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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03
The London First-Nighters Couldn't Stand Hearing
 Cockney Swear Word
REST OF THE PLAY
 ALMOST ECLIPSED
"Postash and Perlmutter" Receives Extraordinary Reception on First Appearance-Sane Advice to
 Stage Struck Girls
Rv JoHN AVA CARPENTER

London May 2.-(Special.)-You begin to realize how much convention means in England upon observing that one word Tn Bernard Shaws new farce, "Pygmalion,' produced at his majestys, has attracted more attention than all the rest of the play. It is word that no one in Eng land wit hany sort of pretension to social status may say. It is an adjective that accompanies nearly every noun, and often other parts of speech, on the East Side. Deprive costermonger of that word and you might as we'll reduce him to the sign language Yet only one London newspaper, in focusing attention on that word to the exclusion of most else in the Shaw play. dared print 1t. One or two daring editors went so far as 'b-y."
 What happened in reality was, probably, that Bernard Shaw remembered how suc- cessfully Barrie built a whole play up to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03

another word that may not be mentioned In polite English society. namely. the word stomach" The Barrie play, Little America because no American can see any reason why one should not mention his stomach as freely as the English mem tions that perennial topic of conversation. his liver. But the writer. who was pres ent at the first performance on any stage of Barries Little Mary" remembers the shout of mortified amusement that raised the rafters of the Duke of York's theatre when that word stomach came out as the climax of the play
 Well. it was exactly the same shout that greeted Shaw's equally harmless word. and with exactly the same result; it set everyone to talking about the play.
 Happily, the terrible Shaw word can be printed in full in any self-respecting American newspaper without fear of Anthony Comstock. It was bloody D generally believed to be contraction of By Our Lady"-far less wicked than the damn that Is always permitted to raise a laugh on every English and American stage.
 The Passage in Question
 It was a gem of humor as it fell from the lovely lips of Mrs. Patrick Camp bell, Lady Randolph Churchilrs success sor, as the wife of the fascinating George Cornwallis West. She had been taught by the Prof. Higgins of the play to drop her form of speech as a Covent Garden flower girl and to use the English lam guage with care. Unhappily the professor exhibited her before sch had acquired much range of language beyond the weather and other safe topics. She was tempted beyond her conversational depth and when asked if she would walk across the park instead of taking an automobile, she replied, painstakingly: "Its not bloody likely
 Shaw was pleased with the idea so much that he made society girl re- peat 1t a few moments later-which was evidence of his appalling lack of humor in spots. The repetition made the audience shudder and after the first night 1t was omitted.
 As for the rest of the play. New York saw 1t in German before 1t was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03
"BRoKEN-HEARTEDv
Is It One Word in a Telegram, or Is
 It Two


 High tragedy turned to comedy and London recently. says the London Daily Mall.
 shortly before , o'clock a young man entered. In his hand was an open letter, celicately perfumed on raintly tinted pa- per, The subtle fragrance on the letter lew the attention of the customers. who noted also the somewhat affected angle Of his hat and certain wildness in his eyes.
 Making swiftly to the telegraph coun- ter. he scrubbed on form after form, crushing them in succession and throw ing them aside. Finally. with an air of sombre satisfaction. he threw the last form across the counter. accompanied by a sxpenny piece.
 The girl behind the counter picked up the form and read 1t quickly.
 Another halfpenny, please
 Nonsense, the young man said- Only 12 words'
 Thirteen" replied the clerk This pointing with her pencil--should be two"
 Unconscious of the interest taken by some half dozen customers. the young man took up the telegram. You might as well charge forgive as two words" He read the telegram half aloud:
 Please forgive me. Am broken-hearted. "GEORGE." The clerk who had moved away to consult her superior. returned. I'm afraid 'broken-hearted' must 60 as two words" There was charming naive about George"
 But she argued, I've sent 1t as one word before for a halfpenny" l There was a slight litter from a flap 1 per at his elbow. and a line of smiles looked at him across the counter. George however. was of the bulldog breed. With a swift stroke he crossed out me slammed his sixpence once more | on the counter, and somewhat scarlet of face, marched rapidly from the post office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03

