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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24

region and the north Atlantic section
temperatures ranged from zero to 16
degrees at p. M. but the changes
We're not so decided.
The area of low pressure that was
over the western gulf Sunday night
now overlies the south Atlantic states.
Its passage over the cotton states was
attended by general rains and rela-
lively high temperatures. Its influence
at d. m. extended as far west as
Ala bama, Mobile reporting 70 degrees
at that hour, and Montgomery and At
lanta readings around So degrees. The
influence of the high" had reached
New Orleans Vicksburg and Birm1ng-
ham by p. M, and should rapidly
extend over remaining portions of the
gulf states, causing decidedly lower
temperatures
General falls of snow occurred over
Tennessee, North Carolina, and all sec
tions north of them, and also over the
upper Mississippi valley.
a slight rise in temperatures pre-
vailed over the northern plains and IN
mist districts west of the Rockies.
Summary of observations at United
States weather bureau stations, Feb
ruary %, 1914:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24

these magnificent classics will sink into
oblivion.
1t is then with a feeling of gratitude
that such theatrical company as
played last night and will appear again
tonight and present 1.-The Merry Wives of
Windsor" should be receiy ed. The play
last night was a rare treat for those
who were present as was SHOWN by the
frequent appaluse.
When each player plays his part WELL
1t is difficult to single out any particu-
lar one for special mention, but on this
occasion it would not be out of place
to say a word of praise for Miss Dorothy
Green. who played the part of Viola
The humor OF the comecy was very
finely done by F. Randle Ayrton. who
took the part of Sir Toby Belch, and
Miss Ethel Mcdowell made a most
charming and graceful Olivia. The duel
scene between Sir Andrew Augecheek and
Viola, disguised as a boy. was one of
the most heartily enjoyed pieces Of fun
making in the play. George Mansh,p
played the part of the clown with marked
ability and his singing wus thoroughly
enjoyable.
The programme for tonight offers one
of Shakespeare's greatest gems Of Wit
and humor and will no doubt afford the
players full scope for the talents they
possess. F. |. NJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
ADJUSTMENTS
THE Twelfth Night"

Last night the stratford-upon-Av
players under the dictatorship of +. IL
Benson, presented Shakespeares delight
ful comedy. Twelfth Night" to rather
limited. but appreciative audience. Little
was left to be desired in the play or play
ers, the scenery or costumes. and the
accompanying music, especially the vocal
selections, gave an added charm to the
situation.
Shakespeare's plays were one time re-
garded as the very acme OF intelligent
entertainment and are so still to th.ss
who favor the legitimate drama, but i
would appear that the number of those
who patronize the legitimate drama are
becoming beautifully less as time goes
on. This is much to be deplored as with
out proper appreciation AND patronage,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
Lyric-k eth Vaudeville

Few better bills have been seen at The
Lyric than the one offered this week,
and audiences yesterday were enthusl-
astic in their approval There was not
a single mediocre act shown and many
were of extremely high elass.
The big feature of the bill. of course
was Blanch Walsh, in The Countess Ma
dine" an emotional playlet which gave
Miss Walsh full opportunity to display
her talents Her support was good, the
work of Theodore BabcocK as Colonel
AlieslSy'' being especially strong. But III.
tie need he said of Miss Walsh. She
has rot lost any of her aniilty since
her last visit to Birmingham and she
found last night that she was still a
warm favorite
Second honors We're easily taken by
John and Winnie Hennings. billed as
1.-The Kill Kare kouple." Their stunts
We're mirth provoking in the extreme
The antics of John Hennings 'the slim
guy" kept the audience in constant
uproar, the automobile-plu probably
proving the most laughablo
Stepp Goodrich and King, comedy sing
ers and players. presented an original
and enjoyable act The singing was
excellent. while the comedy was new
and snappy. They won the warm ar-
proval OF the audiences.
Frosin. performing on pfano-accord-
con, pleased Immensely. While a sldllful
player, Frosini cannot come up to Pie
tro, and could improve his act wonder
fully by a little more taste in the seIec-
tion of his music.
The opening and closing numbers are
both good this week. Mfie. Tina, the
gymnast. won the heart of her audi
ence by the grace of her movements
An out of the ordinary stunt was per-
forming on a rope hanging from the cell
ing. Provost and Brown presented one
of the best acrobatic acts ever seen IN
Birmingham. For accurate bounding
from canvas stretched taut on an iron
frame they are uneXcelled. I'he diff
cult jumps We're made with ease. the
feature being a triple twist while IN
the air and alighting on the shoulders of
another man.
The Lyric Offering this week should
please everyone for it is one of unusually
wide range From the really great emo-
tional acting of Miss Walsh to the fool
ishness of Williams. Thompson and Cope
land, presenting The Burglars Union .
is a long step and in between are acts
that will please everyone. j. b
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
Orpheum-Vaudeyille

