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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27

pendence for too great part of its
humor on the inanities of an unnamed
English youth and the proverbial chest
mess of an unnatural English but
ler
The pleasing story is presented in a
charming stage setting of which light
and color and artistic decoration COM
prises the main feature. The charac
ters, despite a disposition to lag. ac-
quilted themselves we'll. Blanche Hail.
who was Peg. captivated the audience
Sno has dash and buoyancy which is
effectively appealing, a brogue pleas
ing in its quaintness and a b1untness
of manner most amusing. Vivian Gill
bert. the bore of the story. in the role
of the English son of an impecunious
and proud aristocracy. played his part,
a displeasing part, capably. Alma Ches-
ter. as the austere mother into whose
charge Peg had been given, was ac-
ceptable, as was Ruth Garland. in the
role of the shallow daughter who. to
escape the evil of poverty and the un-
comfortable companionship of Peg,
planned to run away with the immoral
husband of another woman. Lionel
Glenister. as Jerry. who. on first sight,
synpathized with Peg, later loved her
and finally won her, was perhaps too
uEimposing in role which demanded
certain dash and unquestioned strength.
There is a tenderness and sweet
ness in the play which makes up for
certain imperfections. 1t is not deep
enough for tears. 1t is not frivolous
enough for uncomfortable laughter. But
1t moves with a smoothnes and free
dom against which no man would re-
sist. The audience. without an effort
on Its part. was carried act by act,
through the entire performance and at
the conclusion admitted its satisfac-
ton. There is perhaps no praise more
sincere than this There Will be per-
formances this afternoon and tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
At the Lyric

Appreciation of the prettiest theatre in
the south and of the high class enter
tainment provided was manifested last
in the cosy and splendidly appointed
playhouse. The purpose of the manage
ment to make the opening night of each
week society event seems to have been
realized, for among the audience were to
be seen many of the leaders of Birming-
ham society. Many Of the seats have been
reserved for the season and long before
the curtain was raised, the seats were
sold out.
The bill presented was in keeping with
the previous two weeks and fully main
tanned the reputation of the Keith circuit
in offering each week. a bill of all-star
acts. the appreciation of the audience of
the several acts was best evidenced by
the encores and applause with which they
We're greeted.
To Miss Belle Blanche, tht prma donna
impersonator, might be accorded the
highest honors. Possessed of two quail
Ties rarely found in one persona prima
donna and commediene. she used them
to good advantage in her pleasing act.
Her cultivated voice of wide range and
clearness lends itself readily to the i'm
presentations of noted singers. her versatil-
ity is evidenced by caricatures and comedy
roles excellently portrayed.
me opening number Stanley's comedy
shadowgraphs was highly diverting. vari-
Gus siihouettes, although mechanical, were
decidedly unique and novel, Miss Ethel
kirke and Billy Fogarty offered a bright
melange of conversation and song, to
which was added much charm by, the
of stunning creations worn by
Miss Kirke.
The Awakening of the Toys proved a
very acceptable number. The novel OPEN
ing and the originality of the act as a
whole ranks it among the best. James n
Cullen. ''the Man of the West caught
the audience from the start with his
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Madame NazimOya

Madame Nazimova will be at the JEFF
ferson theatre Saturday night in Bella
Donna the seat sale to start at the
box office Thursday.
Madame Nazimova's portrayal of the
title role in Bella Donna" brings to the
stage a new type. The play is James
Bernard Fagan's successful adaptation
of Robert Hichens widely read novel of
the same name and in the title role this
distinguished Russian actress is said to
be at her best Her Bella Donna is no
weeping repentant sinner, for she glories
in her wickedness and yet, she is at all
times fascinating.
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Mrs. Fiske

The seat sale for The single perform
ance Friday night by Mrs. Fiske and the
Manhattan company, in Edward Sheldon s
great play, ''The High Road" will begin
at the box office at the Jefferson theatre
tomorrow morning. The production of
the play will be found to evidence the
careful and harmonious treatment ever
characteristic of Harrison Gray Fiske,
while the cast will include the support
to Mrs. F'iske of such players as Arthur
Byron. Eugene Ormonde and Kenneth
Hunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27

