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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-01
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
ADJUSTMENTS
Honey Boy Minstrels

George Evans has been called "a joy
forever and his performance last night
at the Jefferson theatre undoubtedly
justified the appellation. Every minute
he was on the stage from his monologue
In the aviation meet was continuous
laugh He is screamingly funny and his
comedy has the added attraction of be-
ing clean and different. Not that the
performance as whole is not of the
best for the first part is very good, the
singing excellent and the stage set
tings of the best, but when Honey Boy
Evans was on the stage he was much
in the limelight and kept the audience
in a continuous uproar
The opening scene is a transformation
picture and first shows the Summer
time in Japan" and then in the Hawaiian
isles and then in Dixie. The stage set
tings We're superb. The vocalists,
Vaughn Comfort, James Meehan, w. IL.
Thompson, Joseph Gillispie Ed Linne-
han and the Swiss yodler Master Paul
Van Dyke, were in excellent voice and
each had to respond to encores. John
King and Sam Lee were extremely fun.
ny in their dialogue as we've the 9TH
er end men, The dancing numbers es.
pecially those led by johnny Hyde, We're
graceful and clever, as was the ec-
centric dancing numbers of Rags
Leighton. John King has many imitators
as the negro woman but no equals. Next
to the Honey Boy he shared the com
edy honors of the performance.
c. H. NJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
WALDREP WILL NOT
HANG AT ADMISSION
Governor COmmutes Sem
tence of Murderer to
Life Imprisonment


Montgomery. February Special)
Alex Waldrep, the condemned wife
murderer of Calhoun county. will not
pay the penalty of his crime on the
gallows The governor of Alabama to-
day commuted Waldrep's sentence to
life imprisonment. this action having
been recommended by the state board
of pardons, prominent citizens of An
niston who called on the governor in
person and by large number of pc
titions sent to the executive office by
residents of the county. Waldrep was
to have been hanged tomorrow morn
ing.
In committing Waldrep's sentence to
life Imprisonment the governor is
sued a statement in which he declared
that sensational disclosures had been
made to him which seemed to indicate
that Waldrep's wife had died from sep
ticemia, or blood poison, after she
had been operated on.
in Chicago than any like entertainment,
having played throughout the summer at
the Garrick theatre for 20 weeks and
later at the Princess theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
News of Ensley

Yesterday afternoon about o'clock
negro was discovered locked up in a
box car in the semet- -Solvay yards in d
critical condition. and died about an
hour afterwards. It is thought thst ne
had crawled into the box car to sleep
and while he was sleeping someone
locked the door and he was unable 20
get out
1t is the opinion of the Ensley police
that he died of starvation. From whence
he came how long he was confined
in the car will probably not be known,
as when he was found by some EN-
ployes of the company he was so weak
that he could not talk.
1t is thought that his name was
George Washington, as several letters
and cards that We're found in his
pockets had that address on them. Cor
orner Charles L. Spain was notified and
will probably hold an inquest over the
remains sometime today.
Steel City lodge No. 100. Knights of
Pythias, celebrated the fiftieth anniver-
sary of the order last night in the Ems
ley Knights of PythiaS hall on Nine
teenth street. A ritualistic programme
with several musical numbers was car
ried out. George Huddleston of Bir-
mingham was the principal speaker of
the evening, discussing the history,
plans and purposes of the order. The
feature of the evening was the burn
ing of the lights of Pythianism. the
blue, red and yellow, which sym polized
friendship, charity and benevolence. A
large number of the members were
present. The Fairview lodge also cele-
brated the fiftieth anniversary The
commemoration of the Golden Jubilee"
was held at the Hunter Street Baptist
church and very impressive pro-
gramme was given.
Ensey lodge No eSf. Benevolent Pro-
tective Order of Elks, will hear an ad-
dress by State Deputy Commander B. p.
Wallace tonight N the hall on Avenue
j.. Several talks will be made by MEM
bers of the club. after which banquet
will be served and musical programme
rarried out
Mrs. Mary Harris Armor of the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union, will
deliver a lecture at the Franklin theatre
Sunday night at o'clock. The Ensley w.
c. T. L. will turn cut in body to the
speaking and large numbre of the men,
bers from the Birmingham union are ex-
pected to be on hand.
The Fairview w. c. T. L. will hold me-
mortal services for Frances e. Willard
this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of
MRS. Thomas 2ll7 Oak avenue, Osceola
station. The programme will deal with
the life and work of Mrs. Willard. Re
freshments will be served. The public is
invited to attend.
There will be special meeting of the
Grace chapter of Westminster Guild of
the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church
tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 O. clock at the
home of Mrs. S. r. Batson at Hilltop.
Several matters of importance will be
taken up. All members are urged to be
present.
The members of the Cosmos club of
this city will be entertained this after
room at the home of Mrs. Louis McKen-
zie on Ensley Highlands. All members
are invited to be present.
The members of the Epworth League
of the Fairview Methodist church will
give colonial party this evening in the
church annex. Refreshments will be
served.
NJ. NJ. Gross has returned from two
months visit to friends and relatives in
the southern states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
If the Devils Garden Is
Immoral. Heaven Help
the Average Nouel!" y
The New York Times
Recent Review of
"THE DEVILS GARDEN
A Neio Book by
w. B. Mdx,ue1l