There are four big acts at the Or
pheum theatre this week, and the fifth is
a very unusual novel and entertaining
musical offering which makes an excellent
impression on the audience, and should be
a pleasing feature for the entire week
Two acts share the honors as head
liners, the musical Gordon Highlanders,
who. with their pretty Scotch plaids. bag
pipes and kilties, capture the audience.
There are three brothers and a sister in
the act, and each is an accomplished
musician and vocalist. The singing is
acceptible in every way, the instrument
tai music is good. The highland fling
dance is natural.
Sam j. Curtis and company present an
oddity in Good Bye Boys" which is a
marriage burlesque, with 300-pound
groom. a 75-pound bride, a city broke best
man and a best girl 1t is comedy
throughout, and abounds in laughs. Will
liam Zinell is excellent as the groom and
looks the comedy part as well as plays
1t. Four entirely new and pleasing song
numbers are introduced. the works of
Mr.. Curtis and the audience enjoyed
them. Their newness was refreshing. The
solos and quartets of the company are
of more than usual quality.
The Rice brothers We're the comedy
lot of the evening. They are rough and
tumble German comedians, with parodies.
rapid fire conversation and some new
jokes and everything they did went well.
Their encore is particularly good.
The audiences We're put in a good hu-
NOR by Van Hampton and Josselyn, a
clever pair of entertainers with many new
and novel features to their act, a little
touch of dancing, song or two, and
other variety.
Egglestn and Marshall in Going, Co
ing. Cone have a comedy sketch which
abounds in splendid scenes, has an ex-
cellent subject for comedy. and which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
Bijou-"The Heart of a Child

Birmingham had it's first opportunity
last night to witness the premier per-
formance of a play when .The Heart of
Child was presented by the Beulah
Poynter Stock company for the first time
on any stage. The drama is taken from
the book of the same name written by
Frank Dandy, and the dramatization was
made by Zelda Sears. 1t is play in
which there is much dramatic interest, a
number of very human scenes, and not
a little comedy which is spontaneous and
laughable
And first night production is naturally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
AMERICANS GREET
TOURISTS IN LONDON

London, February 23.--Many Ameri-
cans residing in London met the New
Y York- Chicago baseball teams on their
arrival here tonight from Paris The
players are to be entertained at lunches
and theatres, and the English papers
are devoting much space to describing
the somewhat curious errors in the
game of baseball. The teams will meet
in game, the proceeds of which will
go to charity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
Churches to Be Barracks

Douglas. Ariz., FEBRUARY 23.-Churches
instead cf schoolhouses will constitute the
{ fficia barracks Of the constitutionalists
in the Mexican state of Neuvo Leon, ac-
cording to a proclamation by the gov
ernor, copy of which was received here
today.
Tho order was made to permit the re-
sumption of school sessions, which had
been discontinued to allow rebels to use
the schoolhouses as barracks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
COTTON COMPANY
IN BANKRUPTCY

Dallas, Tex, February 23.-Hearing of
involuntary bankruptcy proceedings and
the application for a receiver filed last
Friday against the Southern States Cot
ton corporation and set for today in Uni
ted States district court here, was post
poned until tomorrow. Precedence of
other litigation made the postponement
necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
EVELYN Neshif ThaM