of Rock Island control the Frisco issued
more than S7i.0000o0 in short term notes,
all of which were liquidated within the
same period except $164l, ,329.l2.
During the same period the net in
crease in the funded debt including equip
ment trusts was $7S,oo0,000
OF the policy of the Frisco, the report
says:
''rhe acquisition of new lines greatly in
excess of constructions and the sale of
its funded debt securities at eXtraVagant
rates of discount, including the payment
of premiums of retired issues and COM
missions to banks and bankers on such
issues. the investment in stocks of in
dustrial companies on which no dividends
have been paid, the assumption of heavy
fixed charges for its Texas lines, as well
for the Chicago and Eastern Illinois rail-
road far greater than its returns there's
from, and payment of excessive charges
upon the investment in and use of termi-
nal and coal properties, have resulted in
the new revenue for the Frisco being alb
sorbed by charges In a sum which APP
proximates between $s,50O00o and s4,000, 900
per annum.
Net Loss of S1,710,3s8
"Of the Frisco's investment in the stock
of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois rail-
road the report says, THE transaction
showed a net loss of $i,710,3ss to May q,
1918
THE progress of the receivership APP
pointed for the Frisco, July 49, 1873 is
given In detail. showing that the receivers
have paid from current receipt S3,709, $50 .99
on account of Indebtedness incurred by
the company prior to their appointment.
In addition they have paid 81 1354. .904. 3S of
the principal of equipment trust obliga-
tons, being the entire amount of such
obligations matured during the receiver
ship to November 30 1919. Interest cou-
pons amounting to s2,9s1 ,144.39 have been
pai7. as have also all rentals. taxes and
sinking fund requirements, while an II.
crease of $144O00 has been effected in the
stock of material and supplies.
1.-THE amount of outstanding bonds In
the hands of the public" the report says
''has increased during the same period
$4,000. occasioned by the sale of an equal
amount OF general lien 5 per cent bonds,
which were disposed of by bankers hold
ing such bonds as collateral for loans
made prior to May 2S. 1913. The liability
of the company in the form of notes llqui-
dated by the sale of this collateral was
s2s6, ,635 o.
The property investment of the Frisco
ON May 81. 1913, is given as s193, ,923 092.77,
with certain deductions reducing the stock
value to $1S7, ,256, ,09277.
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BANK COMMITTEE
LEAVES FOR SEATTLE

Denver January 26.--Secretaries Nc
Adoo and Houston, composing the fed
eral reserve bank organization committee
under the new currency law, departed
for Seattle late this afternoon. During
the day they heard arguments of Col
orado bankers. urging a regional reserve
bank for Denver. and statements by del
egations from Wyoming. New Mexico,
western Texas and Utah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
Shipping Law Upheld

Washington, January 26.-The interstate
commerce commissions order requiring
transcontinental railroads to permit Cali
fornla orange shippers to pre-ice and pre-
cool their fruit going to eastern cities
and limiting the charge for the use OF
the cars during the preceding stage to
$3.50, was upheld today by the supreme
court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
At the Orpheum

The Orpheum this week is offering
three acts of exceptional merit as the
| three features of the bill and the 9TH
| er two acts are of the usual standard.
Wizards Temple of Music is an act
of a class that hasn't been seen here
before and is entitled to take the place
as the best instrumental act that has
been here. The stage setting is artistic
with the entire stage set in beautiful
instruments of vario1s kinds and all
brilliantly Illuminated There are a
grand churchsorgan, chimes, bells, xlyo-
phones. musical saws and comedy mu-
sical heads in the act. The organ and
chimes are particularly effective and
aroused much enthusiasm at the per-
fCrmances yesterday
To little Baby Violet Stroud Is due
the credit for the personal hit of the
bill. This tiny bit of feminine talent is
one of the most engaging that has
been here. She uses her voice we'll.
" orks up splendidly to the opportu-
mites, of her songs. She has charm
and way all her own, which could not
be taught her by anyone. She is par
ticularly clever in "The Green Gras q
Grew All Round" reminding one of
Lucy Daily. Mother Stroud is an ex-
cellent musician and her piano play
Ing was very enjoyable
Farley and Butler are clever pair
with some excellent Sidewalk pat
ter" which is of a little different ma
ture and distinctly snappy and bright.
a few songs which are we'll sung and a
quantity of comedy. They pleased the
audience yesterday throughout their
act.
Swan and Bombard open the bill with
orr zoe l,a work n nd a
comedy conversation. They offer just
enough new and original head tumb-
ling to give promise of something ex-
ceptionally clever.
Billy Morse is a blackface comedian
who has a number of original bits of
comedy to offer and song or two that
Is acceptable.
The bill this week is one that APP
peals especially to children for there
are two distinct acts on the bill for
young folks. the music and Baby Vio-
let.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27

jovial personality and whimsical manner
of singing his quaint parodies and topical
songs.
Edmond Hayes and company in the
satire The Piano Movers" proved one
of the headliners of the bill. The comedy
is one broad lines, but never common
place and many original ideas and COM
edy situations are ably carried out.
The closing act of the bill was the added
attraction, Bradna ana Derrick, Europes s
renowned equestrlans. The gracefulness
and daring of these two bareback riders
was one of the best equestrian features
ever presented in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
Nine. Melba