It is mild and gentle. pleasant tasting and free from gripping.
 It does not hide behind high sound ing name and is absolutely free from any prohibited ingredients. Families who once use Syrup Pepsin forever after avoid cathartics. salts. pills and other harsh medicines, for these only do temporary good. are nauseous and a shock to any delicate system. Such things should never be given to chill dren.
 Families wishing to try a free sam pie bottle can obtain 1t postpaid by ad. dressing pr. W. B. Caldwell, 419 Wash ington St., Monticello, III. A postal card with your name and address on it will do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03
| NOTRE DAME LADY'S
 APPEAL

To all knowing sufferers Of rheumatism. whe&hee muscular or of the joints. sciaca. lumbasos back ache pains in the kidneys neuralgia palms. to wre to her for home treatment which has rspsatedIy cured all of these torures. She feels her duty to send il to all sufferers FREE You cure yourself st home as thousands will tesifyno change of climate being This simple discovery banishes uris acid from tho blood, ioosens the sffened oints pur- flies the blood and bshtens the eyes sving elasticity and tone to the whole systcm fl the above intsrests sou. for proof address
 Mrs Nj. Summers. Box R. Notre Dame Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03
Gave Hucrta 5000
OAVe HucItd %lVVV Washington Dispatch to the New Yorl

Washington Dispatch to the New Yorl,
 Tribune.
 An irate Englishman. furious with the United States because he felt that GUS toms officers had insulted him when he entered New York. went into bank here on Wednesday and purchased a draft for S1000, which he made payable to President Huerta of Mexico.
 By this contribution 70 Huerta. the Englishman explained to the astonished bank clerk to whom he gave ten S10t bills), he planned to retaliate on the United States for the indignities offered. Later a man from the Mexican embassy showed up at the bank to find If the draft was good. So the Mexican here will doubtless get the money
 The Englshman said he did not blame the customs men, for they did only their duty as they saw 1t; but he was bloody well angry with the bally United States government, my word. What,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03

black and yellow arrow through the tree tops"
 MT. Snyder looked steadily at MT. Herman for minute and then resumed writing his article on the man eating goldfish Mir Herman looked over hls shoulder
 Mighty pretty stationery you've got there" he said. What's that printing at the top? Maggie is Very
 Magma Est Veritas.'
 What's that .mean?"
 ''Oh. you wouldn't know if told you" said Mir. Snyder bitterly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03
1mpromptu Gush of Sympathy

[ fUlIl ,TUuSc.
 sometimes" reflected the elderly dane a man weeps at the wedding of a daughter for he suddenly realizes what a mean husband he has ,been to his own wife and is overcome when he thinks of what may be ahead of the girl.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-03
One Cood Thipu

From the Chicago Daily News
 "I know fat least four fellows that she has kissed"
 Hum, Seems to be quite a demand for her kisses
 Well, the supply Is equal to the de- mand'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-25

New York, July 25.-The theatrical
season of 1914-15 has been blasted
open during the dog days by the pre-
sentation of a farce called apart
ment 12-K," at the Maxine Elliott
Theater- thereby hangs tale.
The tale is more amazing than any
thing in the play. ...
Late in the spring a farce named
'.Twin Beds" adapted by Margaret
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-25

Mayo from story by Salisbury Field,
was produced in Pittsburgh. and
afterwards had a short run in Chi
cago. 1t is to open in New York in
about a month.
Recently there were rumors along
the ''Rialto" of mysterious play that
was being rehearsed by the Shuberts
for a rush presentation. Soon fol-
lowed the announcement that the
play was Apartment 12-K," written
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-28
SUDDEN
 SHOCKS
Impair the System, Shorten
 Life and Do Great Harm