In bright and clean musical play,
'Mariette" Evelyn ,Ieshit Thaw. will be
seen at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday
night, supported by a large company of
artists, including an English ballet of 50,
under the direction of Emil August of
the Alhambra theatre, London Mrs.
Thaw comes direct from the tremendous
sensation she created at the London Hip
podrome and Hammerstein's Victoria
theatre, New York. Seat sale on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, February 2S.-G p. mo-
An extensive and well defined area of
nigh barometer overlies the interior of
the country east of the Rockies on the
map tonight and it's influence on
weather conditions has been well
marked throughout the great central
basin. 1t has caused fall in temper
ature of from "a to 36 degrees during
tho past "A hours in Texas, Louisiana.
Arkansas and western Tennessee with
readings below freezing at Z p. M over
the upper Mississippi valley, the lake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
little Lost Sister"

Little Lost Sister," from the story by
the same name of Virginia Brooks. the
girl investigator around Chicago. will be
given at the Jefferson theatre Thursday
matinee and night and Friday matinee
and night. Little Lost Sister" is not
a grim, offensive portrayal of vice. but
sincere story. Seat sale starts TODAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
Brace Still Missing

Providence, r. l., February 23-Noth-
ing could be learned here today of a
Thomas u. Brace, said by the Brace fam
lily to have attempted to commit suicide
at Southampton and brother of a prom
inent man here. Nothing has been heard
in several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 23.-Weather
forecast for Alabama: Fair and colder
Tuesday; Wednesday increasing cloud
mess.
Georgia: Fair Tuesday, except rain
on the coast; much colder; Wednesday
fair.
Tennessee: Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday; warmer west portion
Wednesday.
Mississippi: Fair Tuesday, colder
Isoutheast portion; Wednesday increas
ing cloudiness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
CRARY WINS WEEKLY
TARGET TRAP SHOOT

P'nehurst, n. c., February 23.-F. H.
Crary, Crawford, N. j., today won the
weekly target trap shoot here, break
ing 100 targets for perfect score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24

is capable of being made into riotous
sketch by the elimination of some of the
comedy that treads on the heels of SINH
lar material that has gone right ahead of
it. In other words, the act drags be-
cause there is too much of it.
The motion pictures this week are en-
tertainingS and clever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
Entertain Exposition Representative

Lisbon, February 23-The representa-
tives from the Panama Pacific exposition
at San Francisco were the guests OF
honor today at a luncheon given by the
Portuguese governments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24
Local Data

Tor the "a hours ending at z p. M,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-24

below zero.
e. c. HORTON, Local Forecaster
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Railroad Employe Killed.

Mr. Floyd A. Cramer, who has been
in the employe of the Frederick 4 Hag-
erstown Railway Company for number
of years, was instantly killed while shift
ing cars at jefferson, this county, last
Friday afternoon. One of his arms was
cut off and portion of his head mashed.
Mr.. Cramer was we'll known in Thurmont
and all along the road on which he work
ed and was favorite among his fellow
trainmen.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at Walkersville; the Lutheran
church being too small to accommodate
the many friends. There were many
beautiful floral emblems presented by
friends and relatives. The railroad COM
pany presented large cross and num-
Der of railroad workmen presented a
large wreath. The two surviving MEM
bers of the 'Happy Crew." presented a
wreath and the workmen of the Hag-
erstown division, or his fellowemployes
living in Hagerstown, gave large an
chor floral emblem.
Nearly thousand people attended the
last sad rites said over the unfortunate
man at Mt Olivet cemetery, Frederick,
where he was inferred. Members of the
force of the H. & F. railway, acted as
pallbearers. They were George Slagle,
Joseph Riddlemoser, Edw. Mantz, Alvey
Lantz, Chas. Heck and Eugene Villa rd.
Putnam & Barton, of Walkersville, had
charge of the funeral.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
A New Enterprise.