ERoM the very first page of his new
book Mr. Maxwell convinces the
reader that he has something to say.
that ne Is going to say it. and that he
knows how to say it. Moreover. there
Is in his narrative method. a swiftness.
an inevitableness. an Irresistible march
forward which take one along breath
lessly interested.
William Dale, the hero of the story,
postmaster of Rodhaven, is introduced
as an honest peasant of uncompromis-
ing temper, whose rough nature is ever
softened and sweetened by his pretty
wife Mavis. He gets into trouble at the
postoffice on account of a fiery out
burst and goes to London to appear be-
fore the postal authorities. Thanks to
of Rodhaven, he is cleared and rein
stated.
Az lne nelght OF mis- JOY over this un-
expected good fortune his wife meets
him in London, telling him that anxiety
as to how he was faring made it i'm
possible for her to stay away from him.
Together they dine at a good restau-
rant and witness a music hall perform
ance, laughing and chatting like two
children on a holiday.
Then, with appalling unexpectedness,
Mr.. Maxwell stuns the reader with his
first surprise. From a delightful round
of pleasure william Dale's evening in
London is transformed into a catas-
trophe. To tell just what occurred be-
tween him and Mavis would be an in
justice to those who have not read the
book. Let it suff' that Mr..
Maxwell paint mas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
MICHIGAN SHER|FFS
ARE CENSURED BY
COPPER STRIKERS
False Prosecution rail
roading Strikers to the
Penitentiary," Charged
by Witnesses

Hancock, Mich, February 1s-Sheriff
James A. Cruze of Houghton county and
his deputies today were censured by wit
nesses testifying before the congressional
committee investigating the copper min
ers strike. The witnesses asserted that
strikers had been mistreated by the sher-
iff and deputies since the strike began.
While Lewis Fodar, striker, was be-
ing examined, Angus w. Kerr, of counsel
for the miners, charged that the sheriff s
office had resorted to system of false
prosecutions ito railroad strikers to the
penitentiary" Kerr offered to put in
evidence the record of the trial of Fodar
for assault with intent to murder Under
Sheriff William Heikkila.
I'VE will attempt to show said Mr..
Ker that Heikkila testified falsely that
went to arrest Fodar on a charge of as
sault that the judge and prosecuting at
torney went to Fodars house and in
spected the bullet hole, which proved that
Fodar's pistol was not fired in the direc-
tion of Hekkia, that the case was dis
missed to save the face of the under
sheriff and that in spite of the showing
that he had given false testimony he was
retained by the sheriff"
Switzer Objects
Congressman Switzer objected to the ac-
ceptance OF Fodars testimony as being
hearsay, and Chairman Taylor directed
Kerr to furnish the committee with the
record of the trial. explaining that the
committee would decide after inspecting 1t
whether to admit it.
John Numovorri, business manager of
the Finnish newspaper, Tyomies, charged
that Sheriff Cruise refused to grant him
the protection of deputies he asked for
the papers plant in Hancock after he
had been informed that the place was to
be raided. ION the same afternoon, he
said IAN automobile loaded with gunner
passed the building and several of the oc-
cupants pointed revolvers and shouted:
We will soon be back to clean out this
place
The witness said the threa tened raid did
not take place
Kept i'm Jail Without Warrant
Several strikers arrested at the Tuo-
mela boarding house at South Range as
suspects after shots had been fired at
deputies testified that they were kept in
jail without warrants, and that when they
returned to the house they found per-
sonal articles missing
Mrs. Tuomela swore that her house was
searched by deputies after the men had
been taken away; that the deputies broke
open trunks and suit cases and took what
they wanted.
Counsel for the strikers announced an
the close of the day that they had con-
cluded their case on the subject of VIOLA
ton of constitutional rights with the ex-
ception of instances In which members
of the militia are alleged to have been
| involved.
| Peonage charges will be heard tomor-
|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
DOLLY-ETTES
Confined from Page six,