There Is much interest manifested
among music lovers ON the announcement
that Nine. Melba. the great prima donna
will appear in concert at the jefferson
theatre February 4. The seat sale is on
at the store of the Cable Shelby Burton
Piano company on Second avenue Nine.
Melba is soprano of wonderful range.
and her reputation as a singer is second
to none in the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
At the Bijou

A simple romantic love story depict
ed in three acts is "Freckles." the We
hicle of the Beulah Poynter players
this week at the Bijou and the initial
performance last night went smooth
~. The clever work of the stock play
ers met with much encouragement from
the unusually large Monday night au-
dience as the applause was very fire.
quont.
"Freckles" is a drama tization of the
novel of the same name by Gene STRAIT
ton Porter which was one of the best
sellers. Its story is of boy waif
VINO is crippled by the loss of his right
hand. This boy knows no other name
than "Freckles" and is finally engaged
as guard in lumber camp and gains
the confidence of the lumber king.
by his courage, energy and honesty
To lend excitement and dramatic in
.. terest the author brings about eeon'
f.icts with the lumber thiefs in which
"Freckles" though considerably bruised
up at times, usually wins out. The love
interest is furnished by an unconven-
tional and refreshing young girl--the
daughter of a wealthy lumberman who
is known as The Angel" The boy
meets the girl and the girl meets the
boy and then trouble begins. How
ever, at the close of the third act
the boys parentage is discovered and
he finds himself worth many millions
The girl then, of course, falls on his
neck and everyone gives their bless
ings including the audience, which
thoroughly enjoys this human comedy
of the woods
Miss Beulah Poynter this week will
make great many friends by her eX-
cellent Characterization of "The Angel
Arthur LaRue. as "Freckles,' gave a
picturesque portrayal of the blue-eyeo
Irish boy alone in the world. and
IIleased greatly. Bernard McOwen as
MIR. Mclean" the lumber boss. made
that character stand out while Ed
ward Longman as "Black Jack" was
acceptable in the heavy role. Miss
Chase as THE Bird Woman" and Miss
Younge as Mrs. Duncan" have op-
portunities this week for artistic de-
lcniations of odd characters and have
not let them escape. The play is vel
staged and the hand of an accom-.
| plished scene painter is noted.
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PERSONAL

Philip Memoli, who has been very III
with grippe at his home at Fountain
Heights for two weeks. is now GONZALES
cent and he will probably be out with
in the next few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
At the Majestic

Birmingham had its first opportunity
yesterday to witness the motion picture
film. Traffic in Souls, which has
aroused much comment The story is
based on the actual reports Of the Rocko-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27

ham. lie has been working in India
during the last seven years. and, Ii is
said, has been very successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
Rock Island Control

"The Rock Island secured control of
the Frisco In 1903 through the purchase
of the Frisco common stock, and retained
such control until 1903, when it disposed
Of its holdings to B. F.. Yoakum, Edwin
Hawley and others. During the six years
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-09
And the Loss ofgMiIlsrssi in the
Shenandoah Valley is Due
to Other Courses.

WASHINGTON, July. 9.-The in
terstate Commerce Commission has
ruled that the rates for transporta-
ton on flour and grain products from
the Shenandoah Valley, division Of
the Norfolk and Western railroad to
points on the Pocahontas division in
West Virginia. including Bluefleld
and points as far west as Williamson,
are not discriminatory or otherwise
in violation of law and the complaint
In the case has been dismissed.
The rates from Shenandoah Valley
points to Bluefield have gone up
from 10, II and 12 cents prior to
1907 to 121z and 15acents. At the
same time the rates from Cincinnati,
Columbus and Washington Court
House. o., have been reduced. The
increase from Virginia points has
averaged 22115 per cent. while the
reduction from Ohio points has
ranged from 81 to Al per cent, ac-
cording to the report Of the commits
sion.
The commission holds that the
loss Of business in Norfolk and
Western territory in West Virginia
by Virginia millers is due to causes
other than freight rates and that with
these causes It has nothing to do.
hence the opinion that the rates are
not discriminatory.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-09
WILSON TO OVERRIDE
BANKING COMMIT TEE
viii Try to Force in the Senate
Confirmation of the Mofli-
nation ofsWarburg..
t.r AssoeIar1o psrs.,