Messrs. Harry w. Ruch and William j.
Eigenbrode, both citizens of this place,
a few weeks ago purchased a parcel of
ground in the mountain northwest OF
Thurmont on which is located la rye
spring of water. These gentlemen had
been negotiating for the purchase of this
spring and land for nearly year, but,
until quite recently were unable to make
the purchase.
In the meantime they secured quaint
ity of this water and sent it to Philadel-
phia to be analyzed. The report from
the company analyzing the water states
that the water is of exceptional purity.
1t is the purpose of these men to put
this water on the market for drinking or
other purposes. The spring is near sixty
mile siding on the Western Maryland
Railroad and the water can be easily
piped from the spring to the railroad.
If the demand justifies this will be done
and barrels will be filled with sparkling
water alongside the track for shipment.
For copy of the analysis write the Big
Rock Spring Water Co., Thurmont, Nd.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Chancellor Lodge X. of =. Busy

OF the many big gains made by various
secret societies in various sections of the
country, few can equal or surpass the
gain in membership made by Chancellor
Lodge No. 67, X. of p, of Thurmont.
At the close of the year 1913, the mem
bers of this lodge determined to increase
the membership and at once commenced
soliciting persons to join the organiza ton,
After several weeks work 65 applications
for membership had been received and
on January 9th 62 of these were taken
to Frederick and were initiated in the
Pythian Castle by the Mountain City de-
gree team of Frederick. After these
had been made full hedged Knights, the
prospects looked good and Chancellor
Lodge began an active canvass for an
other class of candidates. This second
campaign lasted several weeks and -
candidates were secured. The work Of
comforting the degrees on these candi-
dates is now being done by members of
Chancellor Lodge, two meetings being
held each week for this purpose.
Since January |, 1914, the gain in men,
bership has been about l03, or an increase
of nearly l30 per cent. Chancellor Lodge
now has a membership of III.
Mr.. Grayson Fogle, alternat e delegate,
represented Chancellor Lodge at the
meeting of the Grand Lodge X. of p. in
Baltimore last week.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Local Items.
5000 School Children To
March In Parade.
County Teachers Discuss Plans
For Demonstration May 10.

Everybody will walk in the School Day
Rally of all the school children of Fred
erck county to be held in Frederick on
Nav Is. This was determined Saturday
morning at meeting of the teachers of
the county, held at the Girls High School.
MANY of the school officials were present
and about 200 teachers were on hand.
Each teacher was instructed to bring
his or her school to Frederick on this
day, if possible. Each school must bear
its own expense 1t is planned to have
monster parade, with 5000 or more
scholars in line and to have all the schol-
ars march by schools and by districts.
Each teacher will captain her or his
school, and march at the head of it, and
there will be no combining of schools and
the trustees of each school will also be
invited to take part in the rally and
march with their respective schools.
Prof. Harry J. Kefauver has been des-
ignated as the person to have charge of
the parade. Professor X Kefauver, who is
the first lieutenant of Company A, stat
ed that the march will not be long one,
and that the school officials will endeavor
to have traffic in the city stopped during
the time of the parade, in order to pro-
vide the greatest safety for the children,
who are to take part. He stated he con-
tidently expected 5000 children to march
and perhaps more, as there are more
than 10000 pupils in the schools of the
county.
The parade is to be held in the morn
ing, and afterward the pupils are expect
ed to 90 to the Armory where there will
be an exhibit of the work of the pupils
of the county, and all schools are eX-
pected to send some work to be placed
in this exhibit. There will also be speak
ing in the Armory and the school officials
are endeavoring to secure United States
Commissioner of Education p. p. Claxton
to make one of the addresses. Mr.. Clax
ton has twice appeared in Frederick
county, and is an excellent speaker and
prominent educator.
The Star Spangled Banner Centennial
Committee may also send speaker to
address the school children upon the pur-
poses of the centennial. The School Board
has asked President J. M, Dronenburg,
of the Board of Trade, to endeavor to
secure such speaker and this Mr.. Dron-
enhlrp has consented to do
For the parade it is expected that there
will be at least five bands to furnish
music. 1t is also hoped to have the city
decorated for the occasion.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Nav Call Halt on New Schools.