anything serious will resltt from this
spell of the grippe?" Peggy asked her
mother as they sought the quiet of the
living room for short time.
My dear child said the sweet gem
tie voice of the one who knew and real
lied every little eccentricty of each OF
her several children, 'if Anne had all
the symptoms at one and the same time
that Anne says she has, she coulint be
alive to whisper them. 1t is her naturel
She's been that way since she was a
baby"
THAT the grippe is taking queer forms
this year is undoubtedly true murmured
Peggy as she went toward Annes room
laden with boxes of flowers that had just
arrived, and wonderful box of choco-
lates. and books galore, from the dozen
and one beaux of the pretty patient. with
notes ''hoping for her speedy recovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
MIR. AND MRS. WRIGHT
GIVE MJTSTCAT.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wright entertained
a number of friends at their home In
East Birmingham last night with
musical.
Late in the evening games and dainty
refreshments We're enjoyed by the fol-
lowing guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Smoot, Mrs. Elba Cart
ledge. Mrs. Earle Kimball, Miss Beat
rice Smoot, Miss Linnie Bailey, Mr..
Elba Cartledge Mr. T. j. Underwood,
Mr.. John Wright, Mr.. Frank Wright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
G., sOls
as a farmer-merci

.If~. as a farmer-merct
The succeeding portion ,k
is OF a curious kind. Having aes lhe
entire novel one realizes that it is
artfully intended by dir. Maxwell tc be
a h,ll before the storm. to create in the
readers mind the idea that thencefofth
all is to be well with William ana
Mavis; that fNSru the, fragments of
their brok al life they are simply geing
to forge together the REQUISITE mate
rials for | happy ending of their story.
The trouble with this middle bart is
that the reader. knowing not What is
coming. is lulled into a quiet almost
somnolent There are fine parts un-
ouestionably Williams gradual re-
of his wife his conversion to religion.
and the admirably drawn rural charac-
ters who drop in and sout of the mar
rative provide excellent reading. But
there is much II it.
Then. however with Thackerayan
suddenness, Mr.. Maxwells second crash
ing surprise swoops down. In the light
of it. all that has gone before is illum-
mated like a dark countryside under
flash of lightning. Everything that
seemed tortuous and unmeaning is made
biindingly clear and the reader stands
aghast at the artistry of the man who
could achieve such an effect. Yet--if
only Mr.. Maxwell ~~lld have injected
into those chapters before the dis
closure Of what William Dale really
was some sense OF the impending horror
the effect would nave been even more
| impressive.
! But this suggestion is made IN no
spirit of fault finding; it is rather a re-
gret that such fine story is rot even
| better For "rhe DEVILS Garden is.
| from start to finish, fine story; enc
of the most powerful shat has appeared
| in many a day. The author--who, by
the way. is son of that well-known
authoress, Miss NJ. Il. Braddon--has
fully justified the hopes of admirers of
| his former-novel, I'm Cotton WOOL The
character of William Dale. self-made
and self-unmade. is analyzed with rare
mastery His cocksureness as post
master. the unleashing of the brute in
him on the awful night in London, the
changed William that took possession
of him afterward, his vain endeavors
TO throttle memory by work and love
and religion, and, lastly, his despera-
ton at finding himself beset by the
very influences that had proved the un-
doing of his victim, the vllainous Bar
radine-all these are depicted by Mr..
Maxwell with a grimness that recalls
the fury driven creatures of the great
Greek tragic writer's.
+, 1t has been said that Mr.. Maxwell in
from Zolas La Bette Humainev and
there is indeed a similarity in the basis
of both tales But, If the English
realist has borrowed from the French
master he has made good use of the
loan. THE Devils Garden" is well
able to stand on its own merits. London
censors banned the book from the pub
lice Libraries there. 1t is difficult to
see why. Frank it is in spots, un-
swervingly realistic throughout, but
there never can be>a question that the
writer is working toward the fulfill
ment of big and sincere purpose.
There is no trace Of pandering to in
dency or immortality.
II THE Devils Garden" is immoral
lheayen help the average novel.
Price $1.s5
/ BOOK DEPT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
Shakespearean Plays