WASHINGTON. July s.-Paul War
burg, the New York banker, has re-
considered his request that President
Wilson withdraw his nomination az a
member of the federal reserve board
on the condition that he will not con-
sent to appear before the Senate bank
ing committee to be cross-examined.
After receipt of a telegram from
Mr.. Warburg today it was said by
officials, close to the president, that
an active fight would be made for the
confirmation. 1t was declared that!
should the banking COMMITTEES fail to;
report the nomination fayorably, the
president expects the Senate as 4.
whole to act.
Mr.. Warburg's Telegram to the
president was not given out but after
Its receipts Officials at the White House
said the name would not be with
drawn. That followed a visit by SEN
ators Thomas and Shaffroth 10 the
White House. They are understood to
have told the president that only 4
very few Democrats would oppose nff.
Warburg's confirmation. s
The situation as to the nomination
OF Thomas D. Jones, OF Chicago, feA.
manned unchanged and 1t was said III
the White House the president would
continue to press his nomination.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-09
SMALL BOY
Struck by An Automobile and
Knocked Unconscious But
Not Seriously Hurt.

Frank McNear. aged 8 years, son Of
Edward McNear, of Jackson street,
was painfully but not seriously In
jured late Wednesday afternoon when
he was struck by an automobile. on
East Pike street. The boy is resting
easy today and will be able to be out
again in a few days.
The automobile was being driven by
G. D. Sears and from what can be
learnend of the accident the driver
was in no way to blame for 1t. Per-
sons who witnessed the accident say
that the boy was watching a wagon
which was going east on the street
and did not see the automobile, which
was going west Had 1t not been for
the fact that Mr.. Sears was driving
slowly the boy would have been SER
iously injured, If not killed.
The automobile struck the boy in
the back and knocked him out Of the
way. He received cut on the left
shoulder and his head was slightly
injured when he hit on a street car
rail. He was unconscious for fifteen
minutes, but after receiving medical
attention he recovered nicely.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-09
FALLS FR0M TRAM
]. E. Davis, Express Messenqer.
Lies Unconscious Beside
Track All Niqht.

]. E. Davis, OF Connellsville. Pa.
:Wells-Fargo express messenger be-
tween Pittsburg and Clarksburg. fell
from his car on Baltimore and Ohio
train No. 4 near Monongah Wednesday
night and suffered injuries, the exact
extent of which have not vet been
learned. though they are not thought
to be of very serious nature. He
was unconscious through the night
but managed to walk to the station
at Monongah about daylight. He was
taken to Fairmont, where he was Civ
en- medical attention.
When train No. 4 arrived here last
night Davis was missing and his hat
and coat bore mute evidence of a prob
able tragedy. Baltimore and Ohio
detectives Immediately got to work
on the case and city police also made
nm investigation. n
Just what caused Davis to fall from
the car has not been learned though
It is thought that 1t was the lurching
OF the car as the train rounded a
curve.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-09
MRS. RICHARDS DEAlID|
Well Known Adamston Woman.
Passes on after Lingering
Illness.

Mrs. Mary E. Richards, aged 81
years, passed on at II O'clock Wednes-
day night at her home at Adamston
after a lingering illness of complica-
tion Of diseases.
The deceased woman is survived by
two children, her mother, three broth
ers and two sisters. The children are
Leslie and Jessie Richards. Her
mother Is Mrs. Mary J. Banks. The
brothers are s. J., II. A., and R. L.
Banks, all of Adamston. The sisters
are Mrs. A. B. Rowan and Mrs. G. B.
Barker, both Of Adamston.
The funeral services will be held
at the home Of Mrs. A. B. Rowan, her
sister, and the burial viii be in the
Greenlawn cemetery. The time Will
be announced later.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-09
WEST VIRGINIA
Youngster, Named Bumgard-
ner is to Have Try-out with
st. Louis Browns.
,s,relAL 10 1nr 1rLrenA.,