May Call Halt on New schools.
Believing that it is time to call a halt
to the erection of more high schools in
Frederick county, ard claiming that it
would be waste of the county funds to
expend more money for the erection of
high schools in view of the fact that now
there are nearly dozen schools in Fred
erick county, the county commissioners
will 90 before the Board of School Com
missioners at the regular monthly meet
ing in May for a conference on these
things.
In taking this move the County Com
missioners will not protest against the
erection of high school in Thurmont,
for the reason that at the recent session
of Legislature bill was passed author
izing bond issue of about $35, 900 for
the erection of high school building in
Thurmont. After taking into consider
alton the number of high schools now To-
Gated in Frederick county the commits
sioners believe that the construction of
other high schools is not warranted, and
would only increase the bond issue of the
county.
The commissioners will also suggest
the revival of the tuition feature for the
three last years in high school. Post.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week April q, W. A. Brady presents
George Broadhurst's greatest success
BOUGHT AND PAID FOR.
The biggest play of the times; New York
company.
A drama that will go down into history
as one of the marked successes of the de-
cade is Bought and Paid For" which
comes to Ford's week April 9th from
William A. Brady playhouse, New York,
where the vivid story of American life
held the playgoers spell bound for nearly
500 performances.
There are as many laughs in Bought
and Paid For" as there are intense mo-
ments, but when the intense moments
come, they find you gripping the arms
of your chair and living the whole thing
through with the people on the stage.
Through it all there is human touch
which dramatist Broadhurst achieves in
the play building, and the original COM
pany seen during the long New York run
will be seen, including such artists as
Frank Mills, Kathleen Mcdowell, Allan
Atwell, Grace Van Auker and others.
The production in its entirety will be
identical as regards company and scenic
equipment as that which was seen for
fifteen months, winter and summer, at
the Metropolis, and has been presented
entour with the same marvellous success.
Matnees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission rs and so cents.
Evenings SOC, 75c, and ST. CO.
Week May 4, the captivating comedy
hit "Peg O. My Heart" by Hartley
Manners notably company.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Mexican Situation Serious.
4 Americans Killed; 20 Injured
In Capture of Vera Cruz.

|
The troubles arising out of the rebel
lion in Mexico are daily and hourly be-
coming more alarming.
The firing on the United States Marines
which went ashore at Tampico by Mexl-
, can soldiers under dictator Huerta, caus-
ed the U. S. Government to demand an
apology. Huerta fatty refused to salute
the stars and stripes, and United States
vessels were ordered to Mexican waters
to blockade her ports.
To prevent the landing of arms and
ammunition and keep same out of the
hands of the Huerta forces, the Ameri-
cans took possession of the custom house
at Vera Cruz. Tuesday morning skirm-
ish ensued, 4 American soldiers being
killed and 20 injured.
A dispatch from Vera Cruz dated April
2lst says:
The Americans have captured Vera
Cruz, but at the cost of the lives of sew
eral men and much larger number
wounded.
The Mexicans, under General Gustavo
Mas, the commandant of Vera Cruz,
put up stubborn resistance.
General Mas challenged the advance
of the Americans almost from the first,
and made it clear that the MeXicans do
not purpose to permit a peaceful occu-
patton.
Less than half an hour after leaving
the side of the United States transport
Prairie the marines had landed and the
absence of resistance at the waterfront
and failure on the part of the MeXicans
to contest the taking of position some
what in from the waterfront caused the
curious spectators in the street to laugh,
and when one Mexican peon ran for
cover, having had the termerity to shout
at the top of his voice "Viva Mexico
loud outlaws came from the onlookers.
But the lull was not indicative of com
pliance. A few shots came within few
minutes and later brief exchange, and
the spectators, whose curiosity alone
brought them into the street fingered,
thinking it was only show of resistance.
But after another brief interval fight
ing in earnest began, and hour after hour
the Mexcans continued to oppose the
Americans fiercely in some quarters, al
though the main body seemed ready to
quit.
Most of the firing was done by out
post parties placed on roofs of houses at
various points of vantage, whose only
choice was to keep on firing or surrender.
The guns of the Prairie assisted the
landing party. Toward evening the fight
ing continued, but it was more of a house.
top character than a determined organ
lied resistance.
Finally, the Mexican soldiers who had
not been captured killed or wounded, re-
treated westward.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Memorial Day Services.

For once in many years Memorial Day
this year falls on Saturday. 1t being the
custom in Thurmont to hold memorial
services on Saturday, the date May Both
is Saturday and services here will be held
on that date. Jason Damuth Post, G.
A. r., and the various organizations of
the town are making arrangements for
the exercises at that time.