If you knew that you could cure your fself or your child of a malignant disease by the use of dynamite, would you take lthe chance?
 Calomel acts on the sluggish liver Hike dynamite on the solid rock
 It shocks and upsets the organs and works much harm, as proven by it's af- ter effects
 Modern science has discovered veg- etable substitute that produces all the desired effects of calomel without the shock or after troubles It Is so haru,- Hess that acids may be taken into the system immediately after the medicine without fear of after effects. l It rids liver kidneys and bowels of all poisonous accumulations and leaves. the patient feeling new and strong.
 CarswelIs Liver-Aid is on sale at. Gum Drug Co.. 3d Ave. and goth St. and Gunn's Pharmacy, at 50 cents for al large bottls. The purchase price will. be refunded in full If you find it unsat- isfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-28
SANITARY COMPANY
 ORGANIZED HERE
Will Probably Be Attached to Fourth Regiment-Ed-
 wardO'COnneiI Commands

sanitary company or hospital corps probably to be attached to the Fourth infantry regiment, Alabama National Guard. was organized last night at the city hall armory under the direction of Sergeant Richard J. Pahnke, hospital corps, [. z. A. who has been detailed to Alabama by inc war department to organize such a company in each regi- ment of the state troops
 Lieut.. Edward O'Connell is in command and last night Malcolm Dabney was ap- pointed sergeant first class. There are several other noncommissioned officers to be selected and the officers announced that the appointments will be made strictly on a merit basis. The company will be limited to 30 men and there is considerable competition among local guardsmen for places.
 This is the third company of the kind organized in the state, the other two being at Mobile and Montgomery. Lieu tenant O'Connell has made requisition for equipment for a complete regimental in- firmary, including hospital corps pouches, orderly pouches emergency cases, de- tached service hospital tents and similar supplies.
 only be able to care for them selves, but the injured and suf- fering. Their training will be such as is given nurses in civil hospitals-to render intelligent assistance to the surgeons in the field. The members are noncombatants and carry no weapons of any kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-28
LIST OF VERA CRUZ INJURED
 HITHERTO NOT REPORTED

Washington, April 27.-Names of 13 blue jackets wounded in the fighting Tn Vera Cruz, who had not been reported or who could not be identified in previous dis patches were eabled to the navy depart ment by Rear Admiral Badger today The list:
 Alvin M. Johns. coal passer. Enlisted at Atlanta, Ga. January g. 1912; born at At lanta, Ga, April b, 1891. Home address Atlanta Ga. Next of kin Vandy L. Johns, father. IT Mlledge avenue, At lanta. Wounded in left foot. Condition not serious. Attached to Chester.
 William R. Schultz, ordinary seaman. Home Milwaukee, Wis. Flesh wound, right shoulder; condition not serious.
 Levator Benson, ordinary seaman En- listed al Atlanta. GG., October ?, 1912 Born at Gatlinburg, Tenn, May 6. 1s94 Home address LaFollette. Tenn. Next to kin Mrs. Bell Burse. mother. LaFollette, Tenn Wounded in left calf condition hot serious. Attached the New Hamp- shire.
 Arthur Bernstein, seaman Home Brook lyn. Wounded in right forearm; condi- tion not serious.
 Basil D. Burnett, seaman. Enlisted at New Orleans, La, April 10, 1911. Born at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-28
At the Orpheum

Vaudeville of a different class from that which was offered last week at the Orpheum is to be seen there this week. The first half of the week contains five acts which might be ranked as very good throughout. and two of them can be eassed as even better than that. It Is vaudeville similar to that which packe l the theatre all last season with capacity houses.
 Noodles Pagan, the noted millionaire newsboy. is the all-week headliner of the bill and he is refreshing. In the first place, he is a funny looking fellow with face the shape of the new moon, a smile that is contagious and rapid fire of conversation that seems to appeal to the audiences. He makes up impromptu verses to medley np he goes along,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-28
At the Majestic

