an indication of what may be ex-
pected when the new comedy is placed
on the boards. Mrs Martin is giving
the players the most careful and stu
dious training for their appearance
here, which will occur the latter part
of the month. The production of the
play will be awaited with the greatest
interest by the people OF Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-09
The TREASURY
YAWNING FOR
SPECIAL TAX
IT'S COMING IN SLOWLY
Even FifaS May Be Issued
Very Soon

There is need in the city's treasury
for the special tax from various firms
in the city. which was due January l.
A large part of this tax is still uncol-
lected, and it is very much needed now
by the city.
1t is even estimated by City Clerk
and Treasurer Weaver that not much
more than one-fourth of the entire
amount of this special tax has been
paid up to date The entire amount
is approximately $4,000 From this it
may he seen that there is still large
amount due the city, which should be
paid as soon as possible, as it is now
past due.
1t will be necessary to issue fifas
and to carry through the usual legal
procedure unless this special tax
comes in very soon There are many
firms and individuals in business in
the city who are due the city this
special tax, and it must be collected
very soon. There is a yawning chasrn
in the city exchequer, which this
amount would do much toward filing
For this reason it would be wise that
every one in the city who owes this
tax should come across with it to-
morrow or as soon as possible during
the present week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-09
BERNSTEIN WAS
FULLY EXONERATED
Policemen We're Roasted for
His Arrest

Macon, Ga, Feb. 8.-Recorder Gus
Daily laid down the law to city police
men this morning when Manager Har-
ry Bernstein, of the Grand theatre,
was arraigned on the charge of disor-
derly conduct. by telling them that il
they were not on active duty they had
no more right In the Grand theatre
without a ticket than any other citi-
zen, and the fact that they were po-
licemen did not entitle them to some
thing for nothing"
And the recorder promptly dis
missed the case against Mr.. Bernstein
without even hearing his witnesses.
Grabbed roughly by two policemen,
hustled across the street to the police
call box and ridden to the police sta
ton in the patrol wagon used for ne
gro drunks and criminals, was the fate
of Manager Harry Bernstein, of the
Grand theatre yesterday afternoon, be-
cause he refused admission to the
theatre to Policeman Proctor, wh0
was not on duty.
The infamous treatment accorded a
respectable and law-abiding citizen Of
this town has stirred the city from
center to circumference, and every
body in the city is scoring and con-
demning the police department for its
Ihigh-handed action.
Nat a person outside a member Of
police force has sustained the po-
lice department. Everywhere people
are discussing the outrageous affair
and are wondering who the next bus
mess man will be to be taken FROM
his place of business and ridden in the
black maria to the police station on
trivial charge growing out of per-
sonal spite on the part of some po-
liceman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-09
WOODMEN TO
PAY TRIBUTE
TO COMRADE
GO TO RICHLAND TODAY
Large Delegation to Make
the Trip

Americus Camp, No. 202, Woodmea
of the World, will go in force this
morning to Richland where, in con-
junction with the w o. w. camps of
Columbus, Leslie and Cordele, with
representatives from the camp dt
Lumpkin, the Woodmen will unveil
the handsome marble shaft erected by
the order to the memory of the late
Fort Carter. The exercises, impress
i've throughout, will take place in the
Richland cemetery upon arrival of the
representatives of the several camps.
An address will be delivered by Mr.
w. H. Woodruff, of Americus, state
organizer for the w. o. w.
Mr.. Carter was a former resident of
Americas and much esteemed here
among many friends, who thus join in
paying tribute to his memory. The
Americas camp will be joined here at
10 o'clock by the camps from Cordele
and Leslie, arriving by the Seaboari.
About seventy-five Woodmen will go
from Americus Camp, 202.
The Columbus camp will reach Rich
land over the Seaboard at II O'Clock
The Americus representatives, COM
manded by Consul Commander G. NJ
Bragg, will return at $40 o'clock this
afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-09
governor ELECT
MAY YET ACCEPT
The INVITATION
TO SPEAK At THE COLLEGE
At Commencement of the
Agricultural College

1t may be that Governor-elect John
NJ. Slaton will accept the invitation re-
Gently extended him by Superintendent
M. Collum to come to Americus in
May and to address the students at the
Third District Agricultural college
during the commencement season.
Superintendent Collum has already
extended an invitation to the governor
elect. MIR. Slaton replied that he was
in such position that he could not
tell at this time whether he can
accept the invitation or not. He hopes
however, to do so. He said that if it
were possible, he would come 70
Americus and deliver the commence
ment address here in May.
Mr.. Slaton is greatly interested in
the success of the agricultural col
leges throughout the state He wishes
to give all. the encouragement possible
to them. Under these circumstances,
it is hoped by Supt. Collum and by the
people of Americus that he will be
able to accept the invitation that has
been extended to him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-09
Adjourn.

Adjourn
The Sunday school meeting indicat-
ed by this program, to be held in the
First Baptist church, is an inter-de-
nominational meeting, and every
worker in every white Sunday school
not only In Americas, but also in Sum-
ter county. is urgently requested tn
attend. This meeting is under tha
auspices of the Sumter County Sunday
School association, which is auxiliary
to the Georgia Sunday School associa-
tion. which is cooperative effort ON
the part of all denominations to inn
prove Sunday school conditions and
Sunday school workers. 1t advocates
the latest and best methods of Sunday
school work, and stands only for thosa
schools of all denominations Tho
plans and methods suggested by this
association are practicable for all Sum
day schools, as they do not touch on
church doctrines. 1t works by way OF
suggestion, not by authority; therefore
| it helps many, it hinders none. Tha
object is helpful and brotherly co-op-
Grafton, not organic union. The Off
GERS of the association are leading
Christian business men of all denomi-
nations.
All who are interested In Sunday
school work are urged to attend tha
sessions of this meeting. All ses-
siens are free to all who attend. at
only one session OF the meeting viii
an opportunity be given for free-wil1
voluntary contributions from any who
feel inclined to contribute.
The officers of the Sumter County
Sunday School association are w. p.
Wallis, president, and t. F. Gatewood.
secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-09
COLUMRUS WAS VICTOR
IN BOUT IN BIRMINGHAM

Columbus, Feb. S.-The Columbus
Y. NJ C. A. defeated Birmingham Ath-
letic clug by the score of 80 to % in
the fastest game eyre played on the
local floor Masseys guarding and
Peddy's scoring featured for Colum-
bus, while Major and Seals did the
stellar work for the visitors. The
game was featured by long shots, Bir-
mingham getting the advantage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-09
HOW PROTECTION
IS PURCHASED
BY GAMBLERS
EXPOSE OF new YORK CRAFT
Former Pal of ROSGDthdI
Turns Trick

New YORK, rel g. - Police Com
missioner Waldo today took up the
lead opened by the aldermanic inves-
ing into charges made by James Pur-
cell, a veteran gambler, against four
captains now on the force. The cap
tains, Purcell charged with receiving
for protecting his gambling establish
ments are; Patrick Cray, brother-in-
law of Charles F. Murphy, the Tam
many leader, and Captains Martens,
Maude and Cochrane. Others he men
toned no longer are on the force.