The seat sale for the engagement of
the St-atford-upon-Avon Players, who
will present Twelfth Night" at the JEFF
ferson theatre Monday night and Merry
Wives of Windsor Tuesday night, be-
gins this morning at the box office ard
it is expected there will be d big demand
for seats. The Stratford Players for ths
past 80 years have set the standard for
Shakespearean productions in England
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
Sweetwater May Lose Academy

Chattanooga, February 19-(Special)
Steps to secure the removal of the Ten
nessee Military academy from Sweet
water, Tenn, to Chattanooga are being
taken by the local civic bodies Negotia-
tions are now being actively carried on
between President P. j. Kruesi of the
Chamber of Commerce and Col. o. l..
Hulvey. commander of the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
MRS. FARLEY GIVES
WASHINGTON PARTY

Mrs. r. e. Farley entertained with a
George Washington party Thursday
evening at her home in Inglenook, in
honor of her guests Miss Edith Clarke
and Miss Edith Jennings.
The house was PRETTY decorated and
games and music were features of the
evening. Dainty refreshments were
served
The guests included Miss Pauline
Strickland, Miss Ethel Strickland, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
Married i'm Jackson

Jackson, Miss, February 19.-(Specia)
Arnold Zelish of Elkhart. Ind, and Miss
Emma Wolfe of this city were married
today at noon at the home of A. Wolfe,
the brides father. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Soloman Corey
of vicksburg Mr.. julius Wolfe of New
Orleans was best man and the bride was
telle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
"a Modern Eve"

good start was made on the seat sale
for "A Modern ve," the musical com
edy to be at the Jefferson theatre Satur-
day matinee and night ana the Indications
point to two good houses for the attrac-
ton "A Modern Eve was a brilliant
musical success, delightins more people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
At the Bi

As a play for wome
Law has always prov
tractive, and the ma
riably heen well atten
sex. The production q
at the Bijou by the b ,ck
company is we'll act .cted
to draw largely for ay mat
inee. Birmingham S, u next Monday
night the first performance on any stage
of The Heart of Child dramatized
from the famous novel of the same name,
and which will next season be given
Broadway production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
EVELYN Nesbit Thaw

Seats will be on sale Monday for the
engagement of Evelyn Nespit Thaw i'll
'Mariette.'' the musical advertisement
from the Alhambra theatre, London, at
the Jefferson theatre Wednesday even
ing next. She will be seen at the head
of company of 10, including a ballet of
60 under the direction of Emil August
of the Alhambra theatre, London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
At the Orpheum

Souvenir matinee for children tomor-
row afternoon will probably draw the
Orpheum full of young folks, who wilt
enjoy several of the acts. principal Of
which are Pietro, the wizard of the
piano-accordeon, and Russells Minstrel
comedians a very clever black face act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
MAN AGED 67 YEARS
WEDS WOMAN OF 60