one or the most interesting, educa tional and thrilling motion pictures that Bir- mingham has ever witnessed is to be seen at the Majestic theatre this week in Paul J. Rainey's African hunt, shown in six reels. The pictures are of an entirely different nature from any that have been shown in the city before, for they portray the wild animals on their native heath feeding, fighting, sleeping and playing As an educational feature, especially in- teresting to every school child and teach- CT, the pictures are remarkable.
 The Rainey hunt, as shown by the pie lures, consisted of about $50 people. ln- cluding scientists camera men motion picture men, hunterc, physicians and na- tives. The expedition originally started out as a pleasure jaunt for the noted Cleveland sportsman, and afterwards De- came educational and for scientific re- search. The pictures are the first mo- tion pictures ever made of wild animals on such an elaborate and complete scale. and nothing made since has duplicated these.
 The pictures include several that show the dangers of hunting the wild animals. the methods of killing them, how they arc captured and caged for stage and circus uses. their habits in their wild state. and many other features which are extremely interesting and instructive. Many animals that have never been seen in this country are shown In these pie tures
 The management announces that the pictures will be shown four times daily intsead of continuously, the first at 2 o'clock, the second performance at i o'clock, the third at ' o'clock and the last at g o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-28

Monroe. La, December 16, 1893. Home ad- dress 1911 Baronne street. New Orleans. Next of kin, Lizzie D. Burnett mother, same address. Flesh wound in back; condition favorable. Attached to the South Carolina.
 Patrick F Cahill, seaman. Home Wor- cester, Mass. Flesh wound right thigh; condition not serious.
 George H. Conrad, ordinary seaman. Home Donnellsyile, o. Flesh wound right thigh condition not sermious.
 Edward H. Geucke, ordinary seaman. Home South Vineland, N. ]. Shot through lower jaw; condition favorable.
 Robert G. Hart. ordinary seaman En- listed at New Orleans June 25 1913. Born at Berwick, La, May 2s, 1898. Home ad- dress 422 Henry Clay avenue. New Or leans La. Next of kin Robert E. Hart, same address, father. Flesh wound right thigh; condition not serious. Attached to New Hampshire.
 Frank J. Phillips. ordinary seaman. Home New York city. Shot in left knee condition favorable.
 ant Harbor, Me. Wounded on lip; has returned to duty.
 Tony Nitaro seaman. Home Lyons N. Y. Flesh wound right heel; eondi- tfon not serious.
 Solomon Clay. ordinary seaman. En- listed at Richmond, Va, May 1. 1893 Home address, News Ferry, Va. Next of kin, Lucindo Newcomb, mother, News Ferry, Va. Slightly wounded. Attached to the Vermont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-28
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
 ON SOUTH HIGHLAND
Children Discover E. N. Tomkins, Who Dies With
 out Making Statement

E. N Tomkins, southern salesman of Richmond. Va, was discovered uncon- scious about 200 yards in the rear of 1901 Sixteenth avenue, south, about 7:15 o'clock last night by some children who were playing. Tomkins was removed to St. vincent's hospital m Warner & Smileys ambulance anc died at 10:30 O clock. Uraemic poisoning. 1t was stated by the lnfirmary authorities. was the probable cause of death.
 Information regarding Tomkins first came to The Age-Herald about 7:45 sage was received that d man who had been drugged' had been found at the foot of Red mountain The police were quickly notified, and Scouts Mullins and Rochelle were sent to the scene. War her & Smiley's ambulance had already arrived by the time the officers ap- peared.
 Persons about the unconscious form of Tomkins volunteered ehe information that some children had made the dis coyery. The officers searched the man. who was well dressed and appeared to be about 30 years of age All their ef- forts to restore consciousness were un- availing and Tomkins was removed to St. Eincent's hospital. where all efforts to resuscitate him were in vain.
 At the infrmary il was stated that the probable cause of death was uraemic poisoning. Coroner Charles L. Spain will investigate the case th.s morning.
 At the morgue of Warner & Smileys search of the dead mans clothing re- yealed that although he had a pocket book there was no money in it. A watch was found on the body. There were many papers found in the pockets. mostly of a business nature. but nothing giving in- formation in regard to his house address. His firm will be notified of his death. and through them the undertakers will attempt to get in touch with his rela-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-28
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric


 A pleasant feature of the bill pre- sented last night at the Lyric theatre is the varied character of the several acts. Each one is entirely different from the other yet all combining to make the programme one of class and quality. The audience as a rule is a very fair critic and judging by the way it warmed up last night the bill this week is one of the best of the season.
 In the Chinese fantasy, "The Green Beetle" one of the greatest dramatic acts in vaudeville is presented. The staging is gorgeous, the company fully equal to the strong dramatic in cidents that develop. While the plot is very improbable it is ingeniously con ceived and provides a splendid vehicle for the work of Frederick R. Seaton who as "Moy Cow" easily carries the honor of the act
 The act tells of the visit of a man and his wife to a Chinese curio shop where they are drugged, the man mur- dered and his wife bourn away to the chinaman's home, where she is kept a pr --.e CT 15 years The second scene takes laces 15 years later when the daughter of the woman visits the same shop. She is recognized by her mother by means of the green beetle ring. She prevents the daughter being drugged as she was and scratches Moy Cow with poisoned fan from the eff fects of which he dies
 An attractive young parsonage, who is billed as Mae West, the eccentric commedienne, gave a most pleasing performance. While her act is Tan quayese in part, it is without the srossness of that much advertised in- d1vidual. Miss West gave other imi- tations that were exceedingly clever.
 A decided novelty is the yerigra ph, an optical sensation presenting some of the most remarkable pictures ever seen in the city. Ordinarily. there are but two dimensions in picture. breadth and height, but the verigraph shows another dimension, depth or the per spective The scenes shown are among the most beautiful ever exhibited here, depicting places at home and abroad. The pictures are viewed through lorg- nettes that are supplied the audience.
 Although his name would imply an Irish origin, Milt Collins gave a hum- orous and philosophical monologue in the dialect of the Tuetons. As the Speaker of the House. he is a scream, his droll sayings having the added charm of originality.
 Fred Warren and Fife Conley pre- sented a classy singing, dancing and playing number that is very clever and pleasing.
 The three Melvin brothers in a sen sational acrobatic performance are one of the strong numbers of the bill. Their hand balancing and flying leaps bordered on the marvellous.
 A great animal act Is that of Charles Prelle's miniature circus introducing as it's climax the Robbery of the Over land Mail" in dog pantomime. The Lyricscope closed a most excellent bill
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-28
ROSS BLACKMAN
 SPEAKS AT ONEONTA

Oneonta, April 27.--(Special.)- )-Ross Blackman of Anniston spoke here at Il o'clock today to small audience. He confined himself wholly to the Co., mer legislation and Conner railroad pol icies. He did not speak more than 35 minutes. Considerable of the Seed and kolb vote in Blount will go to Co., mer.
 Plans are being prepared by I. B. Sloan for the erection of a brick build . ing on his property, corner Third street and First avenue.
 Others contemplate putting up new brick buildings during this summer.
 The fighting in Mexico has over shadowed to a considerable extent pol iCics in Blount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-28

and these capture his audience. His lit tie daughter. just ? years old, seems to have her fathers winning ways, for she joins him on the stage TOT a second. and is riot.
 The Checkers, water Jugglers, present one of the novelties Of vaudeville and an act that requires great dexterity and skill. Water in glasses tumblers, buck cts, and finally large tubs, is juggled and tossed about without splling a drop ' sheppard and Ashton present a combi- nation of character singing. eccentric comedy and piano playing which is en- Joyable and pleasing The man at the piano is particularly good. and his facial expressions are immense Paul Patch ing and company present "Schneider's S Musical Garden which is one of the old favorites of vaudeville, and still as pleasing as ever. The act is instrumental throughout, with a snatch or two of song, and both the members of this act are good musically. The stage setting represents a flower garden
 Ray Randall and company. musical Ventriloquist, forms a novelty, and one that the audiences liked very much. He Is clever and possesses that peculiar fac ulty of making his voice carry where he wills while singing as well as while talk ing.
 The motion picture feature film is 'arhe Fall of Franee' and is an excellent sub ject splendidly acted, we'll featured and thrilling