WASHINGTON. D. c., July q
George Bumgardner, native OF a
small town in West Virginia, is
scheduled to have trial here this
week in the series with the st. Louis
Browns. It said that the West vir-
ginia youngster has pitched in fine
form in other cities, but he has, on
his few: appearances in Washington,
never been Just right, and has occu-
pied the pitchers box for only one or
two innings. The West Virginia del
egation here, members of which are
all loyal rooters for the Nationals,
will be divided between their loyalty
to the mountaineer and their desire
to see Washington climb to the head
Of the line unimpeded. Manager
Hickey, Of the st. Louis team, pro-
fesses great faith in young Bum
gardner, and he expects great things
of him in the near. future.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-09
ADJUTANT GENERAL
BOND AT CAMP NOW
Announcement Made That Joint
Camp of Instructions to Be
Held at Camp Dawson.
tsprelAL 70 1nr IGLIoRA4,

CHARLESTON, July s-Before
leaving to look over the state rifle
range at Camp Dawson, near King
wood, where the West Virginia Ma
tional Guard will be in camp ncxt
month, Captain John G. Bond, who
will assume his new duties as adju-
tant general July Is. announced tnat
orders have been received from the
headquarters Of the Eastern Division,
United States Army, covering the
summer maneuvers for the West yir-
ginia militamen. Captain Bond was
accompanied by Major Isaac c. jerks.
United States Army, who will select
additional grounds for maneuvers,
and by Major John II. Charnock,
who will remain at Camp Dawson to
supervise some improvements. :.
The orders received from the
Eastern Division establish i joint
camp Of instruction at Camp Dawson
from August Is to "a. 20 be attended
by Company z, Twenty-ninth tinted
States infantry. The following de-
tail for the camp has been ma'ie:
Camp commander. Col. WILDER e.
Wilder. Fifth Cavalry.
Camp quartermaster. First Lieu
tenant Alexander G. Pendleton, Coast
Artillery Corps.
Camp Adjutant, First Lieutenant
George L. Morrison, Fifth Cavalry.
Paymaster. Captain Lambert w.
Jordan, Quartermaster Corps.
Inspector-Instructors, Major Isaac
y. jerks. Infantry, unassigned; Ma
5or John w. Heavy, Infantry, unas-
signed; Captain Arthur N. Shipp. In
fantry, unassigned; First Lieutenant
Jason NJ. Walling. Third Infantry;
Major Edward A. Shuttlewort.l, ln-'
fantry, unassigned; Captain Ben. X.
Wade, Fifth Infantry; First lleuten-
ant Deas Archer, Twenty-sixth in
fantry; Second Lieutenant John II.
Harris, Ninth Infantry, the last as
special instructor for machine gun
company.
Both the First and Second regi-
ments will attend these maneuvers.
The First will leave its home
stations August 12 and will hold q
rifle school Of instruction prior to the
Joint maneuvers. The Second regi-
ment will leave its home stations so
as to arrive at camp August rs and
will hold rifle school of instruc-
tion for three days after the joint
encampment, leaving for home Au-
gust "a.
The matter Of sending state rife
team to the national matches at Sea-
girt, N. j., is being considered by
The adjutant generals ONCE,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-09
FREE PASSES
ARE MEVACES
TO THE PEOPLE
Declares Interstate Commerce
Commission in a Report on
Two Railroads.
ELEVEN MILLION MILES
OF Travel Valued at Quarter oi
Million Dollars Issued Free
ina Single Year.
,pv A.soclArrp rstss,

WASHINGTON, July s.-Character.
izing the distribution OF free trans
portation as "a menace to the ihsti-
tuition Of. free people, the Inter.
state Commerce Commission today ID.
ported to the Senate the results Of Ii
investigation under Senator Lea 8
resolution directed against the Louis
vile and Nashville and the Naahvifle.
Chattanooga and ST. Louis railfoads
The report says that during 1913
the two roads distributed free paSsds
representing more than eleven million
miles OF travel valued at $40 ,2B0.ei
to more than $4,000 individuals "a
every walk of life. g
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-09
Or. TAYLOR
An Interesting Character As He
Belongs All the Way from
Atlantic to Pacific.

The West Union Record gives the
Rev. DR.. w. G. Taylor, of this city,
the following mention:
The Rev. w. C. Taylor, of the First
Baptist church of Clarksburg, who
was one Of the chief pulpit orators at
the anniversary here last week, Is a
very interesting character, since he
belongs all the way from the Atlantic
to the Pacific.
He was born in the Old Dominion,
reared in Oregon, married in New
York, and now lays claim to citizen
ship in the best state in the Union
West Virginia.