New York, February 19.-Adrian Ise-
lin, a New York banker and yachts
man, and Mrs. Frederick Bronson.
mother of Mrs Lloyd c. Griscom, were
married quietly today. Mr. Iselin is 67
years, the bride is 63.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
Society
tcontinued from Page SIX,

Continued from Page Six)
Mr. Edward Simpson. Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
mer Rhodes, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Hall,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gillett Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Farnsworth, Mr. and Mrs.
George Brener, Mr. and Mrs. Shane
mann, Mr.. and Mrs. Hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

With Bud Fisher and the posing dogs
and horses as the chief att ion
the children, tie Lyric prom
an immense Saturday mat
ance tomorrow. Plans are
to care for the largest Sat
since the theatre opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

Willie Russell, Miss Katie Rice, Miss
Lottie Sawyer, Miss Mabelle Downey,
Miss Mary Morgan. Miss Cora West
brook, Miss Florence Westbrook, Miss
Marion Ford, Miss Mildred Ford, Miss
Zoe Downs, Miss yiorene Morris, Miss
Kate Rothrock, Miss Dora Rothrock,
Miss Kathleen Coughlin, Miss Annie
Scupinger, Miss Frances Scupinger, Miss
Emma Smith, Miss Bessie smith, Miss
Ruth Jones, Miss Lily Hickey. Miss Allie
Hickey, Miss Georgia Dogt, Miss Evelyn
Dogt, Miss Ila Harrington, Mr.. Henry
Heath, Mr.. Dan Heaton, Mr.. Hugh Hea-
ton, Mr.. Robert Carter. Mr.. Freeman,
Mr. Jones. Mr.. Albert Bowen, Mr.. James
Clements, Mr.. Lloyd Davis, Mr.. Hubert
McAnnally, Mr.. Jakey Sawyer, Mr.. Will
Watkins, Mr.. e. A Thomas, Mr. Alton
Rocket, Mr.. Westbrooke and others,
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Edgewood club will meet this aft,
ernoon with Mrs. J. B. Simpson, 14l1 Gull
lom street.
The executive board of the Equal Suf-
frage association will hold a meeting
Saturday morning at 1O:30 o'clock and
suffrage headquarters Cable hall.
The members of the Philathea and
Baraca classes of the Southside Baptist
church will entertain this evening at the
church.
Mrs. Ed S. Moore will be hostess to the
Amaranth club at o'clock this after
noon at her home, 26o1 Madison avenue.
Mrs. r. E. S. Rives will be hostess to
the Study circle this afternoon.
Mrs Thomas Bissett will entertain her
card club this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Her extra guests will be Mrs. Fisher of
rennison, Tex, Mrs. George Snow of At
lanta. Mrs. ]. e. Frazier and Mrs. w. +.
Moughon.
The Twentieth Century club will meet
today with Mrs. C. p. Shook.
Miss Leila Greggs will entertain the
Clionian club at the home of Mrs. q. j.
Smyer.
Mrs. Fred Mcnamara will give heart
dice and euchre party this afternoon at
her home in West End for the benefit of
the Blessed Sacrament church.
A recital will be given at the 1nglenook
NJ Methodist church Friday evening. An
programme has been arranged
and an admission of % and 10 cents will
be charged.
The Crescendo club will meet Friday
Afternoon with Mrs. Harry Taffmore in
Avondale.
Third Street band of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Pratt City Baptist church
Will have a social at the Baraca hall
Friday from 8 to 3 and from 1880 to II
o. clock. Admission 10 cents.
Miss Bertha Ummerchun will conduct a
Story Telling Hour at the Woodlawn city
hall from $3.50 to 4:30 All children are
invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

Miss Violet Swift of Avondale will
leave Friday for visit to friends at
Brookside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

Miss Opie Overton and Miss Bert Ky
ser returned Thursday from AlbertviIle
where they attended the Overton-K Kyser
wedding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

Mrs. Houston Jones of Texas is tho
guest of her sister. Mrs. Nat G. Clark In
Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

Mrs. w. J. Hand of Acmar is the
guest Of Mrs. J. D. McCool at Avon
dale.
Mrs. L. F. Pain is very Ill at her
home in Avondale.